Curious about self-compassion?

Chronic stress can leave us feeling overwhelmed, but resilience doesn’t mean shutting down our emotions. Kristin Neff, PhD, and Chris Germer, PhD, explain how cultivating a strong back—courage and stability—alongside a soft front—compassion and care—helps us face difficulties without being consumed by them. 

Self-compassion is often misunderstood as self-pity, but the two couldn’t be more different. While self-pity isolates us in thoughts like "Why me?", self-compassion reminds us that everyone struggles. Kristin Neff, PhD, and Chris Germer, PhD, explain how self-compassion helps us break free from rumination, ease emotional burdens, and feel more connected to others.

Chris Germer, PhD, clinical psychologist, Harvard lecturer, and co-developer of Mindful Self-Compassion, explores why self-compassion is the most natural thing in the world. Discover how embracing this instinct can help you respond to suffering with kindness rather than self-criticism.

Professor Willem Kuyken, a leading expert in mindfulness and well-being, explores how patience can transform your mind into a lifelong friend. Discover how cultivating patience helps you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease, trust, and wisdom.

Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and best-selling author, explores two meanings of 'victim'—one reflecting real mistreatment, the other implying helplessness. Discover how self-compassion honors the first without fueling the second.

Holding onto past mistakes can trap us in cycles of shame and regret, but true self-forgiveness isn't about dismissing our actions. Dr. Frederic Luskin, Stanford's leading forgiveness researcher, shares twelve practical steps that help us acknowledge our missteps while creating space for healing and growth—showing us how to make peace with our past without minimizing its impact.

Some fear that self-compassion leads to self-indulgence, but true self-compassion always has its eyes on the prize: alleviating suffering. Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering self-compassion expert, explains how mindfulness, kindness, and common humanity help us meet our real needs—not just our wants—while keeping our choices balanced and sustainable.

Annabelle Kyle Dortch, Psy.D., clinical psychologist, shares why self-criticism keeps you stuck—and why self-compassion is the key to real change. Discover how to break the cycle and grow in a way that truly lasts.

Learn how to overcome common fears and embrace self-compassion with expert advice from Dr. Chris Irons, a clinical psychologist and one of the world's leading researchers and trainers of Compassion Focused Therapy.  Uncover the top ten fears of self-compassion and find effective ways to address them.

Discover how mindful self-care can flourish in life's smallest moments with insights from Dr. Michelle Chung, an experienced clinical psychologist. Learn why true self-care doesn't require a two-hour yoga class and how tiny rituals—from mindful breathing to gratitude practices—can build lasting resilience.

Chris Germer, PhD, clinical psychologist, Harvard lecturer, and co-developer of Mindful Self-Compassion, challenges common misconceptions about mindfulness. Explore what mindfulness isn’t—it’s not about relaxation, emptying the mind, or escaping pain—and discover how it can help you develop a deeper, more accepting relationship with your thoughts and emotions.

Discover the impact journaling can have on your mental health with expert insights from 3 leading clinical psychologists. Learn why journaling works, explore its benefits, and find practical advice to make it a lasting habit for emotional well-being.