Join me as I explore the transformative power of compassion with Rory Cahill, a passionate psychotherapist, lecturer, and trainer specialising in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).

Rory shares his unique approach to making mental health and wellbeing training engaging, practical, and accessible, even for those who might be sceptical. From corporate workplaces to schools and healthcare settings, he discusses the challenges and rewards of integrating compassion into real-world environments.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How CFT can be applied across different settings

✅ Strategies for fostering emotional resilience and self-compassion

✅ The power of integrating compassion, positive psychology, and logotherapy

✅ Insights into the Saldo Wellbeing Platform—a tool designed to help individuals and organisations achieve balance and long-term wellbeing

Whether you’re a mental health professional, business leader, educator, or simply someone interested in wellbeing, this conversation is packed with practical insights and thought-provoking ideas to help you cultivate a more compassionate life.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:11 Meet Rory Cahill: Passionate Psychotherapist

01:49 Defining Wellbeing and Compassion

04:06 Compassion Focused Therapy in Practice

07:12 Addressing Skepticism and Misconceptions

09:22 The Role of Compassion in Different Settings

11:07 Challenges in Self-Compassion and Receiving Compassion

23:17 Balancing Compassion and Wellbeing in Busy Lives

25:49 The Importance of Scheduled Wellbeing Time

27:20 Practical Strategies for De-stressing at Work

28:44 The Power of Small Breaks and Self-Care

29:17 Implementing Wellbeing Practices in Companies

32:54 Introducing the Saldo Wellbeing Platform

38:03 The Role of Logotherapy in Wellbeing

46:27 The Future of Digital Wellbeing Tools

48:26 Personal Insights on Compassion and Wellbeing

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LINKS:

Rory Cahill at Saldo:

https://www.wearesaldo.com/

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://amzn.to/4knPv7h

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Join me on Compassion in a T Shirt as I speak with Dr. Chase Sherwell, a Principal Research Technician at the Compassionate Mind Research Group, about his latest study on self compassion in autistic adults.

We discuss the challenges autistic individuals face with self criticism and emotional regulation, and how compassion focused therapy can provide support.

The conversation delves into key findings, including how self compassion can influence the brain and body and the importance of context in compassion interventions. Dr. Sherwell also shares insights on the need for variety and co-designed interventions tailored to neurodivergent individuals.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Topic

02:07 Challenges Faced by Autistic Individuals

08:09 Compassion Focused Therapy for Autistic Adults

10:47 Three Circles Model and Study Findings

19:41 Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

22:06 Qualitative Feedback and Future Directions

34:57 Psychophysiological Measures and Results

52:10 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

LINKS:

Examining the Impact of a Brief Compassion Focused Intervention on Everyday Experiences of Compassion in Autistic Adults Through Psychophysiology and Experience Sampling. OPEN ACCESS (Sherwell et al., 2025)

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-024-09681-y

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[This episode with Dr Clodagh Dowling is from a YouTube episode aired on 7 March 2021. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with her released last Friday (7 March 2025).]

"All things start with small steps, and that's a learning in compassion; great things come with small steps."

Dr Clodagh Dowling is a practicing Clinical Psychologist and Director of Psychology at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services. She has learned a great deal from former and current colleagues who introduced CFT to St Patrick’s Mental Health Services where a vibrant array of CFT programmes are now delivered.

In 2014 the Psychology Department introduced a general CFT programme delivered to service users with mental health difficulties. This programme is now in its 30th cycle. Specialist CFT programmes for psychosis, eating disorders and complex trauma were also developed. Clodagh’s clinical work and research are with these latter two programmes. She regularly trains other professionals. She is a committee member of the Irish Branch of the Compassionate Mind Foundation.

Time Stamps:

3.17 Tell us a bit about yourself, your work, your life.

12.24 What is some of the history of St Patrick's Mental Health Service?

15.34 Tell us about your early exposure to compassion focused therapy.

17.53 How do you balance the three flows of compassion as a therapist?

23.23 What are some of your insights from running CFT groups with people suffering from eating disorders?

30.48 What sort of work do you do with multiple selves?

34.44 What has been your experience with the CFT groups for trauma?

43.13 Working with self-criticism and shame in CFT groups.

45.42 Enhancing engagement with CFT groups.

48.11 What are three tips you would offer others who are making their way on their own compassionate journey?

50.43 How can people find you and engage with you and your work?

Websites:

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services - www.stpatricks.ie

Walk in My Shoes - www.walkinmyshoes.ie

Compassionate Mind Ireland -

https://irishcentreforcompassionfocusedtherapy.com/compassionate-mind-ireland

Social Media:

Twitter - @stpatricks

Join me in this enlightening episode of 'Compassion in a T-Shirt' as I welcome back Dr. Clodagh Dowling, a clinical psychologist specializing in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for Eating Disorders (CFT-E).

