About the episode 

Welcome to Season 3 of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch! In Self-Compassion and Grief, host Lisa Keefauver sat down with world-renowned self-compassion researcher, Dr. Kristin Neff. She is author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, and recently released her new book Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive. 

Jump straight into:

(00:47) - Kristin’s earliest memory of grief: A different kind of loss

(05:43) - The ability of uncertainty and the power of self-compassion

(11:25) - How to transform your connection with emotions

(20:47) - Shock and the physical impact of self-compassion

(26:21) - Self-compassion as an antidote to shame and guilt

(31:40) - Caretaker burnout: What is empathetic distress and how to manage it -

(36:48) - What is rumination and how can we cut it out?

(42:17) - Self-compassion self vs. self-pity: How to be kind but motivated

Episode Resources

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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

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Episode Sponsor

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About The show

If you love deep, honest, authentic conversations, get ready to love Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Host Lisa Keefauver, is a grief and empathy activist who holds an extensive grief resume herself, as a social worker, narrative therapist, grief guide, and widow. From CEOs and social workers to best-selling authors, educators, filmmakers, and stay-at-home moms, her guests open up about the complexity, confusion, and even confidence they have gained by navigating a grief journey of their own. To learn more about the show and how Lisa is reimagining grief, sign up for her newsletter, follow on Instagram or visit her website!

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