Self-Esteem: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

Hana

Listeners with harsh inner critics who want practical tools to build genuine self-worth. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: Self-esteem fundamentals — inner critic work, shame resilience, and self-compassion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-esteem-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148796/support.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Self-Esteem: Building healthier boundaries…

    In this episode of Self-Esteem: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, host Hana explores the quiet cost of saying yes when your limits feel stretched thin. Through real talk and personal stories, the conversation examines why the inner critic often grows louder at the exact moment you consider pulling back, how people-pleasing drains energy while building hidden resentment, and why small pauses before committing can shift how your days actually land. Key takeaways include: - Spotting the first internal signal that something feels off before the yes escapes - Understanding how boundaries mark where your time and energy stop being available - Rebuilding self-trust by honoring your own needs instead of defaulting to others' comfort - Noticing how overcommitment quietly erodes your sense of competence over time The discussion stays grounded in everyday patterns rather than quick fixes, showing how healthier boundaries protect the steady foundation self-esteem needs. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at self-esteem@senseofthisshit.com. Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-esteem-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148796/support

    Self-Esteem: Building healthier boundaries…

  2. 1d ago

    Self-Esteem: Understanding triggers without shame…

    In this episode of Self-Esteem: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we explore understanding triggers without shame. Instead of viewing sudden defensiveness or raw reactions as personal flaws, we treat them as useful signals from an automatic system that scans for safety. Through a candid story from a recent team meeting—where a colleague's question sparked a physical rush followed by a harsh inner narrative—we unpack how the body responds first, while the shame story arrives as a learned interpretation. This shift helps reduce the double burden of the trigger plus self-judgment, opening space for steadier choices in daily life. Key takeaways: - Separate the body's quick physical signals from the added meaning you attach to them. - Name the reaction as information before the shame spiral begins. - Question old messages about “fixing” strong feelings to loosen their hold over time. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at self-esteem@senseofthisshit.com. Support the show at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-esteem-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148796/support

    Self-Esteem: Understanding triggers without shame…

  3. Jul 4

    Navigate Self-Esteem: Daily coping strategies you can…

    In this episode of Self-Esteem: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, Hana shares three no-fuss coping strategies to handle your inner critic during packed days. Instead of silencing the voice or carving out extra time, treat its comments as simple data while building small, repeatable actions that reclaim your energy for the present. Key takeaways include: - Notice the exact words your critic uses and write them down as they appear. - Pick one action that matches what matters to you instead of what the critic demands. - List two facts about your day that happened without your control and one choice you made anyway. These tools slip into moments you already have, like while brewing coffee, creating steady proof that another option exists through daily repetition rather than broad resets. Hear research from the University of Pennsylvania on habit formation, plus listener accounts of how ordinary notes grew into real shifts. Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca... 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at self-esteem@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

    Navigate Self-Esteem: Daily coping strategies you can…

  4. Jul 3

    Understanding Self-Esteem 101: Inner Critic, Shame, and Building

    In this episode of Self-Esteem: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we break down self-esteem fundamentals by addressing the inner critic, shame resilience, and self-compassion. That automatic voice tallying every flaw often triggers deeper shame, turning small missteps into stories of not being enough. Learn to spot these patterns early, name the critic to create space, and respond with steadier self-worth through everyday practices that fit ordinary days without extra tools. Key takeaways: - Label the inner critic ("there it is again") to interrupt automatic agreement - Notice physical shame signals like tight shoulders for early intervention - Shift to self-compassion by offering the tone you'd use with a friend - Write critic comments then add supportive replies for three daily thoughts - Track small wins to show actions aren't fully controlled by the voice - Reduce the critic's power by recognizing its protective origins Over time, these steps interrupt old loops for lasting confidence built on consistent effort. https://www.spreaker.com/podca... 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at self-esteem@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

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Listeners with harsh inner critics who want practical tools to build genuine self-worth. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: Self-esteem fundamentals — inner critic work, shame resilience, and self-compassion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-esteem-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148796/support.

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