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Shauna Shapiro, PhD - The Science of Compassion

Dr. Shauna Shapiro, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and expert on mindfulness discusses the research supporting self-compassion and other techniques for training the mind on The FitMind Podcast episode 77.

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Episode 77

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Episode Overview

Shauna Shapiro, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and an expert in mindfulness and self-compassion.

She has spent two decades studying the benefits of mindfulness and compassion. Her TEDx Talk on this topic has been viewed over 2 million times.

We dive into the science supporting self-compassion, the exciting overlap between modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom, where the mindfulness movement might be headed, and much more.

Hope you enjoy!

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Shauna Shapiro, PhD Bio

Dr. Shapiro is a professor of psychology at Santa Clara University. She graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, and received a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona. She's published over 150 journal articles and 3 books. Her most recent book is Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy.

Show Notes

0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Shauna Shapiro

3:22 | Early Experiences with Mindfulness in Asia

5:53 | Scientific Perspective on Compassion

7:46 | Compassion Practice Feels Good

10:40 | How to Grow Compassion

12:12 | Handling Your Inner Critic

14:10 | Intentionally Practicing Self-Compassion

17:20 | Morning Mindfulness & Brainwaves

19:35 | Modern Neuroscience & Ancient Wisdom

21:48 | Mindfulness Can Prevent Depression

26:13 | Self-Forgiveness

31:30 | Exciting Areas of Research

33:15 | Where is Mindfulness Headed?

36:31 | How Much Mindfulness to Reap the Benefits?

38:28 | Rapid Fire Questions

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