[Podcast #228] Self-Compassion with Dr. Diana Hill

Brave Writer Podcast

We often practice compassion for others, but hesitate when it comes to compassion for ourselves.

Friend of the podcast Dr. Diana Hill joins us today to talk about her newest book, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, and give us some practical tips for practicing self-compassion.

Dr. Diana Hill
Dr. Diana Hill

We talk about:

  • the science of stress in the body,
  • being a connected part of nature,
  • wearing jeans that fit, and much more!

This conversation is packed with nuggets of wisdom and insight.

Show Notes

What Is Self-Compassion

According to Dr. Hill, there are three components of self-compassion: Mindfulness, kindness, and common humanity. When we apply these components to how we talk to ourselves, we become more grounded and focused on what matters to us. Without self-compassion, when we face challenges we tend to either shut down or flood ourselves with stress hormones.

Self-Compassion Practices

Self-compassion is a practice. It requires ongoing attention and development. Dr. Hill gives specific practices that can help you build self-compassion. The practices involve touch, posture, breathing, mantras, drawing, and grounding techniques. No one technique works for everybody, so it’s important to be aware of what works for your specific body and mind.

Self-Compassion for the Body

The physical body is integral to self-compassion. As women, we are socialized to be very self-critical about our bodies. As busy adults, we ignore basic physical signals telling us what our body needs. So we end up in tight jeans, holding our pee for way too long. Dr. Hill explains that respecting the rhythms of your body, understanding that you are part of the natural world, is fundamental to practicing self-compassion.

In the words of Dr. Hill, “Compassion isn’t just soft and squishy kindness. It’s also courageous. It’s standing up for yourself. It’s self-respect. It’s being strong. It’s encouraging. So you can hold your spine and your back a strong and stable source for yourself.” May we all practice that.

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