You Are Not Your Worst Moment: Why We Judge Ourselves & OThers Too Harshly (+ How to Stop)

You Are Not Your Worst Moment: Why We Judge Ourselves & OThers Too Harshly (+ How to Stop)

March 16, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Kacia discusses how we often judge ourselves and others by our worst moments and offers a new perspective on self-judgment.

How often do you judge yourself by your worst moment? One snap at your partner. One impatient moment with your toddler. One mistake in business. And suddenly your brain turns that single moment into a verdict about who you are. In this episode, Kacia shares a powerful perspective inspired by a quote from divorce lawyer James Sexton that reframes how we judge ourselves and the people we love. “If you judge me by my best parenting moments, you'd think I'm an amazing father. If you judge me by m...

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