What started as a guide on how to be nicer to yourself has ended up in a deep exploration on some of Alex and Meredith's favorite theories on how we can love ourselves more. The way that we speak to ourselves can have a major impact in our lives. It can affect our fitness, our health, and our relationships. The "should have's" and self-hate we all have only applies judgement, rather than having compassion for our humanity. From radical acceptance, having gratitude vs. to being grateful, to Buddhist parables and emotional regulation, they open up about this self-care has transformed their lives.— The Ski Trip Gone Wrong— Radical Acceptance— Buddhist Parables: The Second Arrow + The Hungry Ghost— Admission of Fault— Embodying Ideals vs. Identifying with Our Circumstances— Mindfulness in Nutrition— Shame, Guilt, and Compassion— Self-Distancing and Combating Negative Self-Talk— Disordered Eating— Letting Go of Failure — Arrival Fallacy — Joy in the Journey— Gratitude and Gratefulness Resources Mentioned in This Episode:"Man’s Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankyl"No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings" by Noah Rasheta"Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth"The Practice of Groundedness" by Brad Stulberg"In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts" by Gabor Maté, MD"Tragic Optimism: The Opposite of Tragic Positivity" by Scott Barry Kaufman with The Atlantic────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!