Retrain Your Inner Voice With These Simple Steps! | Dr. Karen Bluth

The voice holding you back isn’t life… it's the way you talk to yourself.

Dr. Karen Bluth is a leading researcher, author, and educator in self-compassion, whose work spans decades of mindfulness research and mental health education. But Karen’s story starts with her, as a teenager, struggling with self-doubt and quietly discovering practices that would later transform her life — and the lives of thousands of others.

Karen joins Mercedes and Anastasia to unpack the practical science and tangible practice of self-compassion, and why learning to be kind to yourself isn’t “soft”, it’s one of the most powerful skills you can build at any age. Karen shares how self-compassion reduces anxiety and depression, builds resilience under stress, and actually increases motivation and courage!

After this episode, you'll know:

– The difference between self-pity vs self-compassion.

– Hacks to showing yourself self-compassion.

– Science behind by self-compassion = more motivation + happiness.

– 'Back pocket' tools for calming down in moments of stress.

– How to rewire your inner dialogue.

Whether you’re a teen navigating pressure and expectations, a parent trying to support your child, or an adult feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not-enough, Karen’s insights will change the way you think about yourself.
After this episode, you’ll feel calmer, more grounded, and equipped with next steps you can use immediately — starting today.

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(00:00) Welcome, Dr. Karen Bluth!

(01:42) Getting Into Self-Compassion

(04:40) She's Meditated For 50 Years - Here's What Karen Has Learned

(07:12) What is Self-Compassion?

(12:12) Do I Have a Healthy Relationship With Myself?

(16:01) MOST Surprising Findings About Self-Compassion

(19:48) Why is Being a TEEN GIRL So Challenging?

(21:55) Hack For Being Self-Compassionate

(23:21) Your Sign to Support a Friend or Family Member

(24:01) Try This Self-Compassion Exercise

(31:01) Does Self-Compassion Reduce Motivation & Productivity?

(34:06) Self-Compassion vs Self Pity

(37:23) How Does ADHD Impact Self-Compassion?

(39:21) Your Friends Affect Your Self-Talk

(41:41) Imagine This...

(47:50) A Daily Habit We've Been Loving

(48:22) Karen's Inner Voice At 16

(51:41) Advice For Parents: Help Your Kids Build Self-Compassion

(55:58) A Moment She'll Never Forget

(57:51) Karen's Mood Boosting Song

(58:07) Karen To Her Teenage Self

(58:30) What Brings Karen A Small Bit of Happiness?

(59:35) Karen's Motivational Quote

(1:01:07) Find Karen Here

(1:02:26) We Interviewed Karen's Classmate From High School!

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