🎙️ EP 226. The Self-Compassion Activation — Stop Being Your Own Worst Critic
Beautiful, you’ve held it down for everyone else—but when it’s you? Whew. That inner critic doesn’t let up. This episode is your wake-up call and permission slip rolled into one. We’re flipping that inner dialogue, laying down the emotional weight you’ve been carrying, and activating a rhythm of self-compassion that’s going to shift how you walk into every room.
You’re not here to survive your life. You’re here to love it. And it starts with loving you—fully, messily, and unapologetically.
In this soul-charging episode, I’m giving you the tools to transform your inner critic into your loudest ally. We’re dismantling the myth that harshness equals growth, and replacing it with a new truth: self-compassion is your ultimate power move.
TAKEAWAY’S:
You are the main character of your life.
Confidence is a decision, not just a vibe.
Self-compassion is a strength, not a weakness.
The inner critic can be transformed into an ally.
You deserve to love yourself in all your messiness.
Releasing self-judgment opens the door to growth.
Compassion allows you to heal without performing.
You are not the mistake; you are the miracle.
Living with compassion changes how the world interacts with you.
You are here to love your life, not just survive it.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Embracing Main Character Energy
02:14 – The Weight of Expectations
04:36 – Transforming Self-Criticism into Self-Love
08:55 – Reprogramming the Inner Critic
11:32 – Activating Self-Compassion
15:49 – Living with Compassion and Grace
THE SELF-LOVE 2-STEP:
✨ Step 1: Mirror Moment Activation Go to the mirror today and look yourself in the eyes. Speak this out loud: “I forgive you for what you didn’t know. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come.” Do it out loud. Yes, out loud. Your voice is the new soundtrack. Say it until you feel it soften.
🪞 Step 2: Journal Reflection Prompt: “Where have I been my own worst critic — and how can I show myself compassion in that exact place today?” Meet yourself with grace. Let this be where you soften.
✨ Bonus: Tune in to the episode challenge where I’ll guide you to create your next 2 self-compassion steps.
FREEBIES + NEXT STEPS:
✨ Main Character Power Affirmations Speak life into your life with bold, identity-shifting affirmations that remind you who TF you are. 👉 Grab the affirmations
✨ Main Character Confidence Checklist Your clarity + confidence game plan to stop shrinking and start showing up like you were born to. 👉 Get the checklist
✨ Ignite Your Main Character Energy Journal Prompts 30 transformational prompts to help you reflect, realign, and fully step into your Main Character Era. 👉 Start journaling now
💼 Ready to work with Letitia 1:1? This is for the woman who’s ready to rise. Let’s build your life, love, and legacy — together. 👉 Book your private coaching call
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