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