Thrive: Mind and Body - Psychology and Nutrition for Complete Wellbeing

The Power of Self Compassion

Thrive: Mind and Body - Psychology and Nutrition for Complete Wellbeing

Show Notes

In this Podcast Jane and Luke have a discussion about the power of the practise of Self Compassion. We talk about the science behind the practise, how it has helped us in our lives and how it has helped many of Jane's clients.

Jane gives an awesome background to the practise then shares some practical tools to support us in our lives.

At the end Jane guides a short, beautiful Self Compassion meditation so you can put what you've learned into practise!

Some good people we recommend checking out for yoga practises and workouts to feel amazing.

Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

Joe Wicks - The Body Coach: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

Thanks for listening to the Journeys to Wellness Podcast

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Luke Gabites on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJXaTtL_lKWnSz6TcNCJK0A

Luke Gabites on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/lukegabites

https://lukegabites.nz/

Jane Gabites Psychology on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janegabitespsychology/

Jane Gabites Psychology on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgpsychology

Jane Gabites on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/janegabites

https://janegabites.nz/

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