Guided Self-Compassion Meditation for Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Healing

In this bonus episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. Barbara Moser—trained in Mindful Self-Compassion and a passionate mental health advocate—guides listeners through a short self-compassion break. This accessible meditation draws from Kristin Neff’s foundational work and integrates the three pillars of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness.

The practice is designed to be used in moments of stress, anxiety, or emotional struggle, offering a gentle and effective tool you can return to anytime.

Listeners are reminded that self-compassion is not about ignoring difficulties but about meeting them with kindness, perspective, and care. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking for a reliable practice to add to your mental health toolkit, this guided exercise provides a grounding, healing pause.

Primary Topics Covered

• Introduction to self-compassion as a mental health tool
• The three pillars of self-compassion (mindfulness, common humanity, self-kindness)
• Step-by-step guided self-compassion break
• Practical ways to adapt the practice for daily stress and anxiety
• The importance of gentle, non-judgmental self-support

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to mindfulness and self-compassion
 00:48 - Starting the guided self-compassion practice
 01:15 - Choosing a manageable situation for practice
 02:10 - Recognizing mindfulness: naming the difficulty
 03:05 - Common humanity: knowing you’re not alone
 04:00 - Self-kindness: soothing touch and kind words
 06:10 - Offering yourself supportive phrases
 07:20 - Applying the practice in daily life
 08:35 - Closing thoughts and community support

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