How Showing Yourself a Little Self-Compassion Will Benefit Your Entire Family (especially your kids) with Dr. Kristin Neff

We’re all guilty of it, especially as women. Speaking negatively to ourselves about ourselves sometimes just comes too easy! In this episode, we are sitting down with the renowned Dr. Kristen Neff to dive deep into the world of self-compassion. Dr. Kristin Neff is a researcher who founded the field of self-compassion study and has written several books on it, including Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself & Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. We chat about the two faces of self-compassion, the tender side of treating yourself with kindness and understanding, and the fierce side that empowers you to stand up for your well-being. 

Plus, we explore how self-compassion isn't just a personal journey; it can have a huge impact on your parenting style, helping your kids grow up with better emotional resilience. Dr. Neff shares some awesome insights on how to make this work for you, and we get real about how self-compassion has changed our lives and those of our kids. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their life and parenting journey!

In This Episode of No Guilt Mom You Will Learn: 

• The fundamental concept of self-compassion, including its two key aspects, tender self-compassion, and fierce self-compassion.
• How to openly practice self-compassion in front of your children can help them understand the importance of self-kindness and self-care.
• How to treat yourself with the same gentleness and care you would offer to a dear friend, especially during challenging times. 
• Personal stories and insights from Dr. Kristen Neff that illustrate the practical application of self-compassion in daily life and parenting.

Resources We Shared:

Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Dr. Kristin Neff

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff

Learn more about the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion HERE

Learn more about Dr. Kristin Neff HERE

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