On The Journey with SJK
"On the Journey" with SJK is an on-the go spiritual self help podcast which deep dives, in a simplified manner, into how individual thoughts, words and actions are creative forces that shape and influence our outcomes and destiny. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, seeking to improve your business or relationships, looking to overcome challenges in your life, or simply seeking to create a better version of yourself, this podcast is for you. "On The Journey" is dedicated to harnessing the immense inner power that every individual possesses, and exploring different techniques and tools that can help us shift our lives in meaningful and practical ways.
The host, Sneha Jain Kirloskar (SJK) is a graduate in Economics & Finance from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. She is also the Founder & Trustee of an educational non-profit in India, that has impacted over 3000 children since its inception. SJK has also worked in her own energy meter company seeing its initiation, expansion and strategic sale. Passionate about energy, sustainable businesses and the environment, she completed a Masters in Energy Policy from the University of Sussex, UK. In spite of having worked in social entrepreneurship and the energy business, SJK's podcast focuses on how internal energy or human energy is the determinant of how everything shapes out in life.
SJK enjoys playing the piano and she writes inspirational and empowering songs on human potential and energy. She recently released two singles called "Universe Within" and "Misaligning My Destiny" under "Lyrics by SJK". She lives in London with her husband and enjoys visiting the countryside and being in nature.
Connect with SJK:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthejourneywithsjk/
- Email: info@onthejourneywithsjk.com
- Web: http://www.onthejourneywithsjk.com
Listen to SJK’s songs:
Universe Within - https://music.apple.com/gb/album/universe-within/1767222410?i=1767222419
Misaligning My Destiny - https://music.apple.com/gb/album/misaligning-my-destiny/1771502830?i=1771502978
On The Journey with SJK
Silencing Self Criticism with Dr Rachel Turow
We are often our own harshest critics, replaying negative thoughts and doubts in our minds. But what if we could shift that inner dialogue to one of encouragement and self-compassion? Silencing self-criticism isn’t about ignoring challenges or dismissing growth—it’s about transforming the way we speak to ourselves, just as we would support a close friend. By practising mindfulness, curiosity, and intentional self-talk, we can rewire our brains to be more compassionate, resilient, and confident.
In this episode, we explore practical, science-backed strategies with Dr. Rachel Turow to help you quiet your inner critic, reframe negative thoughts, and cultivate kinder, more empowering self-talk. Dr. Turow is the author of The Self-Talk Workout: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism and Transform the Voice in Your Head and has over 20 years of experience working with individuals struggling with self-criticism and related challenges.
She runs a clinical psychology practice in Seattle, Washington, and serves as an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her work focuses on helping individuals develop effective strategies for managing stress and building new coping and resilient skills. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Turow frequently presents to local, national, and international audiences on topics such as stress, trauma, mindfulness, resilience, and self-compassion. Her writing has been featured in top publications, including Oprah Daily and Psychology Today.
Tune in!
What You Will Learn:
- [00:23] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Dr. Rachel Turow
- [03:24] Techniques to transition out of the default network mode
- [06:05] How to use meditation to shift your mind from default network mode
- [08:14] Dr. Turow's top strategies for improving self-talk
- [11:56] How to practice loving and kindness meditation (LKM) on the go
- [13:30] The RAIN method and how it can help improve self-talk
- [18:40] Ways to transform difficult emotions through self-compassion
- [23:12] How meditation can help reduce self-judgement
- [25:09] A quick recap on tools to improve self-talk
- [26:52] Wrap up and end of the show
Standout Quotes:
- “People can train their mind to spend more time in the task-positive network where we’re more intentional; time spent in this network is associated with better well-being.” [04:28]
- “Meditation is one of the most effective practice strategies for training your mind.” [06:06]
- “Curiosity is a very effective antidote to self-criticism and judgement; it’s a very loving way of dealing with something difficult and allowing it to be there.” [15:14]
- “If your mind wanders a hundred times, that is a hundred opportunities to practice redirecting kindly.” [25:00]
Resources Mentioned:
The Self-Talk Workout by Rachel Turow: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Talk-Workout-Science-Backed-Strategies-Self-Criticism/dp/1611808480
Connect with SJK:
Dr. Rachel Turow
Website: https://www.rachelturow.com/