Fighting your Inner Critic with Emma Gannon

Emma Gannon says a little self-criticism goes a long way. From self-help books to self-confessed perfectionism, the best-selling author and host of Control Alt Delete podcast has learned how stand up to her inner troll!
Today on The Braincare Podcast, Emma shares her insights on the most boisterous internal voice of all - the inner critic. Discover how to quieten obsessive negative thoughts, how to stop getting in your own way, and ways to find freedom through self-investigation.
We talk about:

• The compassionate friend, the decision-maker, the amygdala and the inner critic
• Where does self criticism come come?
• Internal and external comparison
• When is it time to address your inner critic?
• Why a little self-doubt may be a good thing
• Reassessing our markers for success
• The benefits of mindfulness