Most of us talk to ourselves in a way we’d never speak to anyone else. You miss a deadline? Useless. Feel overwhelmed? Get a grip. Try something new and mess it up? Why even bother?

In this episode of Headstraight, we break the cycle of harsh self-talk and dig into how to build a voice in your head that actually helps you—not breaks you down. This isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about grit, self-respect, and learning how to support yourself through the mess.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why your inner critic sounds like you—but isn’t
• Where it came from (and why you believed it)
• Why harsh self-talk doesn’t help—it holds you back
• How to shift from self-criticism to self-support
• Tools that actually work: Voice Swap, Daily Check-ins, Reframing Scripts
• What to do when self-compassion feels fake or weak

If you’ve ever thought:

• “If I’m hard on myself, I won’t get hurt”
• “I don’t deserve kindness until I’m better”
• “Being nice to myself just feels wrong”

…then this is the episode that changes the conversation. Literally.
Listen now and start backing yourself—because if you’re going to keep growing, you can’t stay at war with your own voice.

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You’re not avoiding the work. You’re not lazy. You’re just done. Exhausted, foggy, unmotivated—and even though you want to keep going, part of you just wants to disappear. If that sounds familiar, this episode of Headstraight is for you.

In this raw and grounded check-in, we talk about what to do when your nervous system is burnt out and your energy is running on fumes. You’ll learn how to stay in the game without pushing yourself over the edge.

This episode breaks down:

• Why burnout isn’t always about school or work—it can be emotional
• The signs you’re running on empty (and not just “tired”)
• What decision fatigue does to your brain
• How shame makes it worse—and what to do instead
• The “bare minimum” rule: how to adjust without giving up
• Tiny tools to reset your nervous system and start again gently
• How to redefine success when life feels heavy

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I know what to do, but I can’t get myself to do it”
• “Even the easy stuff feels impossible”
• “Why do I feel like I’m falling apart for no reason?”

…this episode will help you move forward—slowly, gently, and sustainably.

Listen now and learn how to take care of yourself when the real win is just showing up.

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You’ve made plans. Set goals. Promised yourself this time would be different—only to find yourself back in the same place again. Sound familiar?

In this episode of Headstraight, we explore why change doesn’t just feel hard—it feels impossible. But here’s the truth: you’re not lazy, broken, or weak. You’re just going up against a brain that’s wired to resist change—even when you want it.

This episode breaks it down:

• Why your brain treats new habits as unsafe—even if they’re healthy
• The identity clash that makes change feel like betrayal
• Why “failure” is often just resistance disguised as protection
• How to shrink your goals to make them feel safe and doable
• What real resilience looks like (hint: it’s not about being perfect)
• Five action steps to start rewiring your habits—today

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I just can’t stick with anything”
• “Why do I always sabotage my progress?”
• “Change feels exhausting and I don’t know why”

…this episode is for you. No fluff. No shame. Just honest insight and simple steps that actually work with your brain—not against it.

Listen now and learn how to make change feel possible—one small move at a time.

Want the Cheat Sheet? Click the Link or copy and paste the following into your browser:
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If you need more information about helplines, services or what do to if you're in a crisis, take a look at our resource page: https://www.headstraight.co.uk/resources

Click here to view the episode transcript.