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Compassion in a T-Shirt

by Dr Stan Steindl
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  • Happiness at Work Is a Human Right | Daniela Jinés

    August 14, 2026 · 51 min

    What if happiness at work isn’t a perk, but something much more fundamental? In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I speak with organisational happiness and wellbeing strategist Daniela Jinés about what it really means to be happy at…

  • Chris Irons Discussing the "Third Arrow" of Shame

    August 6, 2026 · 8 min

    Why do painful experiences sometimes spiral into shame and harsh self-criticism? In this excerpt from my conversation with clinical psychologist Dr Chris Irons, we explore a powerful idea in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT): the Third…

  • How Self-Compassion Can Change Your Life | Clarissa Rayward

    July 31, 2026 · 50 min

    I think this interview speaks to anyone who has ever wondered whether success has come at too great a cost. After building a successful legal career, Clarissa Rayward reached a point where she dreaded driving to work. Rather than walking…

  • Reflective Listening: The Magic Mirror of Compassionate Listening

    July 25, 2026 · 24 min

    What if the most powerful listening skill isn't asking better questions—but making better reflections? In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, Dr. Stan Steindl explores one of the core skills of compassionate communication: reflective…

  • Better Listening Starts With Better Questions

    July 17, 2026 · 10 min

    Most of us think good listening means staying quiet. But great listeners do something else as well—they ask better questions. When someone is struggling, it's natural to want to offer advice, share our own experience, or tell them what we…

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  • Listening Without Fixing: Why Advice Often Backfires

    July 11, 2026 · 13 min

    The more I tried to help, the less effective I sometimes became. It sounds backwards, but years ago I discovered that the harder I pushed with advice, solutions, or persuasion, the more resistance I often encountered. That experience led…

  • The Three Circles Model Put to the Test | Dylan Moloney-Gibb

    July 10, 2026 · 45 min

    Can we actually measure the Three Circles Model? And if we can, what does that tell us about what's happening in our brains, bodies, and emotions? For years, the Three Circles Model has been one of the central ideas in Compassion Focused…

  • How to Listen Better: 7 Skills of Compassionate Listening

    June 20, 2026 · 11 min

    Most of us think listening is easy. But if we're honest, we often listen with the intention to reply, advise, fix, persuade, or tell our own story. In this follow-up to my recent episode on listening as compassion, I explore what…

  • Why Listening Is the Most Powerful Act of Compassion

    June 12, 2026 · 14 min

    After the unexpected death of a dear friend, I found myself doing what many of us do when faced with grief. I tried to stay strong. I tried to carry on. But it wasn't until I sat around a campfire with friends—sharing memories, expressing…

  • Teacher Burnout, Stress Contagion & Self-Compassion | Dr Rita Princi-Hubbard

    June 4, 2026 · 51 min

    Teacher burnout doesn't just affect teachers—it affects students too. In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, Dr Stan Steindl speaks with Clinical Psychologist, educator, researcher, and founder of the Institute for Neuroscience and…

  • Therapist Burnout & the Fixer Mindset | Tania Kalkidis

    May 29, 2026 · 53 min

    What if therapist burnout isn’t a personal failure, but a consequence of how we train psychologists to relate to themselves? In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I speak with clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Tania Kalkidis…

  • Should Therapists be More Human? | Glenn Roberts

    May 22, 2026 · 53 min

    How personal should therapists be? Should helping professionals maintain emotional distance — or is genuine human connection part of what makes therapy healing? In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I speak with consultant…

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About the show

A podcast exploring the science and practice of compassion. Offers clear and practical advice on how to cultivate compassion and self-compassion from experts in the field. Life can be difficult, and this podcast is designed to help. Compassion in a T-Shirt has featured guests including Professor Paul Gilbert, Professor Terri Moyers, Professor James Doty, Deirdre Fay, Dr Chris Germer, Dr Kristin Neff, Dr Marcela Matos, Dr James Kirby, and more.