Taming the Inner Critic (and Telling Your Monkey Mind to Chill!)

Ever had one of those mornings? Coffee? Forgot it. Laptop? Left behind. Brain? Total chaos. 😅 Don’t worry—you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not a bad mom.

This week, Lindsay and Sunny get real real about the voices in our heads (no, not those—okay maybe those)... we’re talking about the inner critic. You know, the one that says you’re not organized enough, patient enough, perfect enough—basically, just not enough.

But spoiler alert: That voice? 🐒 It’s just a monkey. And it doesn’t get to run the show.

🍌 Meet the Monkey: Lindsay opens up about a rough start to the day and how her inner monkey tried to hijack her self-worth.
🛑 The Pause Button: Why one deep breath and a quick intention can totally shift your energy.
❄️ Let It Go, Elsa: Sunny’s perfectionist confessions and how she’s learning to surrender (yes, even when chaos hits).
👩‍👧‍👦 Mom Guilt & The Perfection Trap: Why we try so hard to look like we’ve got it all together—and how our kids pick up on it.
📿 Monkey Mind = Ego: What the Buddhists got right, and how we can work with the chatter instead of getting sucked into it.
🎯 Intentions Over Perfection: When all else fails, anchor yourself in purpose. Why are you really doing this?

“Thank you for sharing, monkey. I’m going to my destiny.” 🙏

Yes, we’re quoting ourselves now. You should too.

• That critical voice isn’t you—it’s old programming.

• Perfection isn’t required to be a good mom (or a human).

• You can hit reset at any moment with a breath and a clear intention.

• Living in the "now" is the actual superpower.

🎉 Lindsay + Sunny’s Challenge to You:

Next time your monkey starts swinging on the emotional jungle gym, pause, breathe, and gently tell it, “I see you. But I’ve got this.”

✨ Got a monkey story of your own?
Share it with us on socials or email us at hello@goodmom.org—we may share it in an upcoming episode!