Ever feel like "self-compassion" sounds a little too soft or self-indulgent? Therapist Courtney Katzenberg joins Allison Puryear to flip that idea on its head with a deep-dive into Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)—a model that treats compassion as courageous, accountable, and biologically necessary. They unpack the difference between self-compassion, self-esteem, and self-indulgence; explore the brain's threat, drive, and soothing systems; and talk about how compassion can prevent parental burnout, ease shame, and actually make us (and our clients) more resilient. Expect real-life examples, parenting moments, and the kind of grounded clinical wisdom that leaves you thinking, "Why didn't I learn this sooner?"

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