In this episode, our guest, Laura Jackson, a counselor, mindful self-compassion leader, teacher, and advocate, joins us for an in-depth conversation about cultivating kindness toward ourselves in the midst of life's challenges. Laura shares her expertise on the three core elements of mindful self-compassion—mindfulness, kindness, and common humanity—and explores how this practice can help us untangle harsh inner critics, survival-based patterns, and unrealistic expectations. Laura explains how reconnecting with ancestral care practices benefits us and others.

Laura invites listeners to create their own loving-kindness phrases. Examples include:

1. May I be held in compassion
2. May I be safe
3. May I find peace
4. May I be at ease

Resource:

Center for Mindfulness Self-compassion

Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey

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Website: www.paradigmjoy.com

Instagram: @paragdimjoy

LinkedIn: Laura I Jackson

Email: Laura@paradigmjoy.com

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Reclaiming HER Resilience is executive produced and edited by Robrenna Parker.

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