What behaviors and attitudes ensure freelance dancers' career longevity? Does compassion help?

Episode 15. Harnessing Compassion for Career Sustainability


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"Compassion is what sets this whole thing apart."

In this episode, Rachel delves into the intricacies of Paul Gilbert’s model of compassion and its application to freelancers, particularly freelance dancers. Rachel, a student at the University of Salford, explores the psychological and physiological impacts of compassion, discussing how it can foster career longevity and well-being among freelance dancers.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to compassion and its importance
05:00 - Understanding the brain and social mentalities
12:30 - The threat system and its effects on freelancers
20:45 - The role of society in shaping our responses
25:00 - The soothe system and the power of self-compassion
35:00 - Implications for freelance dance artists
45:00 - The physiological impact of compassion
55:00 - Conclusion and preview of next episodes


  • Balanced Minds. (n.d.). Three system model. Balanced Minds. Retrieved July 24, 2024, from https://balancedminds.com/three-system-model/
  • Gilbert, P. (2010). The compassionate mind: A new approach to life's challenges. London: Constable.
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