What if every thought, compliment, or criticism needed permission before it could shape how we see ourselves? In this episode, I’m thinking out loud about the mental checkpoints we don’t even realize we have—and how trust, self-image, and past experiences decide what gets through. Who have we given access to… and why? And more importantly, what would happen if we got better at choosing?Let’s talk about it. Send feedback or suggestions: Let’s talk about it. Send feedback or suggestions: Email: ⁠dearscoc@gmail.com ⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/scocpod⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/scocpod⁠⁠Follow me: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/richsomto⁠⁠ All links in one place: ⁠⁠https://www.linktr.ee/scocpod⁠Y⁠our response might be featured in a future episode. Please indicate in the same email/DM if you’d prefer to remain anonymous.