"Hi Josie! Long time listener here. You are doing a great job with the podcast. I am wondering if you could do an episode on our inner best friend? It is an opposing voice to our inner critic. I got the idea from Yoga Girl and I am working on strengthening mine." So many of you requested an episode on this topic after listening to Yoga Girl's podcast episodes on The Inner Critic. You can listen to her episodes here. "If someone treated your best friend, as badly as you treat yourself, you'd kick their ass" - Camryn Manheim The sister episode to this one is Episode 155 Self Respect   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like This One? Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 148 I Am Enough   LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis   How can I serve you better? I always welcome your feedback and suggestions at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength ❤️💪🏻✨ Josie   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices