Episode 93 Becoming Wildly Resilient Practice: Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Listen as host Amy Rodquist-Kodet, a health coach with UK HR Health and Wellness, as she guides listeners through a powerful exploration of mental health stigma. Drawing on research from experts like Kristen Neff and Chris Germer, Amy delves into how stigma impacts our inner thoughts, personal relationships and broader communities. 

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Kristen Neff: A psychologist and self-compassion researcher
• Chris Germer: A self-compassion researcher, clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School

Key Takeaways: 

• Quiet Your Inner Critic: Learn to identify and challenge your inner critic with self-compassion, building emotional resilience and reducing shame.
• Support Others with Presence: Discover how compassionate presence creates psychological safety and truly helps those struggling.
• Challenge Mental Health Stigma: Find your voice to speak up against stereotypes, share your story and model compassion to shift societal narratives around mental health.

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