Episode #15 - Stacy Nadeau
You can quiet the inner critic without “fixing” yourself first.
Here’s how.
In this episode, Stacy Nadeau and Tia Graham unpack the inner critic as that familiar voice that nitpicks, doubts, and second-guesses, especially when you’re an ambitious working mom trying to hold everything together. Tia shares how comparison and insecurity can turn the volume up, and Stacy reinforces the most relieving truth: you’re not the only one hearing it, and you’re not broken for having it.
Instead of battling the voice, they offer a practical way to befriend it. Slow down enough to notice when it shows up, name the moment, and get curious about what it’s trying to protect you from. Then fact-check the story it’s telling and respond with compassion, not punishment, using small rituals like journaling, gratitude, or simple affirmations to shift from self-judgment to self-support.
HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ You’re not alone in this.
2️⃣ Curiosity beats criticism.
3️⃣ Compassion changes the voice.
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“It’s really not about getting rid of the critic, right? The critic is the ego part of the brain. It’s actually trying to help us. It’s trying to keep us safe.”
Guest Appearing in this Episode
Stacy Nadeau
Stacy Nadeau is an award-winning speaker, coach, and consultant who focuses on women’s empowerment, body image, and self-esteem. She became known through Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty and has since built a career helping people feel better in their own skin. Based in Chicago, she works with individuals and organizations to create healthier, more confident environments.