Compassion Collective

In Episode 4 of Compassion Collective, we sit down with licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Russell Kolts, founder of Inland Northwest Compassionate Mind Center in Spokane Valley, Washington. In this interview, we explore stigma and gender stereotypes related to compassion, as well as how self-compassion can be used to help us cope with anger and other intense emotions that arise. Russell shares with listeners the journey that led him to Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and how he utilizes self-compassion in his own life.

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In Episode 3 of Compassion Collective, we sit down informally to reflect on our recent conversation with Dr. Paul Gilbert FBPsS, PhD, OBE, founder of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and president and founder of The Compassionate Mind Foundation. We discuss some of the topics that arose in our interview with Paul that we consider to be particularly important and relevant in our own everyday lives.

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In Episode 2 of Compassion Collective, we sit down with the founder of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dr. Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE, who is also the president and founder of The Compassionate Mind Foundation. In this interview, we explore the origins of CFT and introduce small steps to begin fostering greater compassion and self-compassion (including using skills you already possess). We also dispel some common myths around compassion and identify common barriers that can arise when we dig into these practices.

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Through Compassion Collective podcast series, Co-founders Susan Murray, Ph.D. and Michaela Swee, Ph.D. invite you on a journey toward fostering greater compassion toward self and others. In this introductory episode, we define compassion and discuss shame and self-criticism, themes that are core to understanding and practicing self-compassion. We will go over what you can expect to hear on this podcast series, as well as invite you to share your own stories of compassion.

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