Ep 27: Letting Go of Other People's Not-So-Helpful Feedback
Ep. 27: Letting Go of Other People’s Not-So-Helpful Feedback
Have you ever had someone say something about your voice that you just can’t seem to shake?
A teacher. A director. A parent. A colleague. A reviewer. Maybe even someone you love.
Sometimes it’s useful feedback that landed badly. Sometimes it was an offhand comment. And sometimes it was just plain unhelpful.
But years later, you’re still carrying it.
And sometimes someone else’s opinion becomes your inner voice.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to become more discerning about the feedback you receive so you can take what’s useful without taking on the shame, fear, or story that came along with it.
We’ll explore:
- Why we can mistake other people’s opinions for facts
- How old comments can shape the way we sing today
- The difference between feedback about your singing and someone defining who you are as a singer
- How to separate the facts from the stories our minds create
- How to ask, “Is there anything useful here?”
- Why you can learn from criticism without beating yourself up
- How to recognize voices in your head that may not actually belong to you
- And how to decide what you want to carry forward and what you’re ready to leave behind
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