Building the Case Against Yourself

19 min

Self-criticism can feel like a case assembled in an empty courtroom, where old memories become evidence and no voice speaks for the defence. Watch the inner prosecutor work, noticing what it selects, exaggerates and leaves out. There is no verdict to reach tonight—only the possibility of closing the file, switching off the lamp and leaving the office behind.

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Maya Hart
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Maya Hart
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Tender and reassuring, steady when things aren't — present and calm without ever overpromising.

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About this session

Building the Case Against Yourself is a guided audio session from Salūs — part of the overthinking collection, narrated by Maya Hart.

Salūs is an ad-free sleep and meditation app for iOS and Android — hundreds of guided sessions, long bedtime stories for adults and 325 free sleep sounds. Hear the full session with a 7-day free trial. Every session is signed off by our BSc (Hons) & MSc Psychology team.

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