032: The power of self-compassion with Gillian Bennett

This week on The More Mindful Podcast, Julia and Gillian Bennett from Bite Size Nutrition dive deep into the powerful role of self-compassion in achieving health and wellness goals. When most people think of compassion, they picture kindness—but sometimes, it’s about being firm with yourself too! Gillian offers insight into the true meaning of self-compassion, dispelling common misconceptions and exploring its impact on personal growth.Other topics you won't want to miss in this episode:The role of the inner critic and how emotions can be viewed as valuable information rather than obstacles.The difference between shame and guilt, and how they affect your ability to accept compassion from yourself and others.Why discomfort tolerance and curiosity are key to cultivating a compassionate mindset.Paul Gilbert’s 3 Circles Model of Emotions and how it can help guide personal growth by understanding the influence of past experiences and social constructs.The "Huh, that’s interesting!" mindset—how adopting curiosity toward your behaviors can be a powerful gateway to self-compassion.The importance of values-based decision-making in emotional well-being and why ambivalence in decision-making is completely normal.Timestamps00:00Introduction03:00Understanding Self-Compassion05:56The Role of the Inner Critic09:01Shame vs Guilt as it relates to Self-Compassion12:01Sitting with Discomfort15:02Paul Gilbert's 3 Circles Model18:02The "Huh that's Interesting" Mindset27:58Understanding Emotions as Information35:42Practicing Self-Compassion43:35Navigating Ambivalence in Decision Making48:30Values-Based Decision Making and Self-Care🧡 Shift to Shed: 3 Day FREE Challenge: Sign up HERE🍋 Apply for 1:1 private coaching: HERE 🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia