Finding Flow State
This is Finding Flow State—the podcast for deep feelers and high performers who are done with toxic positivity, hustle culture, and surface-level self-help.
Hosted by trauma-informed performance coach Steph Ellen, each episode is a no-BS deep dive into the nervous system, subconscious mind, and the messy, magical process of thriving as a highly sensitive high achiever.
You’ll learn practical tools from somatic psychology, neuroscience, shadow work, and subconscious reprogramming to regulate your nervous system, heal from the inside out, and build the kind of embodied resilience that doesn’t rely on white-knuckling your way through life (sorry David Goggins)
Because sensitivity isn’t a flaw—it’s a portal to power. And your healing doesn’t have to look perfect to be effective.
Finding Flow State
070 are you a hypocrite or just being a human? 5 questions to ask yourself when you're being self-critical
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In this episode of Finding Flow State, host Steph Ellen dives into the common struggle of self-criticism when we fail to live up to our own advice. Are you truly a hypocrite, or just a human trying to navigate the complexities of life?
In this solo chat, Steph riffs on:
- The difference between hypocrisy and being human
- How perfectionism and unrealistic expectations fuel self-criticism
- The neuroscience behind self-criticism and the brain’s negativity bias
- Why cognitive dissonance (internal conflict) occurs when actions don’t align with beliefs
- How to use self-compassion to rewire your brain and manage your inner critic
- Practical tips for staying aligned with your values without harsh judgment
Whether you’re a high achiever, entrepreneur, or someone seeking more self-compassion, this episode offers actionable strategies to overcome self-criticism and embrace your humanity.
Keywords: self-compassion, self-criticism, perfectionism, cognitive dissonance, neuroscience, inner critic, subconscious mind, flow state, Finding Flow State, personal growth, mindset
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