{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68777d335d5bb08874b34384/6a56108a957ea5916f3b2524?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Taming the Inner Critic: How to Turn Self-Attack into Self-Support with Loch Kelly","description":"<p>What if your harshest inner critic isn’t the enemy, but a confused part of you that’s desperately trying to keep you safe?</p><p>In this episode, I speak with Loch Kelly – non-dual teacher and psychotherapist – about how to transform self-attack into genuine inner support.</p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>Why big spiritual openings don’t automatically heal shame, anger or insecurity</li><li>How the inner critic is actually a protective part, not a defect</li><li>The trap Loch calls the “witness protection programme” – when mindfulness makes you numb, not free</li><li>How to relate to fear, shame and anger with real compassion, without bypassing</li><li>Moving from head to heart and living from what Loch calls awake loving flow</li></ul><p>Loch also guides a couple of short “glimpses” you can follow along with, to experience this shift directly as you listen.</p><p>If you’ve done “the work” but still feel hijacked by your inner critic, this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 WORK WITH SIMON - free 15 minute 1:1 consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call</p><p>👉 OCTOBER DAY RETREAT with Simon &amp; Alex — a full day of inquiry, presence and practice: https://shift-happens-retreat.subscribepage.io/</p><p>👉 WEBSITE: https://www.simonmundie.com</p><p>👉 LOCH'S ONE DAY WORKSHOP in London on September 12th: https://www.alternatives.org.uk/event/experience-effortless-mindfulness</p><p>👉 Get 20% off LOCH'S MINDFUL GLIMPSES APP: https://mindfulglimpses.com/specialoffer/</p>","author_name":"Simon Mundie"}