1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Psychologist and leading self-compassion researcher Dr. Kristin Neff shares how treating yourself with kindness, especially in moments of failure, can boost motivation, resilience, and mental health. We explore the science behind self-compassion, its impact on performance and emotional regulation, and how to shift from self-criticism to a more constructive inner voice. &amp;nbsp; FitMind Neuroscience-Based App:&amp;nbsp;http://bit.ly/afitmind Website:&amp;nbsp;www.fitmind.org &amp;nbsp; Show Notes 0:00 | Intro to Dr. Kristin Neff 3:52 | Compassion vs. Empathy 8:12 | 3 Core Components of Self-Compassion 13:52 | Role of Personal Responsibility&amp;nbsp; 16:52 | Healthier Alternative to Self-Esteem 20:07 | Common Misconceptions 23:16 | Learning, Flow &amp;amp; Performance&amp;nbsp; 28:32 | How Self-Compassion Impacts Others 31:40 | Physical Touch 33:42 | Depression, Anxiety &amp;amp; Grief 41:14 | Steps to Cultivate Self-Compassion 46:00 | Self-Compassion Break (Exercise)&amp;nbsp; 55:13 | Forgiveness 1:01:06 | Taking Action&amp;nbsp; 1:02:48 |&amp;nbsp;Explore more resources from Dr. Neff at 🔗 self-compassion.org &amp;nbsp; The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience &amp; Psychology https://www.fitmind.org <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36626795/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36626795