Marissa Knox is a PhD candidate at University of Texas at Austin with a research focus in self-compassion. She is a trained Mindful Self-Compassion™ teacher, a program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff, Ph.D. who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion, being the first one to research, define and measure compassion over a decade ago.

Our conversation explores self-compassion, offering an approach you can use in your own life to meet yourself with kindness and understanding when confronted with personal failings or difficulties. We also discuss how this practice can impact all parts of your life, and help you spot the “treasures” being offered.

Marissa teaches yoga and meditation online, and on retreats. Join her online for a 2HR LIVE workshop on July 8, 2018, ‘The Path to Self-Compassion and An Open Heart’.

To learn more and to register for the live online event, visit http://themindoasis.org/class/rest-in-love-the-path-to-self-compassion-and-an-open-heart

To learn more about Marissa, including her upcoming retreat, visit marissa-knox.com

Resources mentioned in this interview:

‘The Gifts of Imperfection’ by Brené Brown

‘Wherever You Go, There You Are’ by Jon Kabat-Zinn

‘Autobiography in Five Short Chapters’ by Portia Nelson

Learn more about Dr. Kristin Neff’s Approach: Self-compassion.org