We dive into the critical role of compassion in treating eating disorders, discussing the phases of CFT-E, the impact of biological factors, and the gradual process of instilling self-compassion in patients.

Dr. Dowling shares valuable insights from her extensive work and a recent qualitative study, highlighting the transformative power of CFT-E in helping individuals overcome self-criticism, shame, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:45 Understanding Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders

03:55 Challenges in Introducing Compassion

05:38 The Role of Inpatient and Day Patient Services

07:13 Cultural and Linguistic Barriers to Compassion

10:02 The Impact of Competitive Mindsets

19:34 Therapeutic Approaches and Group Dynamics

32:44 The Importance of Psychoeducation

36:54 Understanding Meal Plans and Hunger Signals

37:11 Exploring Ideal Weight and Set Weight

39:05 Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Weight

39:28 Normal Eating and Psychological Blocks

41:07 Therapy Structure and Skills Development

41:48 Compassionate Mind and Meal Planning

43:21 Group Dynamics and Compassionate Support

43:54 Stages of CFT-E Program

44:51 Challenges and Accountability in CFT-E

44:57 Integrating Compassion in Eating Disorder Treatment

53:55 Practicalities and Flexibility of CFT-E

59:09 Participant Experiences and Outcomes

01:04:57 Final Thoughts and Reflections

LINKS:

Experiences of compassion focused therapy in eating disorder recovery: A qualitative model [OPEN ACCESS] (Mullen et al., 2019).

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/capr.12283

Dr Clodagh Dowling previously on Compassion in a T-Shirt

https://youtu.be/qHC38p6c0b8

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

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Dr Kate Lucre is a Birmingham-based Compassion Focused Therapist and Supervisor specialising in the use of CFT for complex trauma, personality and relational difficulties for groups and individual. She has recently published a paper presenting 12-month outcome data on Compassion Focused Group Psychotherapy (CFGP) for people with personality disorder, and attachment and relational trauma and tragedy.

LINKS:

Lucre et al (2024). Compassion Focused Group Psychotherapy for attachment and relational trauma: Engaging people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/papt.12518

Lucre and Clapton (2020). The Compassionate Kitbag: A creative and integrative approach to compassion-focused therapy.

https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/papt.12291

Gilbert and Simos (2022). Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Compassion-Focused-Therapy-Clinical-Applications/dp/0367476908

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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Compassion, Self-Compassion, Trauma, attachment, relationships, group psychotherapy

Join me on 'Compassion in a T Shirt' with special guest Dr. Allan Zuckoff, a clinical psychologist and expert in motivational interviewing. We dive into the concept of ambivalence, its associated discomfort, and how people often get stuck. And we discover the benefits of ambivalence, including how it can signal the need to slow down and promote resilience. Allan also shares practical tips for navigating ambivalence, such as self-affirmation and exploring core values. This episode is a rich conversation for anyone looking to understand and harness the power of ambivalence in their personal transformation.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:49 Defining Ambivalence

04:36 The Discomfort of Ambivalence

06:25 Ambivalence in Decision Making

08:52 Dialectical Thinking and Ambivalence

13:52 Ambivalence and Uncertainty

27:12 The Cycle of Avoidance and Impulsivity

33:24 Self-Trust and Decision Making

44:27 Benefits of Ambivalence

54:01 Embracing Discomfort and Indecision

54:39 Benefits of Distress Tolerance

55:55 Emotional Resilience and Ambivalence

57:00 Understanding Complicated Grief

59:22 The Role of Ambivalence in Grief

01:03:04 Cognitive and Emotional Ambivalence

01:07:57 Exploring Vertical Ambivalence

01:09:53 Values Card Sort Exercise

01:24:06 Self-Affirmation and Confidence

01:32:08 Practical Takeaways for Handling Ambivalence

01:42:34 Final Thoughts and Reflections

LINKS:

Finding Your Way to Change: How the Power of Motivational Interviewing Can Reveal What You Want and Help You Get There (Zuckoff, 2015)

https://amzn.to/41pHaIs

Allan's recent blog on the topic of ambivalence:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/fueling-the-fire-of-change/202502/what-does-it-mean-to-resolve-ambivalence

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

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Dr Russell Kolts is Professor of Psychology at Eastern Washington University and an expert in compassion focused therapy for anger. We discuss ANGER, COMPASSION AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE STRONG. And Russell offers TRICKS FOR RESPONDING TO YOUR ANGRY SELF.

