Psychologist / Researcher

Dr. Kristin Neff

Associate professor at the University of Texas. Pioneer of self-compassion research. Author of Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion. Developed the Self-Compassion Scale used in hundreds of studies worldwide.

Known For

Self-CompassionSelf-Compassion ScaleMindful self-compassion

Canon

Burnout as a Signal of Misalignment, Not Personal Failure

Novel

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

Canon

Self-Compassion, Not Self-Esteem, Is the Foundation of Resilience

Novel

Sympatheia — Everything Is Interconnected

Novel

Episodes

#Happiness Break: A Compassionate Letter to YourselfJun 11, 2026 #How Self-Compassion Can Transform Your Health, Relationships, and Inner LifeApr 17, 2025 ##360: Self-Compassion Ain’t Always Soft | Kristin Neff | Ten Percent Happier with Dan HarrisJul 8, 2021