Podcasts about self compassion

Forgive yourself for the past. These affirmations focus on deep self-compassion, helping you release shame and embrace a future filled with grace and self-love. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Forgive yourself for the past. These affirmations focus on deep self-compassion, helping you release shame and embrace a future filled with grace and self-love. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANN BIASETTI, PHD, LCSW, C-IAYT, is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, and certified yoga therapist. She specializes in helping individuals heal their relationships with their bodies, food, and sense of self through somatic therapy, yoga therapy, and embodied self-compassion.   Dr. Biasetti is the creator of the Befriending Your Body Program, a somatic, self-compassion-based recovery program for disordered eating, and the author of Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating and The Awakening Self-Compassion Card Deck: 52 Practices for Self-Care, Healing, and Growth. She contributed the chapter "The Process of Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery" to Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion.   Dr. Biasetti consults and lectures extensively on somatic psychotherapy, embodiment, polyvagal theory, and interoceptive awareness in the context of disordered eating and eating-disorder recovery. Additionally, she serves as an instructor with the Center for Mindful Body Awareness and the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Program. A featured Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI) presenter, Dr. Biasetti has appeared on multiple podcasts and trains professionals through the Befriending Your Body (BFYB) somatic certification training program.   Dr. Biasetti maintains a private therapy and consultation practice based in Saratoga Springs, New York, where she integrates mind-body modalities to facilitate holistic healing and personal growth. On any given day you can find her practicing and teaching yoga and meditation in her community and enjoying her family, friends, nature, animals, music, and embodied living.  Latest Book: "Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm"   Websites: www.anembodiedlife.com www.befriendingyourbody.com  

Send us Fan MailThis is the summer edition of something we explored earlier this year with kapha dosha — bringing the yamas and niyamas, yoga's ethical and personal observances, into conversation with the season we're actually in. And right now, we are in pitta season. Fire and water. Heat, intensity, drive, sharpness, focus — all of it turned up.Pitta's gifts are extraordinary. The clarity, the capacity to make things happen, the warmth. But when pitta goes out of balance in the height of summer  — the fire can start to scorch the very life it's trying to build.These five practices are the medicine.What we cover:Ahimsa (non-violence) — how pitta's perfectionism and self-criticism are the most common forms of self-harm we never name, why Ayurveda recommends exercising to only 60–70% capacity in summer, and a simple practice of just noticing the moments you override your body before trying to change anythingSatya (truthfulness) — the practice of learning to hear the voice of what is actually true for you beneath the voice of obligation, habit, and expectation, and how body-led movement like Somatic Stretch and Shake creates a small safe container to begin that listeningBrahmacharya (moderation) — why pitta is drawn to intensity and how the short, brilliant Maine summer perfectly illustrates the urge to consume everything at once, and what it means to direct energy into balanced endeavors rather than burning both ends of the candleSaucha (purity) — the nervous system cost of a cluttered space, why pitta season is naturally detoxifying without any imposed cleanse, the foods that are cooling and cleansing right now (including a beloved herb sauce recipe), and movement as a lymphatic practiceSantosha (contentment) — the research on why our brains are genuinely unreliable estimators of how much big achievements will make us happy, the impact bias named by psychologists Dan Gilbert and Timothy Wilson, what the hedonic treadmill actually does to us, and why collecting small daily moments of contentment — what the Japanese call Sho-Katkou, small but certain happiness — may be one of the most powerful things a pitta person can doLinks mentioned:Somatic Stretch and Shake — free class on YouTubePitta season Somatic Stretch & Shake class coming soon — join the email list to stay in the loop: Email NewsletterResearch mentioned:Impact Bias — Gilbert, D. & Wilson, T. (1998). The tendency to overestimate how much future events will affect our emotions and for how longHedonic treadmill — Brickman, P. et al. (1978). Lottery winners and accident victims: Is happiness relative? Journal of Personality and Social PsychologySho-Katkou / micro-happiness — Small but Certain Happiness in Daily Life: Structure and Relation with Well-Being. Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer Nature, 2025The Big Joy Project — UC Berkeley study with 17,598 participants across 169 countries on micro-joys and wellbeingResources:Free Masterclass:  The Alchemy of the Perimenopause PortalAyurvedic Dosha Quick Reference GuideAbhyanga Self Massage GuideWeekend Nervous System ResetNourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

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Natalie Stavola and Christopher Louis dive into what really creates attraction in today's digital world—and it's not the perfect photo or carefully curated profile. From dating app pictures and social media filters to confidence, presence, and self-worth, they explore how authenticity becomes your greatest advantage. They share personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts for building genuine confidence, overcoming self-doubt, handling rejection with resilience, and showing up as your most authentic self. You'll also learn why your energy matters, how presence changes the way others experience you, and simple techniques to instantly access greater confidence in everyday life. Whether you're navigating dating apps, building stronger relationships, or working on personal growth, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you stop performing and start attracting from a place of authenticity.  Keywords: dating profiles, authenticity, self-confidence, social media, photos, self-image, dating apps, inner work, self-love, digital dating confidence, energy, presence, self-worth, relationships, personal growth, mindset, authenticity, rejection, success Key Topics The importance of authentic photos on dating apps How social media influences self-perception The role of inner confidence in dating success Tips for taking genuine and flattering photos The impact of editing and filters on self-image The role of self-confidence in social interactions How energy and mindset influence attraction Techniques to switch on confidence instantly Handling rejection without losing self-worth The importance of presence and authenticity in success Takeaways Confidence is a skill that fluctuates and can be learned.  Energy and mindset directly impact how others perceive us. Practicing presence helps in reducing anxiety and increasing authenticity. Reframing rejection as a growth opportunity boosts resilience. Being true to your emotions accelerates personal and relational growth. Sound Bites "You look how you look like who you look like." "iPhones distort your face." "Confidence is a skill set." Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Personal Stories 01:55 – The Reality of Bathroom Selfies and Profile Photos 04:01 – The Evolution of Self-Perception and Photos 06:02 – The Skill of Taking Good Photos and Posing 09:01 – Authenticity vs. Filters and FaceTune 12:03 – The Impact of Social Media and Editing Apps 15:06 – Inner Confidence and Self-Love in Dating 17:54 – The Future of Video Profiles and Authenticity  21:07 – Rejection, Self-Worth, and Inner Work 24:01 – The Power of Self-Perception and Belief Systems 28:02 – The Fluctuation of Confidence and How to Manage It 30:08 – Techniques to Instantly Switch on Confidence 35:12 – Handling Rejection and Maintaining Self-Worth 40:42 – The Power of Presence and Authenticity 44:59 – Using Energy to Attract Success and Love 50:35 – Overcoming Childhood Programming and Limiting Beliefs 55:01 – Practical Tips for Staying Present in Daily Life 1:00:00 – The Role of Inner Work in Personal Transformation 1:05:02 – Celebrating Small Wins and Building Confidence 1:10:02 – The Importance of Self-Compassion and Forgiveness Sponsor: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/dating Hosts info: Natalie Stavola - Instagram Natalie Stavola Coaching - https://natalie-stavola-coach.com Christopher Louis - Instagram Dating Intelligence - https://dating-intelligence.com/

How can mindfulness help you perform at your best while reducing stress?In this episode of The RAW VIBE Podcast, Chuck Tuck sits down with mindfulness coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and author Aaron Hendon to explore how mental training and intentional living can transform both your personal and professional life.Aaron shares practical strategies for developing mindfulness, strengthening your mental foundation, and cultivating greater presence in everyday moments. From his unique "coffee meditation" practice to insights on resilience, focus, and emotional awareness, this conversation is packed with actionable tools that can help you improve decision-making, reduce stress, and achieve sustainable success.In this episode, you'll discover:How mindfulness improves decision-making and performanceWhy presence is a competitive advantageThe importance of building a strong mental foundationA simple coffee meditation you can practice every dayPractical ways to reduce stress while staying ambitiousHow to build resilience and emotional awarenessLearn more about Aaron Hendon at https://www.aaronhendon.com/.For more inspiring conversations, visit https://www.TheRawVibe.com/.

