How do you quieten the judgmental voice in your head? Educator and entrepreneur Anu Gupta suggests you actually listen to it.Anu joins Chris to discuss the effects of human biases on our psyche and how to combat self-destructive habits by swapping out harmful emotions with constructive thoughts. They also talk about how individuals, when they come together, can create a society that is anchored around a loving, not critical, culture.
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@TheShellyHansenShow
April 8, 2026 at 1:43 pm
This is such an important conversation because most people try to silence their inner critic without realizing it’s often a learned pattern rooted in fear and conditioning, not truth. When you start observing it instead of believing it, you create space to respond differently. A lot of that criticism is stored in the body and nervous system, not just the mind, which is why awareness and regulation matter so much. Real change starts when you stop fighting yourself and start understanding what’s actually driving those thoughts.
@arturopadilla7817
April 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Very Interesting Informatión..THANK YOU!!
@alejandrocurado5134
April 8, 2026 at 4:12 pm
Stoicism drives me to self knowledge. Observing myself and how others may / do see me makes everything unimportant. Life is very different from stereotypes. In fact, it’s often the opposite