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 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