Self-Compassion and Silencing Your Inner Critic with Dr Marianne Trent

Self-Compassion and Silencing Your Inner Critic with Dr Marianne Trent

Author: Taylor James May 14, 2026 Duration: 56:45

What if the way you speak to yourself is the very thing holding you back?


Today I'm joined by Dr Marianne Trent, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.


We have a waffle about everything from self-compassion, curiosity, and learning how to quiet the inner critic.


From imposter syndrome and people-pleasing to trauma, burnout, and emotional resilience, Dr Marianne breaks down the hidden patterns that shape how we think, feel, and respond to the world around us. We explore why so many of us struggle to give ourselves the same kindness we offer everyone else, and how curiosity can be the key to real personal growth.


The episode dives into the idea of “glass and rubber balls” in life, helping us understand what truly deserves our energy and what’s okay to let bounce. Dr Marianne also shares practical tools for managing overwhelm, including grounding exercises, mindfulness techniques, breathing practices, and ways to reconnect with yourself when life feels too loud.


If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, overthinking, or feeling like you’re never “enough,” this conversation will hit home.


To find out more about Dr Marianne, please head to the below links:

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/73D4CLEHa52JRtLPInXBPV?si=c6a5ef228bb149b2

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/


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Hosted by Taylor James, The Waffle Shop is built on the idea that the most meaningful talks happen when you’re just chatting about everything and nothing at the same time. This podcast lives in the space where personal stories about music, the realities of mental health, and the daily grind of adult life all intersect. It’s less about finding perfect answers and more about sharing the experience of figuring it out in your thirties, embracing the minor frustrations and small victories that define our days. Each conversation feels like sitting down with friends who aren’t afraid to be honest about the beautiful chaos of their journeys. Taylor brings in a different guest for every episode, and together they have a proper, meandering waffle-digging into past experiences, current challenges, and the odd bit of pop culture. You’ll hear genuine reflections on self-improvement, societal pressures, and the personal journals we all keep in our heads. The result is a comforting, often funny, and deeply human listen that reminds you that navigating life is a shared endeavor. Tune in for a blend of society, culture, and education, all filtered through the lens of real, unscripted conversation.
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