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Harsh Inner Critic That Makes You Overthink & Feel Bad? A Therapist Introduces Compassion-Focused Therapy

Lessons in Self Worth·Carly Ann·25 September 2026·19 min

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Do you have a harsh inner critic that makes you overthink, puts you down, or leaves you feeling bad about yourself?This episode deep dives into a therapy that can help you overcome that voice that holds you back and tells you you're not good enough.A harsh inner critic can lead to poor habits, low mood, and unrealistic standards,Through honest conversations and therapist-informed insights, I (Carly Ann) introduce Compassion-Focused Therapy and explore how developing a more compassionate relationship with ourselves can help us respond differently to difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences.I’m Carly Ann, a therapist, and my aim is to make Compassion-Focused Therapy accessible and relevant to everyday life — helping you understand yourself with greater compassion and less self-judgement. Join Break The Cycle ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ - Use coupon code BREAKTHECYCLE-OCT for 50% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Carly Ann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