This book is fantastic. In simple terms, the author presents easy strategies that will absolutely help anyone who has a particularly loud inner self-critic.

I felt this was a good introduction for strategies in Self-Talk. It was interesting but easy to understand and I would suggest this to others.

This well-written workbook will find an audience in those who want to improve their positivity and self- esteem. The author introduces the need for self-talk and teaches strategies to help individuals reach their goals. I found her explanations very clear and useful.

An important book on an important topic. How we talk to ourselves is something that is constant throughout our days and affects the very core of our mental health. This book helps you reflect on how you talk to yourself, even if it's something you haven't thought of before. The book is written well and broken up well, and will be a good took in anyone's arsenal as they reflect inward and try to improve themselves.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC digital copy. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own.

I have been learning mindfulness techniques and enjoy reading Thich Nhat Hahn and Pema Chödrön.

I appreciate that the Turow acknowledges that not all practices work for each individual.

4 out of 5 stars and my respect to the author.

“The Self-Talk Workout: Six Science-Based Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism and Transform the Voice in Your Head” (Shambala Publications, 2022) quells questions about self-talk and mental health, best practices for kinder self-talk, and differentiating self-talk from self-esteem and self-compassion. Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow (psychologist, research scientist, and adjunct faculty member at Seattle University and Mt Sinai) braids her myriad professional experiences with mindfulness practices to present science- and practice-based techniques to minimize the chatter of each reader's negative self-talk.

Even those who find mindfulness, breath work, or lovingkindness techniques far outside their comfort zones should find Turow’s examples of “self-talk” evidentiary-based, similar to Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) books and courses.

Readers of Sharon Salzberg, Tara Brach, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Judith Orloff, Valerie Kaur, and Brene Brown may also enjoy “The Self-Talk Workout.”

Thank you to Shambala Publications, NetGalley, and Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow for the advanced e-reader!

The Self-Talk Workout; Six Science-Backed Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism and Transform the Voice in Your Head by Rachel Goldsmith Turow was a unique book about how to stop being so harsh to yourself. KILL THE ALMOST MOM IN YOUR HEAD!

We all have an internal voice, also known as, self-talk. Self-talk can have positive or negative effects on one’s self. Positive self-talk can be encouraging and hopeful. Negative self-talk can have detrimental effects on your self-esteem, job/school performance, and psyche. The Self-Talk workout by Rachel Goldsmith Turow shares evidence based tips and strategies that one can use to improve your self-talk. Improving the way that talk to yourself can improve your outlook on life, your performance in everyday life, and even your health. This book provides “workouts” that are based upon research based strategies that help readers to improve their self-talk in order to decrease stress and improve overall well-being. I highly recommend this book. Thank you the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

Rachel's "The Self-Talk Workout" is a brilliant self-help book on the topic of self-criticism. Anyone who struggles with shame and a harsh inner critic will want to pick up this book. Chock full of real life examples and contemporary psychological principles will help people feel more sane and more whole!

A lovely book with an excellent premise, it made for a refreshing self-help read that made me feel I might be able to pivot some people toward and actually feel it could help. I enjoyed every sampling of what I read, and appreciate that Turow seemed dedicated to sourcing her work.

I haven’t finished this book yet, but I’m so impressed that I wanted to review it immediately. I like that it’s science-based and not “woo woo”. I think the techniques will be extremely helpful not just to me, but to anyone reading this book. I’m going to start practicing “Inhale, my friend, exhale, my friend” right away. Highly recommended for people who struggle with negative self-talk!