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Self-compassion

Exploring 2 evidence-based insights on self-compassion. From latest research to practical wellness tips.

Neurobiology Self-Compassion Mental Health

The Neurobiology of Self-Compassion: Silencing the Inner Critic and Enhancing Vagal Tone

Is self-compassion just a 'soft' psychological concept? Explore the biological reality of how kindness toward oneself downregulates the amygdala and activates the mammalian caregiving system.

Dr. Rebecca Hart

June 2024

Neurobiology Self-Compassion Vagus Nerve

The Neurobiology of Self-Compassion: Vagal Tone, Oxytocin, and the Cortisol Switch

Explore the biological impact of self-kindness. Learn how self-compassion shifts the brain from the 'threat-defense' system to the 'care-providing' system, improving heart rate variability and immune function.

Mark Stevenson, MSc

May 2024