425: How Self Compassion Can Change Your Life With Dr. Kristin Neff
The Adult Chair
Michelle Chalfant
4.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 26 September 2024
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
Today, we’re discussing self-compassion with none other than Dr. Kristin Neff. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by self-criticism or caught in the comparison traps of social media, this episode is your antidote. Dr. Neff is here to share her groundbreaking research on self-compassion and how it can reduce depression, anxiety, and even those dreaded feelings of shame and guilt.
Dr. Neff demystifies self-compassion and explains why it's so tough to be kind to ourselves, even when we can easily extend that kindness to others. We chat about how self-compassion is different from self-pity and self-esteem and why grounding your self-worth in your inherent humanity can be a game-changer, especially in today's social media-driven world.
We'll explore how self-compassion isn't just about feeling better; it can actually make you perform better, whether in sports, work, or personal relationships. Plus, Dr. Neff offers techniques to help you cultivate a compassionate mindset, making this episode a practical guide for anyone looking to foster a kinder, more fulfilling life.
So, get comfortable and tune in as we uncover how self-compassion can transform your life from the inside out.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Distinction between self-compassion, self-pity, and self-esteem, especially in the context of social media.
- Impact of compassionate coaching on athletic performance and personal relationships.
- Techniques to manage and alleviate shame and guilt using mindfulness and self-compassion.
- Expanding self-compassion to connect with a larger, unconditionally loving energy.
- Importance of self-compassion for mental health, including managing depression, anxiety, and burnout.
- Practical self-compassion exercises and their physiological benefits, such as using touch to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
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