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Fierce Self-Compassion - with Dr. Kristin Neff

Dec 17, 2024

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Kristin Neff

Dr. Kristin Neff, an Associate Professor at the University of Texas and a pioneering researcher in self-compassion, discusses the powerful role of anger in women's lives. She emphasizes how embracing anger can lead to constructive action against injustice. Neff examines the dangers of rigid gender roles, advocating for both tenderness and assertiveness. She offers insights on navigating difficult interactions, using 'I' statements, and emphasizes self-compassion in fostering empowerment, particularly in the context of internalized sexism in the workplace.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

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Balancing Self-Compassion and Gender Roles

04:33 • 15min

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Embracing Anger: The Power of Constructive Emotion in Women's Lives

19:19 • 5min

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Navigating Difficult Interactions

24:39 • 7min

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Harnessing Anger: The Transformative Power of Kali

31:36 • 2min

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Navigating Internalized Sexism

34:01 • 11min

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Fierce Self-Compassion

How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive

Kristin Neff

In this book, Kristin Neff expands on her previous work on self-compassion by introducing the concept of 'fierce self-compassion. ' She argues that while kindness and self-acceptance are crucial, self-compassion also involves acting courageously to protect oneself from harm and injustice. Neff draws on research, her personal life story, and empirically supported practices to demonstrate how women can use fierce and tender self-compassion to succeed in the workplace, engage in caregiving without burning out, be authentic in relationships, and address issues like sexual harassment and abuse. The book emphasizes the need for women to reclaim their power and balance within themselves to create a healthier society and find lasting happiness.

Self-Compassion

The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Kristin Neff

This book offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling readers to achieve their highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. Dr. Neff provides practical exercises and action plans based on state-of-the-art research, helping readers deal with various emotionally debilitating struggles such as parenting, weight loss, and everyday challenges. The book emphasizes the importance of self-compassion over self-esteem, promoting emotional resilience, personal growth, and a deeper sense of inner peace and happiness.

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive

Kristin Neff

Christopher Germer, PhD

This workbook is based on the authors' groundbreaking eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide. It includes guided meditations, informal practices, exercises, and stories to help readers address various common problems such as relationship stress, weight and body image issues, health concerns, and anxiety. The book emphasizes the elements of self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness to help readers break free from harsh self-judgments and cultivate emotional well-being.

The Small and the Mighty

Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement

Sharon McMahon

In *The Small and the Mighty*, Sharon McMahon highlights the stories of ordinary Americans who, through their courage and resilience, shaped the course of American history. The book features a diverse cast of characters, including a woman riding a white horse down Pennsylvania Avenue, a young boy detained at a Japanese incarceration camp, and a formerly enslaved woman on a mission to reunite with her daughter. McMahon’s thorough research and engaging storytelling bring these untold histories to light, emphasizing that anyone, regardless of background, can make a significant impact on the nation’s future.

Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program

A Guide for Professionals

Chris Germer

Kristin Neff

In this updated episode, originally aired in Season Two, Amy is joined by Dr. Kristin Neff to discuss the generative power of anger, the danger of rote gender roles, and the radical power of self-compassion.

Kristin Neff (she/her) received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley, and is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.

During Kristin’s last year of graduate school she became interested in Buddhism and has been practicing meditation in the Insight Meditation tradition ever since. While doing her post-doctoral work she decided to conduct research on self-compassion – a central construct in Buddhist psychology and one that had not yet been examined empirically. Kristin is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, creating a scale to measure the construct almost 20 years ago. She has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential research psychologists. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, and her latest Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive.

In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. They co-authored The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook as well as Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals. She is also co-founder of the nonprofit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.

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