EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 18 MIN
When Life Feels Heavy: A Practice in Self-Compassion
from The Soft Way · host Rachael Ebanks-Gold
Sometimes life just feels like a lot.In this episode, I reflect on a moment of feeling downtrodden, and share what helps me when the instinct is to push through.✧ We explore– Naming and normalising moments when everything feels like a lot– A short guided practice to help you slow down in real time (6:17–9:38)– The RAIN framework as a steady way to meet difficult emotions– Building steadiness through self-compassion✧ A question for youWhat are you carrying right now?What would it look like to respond to yourself with care?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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Sometimes life just feels like a lot. In this episode, I reflect on a moment of feeling downtrodden, and share what helps me when the instinct is to push through. ✧ We explore – Naming and normalising moments when everything feels like a lot – A short guided practice to help you slow down in real time (6:17–9:38) – The RAIN framework as a steady way to meet difficult emotions – Building steadiness through self-compassion ✧ A question for you What are you carrying right now? What would it look...
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