249: The Power of Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

The Adult Chair Podcast with Michelle Chalfant · Feb 11, 2021 · 53m

Compassion is something we have when we live in our healthiest Adult self, but how easy is it for you to turn around and offer that compassion to yourself? Most of us speak very differently to ourselves than we would to a friend, especially when we make a mistake or are going through a hard time.

But self-compassion is an essential part of healing! In fact, studies show that truly effective therapy is improved by increasing our self-compassion so we can live with more love and less anxiety and stress.

My guest today, Dr. Kristin Neff, is one of the world's leading self-compassion experts and…