063: Self-Compassion is the Key to Being Your Best Parent Self with Dr. Kristin Neff

What are the three components of self compassion? 

We all need to extend ourselves a bit more compassion which is why this conversation is particularly important. Joining me is *the* thought leader in the self-compassion space, Dr. Kristin Neff.

Dr. Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion nearly twenty years ago. She has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. 

We go into:

• [3:00] How Dr. Neff’s story intertwines with her work in self compassion
• [6:45] Secondary traumatic stress and secondary self-compassion 
• [8:20] How to find self compassion in hard situations 
• [9:15] Dr. Neff’s definition of self compassion
• [12:30] Why gratitude isn’t always enough
• [16:30] The two types of self compassion
• [20:30] Dr. Neff’s self compassion meditation
• [27:00] How to believe in yourself and that you aren’t a bad person
• [29:45] What advice Dr. Neff would give to her younger parent self

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Ask your question: www.speakpipe.com/peacefulparentingpodcast
• Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff
• Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Dr. Kristin Neff

Connect with Dr. Kristin Neff

• On Instagram
• On Twitter
• www.facebook.com/selfcompassion
• www.self-compassion.org
• Guided Meditations

Connect with Sarah Rosensweet  

• On Instagram
• On Facebook
• https://www.sarahrosensweet.com 
• Book a short consult or coaching session call