The Joyful Singer

Ep 14: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Build Confidence: A Conversation with Jenny Smith

The Joyful Singer

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Episode 14: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Build Confidence: A Conversation with Jenny Smith

This week I'm sharing something a little different.

Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Jenny Smith on her podcast, You're Not Crazy! It's Perimenopause, for a conversation about confidence, self-doubt, the inner critic, and what it means to truly find your voice in midlife.

If you've ever wondered:

✨ Is it too late for me?

✨ Why is my inner critic so loud?

✨ How do I stop judging myself so harshly?

✨ How do I reconnect with joy, creativity, and self-expression?

Then this episode is for you.

Jenny and I talk about the unique challenges many women face as they move through midlife and beyond, including perfectionism, fear of being seen, changing identities, and the pressure to constantly measure up.

This conversation goes far beyond singing. It's really about learning to treat yourself with more compassion, embracing who you're becoming, and remembering that it's never too late to reclaim your voice.

Connect with Jenny Smith

Website: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/

FREE Protein Fix Guide:

www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple

Connect with Erin

Website: https://www.erinstewart.net/

FREE Joyful Singing Starter Kit: https://www.erinstewart.net/starterkit

FREE Joyful Singing Workshop: https://www.erinstewart.net/joyfulsingingworkshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulsingingwitherin/

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