007 - Costly Mistake: A Lesson in Compassion

16/04/2025 39 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7

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Compassion, both outward and inward, is a skill. One that can transform how we relate to ourselves, others, and the hardest moments of being human. In this episode, Lora and Jeff explore the practice of compassion - what it is, what is isn't, and how it helps stay present with hard things without spiraling into shame. From noticing the stories we tell ourselves, to staying curious in conflict, to recognizing when we need to offer compassion inward before reaching outward.We explore:What compassion really means (and how it’s different from being “nice”)Why compassion is a powerful tool for regulationHow self-compassion helps us stay in relationship with othersNoticing the gap between what we feel and what we intendThe role of curiosity in staying open during conflictWhat gets in the way of giving ourselves grace—and how to move through itOur adventurer is jolted from calm to chaos - losing grip on a very important tool on his journey. He begins to slip into a spiral of shame and guilt, until he remembers the words of his teacher - reminding him to be compassionate to himself. Connect with So What Who CaresEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠So What Who Cares Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 The Journey Begins: A Traveler's Reflection04:05 Understanding Compassion: A Deep Dive10:32 The Importance of Self-Compassion15:52 Compassion vs. Niceness: Defining Boundaries22:54 Compassion in Community: Collective Care28:43 Navigating Political Divisions with Compassion35:42 Practicing Compassion: Steps to Take#SoWhatWhoCares #SoWhatWhoCaresPodcast #LoraMcCarville #JeffKalasky #SelfCompassion #CompassionPractice #EmotionalRegulation #MindfulnessMatters #CuriosityOverJudgment #HealingJourney #MentalHealthSupport #RelationalHealth #KindnessStartsWithin #EmotionalIntelligence #StayingPresent #PersonalGrowth #GraceNotPerfection