How to Stop Bullying Yourself

Have you been listening to an inner bully speaking inside your head? We all have them, but they can be tamed.
How to Stop Bullying Yourself
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Suzi, 56, exudes the polished confidence of a successful businesswoman. But beneath the surface, a relentless inner critic whispers: “Nothing you do is good enough. No one likes you.”

These cruel thoughts, a secret even from her husband, echo a lifetime of trauma. After losing her mother at age 9, Suzi endured years of abuse in China from her alcoholic father, who later died by suicide.

Sheridan Genrich
Sheridan Genrich
Sheridan Genrich, BHSc., is a clinical nutritionist and naturopath whose consulting practice since 2009 has specialized in helping people who struggle with digestive discomfort, addictions, sleep, and mood disturbances. She is also the author of the self help book, "DNA Powered Health; Unlock Your Potential to Live with Energy and Ease."