Compassion & Company
Compassion and Company is a platform for individuals to engage in a fluid dialogue surrounding their preconceptions and knowledge of self-compassion. This podcast takes an intersectional approach while unpacking individuals' ideas of self-compassion based on their identities, upbringing, and how social paradigms can influence their practices and engagement.
Compassion & Company
9 - Lights! Camera! Nelson Smyles!
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Jen Miles
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Season 1
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Episode 9
For this week's episode, we had the pleasure of gaining insight into the life of a visual arts performer. Nelson Smyles is a Cirque du Soleil performer from Melbourne, Australia. We dive into how his career as an artist, familial relations, and life experiences have influenced his engagement with self-compassion, touching on topics like mental health, inner resiliency, and self-patience.
WARNING: Explicit Language