Ep 9. The Inner Critic

In this episode, we delve into the concept of the inner critic and its impact on self-perception and mental health. We discuss generational imprinting, the importance of positive self-talk, and the role of awareness in parenting. We also explore the science behind self-talk, the significance of language in shaping self-worth, and the intersection of faith and science in personal healing.

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What is Unchecked?

What if everything you’ve been told about your brain—and healing—is outdated, oversimplified, or flat-out wrong?

Welcome to Unchecked, the podcast that blows the lid off the traditional mental health system. Neuroscientist Dr. Nicolina Bruno and certified coach Sharon Heno, a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience, are pulling back the curtain on a system that too often keeps people stuck, sick, and silent.

This is where science meets soul. Where clinical coldness gets replaced with real talk. And where we stop pathologizing the human experience.

From trauma and stigma to identity, neuroscience, and self-healing—nothing is off-limits. Sharon says what most professionals won’t. Nicolina decodes the science no one else explains. Together, they’re flipping the script on what mental wellness really means.

No filters. No performance. No playing small.
This is Unchecked—raw, rebellious, and relentlessly real.

Stay bold. Stay curious. And above all, stay unchecked.