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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Reviews

Julie Ogonya

Feb 26, 2026

Thank you for this practice! I appreciate the safety of the space you created ❤️

J Bird

Feb 23, 2026

Hi Kristin. First, TYSM for your lovely and learned tracks available on this app. I’ve listened to several and they all have pierced my heart This morning, I played “Loving-Kindness With Self-Compassion” for a group I moderate here called Austin Texas Sangha. One of our members highly recommended we play it for the group. It brought loads muditā. I’m curious, would you be willing to message me? I’d love to explore further opportunities to learn and practice mettā with your guidance. Appreciatively, J

ChristinaGrace Rose

Feb 13, 2026

This was spot-on for what I needed to hear. Listening to Ms.Neff talk through what we may be experiencing at this moment, where we felt we needed the intervention of having self compassion, was very effective at helping me to get through a tough spot. She gave me words and language to use with myself that I was at a total loss for as I felt I was drowning in my current situation. I feel proudly re-regulated now and like my mind is back in a positive place where I want it to be to continue moving forward and making progress in my personal life. I've bookmarked this as it was an excellent track that I can refer back to when needed. Thank you Ms.Neff! What a beautiful healing gift you have so graciously shared with the IT community with this one. I'm very thankful❤️🕯🕊

Sarah Baca

Feb 12, 2026

Self compassion is a huge game changer when I remember to do it. There is so much courage to be found in self compassion. Thank you for this meditation.

C.

Feb 5, 2026

This helped me to feel my grief for my dying cat i have had terrible anxiety. This allowed tears to come. I am not fighting myself now. Thank you.

Karenmk

Feb 2, 2026

Nice attention to breath and thoughts, pauses and quiet flow inbetween words. 💓🙏🧘‍♀️thank you

Mary Ellen

Jan 25, 2026

Very helpful. Thank you.

ellie allen

Jan 21, 2026

I’ve done this meditation many times over the years. Thank you, Kristen!!!! You rock!!!❤️🙏🏼❤️

Jody

Jan 14, 2026

What a lovely way to focus on compassion; breathing in for yourself and then sharing it with others on the out breath knowing it is abundant for all. A truly lovely meditation and great way to start the day. Thank you Kristin 🙏🏼✨

Bear W

Jan 12, 2026

Thank you for that wonderful meditation 🙏

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