Self-Acceptance: How to Do It in 2 Simple Steps
Learn how to accept yourself – and why it’s important! – in two simple steps.
Suzanne Manser, PhD
March 2, 2026
Category: inner critic
Intergenerational Pain as a Game of Hot Potato
It’s helpful to think of intergenerational pain like a giant game of Intergenerational Hot Potato. Let me explain. When a person has big emotional pain
Suzanne Manser, PhD
June 25, 2025
Locus of Acceptance: Who gets to decide if you matter?
“Locus of acceptance.” I used this phrase with a patient the other day, and I kind of love it. I think I made it up.
Suzanne Manser, PhD
February 17, 2025
Understanding and Healing from Our Mother Wounds (Part 2)
Our mothers have the power to wound us like no one else. Those specific wounds keep us from knowing our acceptability and worth. I share 7 steps to healing from the pain your mother gave you.
Suzanne Manser, PhD
June 3, 2024
Inner Critic: Professional Bully
Our inner critic is the voice in our head that we often mistake for our own voice. Her voice is recognizable because she has only
Suzanne Manser, PhD
November 29, 2023
You Are Needed
Here’s the way I see it: Everyone in the world is standing in front of a huge wall. We’re all painting a mural, collectively, on
Suzanne Manser, PhD
March 25, 2023
How to Handle Your Inner Critic When She Gets Loud
Who is Your Inner Critic? Are you familiar with your inner critic? She’s the voice in your head telling you that you’re not good enough,
Suzanne Manser, PhD
January 18, 2023