In this episode, PhD students Luisa and Lara Solms speak to self-compassion pioneer Dr. Steven Hickman and PhD candidate Yoni Schirris about the power of self-compassion. They discuss:
- the concept of self-compassion and how it helps to deal with an inner critical voice
- the three components of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity and self-kindness
- the science behind self-compassion: how it makes us more successful and navigate through (PhD) life with ease
- building a self-compassion routine: start small and be patient
- the importance of mindful moments: where are your feet?
- the self-compassion paradox: how to make self-compassion work by letting go of it working
- a common misconception: how self-compassion is different from self-pity
- self-compassion in academia: be the change you want to see
- self-compassion break: a pocket practice for every day
- the fierce side of self-compassion: why self-compassion is more than warmth and tenderness