The Transformative Effects of Self-Compassion (Minisode #19)

Published: Dec. 28, 2020, 11 a.m.

b'We each possess an extraordinary power to realize our greatest potential and live the life we want. Dhru\\u2019s guest on today\\u2019s mini-episode, Dr. James Doty, is living proof of that. Having grown up in an environment of poverty and neglect, Dr. Doty was 12 years old when he walked into a magic shop and met an extraordinary woman, named Ruth who introduced him to a series of teachings that changed the trajectory of his life. He overcame great odds en route to becoming a renowned neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and one of today\\u2019s leading voices on the power of love and compassion.\\nIn this episode, they discuss how compassion and social connection have a powerful effect on our health, happiness, and well-being. Dr. Doty also shares a powerful daily practice he created\\xa0\\nfor opening our heart and cultivating compassion for ourselves and others, called The Alphabet of the Heart.\\nDr. Doty is a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, and the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon\\u2019s Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart.\\xa0\\nFind Dhru\\u2019s full-length conversation with Dr. James Doty here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/DrJamesDoty/\\nFor more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.\\nInterested in joining Dhru\\u2019s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.\\nThis episode is brought to you by the Pegan Shake.\\nHow you start your morning sets the tone for the day. I\\u2019m a huge fan of morning routines because I think they can transform your ability to focus, sleep well, and get the most out of your day, especially in this busy, modern world.\\xa0\\nWhat I\\u2019ve found is that the best way to begin your day is to feed your body the right information or the right nutrients. That\\u2019s why Dr. Mark Hyman and I created the Pegan Shake. It\\u2019s a nutritionally packed morning blend designed to support healthy blood sugar, energy, and brainpower.\\xa0\\xa0\\nIt contains some of my most favorite brain-boosting foods like MCT and avocado. It also features acacia fiber for healthy gut function and collagen, pumpkin, and pea protein to support muscle synthesis. Check it out at getfarmacy.com/peganshake.\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'