Kristin Neff

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Kristin Neff, PhD, is an Associate Professor at UT Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on the topic more than 20 years ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles, she has co-developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. She is author of the books Self-Compassion, Fierce Self-Compassion, and co-author (along with Chris Germer) of the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, and her latest, the Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout. She also runs the Self-Compassion Community, an online membership that offers live events with Kristin and other self-compassion experts, as well as providing live online mentoring and a self-compassion guided practice toolkit with all new audio recordings.

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Kylee

Aug 26, 2026

This is such a helpful practice to do to support self-compassion. Thank you!

Dolly

Aug 23, 2026

Thank you for helping me 💖I always value your wonderful work 🎉🌟🥰

Tee

Aug 14, 2026

It's always time for self compassion 😘 Namaste Peace Shalom

Jill

Aug 11, 2026

Beautifully paced and tiered. I was able to move from fretfulness and worry to a space of being open and feeling 'what arises' as neutral.

Caroline

Aug 1, 2026

Thank you. Simple and profoundly freeing. Allowing sounds around means feeling connected to the external is better than resisting or trying to control.

Jules Alpern

Jul 24, 2026

I believe this is the second time I have done this and it was exactly what I needed without knowing it! Thank you!

Celeste B

Jul 21, 2026

I cried and smiled all in a safe space, thank you 🪷

Sally Forth

Jul 14, 2026

That was lovely and just what I needed during this anticipatory grieving process I'm experiencing.

Richard

Jul 11, 2026

One of life's most important points of self awareness and centering, said simply with wisdom. Here's me thanking you.

Naomi Fox

Jun 28, 2026

Love Dr Neff and her work! It's had a major and positive impact on my life 🩷

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