Self-compassion expert and co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion Dr. Kristin Neff is guest hosting this week on Radio Headspace. Today she delves into the profound impacts of self-compassion on well-being and resilience, highlighting its role as a vital resource.
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Oct 14
I Don't Like Thinking About Death
Have you ever noticed how quickly you try to change the subject, even in your own mind, when death comes up? During her nursing training, Dora cared for a man who was nearing the end of his life, with no friends or family coming to visit. She couldn't shake the feeling of a whole ... Show More
4m 54s
May 2025
#102: The Science of Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff, PhD
Psychologist and leading self-compassion researcher Dr. Kristin Neff shares how treating yourself with kindness, especially in moments of failure, can boost motivation, resilience, and mental health. We explore the science behind self-compassion, its impact on performance and emo ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2021
Self-compassion with Dr Kristin Neff
Dr Kristin Neff, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas, is the pioneer of self-compassion research. Within Neff's 20 years of studying this Buddist psychology construct, Neff has created a scale that measures the practice and its effects on ment ... Show More
15m 58s
Apr 2023
Self-Compassion With Dr. Kristin Neff
In this episode I’m releasing an episode from 2021 with author, teacher, speaker and researcher Dr. Kristin Neff. In our conversation, Kristin explains what self- compassion is and how we can balance having both tender and fierce Self-Compassion on our journey of healing from Tra ... Show More
27m 14s
Dec 2021
Dr. Kristin Neff | Defeat Your Inner Critic With Self-Compassion
In today’s episode, we cover self-compassion with Dr Kristin Neff. Kristin received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley, is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, and is releasing her new book Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kind ... Show More
57m 1s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>The scientific case for self-compassion and why it doesn't have to lead to passivity, self absorption, or cheesiness.</p> <p>Today' ... Show More
