The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself | Dan Harris

This podcast episode explores the journey of two individuals in discovering the importance of self-love and its impact on personal growth, relationships, and overall well-being. Through their experiences with meditation, therapy, and self-reflection, they learn that self-compassion is not a selfish act, but a necessary tool for kindness towards oneself and others. The episode also highlights the practices of loving-kindness meditation and countering the inner critic as effective ways to cultivate compassion and self-acceptance.