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Balancing Self-Accountability and Self-Compassion: Mastering the Dance [Higher Self Handbook Series]


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Episode 48 

Are you too hard on yourself or do you let yourself off the hook too easily? Maybe both? If yes.. this episode is for YOU In this solo episode of the Return Podcast, host Caitlan wraps up the Higher Self Handbook series by discussing the delicate balance between self-accountability and self-compassion. She shares personal stories of navigating extremes—burnout from over-commitment and fear from excessive self-acceptance. Caitlan offers insights on how to set compassionate boundaries, take responsibility for actions, and embrace all parts of oneself. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their internal critical versus compassionate voices and provides actionable steps to integrate both self-accountability and self-acceptance into their lives. Caitlan also announces the release of her human design audio readings and a special discount for podcast listeners.

In this episode Caitlan goes deep on:

  • What Self-Accountability & Self-Acceptance are 
  • Why they are important & why we need both
  • Practical tips to implement both in your life
  • Grounded next steps you can take..TODAY! 


Episode Mentions & Resources:

Human Design Audio Readings [use code RETURN for a discount!]

⁠Caitlan's website⁠

⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠


Episode Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:25 Higher Self Handbook Series Finale00:43 Self-Accountability vs. Self-Compassion01:16 Personal Experiences with Self-Accountability02:19 Exciting Announcement: Human Design Audio Readings04:29 Balancing Self-Accountability and Self-Compassion10:32 Defining Self-Accountability13:05 Owning Your Power Through Self-Accountability16:17 Reflecting on Self-Commitment17:00 Embracing Self-Acceptance18:26 Balancing Compassion and Accountability20:27 Navigating External Pressures23:42 Personal Development and Therapy25:05 Practical Tips for Self-Accountability28:49 Call to Action and Conclusion

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Produced by Caitlan Siegenthaler
Cover Art by Kiara Opara

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