Imaginary suffering and the search for self-compassion {with Anna V}

In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Anna, or is it a conversation with one of her parts?

Anna V is a clinical scientist, brainstormer, believer, and storyteller on a mission to bridge the gender health gap.

Learn more about Anna and her work:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/annavyb/
• https://www.instagram.com/the.sassytribe/

Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode:

• Menstrual leave policies 
• How startup culture catalyzed Anna's search for self-compassion
• The importance of saying no
• The societal notion that suffering is necessary to reach your goals
• Anna's experience with burnout 
• How yoga taught Anna not to always go 100%
• Lessons learned from hiking 
• Cold shower therapy
• Internal family systems 
• And much, much more!

Parting quote:

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality”

— Seneca

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