SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people
Hi and welcome to SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. This is a podcast for Highly Sensitive People (HSP) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease, while finding their sensitivity super powers. Here, we're all about being, living and moving through a lens of self compassion and kindness.
As your host, I meet you as a fellow HSP. I know what it's like to feel like things are too loud, too bright and just ... too much. In my work as a registered counsellor and mindful movement coach, I've supported myself and my clients to find ways to embrace their sensitivity that centre on self-compassion, nervous system regulation, self-awareness and, ultimately, self-love.
From mindfulness, mindful movement, joy seeking and a zillion and one practices in between, here you'll find space to be fully you - fully human - and the tools to navigate the tricky bits of having a highly sensitive nervous system.
I’m thrilled you’re here.
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people
Ep 255: When you want self-kindness for others
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Another listener’s question in this week’s episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!). This one’s all about how to support the adults in your life to practice self-kindness without coming across as righteous.
You’ll hear:
- the importance of not leading with ‘should’
- The role of being a self-kind voice for others
- Why engaging in self-kindness toward yourself can be so useful, even to others
- Accepting your limited/boundaried role in supporting change in others.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview
00:27 The Challenge of Encouraging Self-Kindness in Others
02:23 Avoiding Shame and Encouraging Self-Kindness
04:03 The Role of Self-Compassion
05:08 Being the Voice of Kindness for Others
05:49 The Impact of Your Kindness on Others
08:27 Navigating the Fear of Coming Across as Righteous
08:44 Avoiding 'Shoulds' and Encouraging Kindness
10:18 Being the Compassion in Scenarios
11:39 The Ongoing Pursuit of Self-Kindness
13:24 Understanding the Limits of Your Influence
14:12 Respecting Boundaries and Individual Choices
16:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship.
If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area.
Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.