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 boo ... Show More
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Why Feeling Insecure Doesn’t Mean You’re Back at the Beginning | Dr. Marisa G. Franco
In this episode, Dr. Marisa G. Franco explores why feeling insecure doesn’t mean you’re back at the beginning, and how real self-worth may come from learning to make room for every part of yourself. She and Eric discuss why old insecurities can return even after years of growth, ... Show More
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In this episode, Jim Kwik explores how the thoughts, habits, and choices we repeat each day shape who we become. He explains why we’re always training our brains—whether we’re practicing focus or distraction, resilience or avoidance—and how small, intentional actions can strength ... Show More
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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
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
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
Dec 2023
Exploring Self-Compassion, with Dr. Kristin Neff
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 introduces self-compassion, discussing its importance, types, and how it enriches relationships and life. If you'd like to con ... Show More
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<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
