On The Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do ...

Endings can awaken guilt and shame for trauma survivors. Learn how the Self-Forgiveness Pool ritual can help release self-blame and build compassion at any age.

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during ...

Have you noticed that critical voice in your head getting louder lately? When you're quietly cracking—maintaining your professional performance while experiencing significant internal distress—that ...

Summary: Brittany Luce, host of NPR's "It's Been A Minute," shares her experience with self-compassionate touch. She did it for 20 seconds, almost daily. to quiet her inner critic and foster ...

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during challenging times. But before we reach outward, we should ask: how often do we ...

Compassion and patience have always been imperative when navigating daily stressors, but they are especially vital during a global pandemic. As part of his role as chief wellness officer, Peter ...

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Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be frustrating and ...

Refugees who practiced self-compassion were found to experience significantly less depression and anxiety than those who did not, in a study by scientists at the University of California (UC), San ...