Compassion in a T-Shirt

Welcome back to Compassion in a T Shirt, where we delve into the science and practice of compassion and its transformative power. In this episode, I'm excited to introduce Dr. Kate King, a clinical psychologist, podcast host, and author of 'The Well Helper: Get Ahead of Burnout, Thrive at Work, and Unlock the Personal Growth Potential of the Helping Professions.'  We explore the nine pillars...

[This episode with Dr Kristin Dempsey is from a YouTube episode aired on 12 April 2024. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Drs David Rosengre, Lynne Johnston, and Charli Hilton, which discussed experiencing (and learning) motivational interviewing from the inside out, released last Friday (6 December 2024).] Kristin Dempsey, EdD, LMFT, LPCC, is a psychotherapist, educa...

Hi, I'm Dr. Stan Steindl, and welcome back to Compassion in a T Shirt. I recently completed Movember and donations are still open to support men's health initiatives (a link is in the description below) - thank you to everyone who's contributed! Today, I'm joined by three wonderful guests: Dr. David Rosengren, Dr. Lynne Johnston, and Dr. Charlotte Hilton, world-class experts in motivational interv...

[This episode with Dr. Marcela Matos is from an episode aired on The Compassion Initiative Podcast, 24 July 2019.] "It’s crucial to understand that shame experiences are universal, but responding to them with compassion can change everything." In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt , I revisit a remarkable 2019 conversation I had with with Dr. Marcela Matos from the University of Coimbra. Dr....

[This episode with Dr Dennis Tirch is from a YouTube episode aired on 14 June 2024. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Dr Jodi Richardson, which discussed understanding and managing anxiety and the role of self-compassion, released last Friday (22 November 2024).] What is the difference between THE BRAIN AND THE MIND? What is CONSCIOUSNESS? Given all of this, WHAT IS S...

Hi, I'm Dr. Stan Steindl and welcome back to Compassion in a T-Shirt. This week, I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Jodi Richardson, a leading expert in understanding and managing anxiety. In this episode, we dive deep into what anxiety is, common misconceptions, and how it differs from fear. Jodi brings her professional expertise as a speaker, educator, and author, along with her personal lived experi...

[This episode with Dr Wendy Wood is from a YouTube episode aired on 28 June 2024. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Dr Kerensa Hocken, which discussed Compassion Focused Therapy in forensice populations, released last Friday (15 November 2024).] One of my most watched videos is WHAT IS COMPASSION FOCUSED THERAPY, from back in 2020! In this video, I speak with Dr Wendy...

"CFT helps us understand the evolved function of harmfulness...it's not our fault that we have these drives and tendencies to harm, but it is our responsibility." Today, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Karensa Hocken with me, a forensic psychologist who has spent over 20 years working with people convicted of serious offences. She’s a leader in her field, and today we dive into the challenging topic of w...

[This episode with Dr Steve Hickman is from a YouTube episode aired on 1 March 2024. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Dr Daniel Ellenberg, which discussed men, masculinity and compassion, released last Friday (8 November 2024).] Dr Steve Hickman is the former Executive Director of the non-profit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion...

Join me in this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt as I explore the intricate world of men and compassion with Dr. Daniel Ellenberg. Dr. Ellenberg, a leadership coach and psychotherapist, delves into the challenges and barriers men face in expressing vulnerability and developing self-compassion. With over 25 years of experience, he discusses traditional male roles, the impacts of shaming, and how...

[This episode with Dr Mats Hogmark is from a YouTube episode aired on 2 May 2021. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Brendan Murphy, which discussed empathy and related topics, released last Friday (1 November 2024).] “Compassion brings light and it brings hope into the darkest of stories.” Dr Mats Hogmark is a medical doctor specialising in general medicine at Darlana...

Join Dr. Stan Steindl on 'Compassion in a T-Shirt' for an enlightening exploration of empathy, compassion, and their applied intricacies in therapeutic and daily settings. Featuring expert insights from Brendan Murphy, the episode delves into the multifaceted nature of empathy, including its positive impacts and challenges, the crucial role of eye contact in both digital and face-to-face interacti...

[This episode with Shay Addison and Lars Madsen is from a YouTube episode aired on 24 May 2024. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with David Prescott, which discussed building safer societies, released last Saturday (26 October 2024).] What is Schema Therapy? Are compassion and self-compassion a part of Schema Therapy? Is the Compassionate Self in Compassion Focused Therap...

Join me and my special guest David Prescott, LCSW, in an enlightening discussion about the evolution of compassionate approaches in sex offender treatment. Explore the integration of empathy and a therapeutic alliance in contemporary practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, feedback-informed treatment, and motivational interviewing. Delve into the complexities and challenges faced by therap...

[This episode with Dr Nadine Levy is from a YouTube episode aired on 10 November 2023. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Dr Tony Fernando about his book, Life Hacks from the Buddha , released last Friday (18 October 2024).] Dr Nadine Levy is Head of the Health and Social Wellbeing Program at the Nan Tien Institute, a private, not for profit, government accredited high...

In this insightful interview, Dr. Tony Fernando, psychiatrist, mindfulness expert, and author of Life Hacks from the Buddha: How to Be Calm and Content in a Chaotic World, shares 50 practical and easy-to-follow life hacks inspired by the Buddha’s timeless wisdom. We explore how these simple yet powerful techniques can help you quieten your mind, create peaceful environments, and find the calm you...

[This episode with Dr Kristin Neff is from a YouTube episode aired on 31 May 2024. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Dr Elijah Zimmerman from Center for Mindful Self-Compassion released last Saturday (12 October 2024).] Dr Kristin Neff is a pioneer of our contemporary understanding and approaches to self-compassion. She defines THE THREE COMPONENTS OF SELF-COMPASSION:...

Join me in this episode of Compassion in a T-shirt as I host Dr. Elijah Zimmerman, the Executive Director of the Center for Mindful Self Compassion (CMSC). Explore Dr. Zimmerman's journey in compassionate leadership and the impactful initiatives at CMSC. Discover how self-compassion can enhance community wellbeing and individual resilience, learn about the challenges faced in nonprofit organisatio...

[This episode with Dr Syd Hiskey is from a YouTube episode aired on 21 February 2021. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Dr Neil Clapton released last Saturday (5 October 2024).] Fierce compassion, radically embodied compassion, and drawing on martial arts to practice stability, groundedness, flexibility and distress tolerance for therapists. Dr Syd Hiskey has an acade...

In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt , I sit down (and stand up) with Dr. Neil Clapton, a UK-based clinical psychologist with a passion for radically embodied compassion. Neil’s innovative approach takes compassion beyond the mental and emotional realms, connecting it with the physical body through martial arts. He is the co-founder of Fierce Compassion Martial Arts, alongside Dr. Syd Hiskey...

[This episode with Dr Michelle Drapkin is from a recent YouTube episode aired on 15 March 2024. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Professor Bill Miller released last Friday (27 September 2024).] Michelle L. Drapkin, PhD, ABPP, is a clinical psychologist who owns and operates the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center, and has worked in behavioral science for over twenty...

In this enlightening episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I have the privilege of sitting down with Professor Bill Miller, co-founder of Motivational Interviewing and Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, to explore his profound new book, 8 Ways to Hope: Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times. Together, we dive deep into the eight facets of...

[This episode with Professor James Doty is from a recent YouTube episode aired on 19 April 2024. This was a highly popular episode and one not to be missed! It compliments the episode with Professor Rhonda Magee from last Friday, 20 September 2024, both guests being San Franciscans.] James R. Doty, M.D., is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and founder and director of the...

I have the great honour of welcoming Professor Rhonda McGee, a pioneering voice in mindfulness, compassion, and social justice, to discuss how mindfulness can be a tool for social change. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the importance of care and compassion, the inner work required to address racism and inequality, and the ways mindfulness can transform individuals and communities. P...

[This episode with Dr Aaron Frost is from a recent YouTube episode that aired on 5 July 2024. It is released here as a podcast to compliment the episode with Dr Scott Miller released last Friday (dated 13 September 2024)] DELIBERATE PRACTICE helps us ACHIEVE MASTERY IN ANYTHING...including compassion! Dr Aaron Frost talks here about a very particular aspect to compassionate action: psychotherapy....