Tainted Love (Part 1): When Addiction Warps the Relationship You Once Knew At some point, many people find themselves quietly asking a question they never thought they would have to ask: “What happened to us?” What once felt stable, connected, and loving slowly begins to shift. The person you knew is still there… but something feels off. Conversations feel different. Energy feels different. The relationship begins to feel unpredictable in a way that is hard to explain. This episode explores what happens when addiction slowly warps the emotional foundation of a relationship, creating what Andrea calls tainted love. It's not that love disappears — it's that it becomes entangled with chaos, inconsistency, and emotional instability. Psychologically, this often involves patterns like intermittent reinforcement, where moments of connection are mixed unpredictably with moments of hurt, confusion, or distance. This creates a powerful emotional pull, making it difficult to step back even when things no longer feel healthy. Over time, this dynamic can distort your sense of what is normal. You may begin adjusting, accommodating, and trying to hold onto the version of the relationship that once existed. But here's the truth that begins to emerge: When love becomes unpredictable, it also becomes confusing. And confusion is often the first sign that something deeper has shifted. This episode invites you to begin seeing that shift clearly — not with judgment, but with awareness. If this resonates, this is the exact dynamic explored more deeply in:

(Show Notes) What if addiction isn't the real problem? In this powerful episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Tony Mantor sits down with psychologist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author Dr. Adi Jaffe to challenge everything we've been taught about addiction, recovery, trauma, and personal transformation. Drawing from both his professional expertise and his own remarkable journey from addiction and prison to becoming a UCLA-trained psychologist, Dr. Jaffe explains why destructive behaviors often begin as attempts to survive emotional pain—not moral failures. Together they discuss: • Why addiction is often a response to trauma, pain, and unmet emotional needs • The powerful role shame plays in keeping people trapped • Why willpower alone rarely creates lasting change • How habits are formed in the brain—and why changing them takes time • The connection between anxiety, depression, addiction, and self-worth • Why healing begins with understanding instead of judgment • The importance of self-compassion during recovery • How changing your mindset can transform your life Whether you struggle with addiction, love someone who does, or simply want to better understand human behavior, this conversation offers practical wisdom, compassion, and hope. If this episode speaks to you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need encouragement today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Feminist Dating Show is a juicy one-- I'm responding to a listener's voicemail about feeling completely hopeless after being ghosted... And after validating the hell out of her (because getting ghosted SUCKS), I got down to answering her question with a tactical action plan: How do you build hope in your dating life after so much disappointment? Is it even realistic to be hopeful in this dating climate? If these questions resonate with you, you're going to love love love this episode.  Links: Date Brazen on TikTok Date Brazen on Instagram 127. My response to the question, "Will I just die alone?" 128. The questions you don't say out loud.. 139. Body image and your dating life with Bri Campos 140. My bless and release strategy for letting go Kristen Neff, SelfCompassion.org Simone Seol's Joyful Marketing Podcast Work with Lily Join the Main Character Dating: https://datebrazen.com/dating Get the book, Thank You, More Please: https://datebrazen.com/book Download my free Essence-Based Preferences Creation Guide: https://datebrazen.com/workbook Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DateBrazen

Episode 50 — I Am Growing Stronger Every Day A gentle, nurturing affirmation episode celebrating your ongoing growth and resilience. This milestone episode reminds you that growth is not always visible, but it is always happening — like roots spreading beneath the soil before the bloom. You are becoming more of who you were meant to be, one breath at a time. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SHOW NOTES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Opening — Welcome and milestone celebration [01:30] Settling In — Breathing and arriving in the moment [03:00] Affirmations — Growth Is Happening [05:30] Affirmations — Strength Within [08:00] Affirmations — Patience and Self-Compassion [10:00] Breathwork [10:45] Closing ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ STORY SUMMARY This episode honors the quiet, invisible growth that happens beneath the surface of your daily life. Through affirmations of resilience, patience, and self-compassion, you are reminded that you are not behind, not broken, and not lost — you are growing. Every challenge has been shaping you. Every tear has been watering something inside you ready to bloom. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ HOST 24/7 Self Affirmations — Gentle words for your healing journey ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TOPICS • Daily growth and personal evolution • Resilience and inner strength • Self-compassion and patience • Trusting your own process • Celebrating small victories • Letting go of comparison • Honoring your pace ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Follow 24/7 Self Affirmations for daily episodes of gentle, healing affirmations. Share this with someone who needs to hear it today. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ DISCLAIMER This podcast is for inspirational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for mental health concerns. The views expressed are personal affirmations and reflections, not clinical guidance.DISCLAIMER

In this episode I continue sharing my late diagnosis journal, picking up where part one left off and following the months after receiving my AuDHD diagnosis. Reading back these entries has been a beautiful reflective experience for me, and I wanted to share them with you in the hope that there is something in here that feels helpful, whether you have recently received your own diagnosis, have known for a while, or are simply curious about what this journey looks like from the inside.Links to Dr Hayley D Quinn ResourcesWebsite: https://drhayleydquinn.comFREE resource https://drhayleydquinn.com/resources/Book - From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: https://drhayleydquinn.com/product/book/Join the Welcome to Self®: Compassion Community https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/communityWelcome to Self®: Co-working sessionshttps://tidycal.com/3oze991/welcome-to-self-co-working-sessionLink to podcast mailing list: https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/Group Coaching Waitlist: https://drhayleydquinn.myflodesk.com/timetothrivewaitlistContact me for personalised training / speaking for your organisation or event https://drhayleydquinn.com/contact-me/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleydquinnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/dr-hayley-d-quinn-43386533Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhayleydquinnThe Lifestyle Solution: Strategies for Perimenopause Webinar: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1611227

