Dr Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and a passionate advocate for the inclusion of self-compassion for healthcare practitioners to both ensure optimal care for our patients while avoiding burnout.


Kristin shares her definition of self-compassion, how it differs from self-esteem, her key findings around this important topic, and how we as healthcare practitioners can easily implement self-compassion into our own lives, and advocate for it with our patients.


This podcast is a must listen for healthcare professionals and patients alike, who are looking to increase their patient care, resilience, reduce anxiety and stress, and adopt powerful lifestyle habits to increase self-compassion and love.


COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(01:00 ) Welcoming Dr Kristin Neff

(02:41 ) Kristin’s definition of compassion

(13:16 ) Shame and its purpose

(15:34 ) The difference between self compassion and self esteem

(20:11 ) Self compassion as a powerful coping mechanism

(24:24 ) Self protective mechanisms

(28:03 ) The neurobiology of self compassion

(35:21 ) The yin and yang of self compassion

(42:42 ) Bringing self compassion into our clinical practice and for ourselves

(47:42 ) Thanking Kristin and final remarks


Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/podcasts/the-importance-of-self-compassion


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