{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#102: The Science of Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff, PhD","description":"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 \ud83d\udd17 self-compassion.org &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience &amp; Psychology","author_url":"https:\/\/www.fitmind.org","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36626795"}