In this episode, Richard is joined by an expert in self-compassion for a discussion about this all-important skillset. Richard and Fiona Jane Meechan discuss why self-compassion can be tough to develop, even when we can be compassionate to others. They look at some of the simple ways we can bring self-compassion to life in our everyday routines, exploring it through the lens of the six pillars of wellbeing. This includes social connection, sleep, movement and self-talk. They bust some myths and misunderstandings about self-compassion and explain the contributions it makes to wellbeing and performance at work. Please get in touch with any questions about the topic - either via email (podcast at worklifepsych dot com) or on WorkLifeSpark. As always, thanks for listening! About our guest Fiona helps ethical leaders to improve wellbeing and performance in their businesses. Fiona has a passion for compassion, and knows that the compassion process starts with looking after you! Fiona has always been drawn to making life better for people.  Her first love was criminology and she worked in public services for 16 years, focusing on improving community health, wellbeing and safety. Then through having to deal with badly behaved bosses in work, Fiona realised that what we ultimately need to improve is compassionate and competent leadership at all levels, because when we do that, there is a real ripple effect, and life becomes better for everyone. So for the past 12 years she has taught leadership at Alliance Manchester Business School, and worked on a national level to improve wellbeing and leadership in policing. Fiona also runs her own leadership and team development practice and supports people across the public and private sectors. She knows that compassionate leadership starts with self-compassion, and that's why we're chatting today. Resources for this episode Sign up for WorkLifeSpark today: https://www.worklifespark.com/sign-up Sign up for our upcoming masterclass on self-compassion: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990550352689?aff=oddtdtcreator Frazzled to Focused in 5 mins a day - Calm your mind and improve your leadership:  oaktreepersonaldevelopment.com/calmyourmind Compassion at Work Toolkit and other research on compassionate leadership: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fiona-Meechan Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionajanemeechan/

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This is a recording of a live guided meditation.  The meditation guide and the members of the public who joined the meditation used the Zoom platform.   Even though you are listening to this meditation as a recording rather than attending live, in the world of consciousness, there is no time or space. Meaning, regardless of when you listen, you are in a meditation with a large group of folks from different walks of life and places on the planet.Meditation Guide: Jenn Manuel.  Meditation Guide and member of the teaching team of the Divine Spark Program.Jenn's Meditation Guide Style: She invites you in and takes you on a journey into yourself.  She is bright, energetic, yet gentle. You will find yourself going within easily and emerge content and centered.Content: Features these tools and techniques:Grounding (Earth Connection)ReleasingCenteringIntentional BreathingCenter of Head AwarenessFinding the energy flow of universal consciousness within you, then stepping into itBringing your life energy into harmony with your Divine Feminine

Bradley Jay Fills In On NightSide with Dan Rea:Out of Buddhist wisdom comes a new book from psychologist Tim Desmond that offers a practical guide to overcoming depression using insights from Buddhist teachings and modern psychology. Patterns like self-criticism and shame can deepen depression, but awareness and self-compassion can help break those cycles. Desmond joined Bradley for a discussion on the power of Buddhism and simple practices designed to build resilience, emotional balance, and a more caring relationship with oneself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if failure isn't the opposite of winning — but the gift that makes it possible? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Your Health CEO Matt Staub opens up about the present he gave himself at 40: permission to fail. Then he shows what that looks like when life tests it — walking Jamie through a 2025 that brought prostate cancer, his daughter's surgery, the loss of his father, and professional hardship, and the quiet strength it takes to look back and say, "That was a good try. I'm still here. I'm hard to beat." In this episode, you'll hear: How Matt reframes a loss into a "fall forward" — and the simple habit he uses to do it The agonizing leadership question of when to let someone you care about fail Why accountability, done right, is one of the best gifts you can give a friend The danger of only celebrating big wins — and how complacency quietly creeps in Why the only voice that truly matters is the one inside your own head If you missed Part 1, start there for the full arc. Then settle in here for the deeper, more personal half — and walk away with a new relationship to the losses in your own life.

Have you been setting the bar impossibly high for yourself today? When we fall short of perfection, that voice inside can quickly turn sharp, critical, and unkind. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a powerful 10-minute mindfulness session dedicated to silencing the inner critic and regulating your nervous system.Discover how to harness the power of the extended exhale to signal safety to your body, let go of stress, and gently reset your mental state. Whether you are coping with a panic attack, daily stress, or high standards that leave you feeling overwhelmed, this session offers a gentle space to breathe, release self-criticism, and return to a place of kindness.Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Confronting the Impossibly High Bar & Your Inner Critic00:39 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin Hewlett01:34 – The Power of the Exhale: Shifting the Nervous System to Safety02:03 – Guided Deep Breathing Exercise for Stress Release03:04 – Visualizing the Color of Tension and Leaving It Behind04:37 – 5 Powerful Affirmations for Being Present07:40 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier, Imperfect Life09:08 – Bringing Awareness Back to the Present Moment09:32 – Final Insights & How to Overcome Darker Moments10:24 – Brand Sign-off: A Daily Mirror PracticeToday's AffirmationsRepeat these internally or softly on your lips to help them sink into your body:"I am doing the best I can with what I have today, and that is genuinely enough.""I release the need to be perfect. I choose instead to be present.""I speak to myself with the same kindness I would offer someone I love.""Falling short does not make me less. It makes me human, and being human is the whole point.""Today, I begin again—not from failure, but from experience."3 Daily Caring Tips for Self-Compassion1. Catch the Critic: The next time your inner voice turns harsh, pause and ask, "Would I say this to a friend?" If the answer is no, rewrite it in your mind using a gentler tone.2. Lower the Bar (Just for Today): Choose one heavy burden on your to-do list and consciously decide it can wait, be changed, or be dropped entirely. Permission to be imperfect is wisdom, not failure.3. Name One Thing You Actually Did: Stop focusing on what you missed. Count the small wins—getting up, showing up, breathing, or making a cup of tea for someone else. They all count.Go Deeper: The Anxiety Circuit Breaker CourseIf you are ready to stop just managing your anxiety and truly want to understand its root causes, the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course is waiting for you.Built upon the exact clinical hypnotherapy techniques Martin has used to help thousands of frontline patients, this online course features five profound clinical sessions designed to rewire your response to panic, fear, and stress.

Shame is one of the most powerful forces shaping the nervous system. It can quietly influence how we think, relate, perform, heal, and even how we experience ourselves. Yet most approaches treat shame as something to challenge cognitively rather than something that has become embodied through years of protective adaptations. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof explore the neuroscience of self-compassion and why it is not simply "being nice to yourself." Self-compassion is a neurobiological intervention that changes brain function, increases emotional regulation, reduces threat activation, and creates the conditions for genuine nervous system change. Together, they unpack why shame becomes wired into the brain, how protective survival responses reinforce shame over time, and why healing requires more than insight. Through the lens of Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI), they explain how creating safety within the nervous system allows new neural pathways to develop, making lasting transformation possible. If you've ever struggled with perfectionism, chronic self-criticism, people-pleasing, burnout, or the feeling that you're somehow "not enough," this conversation offers both the neuroscience and the practical tools to begin rewiring those deeply learned patterns. In This Episode What shame actually is from a nervous system perspective How chronic shame changes brain function and reinforces survival patterns The difference between guilt, shame, and healthy accountability Why self-compassion is a biological process—not positive thinking How self-criticism activates threat physiology The neuroscience behind safety, neuroplasticity, and emotional regulation Why insight alone rarely resolves shame How early attachment experiences shape lifelong self-perception The relationship between self-compassion and resilience Practical ways to begin rewiring shame through Neurosomatic Intelligence Why shame is often an adaptive survival strategy rather than a character flaw How your nervous system learns patterns of self-protection Why changing your internal dialogue without changing physiology often doesn't last How compassion supports neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation Why healing requires increasing capacity—not forcing change Small practices that help shift the nervous system toward safety and connection     Featured in This Episode Throughout this conversation, we mention the following resources:

