by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 13, 2026 | Podcast, Self Compassion
Shame doesn’t usually show up as a clear thought. It shows up as a heavy feeling that tells you you’re the problem, and it can take one messy parenting moment and turn it into a whole identity. In this episode, we slow that process down and name what’s actually...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Apr 15, 2026 | Podcast, Self Compassion
Many moms believe being hard on themselves is the engine that drives good parenting, productivity, and accountability. But research on self-compassion shows the opposite: harsh self-talk often creates a shame spiral that clouds thinking, drains energy, and keeps you...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Mar 27, 2024 | Podcast, Self Awareness, Self Compassion
We all know how challenging it can be to feel confident in a society that constantly shifts the goalposts of beauty ideals. Finding beauty beyond the mirror and nurturing self-worth that transcends our physical appearances is the key to survival. In todays episode,...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 10, 2019 | Exercises, Self Compassion
Click here for a downloadable PDF version of my Loving the Little Girl Within exercise! Looking for a bit more? Dive even deeper into Self Compassion with The Resiliency System.
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Feb 28, 2019 | Exercises, Self Compassion
We all have an inner critic. Her job is to notice all the times we make mistakes, fall short of our goals or even just fail to meet our own often unreasonable expectations. She is a creation of the survival portion of our brains, but she is going about her duty to...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jun 16, 2018 | Self Compassion
Sometimes I get to the end of my day and I feel beat up, not physically, on the outside, but emotionally, on the inside. Inevitably when this happens, it’s because I’ve had a day where I feel like I’ve let people down. Maybe it’s my clients, or my children or my...
