S3 E1: The Kindness & Support of Mindful Self-Compassion

In the Premiere Episode of Season 3, hear the therapist and teacher of a healing practice called Mindful Self-Compassion, David Fredrickson, and learn some techniques that may help you offer yourself loving kindness, support or even comfort right when experiencing stress, discomfort or pain. Throughout the #HealMeToo #AtHome series, we'll explore tools that may help with the many forms of trauma that survivors and our communities are encountering in these times of hate violence and the Uprising in Defense of Black Lives, ongoing state violence against immigrants, and the losses, confinement, and economic stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.David generously shared three guided meditations during the episode, which we’ll offer as Podcast Extras as well, so you can dial them up anytime! At the end of the interview, David also drew on his deep experience working with children who have experienced trauma, to offer ways we can support kids who may be suffering in this hard time. Learn more about David on our episode page at bit.ly/hm2pod0301Join us throughout the summer for new #HealMeToo #AtHome episodes on all the usual podcast platforms as well as our new YouTube channel as we premiere Season 3: #HealMeToo At-Home--focused on the needs of now.  Between episodes, you'll find us on all social media @healmetoofest and at healmetoopodcast.com.The #HealMeToo Podcast is hosted by Hope Singsen--the artist, creativity researcher and survivor-activist who founded the #HealMeToo Festival and Podcast in NYC in the Spring of 2019. Edited by Hope SingsenMusic Credits:Lead vocal: Jovan Martinez sampling "It's a Love Thing" by The Whispers Choral Improvisation recorded live at a #HealMeToo Festival & Podcast event, led by: Katie Down, Bonita Oliver, Jessica Lurie & Vanessa MarieSupport the show