Self-compassion goes much deeper than self-care.  It's an invitation to reorient the way you live your life through love. Self-compassion then enables us to connect to the rest of humanity. That's one of the main pieces of wisdom that we took away from our conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the research of self-compassion, and was the first guest on the recent season of With and For.  In this practice episode, Kristin will lead you through her self-compassion break. It's a simple but powerful five-minute exercise that invites you to consider something you're struggling with, and then to respond to yourself with kindness.  Join me on my Substack, where I'll be discussing my own self-compassion journey, and invite you to share yours.  This is the first episode in our special summer series of wisdom practices: short exercises that will become your toolkit for thriving. Consider them your experiment in becoming more fully alive.  With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media & Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenSenior Producer: Clare WileyExecutive Producer: Jakob LewisProduced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

In this episode, Lauren leads a guided breathing meditation to increase self-compassion and self-love.If you've done the healing work but still feel like something's stuck, Becoming You meets you there. It's a deeply supportive mentorship for highly sensitive people who want to clear limiting beliefs, feel safe in their sensitivity, and finally live from alignment instead of survival. Learn more & apply nowLearn more about The Becoming Circle & join the waitlist Join our HSP Community– free private online group, live monthly meetings, & moreLeave a voice memo (a story, a question, a helpful tip, etc.) to be played in a future episode!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Lauren's email list to access her free mini-course, Embracing Your SensitivityBecome a Patreon subscriber for bonuses and to help support the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Lauren on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iamlaurenlasalleIf you have ideas for episode topics, questions for Lauren to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for Lauren to read on the podcast, email lauren@laurenlasalle.com (email title: For Podcast).You can find out more about Lauren's programs and links to her social media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasalle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In today's episode, Gina discusses the role of time in our anxiety healing journey, and specifically, our thoughts and perceptions of time. Urgency and the role of technology, constant notifications and information overload in exacerbating our anxiety are important factors discussed in this show. Listen in for tools and strategies you can use to reduce the effects of these factors that seem to rob us of our time and space. Start feeling better today!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Life is available only in the present moment.-Thích Nhat Hạnh Chapters0:27 Time and Urgency3:29 Anxiety Warps Time8:59 Chronic Urgency Harms Body11:32 Rhythm Over Rush14:06 Four Doors Away From Now15:38 A Practice for Presence17:23 You Haven't Missed LifeSummaryIn this episode we talk about urgency and how it sits beneath much of our anxiety. We reflect on how time pressure has changed over the years, with constant notifications, information overload, and the expectation of being always available making many of us feel perpetually behind.We explore how anxiety changes our relationship to time. We describe how the mind turns ordinary time into a threat, making us feel that we are running out of time, late in life, or behind in healing. We also note how language such as “I don't have time” or “I'm killing time” reflects a strained view of time.We consider the impact of chronic urgency on the body. We say that long-term time stress can affect sleep, digestion, concentration, irritability, inflammation, and overall nervous system activation. We also point out that people often mistake hurry for productivity and live in constant preparation rather than participation.We offer a different approach based on rhythm and presence. We distinguish healthy planning from rehearsing disaster or replaying regret, and we identify four ways we leave the present: regret, guilt, fear, and urgency. We close with a simple practice of pausing, taking one slow breath, and focusing on what needs attention right now, with the reminder that healing begins when we stop racing toward a future version of ourselves.#TimeUrgency, #AnxietyCoachesPodcast, #GinaRyan, #NervousSystem, #SlowingDown, #PresentMoment, #AnxietyRelief, #MentalHealth, #Overwhelm, #AlwaysAvailable, #DigitalDetox, #SocialMediaStress, #ComparisonCulture, #HealingJourney, #TimePressure, #Mindfulness, #InnerPeace, #StressManagement, #ChronicStress, #ProductivityTrap, #NatureRhythms, #ThichNhatHanh, #Presence, #MentalWellbeing, #SelfCompassion, #NervousSystemRegulation, #PresentMomentAwareness, #MentalHealthEducation, #DigitalOverwhelm, #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the path to power through peace, our surprising energetic fingerprint, and practicing self-compassion.  0:00 — Introduction and Guest Welcome 1:39 — Discussion on "Permission to Glow" 3:50 — Exploring the Four Permissions 6:17 — The Difference Between Shining and Glowing 10:32 — The Pause Button and Personal Practices 13:23 — Meditation and Personal Transformation 19:28 — Self-Compassion and Personal Growth 19:40 — Conclusion and Final Thoughts Kristoffer Carter ('KC') is the author of Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership, which guides his team's coaching of Fortune 500 executive leaders. He is the CEO and founder of Epic Leadership, which has created a meditation practice for thousands. Kris's teachings have been featured in Men's Health, Fast Company, Thrive Global, and Good Life Project podcast. Kris sits on the Board of Directors of Yoga Alliance, and serves the global work of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. He teaches at Kripalu, and on Substack, via his column Permission to Chill. Kristoffer lives in Northeast Ohio with his three children.

You're already in a relationship, whether you've clocked it or not — the one with yourself. This episode is about what happens when you start treating that relationship with the same attention you'd give someone you're dating, and what actually shifts when you do.Stay connected here Connect with me on Instagram  Please email me here: Lauren@ohyeahcoaching.comApply for coaching HEREWould You Date You? FREE guide

How often do you offer yourself the same kindness you so freely give to everyone else?This guided meditation is a gentle reminder that self-compassion isn't something you earn—it's something you practice. Through mindful breathing, learn to soften your self-critic and release your attachment to perfection. Give yourself a few moments to reconnect with the part of you that deserves patience, understanding, and care.Whether you're carrying guilt, grief, disappointment, or simply feeling like you're not enough today, this meditation offers a quiet space to return to yourself with kindness.Become a brave place for yourself. When you've forgotten how to be gentle with yourself, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:...

In this guided loving-kindness meditation, I walk you through a powerful self-compassion practice designed to help you soften self-criticism, support the anxious parts of yourself, and cultivate a kinder relationship with your mind.

Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting and author of Differently Wired, joins me for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to raise a neurodivergent child and why supporting these children begins with changing the way we understand them, not trying to change who they are.   Together we explore:   What it really means to be "differently wired" and why that shift in language matters. Why so many parents of neurodivergent children feel isolated, even as awareness continues to grow. The hidden emotional work of parenting children with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence. How understanding your child's nervous system can transform the way you respond to meltdowns and big emotions. Why co-regulation starts with your own self-regulation and practical ways to support both. How to move from trying to "fix" behavior to building connection, safety, and trust. Why repair matters more than getting parenting "right." How raising a neurodivergent child can lead parents into profound personal growth and healing of their own.   Whether you're parenting a neurodivergent child, wondering if your child might be differently wired, or simply looking for a more compassionate way to understand children's behavior, this conversation offers both practical tools and a powerful mindset shift.     LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

Talk to KimIn this insightful interview, Sandra Wood shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of boundaries, and how women can reconnect with their authentic selves during midlife. Discover practical strategies for inner exploration, healing relationships, and embracing your true identity.Chapters00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery02:45 Awakening Through Adversity05:34 Setting Boundaries and Redefining Identity08:19 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth11:06 Building a Relationship with Yourself14:03 Embracing Your Inner Landscape19:17 Embracing Wisdom from Life Experiences22:11 The Journey of Coaching and Personal Growth25:49 Navigating Business Challenges and Entrepreneurship28:38 Rediscovering Self: Values and Non-Negotiables31:10 The Importance of Self-Compassion and Kindness resourcesSandra Wood's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sandrawoodcoach/Substack Articles by Sandra Wood - https://sandrawood.substack.com/Sandra Wood's Official Website - https://sandrawood.coachHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. We'll uncover the ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why, and practice tools to communicate with confidence, set boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.Ready for the next step? Support the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE for Priority Access. The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.*****************************************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: Podmatch Link NEWSLETTER WEBSITEFACEBOOK

