<p>Tara Mohr, an expert on women's leadership and well-being, discusses her book <i>Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead. </i>In this episode, she dives into why women often hold back in midlife, covering topics like cultural influences, biological inputs, and the societal conditioning that affects women's confidence. Tara also shares insights into overcoming the inner critic and the concept of the “inner mentor,” providing actionable advice for women who want to live bigger and more fulfilling lives. More at <a href="https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/stop-being-so-hard-on-yourself-how-to-play-big-in-midlife-with-tara-mohr/">https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/stop-being-so-hard-on-yourself-how-to-play-big-in-midlife-with-tara-mohr/</a></p><p><strong>Episode Overview:</strong><br>0:00 Intro/Teaser<br>1:00 Exploring Women's Leadership and Well-being<br>1:56 Understanding the Concept of Playing Small<br>4:43 The Inner Critic and Self-Doubt<br>8:47 Midlife Opportunities and Challenges<br>26:21 Gender Differences in Self-Doubt<br>33:55 The Inner Mentor Voice<br>35:57 Embracing Alter Egos<br>39:00 Unhooking from Praise and Criticism<br>40:49 Navigating Feedback and Criticism<br>55:12 The Double Bind for Women</p><p>--------------<br>NOW OPEN! EVEN BETTER! PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Subscribe at <a href="https://estima.supercast.com/">https://estima.supercast.com/</a><br>--------------</p><p>A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors who make the show possible:</p><p><a href="https://boncharge.com/better"><strong>BON CHARGE</strong></a> - Achieve glowing skin and more energy with BON CHARGE's amazing products. Get 15% off at <a href="https://boncharge.com/better">https://boncharge.com/better</a> with code <strong>BETTER</strong>.</p><p><a href="https://beamminerals.com/better"><strong>BEAM MINERALS</strong></a> - Replenish missing minerals for better health. Visit <a href="https://beamminerals.com/better">https://beamminerals.com/better</a> and use code <strong>BETTER</strong> for 20% off.</p><p><a href="https://bioptimizers.com/better"><strong>BIOPTIMIZERS MAGNESIUM</strong></a> - Contains the 7 best-absorbed magnesium plus cofactors like B6 to enhance absorption. Visit <a href="https://bioptimizers.com/better">https://bioptimizers.com/better</a> and use code <strong>BETTER</strong> for a special Better deal. </p>