Unlocking Us with Brené Brown cover image

Brené with Chris Germer on the Near and Far Enemies of Fierce Compassion, Part 1 of 2

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

00:00

Exploring Near and Far Enemies of Compassion

Delving into the concept of the far and near enemies of compassion, this chapter discusses the balance between tenderness and action, love and suffering, and the ability to effect change. It highlights the challenges of emotional reactivity and complacency as near enemies that can mask true compassion, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness in fostering genuine compassion.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app