# How to Stop the Judgement Trap

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Podcast: [Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inner-propaganda-with-owen-fitzpatrick-755454)
Published: 2026-01-26T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/podcast/how-to-stop-the-judgement-trap
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## Resource

Judgment is everywhere, and it's quietly tearing us apart. In this episode of Changing Minds, I explore why being judgmental comes so naturally, how it fuels polarization, and why it damages both our relationships and our mental health. I break down the three ways we judge people, the psychological reasons behind it, and most importantly, practical tools you can use to stop falling into the judgment trap. This is one of the most important conversations I've had in a long time, because if we want to heal division, influence others, and live with more compassion, we have to start by judging others and ourselves less. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/

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