Self-Compassion Isn't Settling: 5 Experts on the Real Science | Sarah Ann Macklin

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Previously titled “5 Experts: Burnout Starts Earlier Than You Think | Sarah Ann Macklin” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026

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Exciting news - pre-order my debut book https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9db12bc6-b7d3-4df4-bc5c-260e0303792cMost of us are far kinder to strangers than we are to ourselves. We offer warmth, patience, and understanding to everyone around us, and yet when we struggle, we reach for the harshest possible voice. Why is that? And more importantly, what can we do about it?This week on Live Well Be Well, we are exploring the profound and life-changing power of self-compassion, bringing together five extraordinary voices:- Dr. Kristen Neff, whose 20 years of research built the scientific foundation of self-kindness;- Professor Paul Gilbert, founder of Compassion-Focused Therapy;- Philosopher and author Alain de Botton;- Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman;- and gut health physician Dr. Will Bulsiewicz.We dive deep into the biological and psychological reasons why we fight ourselves, and how shifting from a "threat" mindset to one of "care" can fundamentally change our health. Here’s what we explore together:- The Three Pillars of Self-Compassion: Dr. Kristen Neff explains why you need kindness, mindfulness, and a sense of shared humanity to truly heal.- Hacking the Nervous System: Professor Paul Gilbert discusses how to move from a "fight, flight, or freeze" response into a "tend and befriend" state.- The Origins of the Inner Critic: Alain de Botton reveals how we internalize the voices of authority from our past and how to start a "goodbye ceremony" to those that no longer serve us.Love,Sarah Ann 💛***This episode is sponsored by:DIOME: Rest deeper. Stay grounded.Rested is available now and Grounded lands later this month.👉 Get 20% off with code SARAH20 at DIOME.CONOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/ ***The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/p/the-great-british-veg-outReset Your HealthIf your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start.👉 https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/s/reset-your-health-in-30-days👉 Practical beats perfect.Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks.https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmacklin/p/download-your-free-5-recipes-to-relieve👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who readThe Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Let’s be friends!📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/📹 Subscribe:http://www.youtube.com/@livewellbewellsarah🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/SarahAnnMacklin📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livewellbewellpodcast***If You Enjoyed This Episode, You Might Also Like:The #1 BETTER HEALTH Technique You Never Knew Existed! Dr Kristin Neffhttps://youtu.be/jKq069w4rjI***Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter:Science Simplified, Health Humanised.Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact.https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/***Highlights00:00:00 Intro00:01:13 Dr. Kristen Neff: The three elements of self-compassion00:04:38 Why our nervous system defaults to self-criticism00:07:00 The "What would I say to a friend?" reframe00:10:00 Why self-compassion is a more effective motivator than criticism00:12:02 Alain de Botton: the inner critical voice and where it comes from00:14:43 Why some believe harsh self-talk drives them forward00:18:01 Oliver Burkeman: a personal journey through self-compassion00:22:25 How childhood patterns shape the way we treat ourselves00:26:17 The missing step in optimization and productivity culture00:29:06 Paul Gilbert: compassionate self vs the compassionate mind00:32:34 Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: gut health is about far more than food

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