Summary: It’s easy for our New Year's aspirations and goals to come wrapped in a package of self-criticism. To help fight that, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Dr. Tara Brach for this special episode. Rick and Tara explore the importance of self-caring how we can grow this critical resource inside ourselves, and why it’s not selfish to be on your own side. The Foundations of Well Being: https://thefoundationsofwellbeing.com/affiliate/38370 Timestamps: 3:00: The “sweet spot” of personal growth. 6:45: Why should we open to painful experiences? 10:15: A personal story of self-caring. 14:00: The “near enemies” of self-caring. 16:40: How can we feel the difference between authentic self-caring and imposter emotions? 19:00: Self-caring and wholeness of the self. 21:35: Self-caring without narcissism. 25:55: Facing our needs. 29:30: A practice of self-compassion. 38:35: Seeing through the eyes of another.
