Ep #7: Making Friends with Your Inner "Antihero"

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• How a conversation with my teenage daughter about Taylor Swift’s new song “Antihero” turned into a lesson on self-compassion that family and clients have encouraged me to share.

• What’s the difference between a hero, an antihero, and a villain? [00:06:14]

• What are shame, self-criticism and how do they relate to self-compassion?[00:07:29]

• What is self-compassion and why is it necessary for both the hero and antihero? [00:22:11]

• Techniques for practicing self-compassion and hugging your inner antihero in your day-to-day life. [00:32:28]

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Resources + Research:

What is an antihero?

• Marvel Fandom Wiki 

• Superhero Fandom Wiki

Self-Compassion

• Self-Compassion Exercises + Resources - Momentum Psychology

• Self-Compassion Scale by Dr. Kristin Neff

• The Secret to Self-Compassion in Leadership - Forbes

• Shame Resilience Theory - Brene Brown

Taylor Swift

• Taylor Swift’s ‘Anti-Hero’ Lyrics Are a ‘Tour’ of Everything She ‘Hates’ About Herself—Decoding the Secret Meaning by Stylecaster

• Official Video - Antihero by Taylor Swift 

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