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September 26, 2026

Being Kind to Yourself

Hidden Brain · Kristin Neff · 51 min

Why we chose this episode

A researcher on self-compassion shows why being harsh with yourself rarely makes you better, and what works instead.

Listen for this question

How would you speak to a friend who made your mistake?

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Who it’s for: Anyone whose inner voice is harder on them than on anyone else.

Best way to listen

On a quiet evening, alone.

After the episode

Say one kind sentence to yourself out loud.

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