Compassion Collective

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The goal of Compassion Collective is to create a shared space for people who want to foster greater compassion in their lives. We learn from the world's experts in mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion practices and bring listeners access to effective strategies of relating to themselves and others in new, more connected ways.

Compassion Collective


    • Aug 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Episode 14: Uncovering Worthiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 43:41


    In Episode 14 of Compassion Collective,  we discuss the notion of worthiness as something we all innately have as human beings. Rather than waiting for the feeling of worthiness to occur and affirm that we are indeed worthy, what would it look like to lead with behaviors that communicate worthiness and notice the experiences that follow.  Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 13: How to Support Yourself Before, During, and After an Activating Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 53:15


    In Episode 13 of Compassion Collective,  we discuss the ways we can practice self-compassion in anticipation of, during, and following a situation that feels stressful or challenging.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 12: Self-Compassion Going Into the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 26:29


    In Episode 12 of Compassion Collective,  we discuss the myriad challenges and struggles that can arise for folks going into the holidays and some important ways we can support ourselves, practice self-compassion, and bolster resilience through this period.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 11: Cultivating Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 49:11


    In Episode 11 of Compassion Collective,  we discuss the 3 circle model of emotion regulation in depth and focus on how we can begin to strengthen our soothing-affiliative system and cultivate greater calm in our lives.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 10: Living Our Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 65:50


    In Episode 10 of Compassion Collective,  we speak with Dr. Steve Bisgaier, a clinical psychologist and expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this episode, we learn about the overlap between ACT and self-compassion and explore how these practices can help us live in greater alignment with our values. We also discuss how our brains evolved to think the way they do and how our minds can be activated in this modern landscape. Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

    Episode 9: An Open Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 51:07


    In Episode 9 of Compassion Collective,  we share a special conversation with Dr. Kelly Wilson, co-founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this episode, we learn about the core elements of ACT: being present, living with an open heart, and intentionally engaging with our values. We also discuss the power of vulnerability and how we can re-orient towards shame and suffering with tenderness, generosity, and compassion.  Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

    Episode 8: Self-Compassion During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 49:33


    In Episode 8 of Compassion Collective, we sit down with self-proclaimed artist, writer, self-love advocate, and therapy enthusiast Tori Press @revelatori (https://www.revaltori.com), who is based in Los Angeles, California. We discuss with Tori what her journey with self-compassion has been, as well as how hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted mental health and overall wellbeing. Tori shares with listeners some of her own self-compassionate mindfulness practices. Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

    Episode 7: Reflections on Our Conversation with Drs. Tirch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 38:33


    In Episode 7 of Compassion Collective, we reflect on our discussion with Drs. Dennis Tirch and Laura Silberstein-Tirch. We talk about shame and rejection of the self by the self, as well as practicing compassion for one another on a broader, global scale.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 6: Slowing Down and Tuning In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 45:03


    In Episode 6 of Compassion Collective, we sit down with licensed clinical psychologists, Drs. Dennis Tirch and Laura Silberstein Tirch, co-founders of the Center for Compassion Focused Therapy in New York City. In this interview, we explore the mind-body connection; how to slow down and re-inhabit the body when we have become disconnected and lost in intellectualization. We explore the inner self-child and how we can nurture ourselves from within. Dennis and Laura share their personal journeys to CFT and lead listeners through a grounding compassionate meditation together. Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

    Episode 5: Reflections on Our Conversation with Dr. Russell Kolts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 30:50


    In Episode 5 of Compassion Collective, we reflect on our discussion with Dr. Russell Kolts, Ph.D. We discuss the components of our emotion regulation system (i.e., threat, drive, and soothing modes) and identify ways in which they play out in our daily lives. We discuss tools that we can use to activate and tap into our soothing system using self-awareness and self-compassion.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 4: It Takes Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 44:48


    In Episode 4 of Compassion Collective, we sit down with licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Russell Kolts, founder of Inland Northwest Compassionate Mind Center in Spokane Valley, Washington. In this interview, we explore stigma and gender stereotypes related to compassion, as well as how self-compassion can be used to help us cope with anger and other intense emotions that arise. Russell shares with listeners the journey that led him to Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and how he utilizes self-compassion in his own life.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 3: Reflections on Our Conversation with Dr. Paul Gilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 28:20


    In Episode 3 of Compassion Collective, we sit down informally to reflect on our recent conversation with Dr. Paul Gilbert FBPsS, PhD, OBE, founder of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and president and founder of The Compassionate Mind Foundation. We discuss some of the topics that arose in our interview with Paul that we consider to be particularly important and relevant in our own everyday lives.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 2: Where It All Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 61:10


    In Episode 2 of Compassion Collective, we sit down with the founder of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dr. Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE, who is also the president and founder of The Compassionate Mind Foundation. In this interview, we explore the origins of CFT and introduce small steps to begin fostering greater compassion and self-compassion (including using skills you already possess). We also dispel some common myths around compassion and identify common barriers that can arise when we dig into these practices.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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    Episode 1: Introduction to Compassion Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 12:02


    Through Compassion Collective podcast series, Co-founders Susan Murray, M.A. and Michaela Swee, M.A. invite you on a journey toward fostering greater compassion toward self and others. In this introductory episode, we define compassion and discuss shame and self-criticism, themes that are core to understanding and practicing self-compassion. We will go over what you can expect to hear on this podcast series, as well as invite you to share your own stories of compassion.Visit us online at https://compassion-collective.com and follow us on Instagram @collective_compassion

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