Kristin Neff | Self-Compassion and Grief

About the episode Welcome to Season 3 of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch! In Self-Compassion and Grief, host Lisa Keefauver sat down with world-renowned self-compassion researcher, Dr. Kristin Neff. She is author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, and recently released her new book Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive. Jump straight into:(00:47) - Kristin’s earliest memory of grief: A different kind of loss(05:43) - The ability of uncertainty and the power of self-compassion(11:25) - How to transform your connection with emotions(20:47) - Shock and the physical impact of self-compassion(26:21) - Self-compassion as an antidote to shame and guilt(31:40) - Caretaker burnout: What is empathetic distress and how to manage it -(36:48) - What is rumination and how can we cut it out?(42:17) - Self-compassion self vs. self-pity: How to be kind but motivatedEpisode Resourcesself-compassion.orgSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to YourselfFierce Self-Compassion: Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and ThriveEpisode SponsorSpecial thanks to our episode sponsor, Recalibrate, providing workplace mental wellness that empowers mental & emotional learning. Visit www.recalibratemind.com to learn more.About The showIf you love deep, honest, authentic conversations, get ready to love Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Host Lisa Keefauver, is a grief and empathy activist who holds an extensive grief resume herself, as a social worker, narrative therapist, grief guide, and widow. From CEOs and social workers to best-selling authors, educators, filmmakers, and stay-at-home moms, her guests open up about the complexity, confusion, and even confidence they have gained by navigating a grief journey of their own. To learn more about the show and how Lisa is reimagining grief, sign up for her newsletter, follow on Instagram or visit her website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.