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Friday Feelings

Welcome to Friday Feelings, the podcast that dives deep into the heart of human emotions and the power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

Hosted by Jenelle Friday, Principal EQ Consultant at LionHeartCS, this weekly podcast is your go-to space for relatable discussions, actionable tools, and transformative insights to help you thrive in every area of your life.

Each episode focuses on a single emotion—fear, joy, anger, vulnerability, and more—exploring how it impacts our daily lives and relationships. Through open, unfiltered conversations with expert guests and real-world stories, Friday Feelings brings a refreshing dose of transparency and authenticity to the EQ conversation.

What makes Friday Feelings unique? It’s tactical. You’ll walk away from every episode with practical tips, tools, or strategies to better understand and manage your emotions, build resilience, and improve your relationships at home and work.

New episodes drop every Friday morning, giving you the perfect boost to end your week with clarity, inspiration, and actionable wisdom.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your self-awareness, navigate complex feelings, or simply learn how to show up as your best self, Friday Feelings is here to guide you—one emotion at a time.

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Is Your Inner Critic Running the Show, and What Can You DO About It?

May 23, 2025 • Jenelle Friday • Season 1 • Episode 22

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In this raw and empowering episode of Friday Feelings, host Jenelle Friday sits down with customer success leader and speaker Taylor Hodges to tackle the voice we all know too well: the inner critic. Whether it whispers self-doubt or shouts imposter syndrome, this inner voice can sabotage both our personal lives and professional growth.

Taylor shares her deeply personal journey on how her inner critic showed up during a career comeback, a toxic relationship, and even in the tiny, everyday moments like reading a typo. Together, Jenelle and Taylor unpack the neuroscience behind negative self-talk, the psychology of self-compassion, and tactical Emotional Intelligence tools to quiet that relentless inner judge.

This conversation goes far beyond business. It’s about healing, resilience, and learning how to treat yourself with the same kindness you offer everyone else.

Get ready for grounding exercises, brain-training tips, and a powerful reminder: you’re not alone, and your inner critic doesn’t get the final word.

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