The Psychology Podcast Kristin Neff || Fierce Self-Compassion
Jul 29, 2021
Join Kristin Neff, a pioneering self-compassion researcher and associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin, as she explores the transformative power of fierce self-compassion. She discusses the balance between tender and fierce compassion, particularly for women facing societal pressures. Neff highlights how gender socialization affects self-compassion and advocates for emotional intelligence and self-advocacy. She also delves into the importance of common humanity in overcoming isolation and fostering unity in today's divisive climate.
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Fierce Self-Compassion Defined
- Fierce self-compassion complements tender self-compassion, emphasizing action and self-protection.
- It involves setting boundaries, advocating for needs, and motivating positive change.
Gender and Self-Compassion
- Gender socialization hinders integrating fierce and tender self-compassion.
- Men are discouraged from tenderness, while women face limitations on fierceness.
Gender Differences in Self-Compassion
- Women show slightly less self-compassion than men, likely due to societal expectations of self-sacrifice.
- This disparity is smaller in androgynous women, suggesting the influence of gender roles.