Gradually, through honest conversation, we unpack what it means to stop absorbing everyone else's projections and start trusting your own vision. We explore the concept of self-mothering, treating yourself with the gentleness a loving parent would offer, and why that gentleness needs to replace the constant internal nitpicking so many of us carry around daily.Where does your self-criticism actually come from, and is it even yours to carry?If you've been minimizing yourself to make others comfortable, listen to this episode.Socials & More:Our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ettaarlene.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ettaarlene.com/shop/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L6zmuIlOwZA_OEvH8jHYA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ettaarlene/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/edpro_pgh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin is joined by Bret Stevens, director of medical education and associate designated institutional official (DIO) at McLaren Oakland, and Reanna Benedict, director of GME operations and assistant DIO at Lexington Health. Drawing on their leadership experience and service on the ACGME's Coordinator Advisory Group, they explore how community-building and professional development can strengthen job satisfaction, resilience, and long-term success for program coordinators and other GME professionals. Bret and Reanna discuss the importance of building connections at the institutional, regional, and national levels, particularly for those working in smaller programs or organizations with limited local support. They share practical strategies for engaging with professional organizations, seeking mentorship, developing peer networks, and creating opportunities for collaboration and learning. The conversation also highlights the value of giving back to the GME community through mentoring others, sharing resources, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The discussion further examines the evolving skills needed in the coordinator role, including navigating new technologies, leveraging residency management systems, leading difficult conversations, and supporting learners through challenging situations. Throughout the episode, the speakers emphasize the importance of asking for help, embracing lifelong learning, and extending compassion to oneself while navigating the complexities of GME. Listeners will gain practical insights into how community, mentorship, and ongoing professional growth can enhance both the coordinator experience and the broader clinical learning environment. Podcast Chapters (00:00) – Intro & Guest Introduction (00:45) – Community and Professional Development in GME (04:00) – Finding Support Through Professional Networks (05:28) – The Value of Conferences and Peer Learning (07:25) – Mentorship, Leadership, and Giving Back (09:02) – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (10:50) – Growth Mindset and Continuous Improvement (13:27) – Embracing Change and Lifelong Learning (14:50) – Technology, AI, and Working Smarter (17:15) – Creating Coordinator Communities (20:16) – Developing Communication and Leadership Skills (25:00) – Self-Compassion and Final Reflections (25:38) – Closing & Resources

Ever asked yourself, “Why do I know exactly what to do but still can't seem to do it?” Why do so many self-aware people still feel stuck?If you've read the books, listened to the podcasts, understand your patterns, and still can't seem to create lasting change, you're not alone.In this episode, we explore why insight alone doesn't transform your life. We walk through the four stages of lasting personal change and explain why so many people become trapped in learning without ever reaching true transformation.Whether you're struggling with self-criticism, procrastination, unhealthy relationship patterns, perfectionism, or feeling like you've tried everything, this episode offers a practical roadmap for creating sustainable change without relying on willpower alone.In this episode you'll learn:The four stages of lasting personal changeWhy motivation fades and commitment matters moreThe difference between learning and true integrationWhy your brain resists change even when you want itHow repetition and reward reshape behaviorWhy self-compassion leads to greater consistency than self-criticismHow identity change creates lasting habitsA simple exercise to begin integrating change this weekIf you've ever wondered, “Why do I know exactly what to do but still can't seem to do it?” this episode is for you.Connect with me:If you're ready to move beyond insight and begin creating lasting transformation, schedule a complimentary coaching strategy session at:https://www.jerryhenderson.orgYou can also connect with me on Instagram:@jerryahendersonIf this episode helped you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs encouragement on their own journey.Chapters00:00 Why You Still Feel Stuck Despite Trying to Change01:05 The Four Stages of Lasting Change03:30 Awareness Is Necessary, But Not Enough05:05 When the Pain of Staying the Same Becomes Greater06:45 Why Motivation Doesn't Create Lasting Change11:06 The Trap of Endless Learning19:13 The Missing Step: Integration and Embodiment21:27 Why Real Change Feels Slow24:26 Letting Go of Old Identities28:07 How to Make Change Stick32:12 Consistency Beats Intensity37:02 Why Self-Compassion Accelerates Growth40:01 Identity Change vs. Behavior Change42:01 A Practical Exercise You Can Start Today44:57 Final Encouragement and Next StepsI am grateful you are here,JerryCOMPLEMENTARY STRATEGY CALL:Schedule CallOVERCOMING SHAME COURSE:ACESS COURSE HEREWatch On YoutubeWebsite:www.jerryhenderson.orgHow is your relationship with yourself going?Get your free-self assessment guidePick up your copy of my book:Returning: Meditations and Reflections on Self-Love and HealingGet Your Free Weekly Tips!Instagram: @jerryahendersonLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jerryahendersonDisclaimer

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In episode 544 I chat with Nicole Sophia who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us.  We discuss suicidal themed OCD, getting diagnosed young, meeting Dan Siegel, sexual orientation themed OCD, relationship themed OCD, her music, mental compulsions, feeling her feelings, self-compassion, making friends with her OCD, expressing through being a singer song writer, using humour, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/nicole-sophia-544  The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter 

I Am Enough — Your Universal Truth | Guided Meditation for Self-Worth & Anxiety ReliefThis is the truth that anxiety steals from you first — and the most powerful one you can take back. In today's 10-minute guided meditation and clinical hypnotherapy session, we return to the one thing that was always yours: the quiet, unshakeable knowing that you are enough. Not when you achieve more. Not when you fix what feels broken. Right now, exactly as you are. If you've been carrying the weight of self-criticism, the pressure to do more, be more, prove more — this session is for you. Using vagus nerve breathwork, deep visualisation and clinical hypnotherapy affirmations, we gently dissolve the layers of not-enough and replace them with the truth your nervous system has been waiting to hear. Hosted by Martin Hewlett — clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic. A voice you can trust when anxiety tells you otherwise. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Some seasons of life don't come with clear answers.Maybe you're waiting on news or facing a tough decision. Maybe everything feels uncertain and your mind won't stop trying to solve tomorrow before today is even over.This meditation is an invitation to loosen your grip on needing to know. You don't have to have all the answers tonight. You don't have to make every decision today. For just a few minutes, allow yourself to rest in the space between what has been and what comes next, trusting that clarity can arrive in its own time.When you don't know what's next, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:...

