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Self-Compassion & Shame: A Conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff and Chris Germer

Dr. Kristin Neff

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In this insightful conversation, Dr. Kristin Neff sits down with Dr. Chris Germer, co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion. Together, they explore how self-compassion helps unravel shame, offering a powerful alternative to self-criticism and judgment.

Dr. Germer also introduces his latest work: the 8-week Self-Compassion for Shame course, designed to help individuals transform their relationship with shame through mindful self-compassion practices. Additionally, they discuss the role of self-compassion in reducing burnout, providing practical insights for those struggling with emotional exhaustion.

💡 Watch this conversation to learn:
✔️ How self-compassion helps break the cycle of shame
✔️ The science behind self-compassion and emotional healing
✔️ Practical strategies to cultivate self-kindness instead of self-judgment
✔️ How self-compassion supports burnout recovery

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15 Comments

@jillmoran1860 4 months ago

Aww I love sweet friendship and the gifts you've opened in each other (which the rest of us reap the benefits too). Thank you both for your contributions to improving ourselves & our world.

@lucymileo2862 1 year ago

You, Dr. Germer and Kristin Neff, have been so generous with your teaching of self-compassion. I am an 85-year-old woman in Ohio who has read both of your books and I got a lot out of them but these videos have been even more helpful since my eyesight is not good and self-help books are not published in large print. Back before my eyes got bad I read THE MINDFUL PATH TO SELF-COMPASSION and while it was a slow process I have learned so much and its been very helpful. Thank you so much. Lucy

@katethegreat2222 3 months ago

Good healthy stuff. I needed this today and my suffering has been reduced.

@punkybauer1 4 weeks ago

Wow this is so revealing!

@Kr-kt8jv 1 year ago

This was AMAZING to listen to, and what I needed to hear. It has been a long and winding journey to constantly come back to finding compassion for self and others. It is the essence of being able to be truly human on this earth and what we need most in this moment. Fantastic work you two, and to your teams! BIG THANKS!

@janetroman2226 5 months ago

Thank you so much for always sharing and bringing other to share there stories I always learn something . Specially from this topic. Lots of blessings.

@slimi2239 1 year ago

Thanks

@georginahall5559 1 year ago

Such a beautiful talk. The love between you breaks my heart open . Thank you ❤

@just_moshi.1404 1 year ago

Good for nurses and other health care providers

@slimi2239 1 year ago

I adore you

@taratbird 1 year ago

❤❤

@BoazJK 1 year ago

What an excellent conversation. Dr. Germer uses the words “innocent” and “primordial.” I wonder if he’d be willing to share some thoughts on Genesis 3. Even if you consider it a myth, do you think it is a consistent narrative of the human experience? The first emotions they experience on eating the fruit is fear and shame. And God’s response is compassion with boundaries and consequences.