Anxiety & Self Compassion with Dr. Jorge Armesto

Self-compassion and anxiety sound like they should get along.
But the moment anxiety hits? Kindness often feels like the wrong tool.

In this episode, Aida sat down with Dr. Jorge Armesto—Clinical Psychologist, Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and Teacher Trainer—for a grounded, honest conversation on what self-compassion really looks like when you’re anxious.

We talked about:
• why compassion feels hardest when we need it most
• what “being kind to yourself” actually means in a panic spiral
• how to start when self-compassion feels fake or undeserved
• why the mind prefers fixing over softening
• and how to respond to the harsh inner voice without trying to shut it down

You’ll also hear real questions from the DARE community—raw, thoughtful, and right in the middle of it.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to be tougher, calmer, or “better” to recover, this one’s for you.
Not another mindset to force. Just a different way in.

Let us know what resonates in the comments—and if you’ve ever had that moment where softness felt stronger than control.

ABOUT DR. JORGE ARMESTO
Jorge is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and Trainer, and Certified Yoga Therapist. He brings together psychology, mindfulness, spirituality, and somatic practices to support authentic presence and compassionate living.

Visit his website here: https://www.goslowly.com/

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