<p>Why are we so much harsher on ourselves than we are on others? In this episode of <em>Super Brain</em>, I explore the neuroscience of self-compassion — what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s the antidote to self-criticism.</p><p>Drawing on the work of Dr Kristin Neff and Buddhist philosophy, we’ll look at self-compassion as a three-part skill: self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connection. I’ll share research showing how self-compassion reduces stress, quiets the amygdala, and activates brain regions linked to empathy and emotional regulation.</p><p>I’ll also explain why self-criticism is a form of self-harm, and why self-compassion is a foundation for flourishing and manifesting happiness, resilience, and contentment.</p><ul><li>As always, I’ll wrap up with my <strong>Tools in Three</strong> — simple ways you can start turning up your brain’s kindness switch today.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Each episode explores what’s really going on inside your brain when you do the things you do — from the everyday to the extraordinary — and gives you three tools for your Super Brain kit. </em></p><p><strong><em>Sabina's books </em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/sabina-brennan/the-neuroscience-of-manifesting/9781398716261/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Neuroscience of Manifesting </em></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/still-me-9781399421386/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Still Me </em></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/sabina-brennan/100-days-to-a-younger-brain/9781409184973/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>100 Days to a Younger </em></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/sabina-brennan/beating-brain-fog/9781409197775/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Brain Beating Brain Fog </em></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/sabina-brennan/brain-gym/9781399605052/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Brain Gym in a Box</em></strong></a></p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain">http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>