{"podcast":{"title":"Unstuck & Unstoppable","slug":"unstuck-unstoppable-7112840","podcast_index_feed_id":7112840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/unstuck-unstoppable/","website_url":"https://unstuck-unstoppable.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b4d93eae-d844-4657-925a-4805e23f2bea/4S-0U_iRIvtr_P4TY4OLEX9w.jpg","author":"Sarah Archer","episode_count":90,"summary":"Unstuck & Unstoppable is the go-to podcast for ambitious female leaders ready to amplify their impact, boost their income, and achieve career success on their own terms—without burning out or compromising their values. Hosted by Sarah Archer, a leadership coach and career strategist dedicated to empowering women in leadership, this show provides the tools, strategies, and inspiration you need to thrive in your career. Whether you’re looking to overcome imposter syndrome, enhance your leadership skills, or create a sustainable path to success, each episode will offer actionable insights, expert interviews, and real-life stories to help you take your career to the next level. It’s time to stop playing small, unlock your full potential, and create the impact you’re destined for. Tune in weekly to discover how you can lead boldly, live fully, and succeed with confidence and integrity.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T16:17:12.818770+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 70 How to Change Your Inner Critic's Story","slug":"episode-70-how-to-change-your-inner-critic-s-story","published_at":"2026-03-13T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episode-70-how-to-change-your-inner-critic-s-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840","url":"https://unstuck-unstoppable.captivate.fm/episode/episode-70-how-to-change-your-inner-critics-story","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9c9a1d77-27b8-4429-9a6d-c77eb5d20b2c.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Sarah explores why the inner critic exists and how it often tries to protect us from perceived risks like rejection, failure, or judgement. The challenge is that while it may have good intentions, it can also keep us stuck, holding back from the opportunities we truly want. Sarah shares three practical strategies to help you quieten your inner critic and strengthen your inner coach so you can move forward with more confidence and self-trust. Show Notes 00:00 – Welcome to Unstuck and Unstoppable 01:17 – Episode introduction: The inner critic Why this topic comes up frequently in coaching sessions and how it affects confidence, career progression, and leadership. 02:15 – What the inner critic sounds like Common thoughts that trigger self-doubt and prevent action. 03:20 – Why we actually have an inner critic Understanding the brain’s role in protecting us from physical and emotional risk. 05:00 – How limiting beliefs fuel the inner critic Where these beliefs come from and how they become ammunition for self-doubt. 06:10 – Your inner narrative and the story you tell yourself How unconscious scripts shape what you believe is possible for you. 07:10 – Strategy 1: Notice and rewrite the narrative Becoming aware of the story you’re telling yourself and consciously editing it. 08:05 – Flipping the script Using the perspective of how you would speak to a friend to create a more empowering narrative. 08:40 – Strategy 2: Evidence-based reframing Using real achievements and experiences to challenge the inner critic. 09:25 – Client example: Recovering confidence after burnout How reframing helped a client rebuild trust in herself and pursue leadership again. 11:20 – Strategy 3: Create distance from your inner critic Naming and externalising the inner critic to reduc…","meta_description":"In this episode, Sarah explores why the inner critic exists and how it often tries to protect us from perceived risks like rejection, failure, or judgemen…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":907,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episodes/episode-70-how-to-change-your-inner-critic-s-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episode-70-how-to-change-your-inner-critic-s-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}