Unmasking Your Inner Critic: How to Transform Doubt into Confidence

05/12/25 • 56 min

Sue Erhart is a retired corporate executive and lawyer, who has transitioned into a creator of Practical Spirituality—a platform where she guides individuals on their personal spiritual journeys. Sue is also the author of "Lose Your Critic for Good: A Step-by-Step Process for Reclaiming Your Spirit." Drawing from her extensive experience, Sue focuses on helping individuals silence their inner critic to unlock intuition and personal wisdom. Her approach aims at providing fulfillment and success through a pragmatic path to self-love and appreciation.

Episode Summary:

Sue Erhart shares her journey from the corporate world to spiritual coaching, underscoring the importance of practical spirituality in achieving personal growth. Myrna and Sue explore various tactics to silence the inner critic, including the role of clarity in overcoming self-doubt and the effectiveness of affirmation exercises. They touch on the habit of self-doubt, formed through ingrained patterns of self-criticism and comparison, and how anyone can transition to a life of intention and joy by embracing their authentic self. Sue offers insights on recognizing these patterns and replacing them with a positive mindset, using practical tools detailed in her book to cultivate self-love and authenticity.

Key Takeaways:

The inner critic often results from ingrained thought patterns focusing on self-doubt and comparison.
Practical spirituality and self-affirmation are powerful tools in embracing one's authentic self and fostering confidence.
Simple daily practices, such as maintaining a logbook to celebrate successes, can gradually shift focus from negative to positive thinking.

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Episode Summary:

Key Takeaways:

The inner critic often results from ingrained thought patterns focusing on self-doubt and comparison.
Practical spirituality and self-affirmation are powerful tools in embracing one's authentic self and fostering confidence.
Simple daily practices, such as maintaining a logbook to celebrate successes, can gradually shift focus from negative to positive thinking.

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Coach Myrna is a transformational life coach dedicated to inspiring individuals to transform their minds to change their lives. With a passion for spirituality and personal growth, she shares profound insights and life lessons through her podcast, focusing on helping listeners connect with their inner strength and belief systems. Coach Myrna uses her platform to encourage others to embrace faith and seek personal and spiritual fulfillment.

Episode Summary:

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Key Takeaways:

Life's crises often lead individuals to seek spiritual support, revealing an innate pull towards faith during difficult times.
The unpredictability of life serves as a reminder of human limitations and the need for something greater than ourselves.
Prayer can be a natural, instinctive response in desperate moments, illustrating a profound connection to spirituality.
True peace and resilience come from fostering faith consistently, rather than only in times of hardship.

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