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Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, teaching us that compassion involves kindness, mindfulness and common humanity. In her new book,\xa0 Fierce Self-Compassion,\xa0 Kristin explores the balance between tender self-compassion and action oriented self-compassion.\xa0\n\n\n\n\xa0\u201cSometimes compassion means standing up, saying, \u2018no, you are treating me unfairly\u2019 and setting boundaries.\u201dKristin Neff\n\n\n\nIn this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Diana and Kristin discuss the duality of self-compassion, women and anger, and the inner power needed to stand up and protect what you care about. Listen in and harness your kindness, claim your power, and thrive today!\n\n\n\nListen and Learn:\n\n\n\nA breakdown for beginners - Diana defines \u201cYin\u201d, \u201cYang\u201d, \u201cKali\u201d, and \u201cDurga\u201d and discuss their metaphors for self-compassionKristin Neff\u2019s expert description of the yin and yang of self-compassionThe role the feminist movement has played in racism and oppression and what this has to do with fierce self-compassionNuances of feminine energy and how those nuances are embodied in different goddesses\xa0How to access and embrace your feminine energy (read: how to balance your yin and yang and why it\u2019s important to do so!)Kristin\u2019s personal experience finding wholeness and developing self-compassion amidst divorce, single parenthood, and tumultuous work experiencesWhen and why emotions traditionally dissociated from femininity (e.g., anger) are usefulThe functionality of fierce self-compassion and practical advice for embracing it in your own lifeKristin and her friend, Angela Duckworth\u2019s (check out our episode with her where we discuss Grit) thoughts on the bind women find themselves in when it comes to likeability and competenceKristin\u2019s expert, research-based definition of self-compassionWhy self-compassion is so difficult to achieve\xa0How Kristin\u2019s personal experiences have informed her perspective on women, relationships, compassion, and wholenessPractical advice on how to use your values to inform your balancing behaviorWhat it means to be a compassionate mess and why it should be your goal\n\n\n\nResources:\n\n\n\nKristin\u2019s book, Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and ThriveLearn more about goddesses who embrace feminine energy: Kali, Durga, Sekhmet, and Diana\xa0The Origins and Nature of Compassion Focused Therapy by Paul GilbertDiana and Debbie\u2019s book, ACT Daily Journal\xa0Diana will be hosting a workshop on Compassion and ACT: Acceptance, Allowing, & Making Space where you will learn to use journaling, meditation & embodied yoga practice to explore Acceptance through compassion\n\n\n\nDr. Kristin Neff\n\n\n\nAbout Kristin Neff:\n\n\n\nKristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion almost twenty years ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. They co-authored the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals. Her newest work focuses on how to balance self-acceptance with the courage to make needed change. In June 2021, she will publish Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.\n\n\n\nFor more information on Kristin Neff please visit her website,\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices