"Quieting Your Inner Critic" with Terri Hayes

Does perfectionism keep you stuck, second-guessing yourself, or afraid to take action? In this episode, I talk with life coach Terri Hayes to explore how perfectionism shows up in our lives—through fear, an overactive inner critic, and suppressing emotions—and how we can break free. Terri shares her journey of shifting from self-judgment to self-acceptance, learning to process emotions instead of avoiding them, and embracing imperfect action to create real momentum.
 
We also discuss the surprising truth about belonging, why trying to “fit in” actually keeps us disconnected, and how small mindset shifts can lead to major breakthroughs. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you’re never doing enough, this conversation will help you reframe your inner dialogue and step into a more compassionate, empowered version of yourself.
 
Some questions to consider:

• Where is perfectionism holding you back from taking action in your life?
• What’s one way you can show yourself more self-acceptance this week?
• How would your life change if you became your own best friend instead of your own biggest critic?

Connect with Terri:
https://www.outofsmallthings.com/
Feeling like you’re not enough? This short video, referenced in the podcast, reveals why that belief isn’t yours to keep—and how to shift toward self-acceptance while quieting your inner critic. Watch now: https://www.outofsmallthings.com/lpbornidentity
 
Watch April and Terri: https://youtu.be/OeSqmKIOKrI