Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Caring For Yourself with Tara Brach

Jan 7, 2019

41:20

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Dr. Tara Brach and Dr. Rick Hanson delve into the importance of self-care, dispelling misconceptions. They discuss embracing fear for healing, the power of self-compassion, and authentic self-caring practices. The conversation highlights nurturing inner strengths, balancing personal growth, and cultivating tenderness and wholeness through self-compassion.

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Self-caring is vital for personal growth and well-being, emphasizing the importance of nurturing inner strength and psychological resources.

Turning towards fear and discomfort is an act of self-caring, allowing for emotional release and a compassionate relationship with oneself.

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Importance of Self-Caring for Well-Being

Self-caring is highlighted as a crucial pillar for cultivating well-being. The episode explores the significance of self-caring, emphasizing that it is not selfish but rather a vital resource to nurture inside ourselves. The conversation delves into the importance of inner strength and psychological resources to live fully and lovingly. The podcast stresses the value of intentional attention to parts of our being that need nurturing, fostering a compassionate engagement with ourselves and the world.

Introduction

2min

Cultivating Inner Strength and Balance

3min

Embracing Fear for Self-Care and Inner Healing

4min

Embracing Self-Compassion

8min

The Art of Genuine Self-Care

21min

Exploring Self-Retainment and Personal Growth with Metaphors of Inner Nurturing and Empathy

3min

It’s easy for our New Year's aspirations and goals to come wrapped in a package of self-criticism. To help fight that, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Dr. Tara Brach for this special episode. Rick and Tara explore the importance of self-caring how we can grow this critical resource inside ourselves, and why it’s not selfish to be on your own side.

If you'd like to learn more about The Foundations of Well Being, follow this link.

Timestamps:

3:00: The “sweet spot” of personal growth.

6:45: Why should we open to painful experiences?

10:15: A personal story of self-caring.

14:00: The “near enemies” of self-caring.

16:40: How can we feel the difference between authentic self-caring and imposter emotions?

19:00: Self-caring and wholeness of the self.

21:35: Self-caring without narcissism.

25:55: Facing our needs.

29:30: A practice of self-compassion.

38:35: Seeing through the eyes of another.

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