The Practice of Giving Love

Your Inner Critic Is Loud and Wrong

Welcome to The Inner Guide. In this episode, we explore the voice inside your head that tells you you're not enough — your inner critic. Loud, relentless, and convinced it knows you, the inner critic is not a reliable narrator of your life. It's simply noise. Through reflection, this episode invites you to: * Recognize the difference between constructive and destructive thoughts * Learn three practical techniques — compassion, reframing, and mindfulness — to quiet your inner critic * Begin responding to your harshest thoughts with the same kindness you'd offer someone you love Loved this episode?  Share it with a friend. More from Risha: Website: http://www.rishabrown.com [http://www.rishabrown.com/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/]  Substack: https://substack.com/@innerguide [https://substack.com/@innerguide]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast]  Journal Prompts: https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv [https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv] Thank you for listening and for taking time to connect with your inner guide. (Disclaimer: The content shared on The Inner Guide is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, therapy, or counseling. Please use your own discretion and seek professional guidance if needed.)

The Great State of Lack

Welcome to The Inner Guide. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live in lack, not just financially, but in the beliefs you carry about yourself and what is possible for your life.  Through reflection, this episode invites you to: * Understand lack as a mindset, not just a circumstance, and recognize where it shows up in your life * Trace the roots of scarcity thinking back to your upbringing and the beliefs you absorbed early on * Identify the money patterns that often stem from lack, including overspending, hoarding, and guilt Loved this episode? Share it with a friend. More from Risha: Website: http://www.rishabrown.com [http://www.rishabrown.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/] Substack: https://substack.com/@innerguide [https://substack.com/@innerguide] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast] Journal Prompts: https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv [https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv] Thank you for listening and for taking time to connect with your inner guide. (Disclaimer: The content shared on The Inner Guide is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, therapy, or counseling. Please use your own discretion and seek professional guidance if needed.)

Understanding Emotions and Feelings

Welcome to The Inner Guide. In this episode, we explore the difference between emotions and feelings, and how your early experiences shape the way you experience and express them. Emotions are fast and instinctive, while feelings develop over time and tell a deeper story. Through reflection, this episode invites you to: * Reflect on how your childhood influenced your emotional awareness * Consider how your experiences of belonging, praise, or discipline shaped your feelings * Begin a practice of compassion toward your inner child Loved this episode?  Share it with a friend. More from Risha: Website: http://www.rishabrown.com [http://www.rishabrown.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/] Substack: https://substack.com/@innerguide [https://substack.com/@innerguide] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast] Journal Prompts: https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv [https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv] Thank you for listening and for taking time to connect with your inner guide. (Disclaimer: The content shared on The Inner Guide is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, therapy, or counseling. Please use your own discretion and seek professional guidance if needed.)

Receiving The Love You Were Meant to Receive

Welcome to The Inner Guide. In this episode, we explore the act of receiving and why it can feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or even undeserved. If you grew up feeling unheard, unseen, or not enough, receiving love, help, or compliments may feel unfamiliar. You may find yourself over-giving, minimizing praise, or bracing when something good happens. This episode invites you to: * Explore how childhood experiences shaped your comfort with receiving * Identify unconscious beliefs you may hold about worthiness * Reflect on the balance between giving and receiving Receiving is not weakness. It is openness. And openness requires safety. To go deeper: Journal about moments of receiving this week. Write what happened, how you felt, and what beliefs surfaced.  Loved this episode? Share it with a friend. More from Risha: Website: http://www.rishabrown.com [http://www.rishabrown.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/] Substack: https://substack.com/@innerguide [https://substack.com/@innerguide] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast] Journal Prompts: https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv [https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv] Thank you for listening, and for taking time to listen to your inner guide. (Disclaimer: The content shared on The Inner Guide is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, therapy, or counseling. Please use your own discretion and seek professional guidance if needed.)

The Practice of Giving Love

Welcome to The Inner Guide. In this episode, we explore the meaning of giving and how the love expressed to you in childhood can shape the way you love yourself today. Through gentle reflection, this episode invites you to: * Reflect on how love was expressed to you as a child * Identify your top two love languages * Practice giving love to yourself in intentional, nurturing ways * Notice how self-giving feels emotionally and within your body This is a soft beginning toward building a deeper relationship with yourself.  To go deeper: Journal after practicing acts of self-giving this week. Write what you did, how it felt, and what you noticed (without judgment). Loved this episode? Share it with someone who may need a gentle reminder to give themselves love. More from Risha: Website: ⁠http://www.rishabrown.com⁠ [http://www.rishabrown.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-brown/ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@innerguide⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGuidePodcast⁠ Journal Prompts: ⁠https://bit.ly/4k2BMmv⁠ Thank you for listening and for taking time to care for yourself and connect with your inner guide. (Disclaimer: The content shared on The Inner Guide is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, therapy, or counseling. Please use your own discretion and seek professional guidance if needed.)