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S3E13: “Insight Isn’t Self-Attack”: When Self-Awareness Turns Into Self-Criticism

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Dateable()AF by Rachel Howell & Dr. Sarah Kyle

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Dateable AF Show Notes:

Self-awareness is supposed to help you grow. But for a lot of thoughtful, high-functioning people, it quietly turns into something else… constant self-criticism.

If you’ve ever replayed conversations, analyzed your tone, or found yourself thinking “What’s wrong with me?” instead of “That’s interesting about me,” you’re not alone.

In this episode of the Dateable AF Podcast, we unpack the difference between healthy self-awareness and the kind of insight that turns into self-attack. We talk about why people who are the most reflective are often the hardest on themselves, how this pattern develops, and the subtle ways it starts to impact confidence and connection in relationships.

We also explore what real self-awareness is supposed to feel like, and how shifting from judgment to ... 

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