Unleashing Self-Love: Mastering Your Inner Critic with Angela Belford

Beyond the Nest

In this episode of the Beyond the Nest podcast, we dive into the transformative journey of self-love and overcoming the inner critic with our guest, Angela Belford. Angela, an experienced coach, speaker, and author of "Be Freaking Awesome," shares her evolution from a consultant to a passionate advocate for personal growth and empowerment.

Throughout the conversation, Angela highlights key aspects of her coaching philosophy and her own path to self-discovery:

• Discovering Coaching and Growth: Angela discusses her shift from a consultant's role to becoming a coach, driven by her desire to facilitate meaningful individual development. Her diverse experiences and comprehensive training have contributed to the unique and effective coaching approach she embraces.
• The Role of a Coach: Angela explains the fundamental differences between coaching and consulting. She emphasizes that coaching empowers clients to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and desires, enabling them to enact positive and lasting changes in their lives.
• Journey to Self-Love and Overcoming Inner Critic: Angela opens up about her personal struggle with self-criticism and how this ultimately led her to embark on a profound journey of self-love and acceptance. Her recent book delves into the intricacies of dealing with emotions, self-doubt, and embracing one's true self.
• Evaluating Core Beliefs: Angela introduces seven core beliefs that are pivotal in shaping our self-perception and guiding our actions. She invites listeners to assess the impact of these beliefs on their personal growth and aspirations.
• Navigating Beliefs and Feelings: Angela talks about exploring self-love and better understanding their emotions. By reshaping limiting beliefs, individuals can foster a more positive and nurturing self-image and move into a more authentic version of themselves.
• Shifting Inner Critic Dialogue: Angela provides valuable insights and strategies for interrupting and reframing the persistent dialogue of the inner critic. By recognizing the protective intentions of this inner voice, you can begin to diminish its power and create space for self-compassion.
• Final Thoughts and Self-Love: Angela leaves the audience with a powerful piece of advice—starting with the belief "I am lovable." She encourages everyone to prioritize self-love as a foundational step in their personal development journey. Additionally, Angela delivers a special message to empty nesters, urging them to rediscover their dreams and show themselves the same compassion they've shown to others.

Through Angela Belford's wisdom and insights, this episode encourages listeners to embark on their own path of self-discovery, self-compassion, and empowerment. Whether you're an empty nester seeking new horizons or someone on a quest for personal growth, Angela's expertise offers a guiding light towards unleashing self-love and mastering the inner critic.
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Website: www.AngelaBelford.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ange

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