Healing isn't about skipping to action, it's about first listening to your body and taking little, intentional steps. Jennie and Dr. Sula Wingassen continue their conversation as the doctor shares a practical roadmap to mind-body healing; from finding the right health provider to reclaiming your sense of safety and self-compassion.Follow @IChooseMewithJennieGarth on Instagram and TikTokFollow @JennieGarth on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode, I share recent life updates and reflect on what I've been noticing come up for me lately. After a few weeks of travel and starting my own practice, I've recognized the ways anxiety has shown up amidst an inconsistent schedule.I talk about the importance of checking in with one's capacity, recognizing urgency and guilt, and practicing slowing down instead of immediately reacting, even if it doesn't come naturally. I explore how anxiety can convince us that everything needs to be immediate and why guilt doesn't always need our attention.I hope this episode is a reminder that feeling the need to "do more" does not always need to be acted on and it's okay to check in with ourselves, and honor our limits.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Healing isn't about skipping to action, it's about first listening to your body and taking little, intentional steps. Jennie and Dr. Sula Wingassen continue their conversation as the doctor shares a practical roadmap to mind-body healing; from finding the right health provider to reclaiming your sense of safety and self-compassion.Follow @IChooseMewithJennieGarth on Instagram and TikTokFollow @JennieGarth on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grief doesn't always arrive when we expect it.Sometimes it's a song on the radio, a photograph, or a memory that suddenly brings a wave of emotion crashing in.This guided meditation isn't about fixing, understanding, or making grief smaller. It's about creating space and allow yourself to move through it one breath at a time.Whether your loss is recent or years old, grief has a way of showing up when it needs our attention. When it does, you don't have to fight it. You don't have to push it away. You only need to breathe and let the wave move through. We didn't plan for this. But we're here. And for now, that's enough.When grief shows up uninvited, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.You don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged...

Humility is one of the most quietly powerful practices for positive psychology and mental health. It's also one of the most misunderstood. Here's the heart of it: humility is not a weakness. It's not about making yourself small or performing modesty for social approval. It's an accurate, grounded sense of self, what Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren calls "right-sizing." You own your strengths and weaknesses. And you hold your worth steady through all of it. We explored four types of humility this month: relational, intellectual, cultural, and existential. And we worked through three core ingredients to build humility up: Know Yourself. This is where self-compassion becomes essential. Self-knowledge without self-compassion tends to slide into rumination — that harsh, looping self-focus that keeps us stuck. Dr. Kristin Neff's research reminds us that genuine self-reflection requires feeling safe enough to look clearly, without bracing for an attack. When self-compassion is in place, honest self-awareness becomes possible. So does recognizing things like the better-than-average effect, which is our tendency to unconsciously and inaccurately position ourselves as a little more right, and others a little more wrong. Humility gently corrects that drift. Check Yourself. This is ego territory. When we feel threatened, the ego rises up. We deflect, deny, shut down, intellectualize. It's a very human, very normal response. But it doesn't have to run the show. One of the most practical tools from this series: when you feel defensive, pause. Breathe. Then ask yourself, "What would I think if I weren't feeling defensive?" That question can create some space for the ego to stand down and lets emotional regulation take over instead of reactivity. Go Beyond Yourself. This is where the magic of humility really shows itself as we build a genuine curiosity about other people and life's bigger questions. The self-forgetfulness that C.S. Lewis describes as essential to humility puts it all into action. When we're not so consumed by ourselves, the world opens up. And that's where connection, meaning, and joy actually show up in more noticeable, lasting ways. If you've worked through this series and feel less certain than when you started, that's not a problem. That's the practice of humility in action. Sitting with uncertainty, tolerating what's unresolved, resisting the cultural pressure toward easy answers and performed confidence is peak courage. It's often uncomfortable and it's always worth it. If this work has stirred something that feels bigger than you want to carry alone, please reach out to a therapist, a trusted friend, or a support community. Seeking support isn't weakness. It's an act of humility and one of the most courageous things you can do. And for Joy Lab Program members: your Episode Experiment includes a guided meditation and journal prompts to help you harvest and integrate the work you've done this month.  We close with Rilke (we know, we close with Rilke a lot!): "Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves." Keep tending to your humility. It grows good things.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).       Sources and Notes for our Element of Humility: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes in this Humility series: Humility Can Be Stressful... But Worth it for Mental Health [ep. 268] Know Yourself: The Humility Practice That Quiets Rumination and Builds Emotional Resilience [ep. 269] Check Yourself: Ego Threat, Stress Relief, & Needing to Prove Yourself [270] Book: Humble by Daryl Van Tongeren, PhD Tara Brach's website Find more about Neff's work on Self-compassion at Self-Compassion.org More on C.S. Lewis from the C.S. Lewis Foundation.  Hagá & Olson. 'If I only had a little humility, I would be perfect': Children's and adults' perceptions of intellectually arrogant, humble, and diffident people. Access here. Nielsen & Marrone. Humility: Our current understanding of the construct and its role in organizations. Access here. Porter et al. Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility. Access here. Van Tongeren et al. Humility. Access here.  Weidman et al. The psychological structure of humility. Access here. Wright et al. The psychological significance of humility. Access here. Wendell Berry's book Standing by Words   Common Questions: Q: How do I stop being so hard on myself without losing self-awareness? A: Self-compassion and self-knowledge are partners. As researcher Dr. Kristin Neff puts it, "You can look clearly at yourself when you're not afraid of what you'll find." Self-compassion creates the psychological safety for honest, accurate self-appraisal, replacing harsh rumination with compassionate self-reflection. Humility is the result: an accurate, grounded sense of self that's neither inflated nor deflated. Q: Why does being humble feel so uncomfortable and countercultural? A: Because in many ways, it is. We live in a world that often rewards certainty, self-promotion, and being right, even when those things don't actually nourish us. Building humility means opening up to uncertainty and the unknown, which takes real courage. The good news is that discomfort is also building something called uncertainty-tolerance, a form of emotional resilience that reaches across every area of your life in really nourishing ways.   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome & orientation — Aimee frames the three-part humility arc (Know Yourself → Check Yourself → Go Beyond Yourself) [01:30] Henry's realization: humility, like every Joy Lab Element, is ultimately about learning to love well and connect more deeply [03:00] Why humility is the antidote to loneliness — the difference between being surrounded by people and being genuinely seen; how isolation is really a form of alienation [05:00] What it feels like to be with a truly humble person — and why humility makes us safer, more trustworthy, and more magnetic in relationships and communities [06:30] The traffic circle of defensiveness — Aimee on why the risk of being burned by someone is still better than a lifetime of self-protective looping [07:30] Epistemic humility explained — the idea that your understanding of reality is always partial, always filtered, always a vantage point. And so is everyone else's. (Plus: a pronunciation debate.) [08:45] Why disagreement doesn't mean someone is wrong, and how truth is larger than any one person's grasp of it [10:30] William James on the deepest craving in human nature: to be appreciated and seen [11:00] Two practical strategies for going beyond yourself: (1) deep, active listening as a humility practice — not formulating your response, but truly receiving another person; (2) seeing the innocence of others [12:30] Thich Nhat Hanh: "Listen until they empty their hearts." Henry shares this as a guide for showing up and listening [13:30] Seeing the innocence in others — Henry's 30+ years of clinical wisdom distilled: most people are doing the best they can with what they have, right now. How holding that awareness softens judgment without eliminating boundaries [15:30] Aimee reflects: "That's the wisdom I'd want somebody to hold when they see me messing up." [16:00] Experiment preview for Joy Lab Program members + closing Rumi quote: "You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

