What do you do when the first piece of negative feedback hits you right in the feels? Today’s episode dives into the emotional sting of criticism — especially for podcasters — and how to process it without derailing your confidence. We dig into real-life stories, practical mindset shifts, and the power of “Let Them Theory” to help you build resilience and stay focused on your podcasting purpose.

Plus, we wrap the week with some wins from our community...

Episode Highlights:

[02:51] Exploring the Emotional Impact of Negative Feedback

[16:07] Strategies for Handling Criticism Constructively

[28:50] Reframing Thoughts and Controlling Emotional Reactions

[41:18] Practical Tips for Dealing with Negative Commentary

[49:45] Weekly Wins and Personal Achievements

[52:55] Closing Remarks and Conference Announcement

​​Links & Resources:

The Podcasting Morning Chat:

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Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

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The ‘Mailbag’ Question from Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/podcasting/comments/1k10ydl/first_negative_review/

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878424319

Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins:

https://melrobbins.com

Empowered Podcasting Conference info + tickets:

https://www.empoweredpodcasting.com/

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