Episode 22: How to be Kind to Yourself

In the 1970s, the self-esteem movement came on the scene! This concept of self-esteem was not only promising for individuals, but for our society as a whole. The movement was endorsed by the government, research focused on the topic, and it became a cultural phenomenon in Western societies. So what’s the problem? In the last 20 years, self-esteem has been shown to have some major pitfalls. So how do we get the positive benefits provided by self-esteem without the downsides? This is where self-compassion comes in! So what’s the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion? Join Scott and Farra as they chat all about it!