What if the quiet feeling that you're not enough isn't a character flaw — but something your nervous system learned long ago just to keep you safe? In episode 266 of Joy Found Here, psychotherapist and author Kristine B. Jensen unpacks one of the most misunderstood and under-named emotions we carry: shame — and how the stories we've been telling ourselves for decades may finally be ready to be set free.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(4:45) Kristine's decades as a psychotherapist couldn't shake her own unnamed inner struggle(6:27) Retiring forced her to face herself — and what that revealed(9:53) The moment she named her feeling as shame for the first time(13:00) Shame as a survival instinct — and why we never choose it(15:42) Where "shame speak" comes from and why it once protected us(19:33) How childhood emotional nourishment shapes our nervous system and self-worth(29:23) The client who sparked a book that almost didn't get written(32:55) Compassion for our younger selves and seeing our parents differently(35:23) Forgiveness as an inside job — and the freedom it brings(44:48) First steps: self-talk awareness, journaling, and breaking the cycle of old storiesKristine B. Jensen is a speaker, author, and licensed psychotherapist with over four decades of experience helping people understand the hidden roots of self-doubt. She reframes shame not as a personal flaw but as a survival response — and knows this territory from the inside out. She is the author of Bruised Not Broken: Healing the Shame of a Troubled Childhood.In this episode, Kristine shares how — despite decades as a successful psychotherapist — she carried a feeling she couldn't name until retirement forced her to sit with herself and she finally identified it as shame. She explains that shame is not a character flaw but a survival instinct the nervous system triggers automatically, often rooted in childhoods where feelings didn't matter or approval had to be earned. Healing, she offers, means speaking to our younger selves with compassion, doing the work of forgiveness as an inside job, and noticing our self-talk — because what's waiting on the other side is freedom.Connect with Kristine B. Jensen:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramBook: Kristine B. Jensen - Bruised Not BrokenLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The shadow self isn't something to fear. It's actually one of the most powerful tools for spiritual awakening and ascension! In this live, we explore a holistic, compassionate approach to shadow work that reframes the "dark" parts of yourself. Your shadow is not your enemies. It is actually guiding and helping you become the highest version of who you are. If you've been going through a dark night of the soul, struggling with shadow integration, or feeling called to go deeper into your spiritual awakening, this conversation is for you.  Don't fall into the trap of thinking your shadow is holding you back. See it for what it truly is - here to show you what's ready to be seen, healed, and integrated. ✨ What we'll cover: • Why we fear the shadow self • A holistic understanding of shadow work (beyond the fear-based narrative) • How integrating the shadow accelerates your spiritual growth • The connection between the shadow, the dark night of the soul, and ascension • Practical ways to begin working with your shadow compassionately Dr. Dorie episode: https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com/dr-dorie

FREE RESOURCE:  Click the link and see if the SHED METABOLIC RESET PROGRAM is a good fit for you!  FREE RESOURCE:  Try our Burnout Archetype Quiz: https://twc-jqgxs.involve.me/archetype-quiz   In this episode of Wild Medicine, Dr. Michelle and Dr. Tara explore the profound impact of maternal influence on body image and emotional eating.  They discuss the research on how the lessons learned from mothers shape women's relationships with food and self-perception, emphasizing the importance of breaking negative cycles for healthier family dynamics.  The conversation highlights the empowerment that comes from recognizing and changing deeply held beliefs, ultimately fostering a more compassionate relationship with oneself and others.  The discussion also highlights the need to break the cycle of negative self-talk and the societal pressures that women face, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality and rewrite their narratives for future generations.   Takeaways Mindset is crucial for holistic weight loss and healing. Maternal influence significantly shapes body image and eating habits. Emotional eating is intertwined with self-perception and family dynamics. Breaking negative cycles can lead to healthier family relationships. Empowerment comes from recognizing the ability to change one's story. Weight loss is less about the numbers and more about emotional health. Self-compassion and self-trust are essential for long-term change. Mothers have the most significant influence on their daughters' body image. The way we eat reflects our beliefs about ourselves and our worth. Transformation requires commitment and support from others. Healing wounds requires self-reliance and looking inward. Liberation comes from stopping the blame game. Maternal influence significantly shapes a daughter's body image. Self-compassion is crucial for mental health and healing. Radical responsibility is essential for personal growth. The relationship with one's body affects future generations. Negative self-talk can perpetuate cycles of trauma. Women often criticize each other, reflecting their own insecurities. Changing beliefs is key to transforming one's life. You can choose to change your narrative at any moment.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wild Medicine and Mindset 01:00 The Impact of Maternal Influence on Body Image 06:44 Emotional Eating and Self-Perception 11:01 Breaking Cycles: The Ripple Effect of Maternal Health 16:05 Empowerment Through Change and Transformation 21:41 Deep-Seated Beliefs and Their Origins 25:40 The Lasting Impact of Maternal Messages 30:03 Finding Peace and Understanding in Relationships 35:12 The Journey of Self-Reliance and Healing 41:00 The Impact of Maternal Influence on Body Image 55:10 Radical Responsibility and Self-Compassion 01:03:08 Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Talk   Stay Wild. FREE RESOURCE:  Download one of our SHED Mindset Calls! Connect with Dr. Tara on INSTAGRAM Connect with Dr. Michelle on INSTAGRAM This episode is brought to you by: www.MichellePeris.com Ready to reclaim your Wild? JOIN THE WAITLIST Learn more about The Poppy Clinic: www.poppyclinic.com Is Naturopathic Medicine for you: LEARN MORE HERE Take our HORMONE QUIZ Are you a clinician looking for more impact? START HERE

In episode 543 I chat with Jonny Say. Jonny is a UK based therapist and co-director at The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.  We discuss self-compassion, integrating self-compassion into exposure and repose prevention therapy (ERP), some benefits of self-compassion, the inner critical voice, shame, real event themed OCD, Jonny guides us through an exercise in self-compassion to the past, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/jonny-543 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Alex and Jonny's CFT for OCD (Integrating Compassion Focused Therapy for OCD) training for therapists: https://www.icocdtraining.co.uk/   Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter 

Father's Day is almost here, so Jon and Will sat down to talk about what fatherhood actually asks of us. Not the highlight-reel version. The real one.This episode is about forgiveness. The kind you give your kids, the kind you give your own father, and the kind you eventually have to give yourself. We get into how holding onto resentment quietly wrecks the connection you say you want, and what changes when you finally put it down.We talked as dads. We also talked as sons, because you can't really separate the two. Some of this got personal. That felt right for the topic.If you're a father, or you're still working through things with your own, this one's worth your time.What we cover:Why Father's Day is a good excuse to look honestly at how we show up as dadsForgiveness as a real tool, not a soft one, for repairing the father-child bondHow resentment blocks the peace and clarity most of us are chasingWhat we've learned sitting on both sides of the relationship... as fathers and as sonsWhere forgiveness actually starts the healing, and where it just papers over thingsMost of this work starts with one skill, paying attention to what's actually going on inside you before you react. That's the whole premise of our Awareness to Action course. If you want to build that skill on purpose, you can check it out here: https://focusnowtraining.com/a2a-courseAnd if you're not sure where you stand right now, start with our free Awareness Self Assessment. It takes a few minutes and gives you a real read on where your attention is going: https://focusnowtraining.com/assessment-pageTime stamps: (00:01)Forgiveness and Fatherhood: An Advanced Human Skill(10:16) Forgiveness and Fatherhood(12:39) "Understanding and Forgiving Our Fathers Across Generations"(15:09) Forgiving and Accepting Parents for Who They Are(17:45) The Neuroscience and Psychological Benefits of Forgiveness(19:04) "Parental Influence on Adult Behavior: A Study on Forgiveness and Vengeance"(20:45) "The Interconnection of Forgiveness, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion"(24:33) "Understanding Emotional Differences and Healing Relationships with Fathers"(26:25) Forgiveness and Self-Compassion: Healing Relationships and Moving Forward with Integrity(28:08) "Transformative Power of Awareness and Forgiveness"(29:53) Modeling Forgiveness for Our Children(31:42) The Power of Empathy and Forgiveness in Personal Growth(37:22) "Understanding and Forgiveness: Transforming Relationships"(44:41) "Discussing 'The Living Years' Lyrics"(45:21) The Importance of Forgiveness in Relationships(48:49) "Podcast Sign-Off and Father's Day Wishes" GET MORE FROM MTM:Text MTM to 33777 — free weekly newsletterSubscribe & Episodes: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/FREE APP: https://focusnowtrainingapp.com/FREE Assessment: https://focusnowtraining.com/assessment-pageA2A COURSE:12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Self-paced. Built for people who hate the word mindfulness.https://focusnowtraining.com/a2a-courseBRING FNT TO YOUR TEAM:Custom training for your organization. In-person or online.https://focusnowtraining.com/contact-usProduced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/

