Have you ever set a goal with the best intentions—only to slip up and start criticizing yourself? That familiar spiral of self-criticism can stop progress before it even has a chance to begin. For many of us, especially at the start of a new year, this pattern feels automatic.
In this episode of Hot Topics, host Carrie sits down with Cathlyn Fraguela Rios, LCSW, and Director of Behavioral Health at Aduro, to explore why negativity is so common at this time of year—and how we can begin to soften it. They unpack the idea of the inner voice, look at the invisible rules we set for ourselves, and share practical tips for approaching goals and growth with more compassion.
Hot Topics is a monthly podcast produced in-house where our team dives into a new topic each month with an industry expert. Content like this, and more, is available for all clients and members on our Aduro® Connect platform.
