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Dr. Brach is a clinical psychologist and leading voice on emotional healing and spiritual awakening through mindful loving awareness. She also addresses the alleviation of suffering in the larger world by practicing compassion in action. In addition to numerous articles, videos, and hundreds of recorded talks, Tara is the author of Radical Acceptance, True Refuge, Radical Compassion, and Trusting the Gold.

Dr. Brown has spent the last two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six New York Times bestsellers and hosts two podcasts. She believes that you have to walk through vulnerability to get to courage.

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Deb Dana’s work shows how an understanding of Polyvagal Theory is useful in relationships, mental health, and trauma treatment. She is very good at presenting Polyvagal Theory in a language that is easy to understand. She believes that we all benefit when we have an understanding of the ways in which our nervous system works and develop the skills to self-regulate.

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Dr. Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Dr. Kristin Neff in 2010. His primary interest is self-compassion, a topic he stumbled upon in 2005 as a solution to his decades-long struggle with public speaking anxiety. His books include The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, and Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout.

Dr. Irons has worked with Dr. Paul Gilbert, the developer of Compassion Focused Therapy, since 1999. He is one of the leading trainers and supervisors of Compassion Focused Therapy, regularly presenting internationally on CFT and self compassion more generally.

A renowned speaker an bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Mate is well-known for his expertise on topics like addiction, stress, and child development. Rather than offering quick fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Mate weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to empower people to promote their own healing.

Dr. Neff has written numerous academic articles and books on the topic of self-compassion. She is also the author of several books and workbooks and, together with Dr. Chris Germer, created a training programme called Mindful Self-Compassion. She also co-founded the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, which offers trainings in a variety of formats.

One of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. She has given TED Talks that garnered more than 40 million views and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, have been translated into 30 languages. She also hosts the hit podcast Where Should I Begin?

In 1994 propose the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behaviour and emphasises the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioural problems and psychiatric disorders. He is also co-founder of the Polyvagal Institute.

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Dr. Schwartz developed Internal Family Systems (IFS) in response to his clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves. He focused on the relationships among these parts and noticed systemic patterns across clients in how they were organised. He also realised that when the clients’ parts felt safe and could relax, clients could access qualities of confidence, openness, compassion, a state that Dr. Schwartz refers to as the Self.

Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist and expert in family dynamics and personal development. She has written seven books, three of which are New York Times bestsellers: The Conscious Parent, A Radical Awakening, and The Parenting Map.

One of the most widely recognised inspiring and visionary spiritual teachers in the world today. He has introduced millions to the joy and freedom of living life in the present moment. His profound yet simple teachings have helped many people around the globe experience a state of vibrantly alive inner peace in their daily lives. He discusses the significance and power of Presence, an awakened state of consciousness that transcends the ego and wandering thoughts.