Self-Compassion: A Neurological Necessity | Dr Mel Baker & Lisa Infante

In this energetic conversation, Lisa joins Mel to explore why self-compassion isn't a luxury, it's a neurological necessity.

Lisa blends the science of mindset with the human side of growth, working at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and lived human behaviour. She brings clarity, grounded energy, and genuine passion, shaped by her own experience of navigating the tension between inner truth and outer expectation.

Together, we unpack:

• Why self-compassion is often mistaken for weakness, and why that belief is harmful

• How guilt, perfectionism, and the pressure to perform wreak havoc on our nervous system

• The interconnection between self-love, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-validation

• Practical techniques that help us externalise stress and let it go

• Visual tools Lisa uses to help people shift perspective and reclaim focus

• Why starting small matters if self-compassion doesn't come naturally

Lisa reminds us that without self-compassion, there's no real growth—only burnout disguised as ambition. This episode offers cues and gentle practices to help you begin cultivating compassion for yourself today and why that is important.

Lisa Infante is a Mindset & Behaviour Specialist, Performance Coach, NLP Coach, and Founder of Courage to Change Collective.

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