All Episodes

November 27, 2023 59 mins

Dr. Kristin Neff with Micheál O’Mathúna on Self-Compassion, Relationships, Mental Health, Autism, Burnout, Perfectionism and Parenting. 

Find out more below...

This interview was conducted by Micheál O’Mathúna who is a Journalist, Author, Event Producer, Media Relations Consultant and Radio Show presenter. He also conducts one-to-one coaching, group coaching and delivers transformative workshops in various areas of health and wellbeing. He is also the founder of The Health Zone, which an inspiring, motivational and educational platform to empower people to be healthier, happier, more authentic and realise their true potential in their lives. You can find out more about Micheál O’Mathúna and The Health Zone here.

You listen to every episode of The Health Zone here ----- > http://www.thehealthzones.com/ 

Follow us on Instagram here ---> https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ 

Follow us on Facebook here ---> https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzoneshow/ 

Follow us on Twitter here ---> https://twitter.com/dhealthzone 

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg 

Join our Facebook Group here --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/

 

Kristin tells us:

✓  How Self-Compassion is Not a Selfish Act? 

✓  How if We Are Avoiding our Problems, We Are Causing Ourselves Harm? 

✓  What's the Link Between Compassion and Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships?  

✓  How Self-Compassion Can Act as Healing Tool for Mental Health? 

✓  How to Have Compassion For Ourselves When We Experience Negative Emotions?

✓  The Importance of Trusting Our Intuition And Bodies When Living A Life Of More Self-Compassion And Self-Care?

✓  How Self-Compassion Can Reduce Burnout at Work? 

✓  How Could Parents Best Teach and Model Self-Compassion for Their Children? 

✓  How Self-Compassion Can be Supportive When Caring For an Autistic Person? 

 

Kristin Neff, PhD is an associate professor in human development and culture at the University of Texas, Austin, and a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research. She is the author of the groundbreaking book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.

Dr. Neff also co-authored The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals. Her work has received extensive media coverage, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, and Psychology Today.

Dr. Neff is a highly sought-after speaker, and she offers workshops on self-compassion worldwide. She is also affiliated with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, which she co-founded with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer.

Learn more about self-compassion and Dr. Neff's work at www.self-compassion.org.

       
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.