Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Educational Psychology. With her partner Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically-supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion that is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. She co-authored The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook as well as the book, Teaching the Mindful Self Compassion Program: A Guide For Professionals. In this episode, Kristin and Eric dive into the topic of self-compassion and discuss what it is and isn’t. Kristin also shares how to practice self compassion as well as leads listerns through a self-compassion practice. 

The wisdom and practice of self-compassion is a foundational principle that Eric teaches and helps his private clients learn to apply through the 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program. To learn more about this program, click here.

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In This Interview, Kristin Neff and I discuss Self Compassion and…
Her book, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
That what we practice grows stronger
The science of contemplative practice
What self-compassion is
Treating yourself with the same kindness you’d show to a dear friend 
Starting with mindfulness
The connectedness of compassion 
The fact that we suffer unites us as human beings
Quintessential question, “What do I need?”
Myths of self-compassion and how it is a powerful antidote to shame
The Inner Ally vs. Inner Enemy
Constructive self-criticism
How to practice and the physiology of self compassion.
The self-compassion break 
Why and how self-criticism harms us

Kristin Neff Links:

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Twitter

Facebook

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Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Educational Psychology. With her partner Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically-supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion that is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. She co-authored&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3aZ8yjH" target="_blank">The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook</a>&nbsp;as well as the book, Teaching the Mindful Self Compassion Program: A Guide For Professionals. In this episode, Kristin and Eric dive into the topic of self-compassion and discuss what it is and isn’t. Kristin also shares how to practice self compassion as well as leads listerns through a self-compassion practice.&nbsp;The wisdom and practice of self-compassion is a foundational principle that Eric teaches and helps his private clients learn to apply through the 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program. To learn more about this program,&nbsp;<a href="https://ericzimmer.coach/spiritual-habits-1on1/" target="_blank">click here.</a><a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/2019" target="_blank">Need help with completing your goals in 2020?&nbsp;The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.</a>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Kristin Neff and I discuss Self Compassion and…<ul><li>Her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3aZ8yjH" target="_blank">The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook</a></li><li>That what we practice grows stronger</li><li>The science of contemplative practice</li><li>What self-compassion is</li><li>Treating yourself with the same kindness you’d show to a dear friend&nbsp;</li><li>Starting with mindfulness</li><li>The connectedness of compassion&nbsp;</li><li>The fact that we suffer unites us as human beings</li><li>Quintessential question, “What do I need?”</li><li>Myths of self-compassion and how it is a powerful antidote to shame</li><li>The Inner Ally vs. Inner Enemy</li><li>Constructive self-criticism</li><li>How to practice and the physiology of self compassion.</li><li>The self-compassion break&nbsp;</li><li>Why and how self-criticism harms us</li></ul>Kristin Neff Links:<a href="https://self-compassion.org/" target="_blank">selfcompassion.org</a><a href="https://twitter.com/self_compassion?lang=en" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/selfcompassion" target="_blank">Facebook</a>Daily&nbsp;Harvest delivers delicious organic, carefully sourced, and chef-created fruit and veggie smoothies, soups, overnight oats, bowls and more. To get $25 off your first box, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.daily-harvest.com/" target="_blank">www.dailyharvest.com</a>&nbsp;and enter&nbsp;promo code FEEDSimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://simplisafe.com/wolf" target="_blank">simplisafe.com/wolf</a>&nbsp;for free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial.If you enjoyed this conversation with Kristin Neff, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/kristin-neff/" target="_blank">Kristin Neff (2015)</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/guy-winch/" target="_blank">Guy Winch</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/elisha-goldstein/" target="_blank">Elisha Goldstein</a>

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