In today's episode I speak with Dr. Chris Germer on self-compassion. We discuss: what it is, the many misconceptions of self-compassion, some of the mechanisms that explain its numerous health benefits, and how to practice it. Asking the question: "What do I need?" is one effective strategy - I love the simplicity of this empowering question. How often do we create a little space in our lives to truly explore our answer? In fact, how often do we even ask ourselves the question?