Lessons from the Playroom Why Negative Self-Talk Isn't the Enemy (Best Of)
Nov 18, 2025
25:08
Original Air Date: November 7, 2023
Join Lisa Dion as she dives into a topic we all experience—therapists, parents, children—negative self-talk. Despite the countless affirmations we try, negative self-talk refuses to go away. But what if it wasn't meant to?
In this perspective-shifting episode, Lisa explores the purpose behind negative self-talk and how it can actually support us.
What You'll Learn:
- How negative self-talk shows up in thoughts like "I should," "I shouldn't," and "I'm not good enough"
- Why positive affirmations alone often don't work
- The surprising function of negative self-talk and what it's really trying to do
- The neuroscience behind it as a homeostatic mechanism in the mind
- Shifts in understanding depression and the role of negative self-talk
- Strategies to honor yourself while working with your inner critic
- How negative self-talk can become an ally in your journey toward authenticity
Tune in to gain a new perspective on your inner dialogue and discover how understanding negative self-talk can help you navigate life with wisdom, self-compassion, and authenticity. 💕
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