Russell has authored or coauthored numerous scholarly articles and books, including CFT Made Simple, CFT from the Inside Out, An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Lessons for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun, and Buddhist Psychology and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Clinician's Guide.

But Russell has also pioneered the application of CFT to the treatment of problematic anger. In 2012 he published The Compassionate Mind Guide to Managing Your Anger, based on his work with men in correctional services helping them cultivate true strength via CFT. And he has his latest book due to be published at the end of May 2024, called The Anger Workbook, designed to help readers discover the strength to transform your anger using CFT.

He has other books, a remarkable TeDx talk, conducts regular trainings and workshops…he’s just a legend and an inspiration. See all the links below!

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Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

Russell's TEDxOlympia Talk

Anger, Compassion, and What It Means To Be Strong | Russell Kolts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG4Z185MBJE

The Anger Workbook: Discover the Strength to Transform Your Anger Using Compassion Focused Therapy

https://www.amazon.com/Anger-Workbook-Discover-Transform-Compassion-ebook/dp/B0C696SJQ2/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rm2Dpe3a5N04XAYA1QXdgIJtMnN-mtrZNa2XJbLNhK6atDLpnoWoGsJwrROWFQ85JWFH3cLR4Z9gtjjCPJJ6TjyRC4sPLDlGpHgeURgPb4gr1RXIftaWGpck6EmryBZYL5qfxggbuGM-y_Xfm8HYBQbd_6Y_v5MdioaNxt4D3e8Yluk88jGNLeiizzopCl7WH85zPItCdZ5D2gfermWApGVBDS0NrE0rRQS2djm9MUQ.Y3mxb2c7qs9j9neM_BuVG08gt3Bfo1m5vxxn1Zo7dCQ&dib_tag=se&qid=1715932491&refinements=p_27%3ARussell+Kolts&s=books&sr=1-5

Compassionate Mind Approach to Managing Your Anger

https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Mind-Approach-Managing-Anger/dp/1849015597/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rm2Dpe3a5N04XAYA1QXdgIJtMnN-mtrZNa2XJbLNhK6atDLpnoWoGsJwrROWFQ85JWFH3cLR4Z9gtjjCPJJ6TjyRC4sPLDlGpHgeURgPb4gr1RXIftaWGpck6EmryBZYL5qfxggbuGM-y_Xfm8HYBQbd_6Y_v5MdioaNxt4D3e8Yluk88jGNLeiizzopCl7WH85zPItCdZ5D2gfermWApGVBDS0NrE0rRQS2djm9MUQ.Y3mxb2c7qs9j9neM_BuVG08gt3Bfo1m5vxxn1Zo7dCQ&dib_tag=se&qid=1715932491&refinements=p_27%3ARussell+Kolts&s=books&sr=1-1

CFT Made Simple: A Clinician’s Guide to Practicing Compassion-Focused Therapy

https://www.amazon.com/CFT-Made-Simple-Clinicians-Compassion-Focused/dp/1626253099/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rm2Dpe3a5N04XAYA1QXdgIJtMnN-mtrZNa2XJbLNhK6atDLpnoWoGsJwrROWFQ85JWFH3cLR4Z9gtjjCPJJ6TjyRC4sPLDlGpHgeURgPb4gr1RXIftaWGpck6EmryBZYL5qfxggbuGM-y_Xfm8HYBQbd_6Y_v5MdioaNxt4D3e8Yluk88jGNLeiizzopCl7WH85zPItCdZ5D2gfermWApGVBDS0NrE0rRQS2djm9MUQ.Y3mxb2c7qs9j9neM_BuVG08gt3Bfo1m5vxxn1Zo7dCQ&dib_tag=se&qid=1715932491&refinements=p_27%3ARussell+Kolts&s=books&sr=1-2

Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists

https://www.amazon.com/Experiencing-Compassion-Focused-Therapy-Inside-Psychotherapists/dp/1462535259/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rm2Dpe3a5N04XAYA1QXdgIJtMnN-mtrZNa2XJbLNhK6atDLpnoWoGsJwrROWFQ85JWFH3cLR4Z9gtjjCPJJ6TjyRC4sPLDlGpHgeURgPb4gr1RXIftaWGpck6EmryBZYL5qfxggbuGM-y_Xfm8HYBQbd_6Y_v5MdioaNxt4D3e8Yluk88jGNLeiizzopCl7WH85zPItCdZ5D2gfermWApGVBDS0NrE0rRQS2djm9MUQ.Y3mxb2c7qs9j9neM_BuVG08gt3Bfo1m5vxxn1Zo7dCQ&dib_tag=se&qid=1715932491&refinements=p_27%3ARussell+Kolts&s=books&sr=1-3

