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Naming and Taming your Inner Critic
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The Anxious ADHDer by Jess

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You know that voice that tells you you’re not doing enough - no matter how hard you try?

In this episode, I’m diving into the inner critic, that relentless voice that shows up when ADHD and anxiety collide. The one that fuels negative self-talk, chips away at self-esteem, and keeps saying that you should “do better.”

I’ll share how naming your inner critic can create space, calm emotional chaos, and remind you that you are not your thoughts. 💜

Because if you live with ADHD and anxiety, that inner voice can sound brutally convincing. It shows up in every missed deadline, every awkward moment, every time you overthink a text. But naming it helps separate you from it. Once you can recognise that voice as something outside of yourself, it loses its grip.

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