Guided Meditation: Mindful Self-Compassion

Guided Meditation: Mindful Self-Compassion

From It’s Not About the Sex by Westside Therapist

February 12, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 130

About this episode

This episode features a guided meditation focused on cultivating self-compassion through mindfulness.

Learn to meet your struggles with kindness through this gentle meditation developed by Chris Germer and Kristin Neff. This practice guides you through working with a moderately stressful situation in your life, whether it's a health concern, relationship difficulty, or work pressure, using the three pillars of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness.

Topics covered

  • mindfulness
  • self-compassion
  • meditation
  • mental health

Keywords

  • kindness
  • stress
  • health
  • relationships
  • work pressure

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Products: guided meditation

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