The 8 Magic Words to Quiet the Critic & Improve Your Health

Sep 3, 2025 | Podcast

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Summary:

In this episode, Glen Lubbert and Dr. Deborah Teplow explore the intricate relationship between self-talk and mindset, emphasizing the importance of understanding how our internal dialogue influences our health and behavior.

They discuss the distinction between automatic and deliberate self-talk, the significance of context, and the power of visualization in shaping our future selves. The conversation highlights practical strategies for shifting self-talk and embracing a mindset that fosters resilience and personal growth.

Takeaways:

  • Changing self-talk is not about suppressing thoughts.
  • Self-talk and mindset create a feedback loop affecting health.
  • Automatic self-talk can be negative and pervasive.
  • Deliberate self-talk can help in performance and behavior.
  • Noticing self-talk is crucial for making changes.
  • Context matters in how we interpret our self-talk.
  • Mindset is about core beliefs and long-term views.
  • Visualization can help clarify future goals.
  • Imagination plays a key role in personal growth.
  • We have options to change our self-talk and mindset.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 The Power of Self-Talk and Mindset
  • 01:23 Understanding Automatic vs. Deliberate Self-Talk
  • 03:42 The Role of Context in Self-Talk
  • 06:23 Noticing and Shifting Self-Talk
  • 09:31 Defining Your Destination: The Importance of Mindset
  • 13:41 The Loop Between Self-Talk and Mindset
  • 16:49 Imagining Your Future: Visualization Techniques
  • 23:04 Final Thoughts and Resources for Change

 

🛠 Free Tools & Resources
🧠 Self-Talk Style Quiz (2 min)
🌿 Perceived Stress Assessment (2 min)
📥 Download the 8 Magic Words PDF

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