Alex Gokce's guest appearances

Alex Gokce

Noble Mind

Rick Hanson

Marc Lesser

Kristin Neff

Steven Hayes

Inna Khazan

Daniel Ellenberg

David Treleaven

Marcela Matos

Paul Gilbert

Sara Lewis

Janina Fisher

Ann Weiser Cornell

Sarah Bowen

Lisa Lackey

Kristy Arbon

OwlTail

Katherine King

In this episode of Noble Mind, hosts Alex and Kate explain where our internalized messages of self-criticism come from, exploring how it can show up up as a running negative commentary in our heads or a general feeling of demoralization. They discuss why it’s useful to identify our patterns of self-criticism, describing how the inner critic can either push us to be perfect and hyper-productive or undermine our willingness to try new things. Listen in for insight on using parts work and mindful self-compassion to acknowledge the negative emotions of self-criticism, engage in the higher thinking necessary to soothe yourself, and choose a path forward.

56: Overcoming Self-Criticism with Katherine King, PsyD and Alex Gokce, MSW

Understanding self-compassion in theory is one thing, but practicing self-compassion in your daily life is another. If you commit to regular practice, you can learn to recognize your pain and respond with care and kindness. Better yet, self-compassion gives you the courage to navigate challenging experiences. So, how do we develop self-compassion and make it part of our everyday lives? In this episode, Noble Mind hosts Katherine King, PsyD and Alex Gokce, MSW share what self-compassion means to them, challenging us to build the reflex of care in response to our own suffering and treat ourselves as we would a good friend. They describe how they were each introduced to the idea of self-compassion, weighing in on how the practice makes mindfulness possible and deepens the way we give care to others. Listen in for insight on cultivating self-compassion in your life through consistent practice and learn how self-compassion can make you braver and more active in the world. Noble Mind explores mindfulness, meditation, and psychology. Get more details, join our list, and get show notes at www.noblemindpodcast.com.

Understanding self-compassion in theory is one thing, but practicing self-compassion in your daily life is another. If you commit to regular practice, you can learn to recognize your pain and respond with care and kindness. Better yet, self-compassion gives you the courage to navigate challenging experiences. So, how do we develop self-compassion and make it part of our everyday lives? In this episode, Noble Mind hosts Katherine King, PsyD and Alex Gokce, MSW share what self-compassion means to them, challenging us to build the reflex of care in response to our own suffering and treat ourselves as we would a good friend. They describe how they were each introduced to the idea of self-compassion, weighing in on how the practice makes mindfulness possible and deepens the way we give care to others. Listen in for insight on cultivating self-compassion in your life through consistent practice and learn how self-compassion can make you braver and more active in the world. Noble Mind explores mindfulness, meditation, and psychology. Get more details, join our list, and get show notes at <a href="http://www.noblemindpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.noblemindpodcast.com</a>.

34: Becoming Self-Compassionate with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight)

Meditation is advertised to bring freedom from suffering, but if you are just starting out it can be hard to see how that could possibly happen. Sitting on the cushion can be painful, and sitting with your mind can be exhausting. And how do you know if you are even doing it "right"?? In this episode, Noble Mind hosts Kate and Alex share their ups and downs on the path of meditation. They discuss their early experiences trying to meditate and why they both struggled to establish a regular practice. They describe what they wish they had known about embodiment and compassion from the beginning, as well as the benefits that practice has offered them over time.

Meditation is advertised to bring freedom from suffering, but if you are just starting out it can be hard to see how that could possibly happen. Sitting on the cushion can be painful, and sitting with your mind can be exhausting. And how do you know if you are even doing it "right"?? In this episode, Noble Mind hosts Kate and Alex share their ups and downs on the path of meditation. They discuss their early experiences trying to meditate and why they both struggled to establish a regular practice. They describe what they wish they had known about embodiment and compassion from the beginning, as well as the benefits that practice has offered them over time.

31: The Path of Meditation with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight)