

REPLAY: The importance of self-compassion with Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Dr Kristin Neff
Jun 30, 2025
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Dr Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and a passionate advocate for the inclusion of self-compassion for healthcare practitioners to both ensure optimal care for our patients while avoiding burnout.
Kristin 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
(01:00) Welcoming Dr Kristin Neff
(02:41) Kristin’s definition of compassion
(13:16) Shame and its purpose
(15:34) The difference between self compassion and self esteem
(20:11) Self compassion as a powerful coping mechanism
(24:24) Self protective mechanisms
(28:03) The neurobiology of self compassion
(35:21) The yin and yang of self compassion
(42:42) Bringing self compassion into our clinical practice and for ourselves
(47:42) Thanking Kristin and final remarks
Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/podcasts/the-importance-of-self-compassion
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