Are you sitting in the car, staring at the gym doors with a racing heart and a tight stomach?You aren't weak, and you aren't broken. You are experiencing anticipatory anxiety—a completely normal stress response to a perceived threat that doesn't actually exist. In this 10-minute session, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist and former Paramedic) helps you interrupt that "core to skull" response and reclaim your confidence.Learn how to signal safety to your vagus nerve through guided breathing and visualization techniques designed to get you out of the car park and into your workout. Whether you're dealing with social anxiety, fear of judgment, or just a "bad day" resistance, this episode provides the immediate tools you need to walk through that door.Inside This Episode[00:00] Sitting in the car park: Understanding the "overreacting" body.[01:19] Finding your quiet place and centering yourself.[01:48] Paramedic Perspective: The difference between real danger and anxiety.[02:38] The Vagus Nerve Reset: Guided 4-2-6 breathing technique.[04:05] Future Self Visualization: Feeling the "quiet pride" of a finished workout.[05:16] Redefining Courage: Why showing up is the hardest part.[06:24] Affirmations for Confidence and Self-Compassion.[08:17] 3 Daily Caring Tips for beating gym intimidation.[09:53] Final encouragement and the "Be Kind" mission.Affirmations for Gym ConfidenceRepeat these internally to settle your nervous system:I am allowed to show up exactly as I am.I do not need to be perfect to deserve to be here.My body is not my enemy; it is trying to protect me. I thank it and gently lead it forward.The only person I am competing with is the version of me who stayed in the car.I choose to walk through the door. The door is the whole victory.3 Daily Caring TipsThe Two-Minute Rule: Give yourself permission to leave after just two minutes. Removing the "trap door" feeling often makes it easier to stay for the whole session.Have a First Task: Don't look at the whole gym. Pick one machine, one stretch, or one lap. The plan kills the overwhelm.Earphones in Early: Put your music or podcast on before you walk through the door. It creates a personal boundary and reminds you that you belong in your own space.Support the Show & Keep GrowingIf this session helped you get through the door today, please Subscribe and Share it with a friend who might be struggling with their own "car park" moments.Go Deeper: Transform your mindset with my 5-Session Clinical Hypnotherapy Program. Get the full course for just $67 and own it for life: calminganxiety.fmFollow Martin: Join our community for daily tips on overcoming panic, anxiety, and stress.Be kind to yourself today. You've already done the hard part.

In this episode, we are breaking down five core principles of OCD recovery. To help explore this topic, I am joined by Kimberley Quinlan, an anxiety and OCD specialist practicing in Los Angeles and host of the Your Anxiety Toolkit podcast.OCD recovery is often viewed as a rigid list of steps, but it is better understood through specific attributes and ingredients that you can learn to practice and strengthen over time.Here is what you need to know about the core components of OCD recovery:1. Clarity of VisionHaving a clear picture of what you want your life to look like is a powerful predictor of success. This does not mean you must have every detail mapped out perfectly, but you need a general template of the life you want to live. Recovery is not merely the absence of intrusive thoughts or anxiety; it is about deciding what your life will look like when you choose to let those thoughts exist without letting them run the show.2. Willingness to Endure DiscomfortYou must be willing to let OCD come along for the ride. This means moving forward with your valued life plans whileexperiencing discomfort, intrusive thoughts, feelings, sensations, urges, and images. Whether you are practicing driving in your neighborhood or returning to school, you must learn to slow down and be in relation to actual physical discomfort.3. Self-Compassion and KindnessPracticing while uncomfortable is difficult, and it requires kindness toward yourself. This means eliminating the critical, negative inner dialogue that tells you that you are a failure or that you should be further along in your journey. Kindness also means physically validating your own distress, acknowledging your racing heart or somatic symptoms, and making space for them rather than fighting them.4. Attentional AwarenessAttention training is your ability to intentionally choose where to direct your focus in the midst of chaos. Intrusive thoughts feel chaotic, but you have the agency to anchor your attention to a focal point in the present moment, whether that is a sound, a physical task, or a loved one's voice. This is a muscle that you strengthen through small, repetitive daily actions.5. Focus on Response PreventionWhile exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the gold standard for treatment, the emphasis belongs heavily on response prevention. Identifying your compulsions and safety behaviors, and then slowing down or stopping them, is far more critical than seeking out the most intense exposures. Take an honest inventory of your compulsions and work consistently to reduce them.A Note on Consistency These attributes are not static personality traits, nor will they remain at a constant level every day. Some days your willingness will be low, or your self-compassion will wane. Recovery is messy, and consistency matters far more than intensity. Be gentle with yourself, allow space for humor when you catch your OCD trying to trick you, and keep making small, practical choices to move forwardFind Kim online:InstagramWebsitePodcastFor full show notes on this episode:https://theanxioustruth.com/346Send in a question or comment via text.Support The Anxious Truth: If you find the podcast helpful and want to support my work, you can buy me a coffee.   Other ways to support my work like buying a book or signing up for a low cost workshop can be found on my website.  None of this is never required, but always appreciated! Interested in doing therapy with me? For more information on working with me directly to overcome your anxiety, follow this link.Disclaimer: The Anxious Truth  is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.

#382: Do you find yourself stuck in the same emotional loops, beating yourself up when things don't go as planned, or folding around boundaries because the perfectionist story in your mind says you should? This week, we're exploring how real self-compassion helps you stay with yourself in uncomfortable moments without spiraling, shutting down, or reverting to old habits. I also share how dead-end thinking keeps us looping in guilt, shame, and self-abandonment, and the real mechanics of staying present with your feelings, even when life doesn't go the way you expect. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/382 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Grab my book, End Emotional Outsourcing!Please support my new book, End Emotional Outsourcing, by ordering a copy and reviewing it on Amazon or GoodReads! You can leave a review even if you bought it somewhere else. Bring your screenshot to: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ for gifts and raffle goodies. Thank you for helping this work ripple out.EEO Pre-Sale