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133: BEST OF: Is Too Much Self-Compassion a Bad Thing? with Dr. Lesley Cook
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We’re bringing back one of our most insightful and impactful episodes! In our very first episode, you heard my conversation with Dr. Lesley Cook about executive functioning. She had so much wisdom to share that I couldn’t wait to have her back—this time, to explore the topic of self-compassion.
Is it possible to have too much self-compassion? How do we find the balance between being kind to ourselves while still striving for progress? Dr. Lesley shares her expertise, breaking down the complexities of self-compassion and how it plays a crucial role in our personal growth.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Lesley Cook is a psychologist specializing in ADHD and neurodivergence. Born and raised in Hawaii, she now lives in Virginia, where she works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Show Highlights:
✅ Finding the balance between self-compassion and personal growth
✅ Understanding self-compassion through Dr. Kristin Neff’s work
✅ The role of shame and how it connects to self-compassion
✅ Strategies for shifting from shame to self-compassion
✅ How self-compassion can become a learned behavior we pass down to our children
Link and Resources:
Connect with Dr. Lesley: TikTok and Instagram
Connect with KC: TikTok and Instagram
Get KC's Book, How to Keep House While Drowning
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
143 episodes
Manage episode 470608773 series 3393039
We’re bringing back one of our most insightful and impactful episodes! In our very first episode, you heard my conversation with Dr. Lesley Cook about executive functioning. She had so much wisdom to share that I couldn’t wait to have her back—this time, to explore the topic of self-compassion.
Is it possible to have too much self-compassion? How do we find the balance between being kind to ourselves while still striving for progress? Dr. Lesley shares her expertise, breaking down the complexities of self-compassion and how it plays a crucial role in our personal growth.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Lesley Cook is a psychologist specializing in ADHD and neurodivergence. Born and raised in Hawaii, she now lives in Virginia, where she works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Show Highlights:
✅ Finding the balance between self-compassion and personal growth
✅ Understanding self-compassion through Dr. Kristin Neff’s work
✅ The role of shame and how it connects to self-compassion
✅ Strategies for shifting from shame to self-compassion
✅ How self-compassion can become a learned behavior we pass down to our children
Link and Resources:
Connect with Dr. Lesley: TikTok and Instagram
Connect with KC: TikTok and Instagram
Get KC's Book, How to Keep House While Drowning
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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