[BONUS EPISODE]

In this very special episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I sit down with none other than ChatGPT for a fascinating deep dive into Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)! 🎙️🤖

We cover everything from Paul Gilbert’s evolutionary model of the mind to why self-criticism is so common and how to actually train compassion as a skill. Along the way, we explore CFT’s unique take on self-compassion, the three-circle model, and the courage required for true compassion. And of course, there’s plenty of fun, a few CFT-inspired jokes, and even a moment where ChatGPT gives us the ultimate one-sentence summary of CFT!

This was a rather surreal conversation—talking with an AI about the science of compassion was both insightful and, honestly, a little mind-blowing! 💡🤯 If you're curious about CFT, there is a lot in this conversation to learn and think about. And if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to interview ChatGPT as a guest expert, this is the episode for you.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the science and practice of compassion. And let me know in the comments—what’s your favourite takeaway from this conversation?

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:18 Understanding Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

01:51 The Tricky Brain and Evolutionary Psychology

04:35 Shaped by Experience: It's Not Our Fault, But Our Responsibility

06:55 The Courage of Compassion

08:51 Misconceptions and Barriers to Compassion

11:34 Cultivating Compassion: Techniques and Practices

14:03 Self-Criticism and Shame: How CFT Helps

17:26 CFT vs. Other Self-Compassion Models

21:14 Compassion as a Motivational System

26:59 Practical Tips for Bringing Compassion into Daily Life

29:14 A Bit of Fun: CFT Jokes

30:26 Conclusion: The Essence of CFT

LINKS:

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.amazon.com.au/Gifts-Compassion-understand-overcome-suffering/dp/1925644480

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