Fierce and Tender: Dr Kristin Neff on the Full Power of Self-Compassion

What happens when compassion stands tall, speaks up, and protects? In this powerful clip, world-renowned self-compassion researcher Dr Kristin Neff introduces the idea of fierce self-compassion—the kind that motivates us to say no, set boundaries, and take action—alongside the more familiar tender self-compassion, which soothes, comforts, and accepts.

Dr Neff explores how gender role socialisation can shape our capacity to express these two faces of compassion, offering insights into the ways men and women are often conditioned to lean more into one side than the other. With warmth and clarity, she explains how integrating both fierce and tender self-compassion is essential for inner strength, emotional resilience, and authentic self-care.

This clip is excerpted from a longer-form interview recorded on 31 May 2024. You can watch the full conversation here:
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Fierce Self-Compassion
00:22 – The Two Faces of Self-Compassion
02:20 – Gender Role Socialisation and Self-Compassion
03:07 – Challenges Faced by Men and Women
05:15 – The Importance of Balance
06:22 – Practical Applications and Wisdom
09:53 – Tailoring Self-Compassion to Individual Needs

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://www.ausapress.com/p/the-gifts...

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