An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun

https://www.amazon.com/Open-Hearted-Life-Transformative-Compassionate-Psychologist/dp/1611802113/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rm2Dpe3a5N04XAYA1QXdgIJtMnN-mtrZNa2XJbLNhK6atDLpnoWoGsJwrROWFQ85JWFH3cLR4Z9gtjjCPJJ6TjyRC4sPLDlGpHgeURgPb4gr1RXIftaWGpck6EmryBZYL5qfxggbuGM-y_Xfm8HYBQbd_6Y_v5MdioaNxt4D3e8Yluk88jGNLeiizzopCl7WH85zPItCdZ5D2gfermWApGVBDS0NrE0rRQS2djm9MUQ.Y3mxb2c7qs9j9neM_BuVG08gt3Bfo1m5vxxn1Zo7dCQ&dib_tag=se&qid=1715932491&refinements=p_27%3ARussell+Kolts&s=books&sr=1-4

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Anger, aggression, assertiveness, threat, drive, men, women, compassion, self-compassion, compassion focused therapy, CFT, Paul Gilbert

In this episode of 'Compassion in a T Shirt,' I am joined by Lisa Williams, an experienced cognitive behavior therapist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. We explore the integration of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) into treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Lisa discusses her journey incorporating CFT into her practice, the importance of understanding early life experiences, and how CFT works alongside traditional cognitive-behavioral techniques such as exposure and response prevention.

The conversation delves into the distressing nature of OCD, the role of compassion in managing it, and practical strategies for therapists and sufferers alike. Essential viewing for therapists, individuals dealing with OCD, and those interested in the compassionate approach to mental health.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

01:56 Lisa Williams' Journey into CFT

10:18 Understanding OCD and Its Impact

17:56 Formulating OCD Through a CFT Lens

20:16 Exploring Early Life Experiences

30:59 The Role of Evolutionary Psychology in CFT

37:52 Exploring Compassion and Self-Compassion

38:15 Threat-Based Drive and Emotional Regulation

39:22 Introducing Compassionate Concepts

40:06 Building a Compassionate Community

41:06 Family Dynamics and Compassion

42:37 Challenges in Receiving Compassion

43:27 Daily Practices and Group Activities

47:03 CFT Strategies for OCD

50:36 Compassionate Imagery and Its Challenges

57:14 Integrating CFT with CBT

01:05:54 Resources and Recommendations

LINKS:

The Compassionate Mind (Gilbert, 2013)

https://amzn.to/4hHjvsQ

The Compassionate Mind Workbook: A step-by-step guide to developing your compassionate self (Irons & Beaumont, 2017)

https://amzn.to/4gPMxVL

The Compassionate Mind Approach to Recovering from Trauma: Using Compassion Focused Therapy (Lee & James, 2012)

https://amzn.to/4kdaDNo

Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists (Kolts et al., 2018)

https://amzn.to/4k0BLyY

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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Professor Nicole Lee is an expert int he HARM REDUCTION MODEL OF ADDICTION TREATMENT. She has described "harm reduction" as "what happens when you take judgement and moralising out of the equation and just look after people." When it comes to working with those suffering from alcohol and other drug addictions, she sees HARM REDUCTION AS AN ACT OF COMPASSION.

Some people are prone to make statements like, ALCOHOL IS WORSE FOR YOU THAN YOU THINK and ALCOHOL MAKES EVERYONE STUPID. There are calls for everyone to STOP DRINKING ALCOHOL NOW and WE MUST BAN THIS! But Nicole Lee reminds us that when these calls slip into prohibition-based approaches, and something more like judgement, moralising, stigmatising and shaming, then they have the opposite effect to that which was (possibly) intended.

Nicole Lee discusses the dangers of TOUGH LOVE and its alternatives. and she gives ADVICE FOR PARENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND HEALTH PRACTITIONERS about practical ways to promote harm reduction. She offers a sensible perspective to this difficult area of human suffering. And she does so with profound care and compassion.

TARGETED PLAYLIST:

Compassion in a T-Shirt: In Session

LINKS:

360Edge

https://360edge.com.au/

Hello Sunday Morning

https://hellosundaymorning.org/

Nicole Lee at The Conversation

https://theconversation.com/profiles/nicole-lee-81635

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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[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

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