The importance of self-compassion with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Dr Kristin Neff

Dr Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion researchand a passionate advocate for the inclusion of self-compassion for healthcare practitioners to both ensure optimal care for our patients while avoiding burnout.
Dr Neff shares her definition of self-compassion, how it differs from self-esteem, her key findings around this important topic, and how we as healthcare practitioners can easily implement self-compassion into our own lives, and advocate for it with our patients.
This podcast is a must listen for healthcare professionals and patients alike, who are looking to increase their patient care, resilience, reduce anxiety and stress, and adopt powerful lifestyle habits to increase self-compassion and love.
COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
(00:24) Welcoming Kristin
(02:05) Kristin’s definition of compassion
(12:40) Shame and its purpose
(14:58) The difference between self compassion and self esteem
(19:35) Self compassion as a powerful coping mechanism
(23:48) Self protective mechanisms
(27:27) The neurobiology of self compassion
(34:45) The yin and yang of self compassion
(41:06) Bringing self compassion into our clinical practice and for ourselves
(46:06) Thanking Kristin and final remarks
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