How to Start Being Kinder to Yourself - with Amanda Winwood of Made For Life

Are you full of self-hate, critical thinking and doubt? Do you more easily extend compassion and kindness to others, but struggle to offer it to yourself?In this episode, Stacie and quiet community member, Julia, chat with TedX speaker, Amanda Winwood, about the process of re-learning how to love and accept ourselves. We explore some of the challenges that many of us experience when it comes to practising self-compassion, and the small steps that you can start taking today to help move you away from putting yourself down, and move towards lifting yourself up.So why not make yourself comfortable with a blanket and tea, whilst you listen to this inspiring conversation.ABOUT OUR GUESTAmanda Winwood, CEO (and Queen of Hugs) Made for Life Organics and Founder of the Made for Life FoundationFrom the heart of Cornwall, Amanda has pioneered ethical and organic skincare and wellness for over 18 years.  A former Hotelier and Tourism Operator with 38 years’ experience, Amanda and her team have trained over 2000 therapists in spas across the UK to confidently open their doors to people with mental health issues and also those going through cancer.  Made for Life Organics was the first UK Spa brand to receive BCorp certification.  Amanda is a Reiki Master, Therapist and teacher of Mindfulness. She lives in Spain and Cornwall.https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/Support the show

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Do you feel anxious in social situations? Think you're not good enough? Join us on a journey from anxiety to confidence, collecting puzzle pieces to help you feel more calm & courageous so you can speak up, join in & feel like you belong. If you’re struggling with everyday tasks that other people seem to find easy; or avoiding social situations for fear of rejection and criticism, this is the podcast for you. Whether you experience panic attacks, social anxiety, or simply a feeling that you’re “too quiet” and “not good enough”, you’ll be gaining insights from those who have been where you are right now to help you move beyond fear and anxiety, reframe quiet and grow your confidence so you can live your life the way you want to. Join Hayley & Stacie to explore the journey from socially anxious to quietly confident; collecting tools and techniques to help you to manage those anxious feelings and move towards self-acceptance and practicing self-compassion, to understanding how your thoughts are not reality, and why how you are isn’t who you are. You’ll pick up a variety of tips along the way, so that you, too, can feel calmer, more confident and experience more joy doing the things you really want to. The Quiet Connections podcast is brought to you from QuietConnections.co.uk.