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Why Self-Compassion Makes You a Better Parent (Not a Weaker One) with Dr. D Ivan Young
We’ve been taught that being hard on ourselves makes us better.
That if we just try harder, stay consistent enough, hold higher standards, and push through the exhaustion, we’ll finally feel like we’re doing this parenting thing right.
But what if that constant self-criticism is the very thing burning you out?
In this episode, I talk with Dr. D. Ivan Young about why self-compassion isn’t weakness — it’s emotional intelligence. And how misused empathy, especially toward yourself, creates resentment, over-functioning, and disconnection in your home.
If you’ve been feeling exhausted, reactive…
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