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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 26 MIN

Being a Friend to Yourself

from The Soft Way · host Rachael Ebanks-Gold

How Self-Compassion Changes Everything - In this episode, we explore what it really means to be on our own side.Key PointsWhy self-criticism is often a learned form of protectionHow kindness and self-compassion create inner safety and strengthSimple ways to offer yourself support when things feel overwhelmingReflection QuestionHow can I best support myself today?Note to RememberBeing a true friend to yourself increases your capacity to thrive.(Intro music: Butterflies in my head by Mountaineer - Source: Uppbeat)P.S. If you have questions, comments or suggestions - feel free to email me at [email protected]***If this episode resonated with you, could you please leave a rating? ❤️How to do it...⭐ On Apple Podcasts (iPhone/iPad): open the show page, scroll to the bottom, where it says Ratings & Reviews, and tap the stars.⭐ On Spotify: open the show page and tap the ⭐ rating under the title.Thank you for helping The Soft Way grow! 🌿OTHER WAYS TO CONNECTJoin my email list: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/newsletterListen to my audio tracks on Insight Timer. 

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How Self-Compassion Changes Everything - In this episode, we explore what it really means to be on our own side. Key Points Why self-criticism is often a learned form of protectionHow kindness and self-compassion create inner safety and strengthSimple ways to offer yourself support when things feel overwhelmingReflection Question How can I best support myself today? Note to Remember Being a true friend to yourself increases your capacity to thrive. (Intro music: Butterflies in my head b...

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