Stompcast Pt 1: Getting Rid of Your Inner Critic | Ro Mitchell
Aug 18, 2025
Ro Mitchell, a content creator and mental health advocate, shares her inspiring recovery journey, tackling the damaging effects of the inner critic. She reveals how this inner voice can spiral into negative thinking, impacting self-worth and relationships. Ro discusses her struggles with eating disorders and the importance of authentic conversations around mental challenges. The dialogue emphasizes transforming self-doubt into self-acceptance, showcasing the power of positive mindset for personal growth and emotional well-being.
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Started Sharing Recovery Publicly
- Ro started sharing her anorexia recovery online to hold herself accountable and show others a possible path out.
- Viral TikToks grew her audience and she expanded into broader mental health and PTSD content.
Daily Life Controlled By Disorder
- At her worst, Ro's days were dominated by thoughts of food, calories and compulsive exercise, which distracted her from other issues.
- The inner critic constantly pushed harsher behaviours like starving and over-exercising as deserved punishment.
ADHD Amplified The Inner Critic
- Ro links developing her eating disorder partly to ADHD amplifying inner noise and critical voices.
- She realised a loud, fragmented mind made control and numbing through restriction feel like a solution.
