Ep 482: Self-Compassion - with Ann Manning

We can be kind to others and still be incredibly hard on ourselves. Homeopath and meditation teacher Ann Manning shares how she learned to practise self-compassion and change the way she speaks to herself. We discuss the role of mindfulness, kindness, and common humanity, along with how to handle shame and self-criticism. Ann also explains why self-compassion isn’t about being soft on ourselves, but learning to respond with understanding while standing up for ourselves when needed.

Episode Highlights:
02:17 - When Homeopathy Finds Its Way to You
05:40 - When the Workplace Doesn’t Feel Right
08:06 - Why Homeopathy Just Made Sense
10:04 - Why So Kind to Others, So Hard on Ourselves?
17:17 - Physiological Underpinnings of Self-Compassion
22:23 - Components of Self-Compassion
28:14 - Saying No Without Hurting Others
35:10 - The Role of Anger and Shame
42:57 - Self-Compassion Break Exercise

About my Guests:
Ann Manning graduated from Monash University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science (Honours), majoring in Psychology. After working in theatre and exploring spiritual practices, including living in ashrams in India, America, and Australia, she later discovered homeopathy through her daughter’s recurring ear infections. This experience inspired her to study homeopathy at the Sydney College of Homeopathic Medicine. She graduated and began practising in 2002, later teaching a range of homeopathic subjects and supervising clinical practice at Endeavour College.

Alongside her homeopathy work, Ann continued her meditation practice and served as a meditation teacher. In 2018, she discovered Mindful Self-Compassion, a practice that deeply resonated with her, leading her to complete the teacher training and begin teaching courses based on the program. She now teaches Mindful Self-Compassion and offers more intensive one-on-one training through Unravelling Unworthiness, which draws on self-compassion and related practices to help people develop a kinder relationship with themselves.

Find out more about Ann
Website: https://www.restoringhealth.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annmanningmindfulhomeopath/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057301246852
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnXZKIIfosh5Qpw7BdSQMSg

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