Episode 153 Inner Critic | The Role Of Inner Work In Both Personal Development & Communal Healing: Interview with Andrew Lang

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Do you struggle with your inner critic? How does inner work lead to positive changes on an individual and collective level?

MEET Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang is an educator in the Pacific Northwest, an alumnus of Richard Rohr’s Living School for Action and Contemplation, and author of Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unconstricted Life. Along with writing regularly, he facilitates workshops helping people to navigate their inner lives and explore their sense of identity and spirituality. You can find more of his writings and offerings at www.AndrewGLang.com.

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Unmasking The Inner Critic by Andrew Lang

IN THIS PODCAST:

• Reasons we struggle with our inner critic 3:25
• What is “Unmasking?” 10:33
• Inner work and communal healing 21:39

Reasons We Struggle With Our Inner Critic

• Recognizing how our inner critic shows up
• How does capitalism feed into our collective unconscious
• What are constrictions?
• An exercise for overcoming constriction

What Is Unmasking?”

• Examples of a mask
• How to begin the unmasking process
• How does our energy affect others?
• IFS and unmasking

Inner Work And Communal Healing

• How does inner work connect with communal healing?
• What is Shadow Work?
• The benefits of journaling when doing inner work
• Getting in touch with the body's wisdom

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Unmasking The Inner Critic by Andrew Lang