Kristen Neff

Kristen Neff, an associate professor at the University of Texas and a pioneer in self-compassion research, dives deep into the transformative power of kindness toward ourselves. She discusses how self-compassion helps those facing failures, encouraging an inner ally rather than an enemy. The conversation highlights key components like mindfulness and the importance of a supportive inner dialogue that fosters resilience. Neff also shares practical strategies for integrating self-compassion into daily life, aiming to nurture emotional well-being and personal growth.

Dr. Kristen Neff, expert in self-compassion, discusses the power of being kind to ourselves. She highlights struggles parents face, importance of self-care, and benefits of self-compassion in education. The podcast explores measuring self-compassion, gender differences, and strategies to spread self-compassion.