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Dr Rangan ChatterjeePsychology Professor Reveals How To Silence Your Inner Critic | Dr Kristin Neff | FBLM podcast
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- March 10, 2021
- Duration
- 1h 21m
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- Dr Rangan Chatterjee
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains mild bad language and themes of an adult nature. Today’s conversation is all about one of my favourite topics – compassion. But it’s not about compassion for others, it’s about compassion for ourselves and how this can lead to a happier and healthier life. Self-compassion is not only linked to better emotional health, it is important for our physical and mental health too. In fact, there are now over 3000 studies showing the amazing benefits of self-compassion on our wellbeing and my guest this week is one of the leading researchers in this area and along with several others, is responsible for putting self-compassion on the scientific map. Dr Kristin Neff is a professor at the University of Texas in the department of psychology. She’s co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and the author of several best-selling books on the topic. In our conversation, Kristin explains what self-compassion is and why it matters. She explains the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem. Self-compassion is not about making excuses for yourself nor is it about self-pity, instead, it is very much an active, mindful state. Now I know from my patients that the very notion of self-love can make a lot of people feel very uncomfortable. Kristin explains why this might be and shares many different ways we can give ourselves compassion. She recommends that people experiment and find a method that feels easy and pleasant for them. Kristin also makes a key distinction between acts of self-care – such as taking a bath, having a massage – and self-compassion. She explains that self-compassion is actually a state of mind. It’s not something you have to do, it doesn’t take time or resources. It’s simply the opposite of being self-critical. It’s a way of thinking that has your own best interests at heart. But, this way of thinking doesn’t come naturally to us. As humans, we are hard-wired for self-criticism - it’s an evolutionary mechanism that makes us feel safe. But when navigating life, who do you want in your head: an enemy who belittles you or a friend who supports you? At the end of our conversation today, Kristin takes us through a beautiful practical exercise in finding self-compassion that I think you will really enjoy. This is such an important topic that doesn’t get spoken about enough in the conversation around health – I hope you enjoy listening. Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/163 Connect with Kristin: Kristin Neff Website https://self-compassion.org/ Center for Mindful Self-Compassion Webite https://centerformsc.org/ Twitter https://twitter.com/self_compassion Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfcompassion/ @CenterforMindfulSelfCompassion Kristin’s Books: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind To Yourself https://amzn.to/3rtq5sW Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Use Self-Compassion to Stand Up, Claim their Power, and Speak the Truth https://amzn.to/3ce2XrQ The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive https://amzn.to/38ktVNz Related Feel Better Live More podcast episodes: # 138 This Is The Most Powerful Tool To Improve Your Health with Dr Julian Abel https://youtu.be/CUHYmbfHEVw # 104 How Kindness can Boost Your Immune System and Make You Happier: Dr David Hamilton https://youtu.be/2F2g-6lPftI #feelbetterlivemore #selfcompassion #compassion --- Sign up to my newsletter - FRIDAY FIVE https://drchatterjee.com/fridayfive Find out about THE THREE QUESTION JOURNAL https://bit.ly/3TSaYtX Order HAPPY MIND HAPPY LIFE. US & Canada https://amzn.to/3DRxjgp, UK https://amzn.to/304opgJ Read FEEL GREAT LOSE WEIGHT. US & Canada https://amzn.to/2GWPgls, UK https://amzn.to/2W6bsOE Order FEEL BETTER IN 5. US & Canada https://amzn.to/2EB2oM0, UK https://amzn.to/2G0XK7l Read THE STRESS SOLUTION https://amzn.to/2MZ8u8h Order THE 4 PILLAR PLAN available via http://amzn.to/2yGfpuB Or the US version is HOW TO MAKE DISEASE DISAPPEAR https://amzn.to/2Gj1YEL ----- Listen to all podcast episodes on https://drchatterjee.com/podcast or via these podcast platforms by searching for 'Feel Better, Live More'. Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6NyPQfcSR9nj0DPDr2ixrK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Kristin Neff
guestPsychology professor and leading self-compassion researcher; co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program and founder of self-compassion.org.
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
hostMedical doctor and host of the podcast Feel Better, Live More, focused on lifestyle medicine and wellbeing.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Dr Rangan Chatterjee, featuring Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Psychology Professor Reveals How To Silence Your Inner Critic | Dr Kristin Neff | FBLM podcast explores Self-compassion as the science-backed way to quiet inner criticism Dr. Kristin Neff argues that self-compassion—treating yourself like a supportive ally—helps people handle hardship more effectively than self-criticism and shame.
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