Psychologist, Author, Teacher of Mindfulness and Compassion

Podcast Talks Featuring Dr. Susan Pollak


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 ourselves. When we hold space for ourselves, we have more to give others...
The Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty
How many people have experienced uncertainty in the past 19 months? The only constant thing in life is change and nothing is permanent. The pandemic has made this so clear, and it keeps changing and so much is unknown and uncertain, and with no stability...
Wise Hope
Transitioning out of a post-covid world can bring up a lot of conflicting emotions. "How safe are we? Will the vaccine really work? I'd like to go out for dinner again, inside a restaurant, but is that wise?" Follow the link to download the Ten Percent Happier app to be able to listen to the talk...
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...
Episode #5: Compassion for Parents with Dr. Susan Pollak
We explored why it's particularly hard to be a parent right now and how self-compassion is the key to both feeling better and parenting better...
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...
How to Practice Self Compassion
None of us knew just how hard it was going to be as a parent. We mess up constantly. But when we respond to ourselves with harsh criticism and judgement, we leave ourselves feeling...
How to Help Your Kids Cope
Your moods are contagious. To help your children know that they are alright, safe, and cared for, you have to center yourself first.
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Finding Compassion and Beauty in a Broken World
A talk by Susan on the power of compassion and finding beauty in a broken world—or a world on fire. Our hearts can really open in the midst of pain...
Self-Compassion for Parents
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Susan Pollak about Self-Compassion for Parents...
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