"Positive thinking" can seem extremely appealing and we can all find ourselves expending a great deal of time and energy in the pursuit...

A passage from Dr Gabor Mate's international bestselling book "When the BODY SAYS NO. The cost of HIDDEN STRESS" (p38) which beautifully...

An important reminder of the value of learning how to fail by Professor Feynman.

A great talk by Brene Brown outlining the "Anatomy of Trust" using her acronym BRAVING: Boundaries Reliability Accountability Vault...

A wonderful video focusing on the importance of altruism, connection, reciprocity and cooperation in times of need. This video links...

A beautiful piece by Susie Orbach on Radio 4's A Point of View show. In this episode she eloquently sets out the impact and conflicts...

A great tweet from MIND in MIND to remind us of our interconnectedness, even in times of isolation. MIND in MIND offer podcasts and...

" Dr. Bruce Perry joins the podcast to explore how we can limit the long-term impact of stressful events, and heal from past traumatic...

This fantastic article featuring Paul Gilbert, Deborah Lee, Tobyn Bell and others from the Compassionate Mind Foundation is a great...

Whilst Christmas can have positive associations for many people, for many others it can be a tricky time, fraught with pressures, family...

In recent conversations with friends, family and those I work with, I have noticed an increase in questions/statements like "why do I...

A wonderful illustration of self criticism and self compassion by Melissa Hoban depicting the common relationship/dialogue between the two!

Recent conversations about our relationship with food and eating led me back to the "Endangered Bodies" website...

This recent tweet by Brene Brown is a great reminder that compassion is a powerful force for good if we can harness it and bring it to...

It can be all too easy to feel as though our emotions and bodies are working against us, creating anxiety, sense of unease/foreboding and...

The "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" are four attributes Dr John Gottman believes are the enemy of a happy relationship. What starts as...

A recent short video by Susie Orbach on authenticity "Authentic bodies and Authentic feelings". A great watch and reminder of the...

A wise tweet from the Dalai Lama to start the day!

"I hope this book will inform and normalize what is often frightening about the different phases of life. If we have the courage to face...

In a recent tweet, the ever wise Dennis Tirch highlights the importance of bringing compassion to all parts of our experience and to the...