Dr. Hanson focuses on the importance of self-compassion - and particularly on why it's important to get "on your own side" in order to create lasting, positive change in the brain.

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Timestamps:

0:35: Why start with compassion?

2:10: Why it's important to be on your own side.

4:30: Why does being for yourself promote well-being?

5:45: The importance of coping.

7:30: How do we get better at being for ourselves?

11:15: How to be consistent AFTER inspiration passes.

17:05: Recap

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