The Psychology of Feedback: How to Receive It (Without Falling Apart)

Описание: Why does feedback sometimes feel like a personal attack, even when it’s meant to help? In this episode, Dr Marianne Trent explores the emotional and psychological reactions we have to feedback, particularly when it touches on our sense of self-worth. Whether it’s a peer review, a supervisor’s suggestion, or an unsolicited comment, learning to receive feedback without spiralling can transform your personal and professional growth. You’ll discover why feedback can feel so threatening, how rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) can play a role, and practical strategies to help you respond with curiosity rather than self-doubt. This episode is essential listening for anyone who finds feedback overwhelming but wants to become more resilient and open to growth.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Why feedback feels so personal
01:56 – Physical and emotional reactions to feedback
04:59 – Why we avoid feedback and the role of RSD
06:11 – How to receive feedback without falling apart
08:05 – Finding the useful grain in critical feedback
09:21 – Be curious, not furious
10:18 – Asking for clarity and SMART goal setting
11:11 – Triggers and tender spots
12:07 – Reframing and feedback journalling
13:01 – Gratitude, not gaslighting
13:56 – Closing thoughts and community call to action

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