Psychologist, Author, Teacher of Mindfulness and Compassion

Podcasts and Interviews Featuring Dr. Susan Pollak


What Works?
I've become interested in the recent research on what helps us create happier, more meaningful and more satisfying lives...
A Personal and Professional Take on Living in the Sandwich Zone
The podcast focuses on parenting and being part of the "sandwich generation"...
A Little Easier...The podcast for stressed parents
This 12-episode series, created by Kendra Wilde, is for parents, caregivers, and anyone else who cares for kids. The show features my perspectives along with other leading voices...
Compassion in Healing Trauma
Self-compassion training alters neural responses to pain and helps with trauma healing. Suggestions are given to help with finding a right trauma informed therapist...
The Delight of Koans
Koans are ancient tools which reveal timeless wisdom that gives us a new perspective on the challenges of daily life. The talk is a fun, interactive exploration...
Better Parenting with Self-Compassion Podcast
Parenting can be tough. To be sure, there are external challenges like when our children behave in ways we don’t like. But there are also internal challenges...
Compassion and Parenting Podcast
Parenting can be challenging! It is one of the most challenging jobs we will ever do. But it is also greatly rewarding. In order for us to have compassion with our children, we need to begin with ourselve...
How To Care For Your Kids—By First Caring For Yourself
Dr. Susan Pollak found refuge in meditation at a young age, introduced to it by a family member. Describing herself as an anxious and neurotic kid, she noticed how meditation offered her some relief...
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris Podcast
Dr. Susan Pollak found refuge in meditation at a young age, introduced to it by a family member. Describing herself as an anxious and neurotic kid, she noticed how meditation offered her some relief...
Self-Compassion for Parents
A discussion about how self-compassion can help you journey through parenting more effectively, confidently, and happily with Yael Schonbrun from Psychologists off the Clock, a podcast about the science...
Episode #5: Compassion for Parents with Dr. Susan Pollak
In this episode, Dr. Susan Pollak helps us to apply mindfulness skills to our relationships with our children so we can parent in line with our values, rather than just reacting when our children push our buttons...
Susan Pollak on Meditation, Parenting, Self-Compassion, and More
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Susan Pollak, who shares about her pioneering work bringing meditation into psychotherapy. We also discuss self-compassion, parenting, re-parenting ourselves, and more...
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