Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how compassion can serve as an antidote to shame with Dr. Chris Germer, a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Chris is the co-founder of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, and is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Key Topics: 2:50: Non-duality 4:10: Dr. Germer’s first experience with self-compassion. 7:30: Can you be too mindful? 10:50: Defining self-compassion. 13:20: Mindfulness as a response to suffering. 17:00: Masculinity and self-compassion. 20:20: Becoming more receptive to your suffering. 24:30: How to apply self-compassion. 28:00: State to trait. 30:20: Self-compassion and shame. 34:30: How can compassion for shame reduce aggression? 37:10: What would you tell a younger version of yourself? 40:20: Recap If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsors: Reset and rebalance with Recess, a sparkling water infused with hemp extract and adaptogens. Take 15% off your first order by using code BEINGWELL at checkout. Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Subscribe on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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