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How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself | Dr. D. Ivan Young - EP 800

Jul 30, 2026 · 55m

Summary

In episode 800, host John R. Miles interviews neuroscientist Dr. D. Yvonne Young about self-compassion, trauma, and the neuroscience of human connection. Dr. Young shares his personal journey through cancer and discusses how to shift from an "obnoxious" inner critic to an "omniscient" self-aware perspective. They explore how biases and "weaponized empathy" affect relationships, emphasizing that healing begins with treating oneself with the same grace offered to others.

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