In this episode we are joined by special guest Professor Paul Gilbert ( FBPsS, PhD, OBE). 
A British clinical psychologist that for over 40 years he has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology. With a main focus on mood, shame, self-criticism and the difficulties that these present for mental health. 

 He’s published/edited 21 books and over 200 academic research papers focusing human compassion. This has led to the development of compassionate focused therapy and establishing the compassionate mind foundation with his colleagues in 2006. Through this charity they support the research and teaching of compassion, explaining it’s scientific understanding and its applications. In 2011 he was awarded an OBE for his continued contribution in mental healthcare.

In today’s podcast we will be discussing the evolution of the human mind, why having compassion for ourselves and others is so important and how this affects our wellbeing. 

Topics Discussed:
1.) Brief overview of how he has been during this difficult time 
2.) Explanation of the human mind and how it has evolved 
3.) What is compassion focused therapy?
4.) How the 21st century lifestyle has conditioned us into stress, survival and competition 
5.) What does this constant state of survival and competition do to us?
6.) How a target driven society impacts our lives?
7.) What really is compassion?
8.) Compassion changes with context 
9.)  How do we show compassion to ourselves and understand our dark side 
10.) How compassion impacts our brain and body 
11.) Final tips on how to be more compassionate 

If you would like to contact Paul here is where to find him:
Website: https://www.profpaulgilbert.co.uk
Website: https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk
Linkedin: Professor Paul Gilbert OBE

links to some of his books:

Living Like crazy -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MBNR6WX

The compassionate mind- 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compassionate-Mind-Compassion-Focused-Therapy-ebook/dp/B002S0KBYU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AKZDLVPT7DO8&dchild=1&keywords=the+compassionate+mind&qid=1604153351&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+compass%2Cdigital-text%2C177&sr=1-1

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