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Ruthless Compassion Institute I help women heal their emotional wounds to become powerful kindness warriors.

The fundamental aim of the Ruthless Compassion Institute is for our clients to lead richer, happier, and easier lives through the practice of Ruthless Compassion. The institute is dedicated to improving lives by empowering people to be more conscious, make reality-based choices and break dysfunctional patterns of thinking and behavior.

“Personal healing and greater awareness make a significant impact on the world. Every person who changes their own life for the better becomes a role model to others. As more people achieve wholeness through fulfillment and freedom from suffering, the healthier our lives, communities and in turn, our world will be” – Marcia Sirota MD (Founder & Director)

In the latest episode of the Reel Mental Podcast I discuss the new docuseries Suspicious Minds with series host Sean Kin...
07/11/2025

In the latest episode of the Reel Mental Podcast I discuss the new docuseries Suspicious Minds with series host Sean King O'Grady.

Available wherever you listen:
https://podcast.reelmental.com/31-sean-king-o-grady-discusses-suspicious-minds

SEAN KING O’GRADY is an award-winning filmmaker whose work spans narrative features, documentaries, and high-profile branded content. His films have screened at Sundance, Tribeca, Telluride, Berlin, Venice, TIFF, SXSW, Sitges, Fantastic Fest, and dozens of other major festivals worldwide. Sean’s latest feature directorial effort, the Hulu Originals sci-fi thriller THE MILL, starring Lil’ Rel Howery, premiered at #1 on the platform in October 2023. His narrative debut, WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, released theatrically by IFC Midnight, garnered critical acclaim and is now streaming on Hulu. His documentary work includes REVOLUTION: GMC HUMMER EV (History/Hulu) and OUR AMERICAN FAMILY (AMC+), the latter co-directed with Hallee Adelman. As a producer, Sean has been behind a number of acclaimed films, including Lil Rel Howery’s directorial debut HAUNTED HEIST which premiered at Fantastic Fest in 2025, Brandon Espy's 2024 Hulu Original hit MR. CROCKET, Steve Buscemi’s THE LISTENER starring Tessa Thompson, James Morosini’s SXSW-winning I LOVE MY DAD, Adam Carter Rehmeier’s Sundance breakout DINNER IN AMERICA, and Natalia Almada’s Sundancewinning USERS. His previous credits include THE ASSISTANT, LIVING UNDOCUMENTED, LAND GRAB, BIG SUR, and IN A WORLD…. Beyond film, Sean has directed high-impact branded content for LinkedIn, Amazon, Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Carhartt, Virgin Atlantic, and other global brands.

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There’s a big difference between being judgemental and having good judgment. The former is being unreasonably critical...
05/11/2025

There’s a big difference between being judgemental and having good judgment. The former is being unreasonably critical; the latter is facing the truth about reality and then making the appropriate choices.

30/10/2025

𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁! In this episode I speak with Dr. Robert A. Neimeyer about having a mindful, meaningful approach to grieving.

Available wherever you listen:
https://podcast.ruthlesscompassion.co/200-robert-a-neimeyer-on-a-mindful-meaningful-approach-to-grieving

Dr. Robert A. Neimeyer is a luminary in the field of psychology, particularly in the areas of death, grief, and loss. As Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Memphis, Dr. Neimeyer's contributions to research and practice have been nothing short of transformative. With 37 books and over 600 articles to his name, he has been included in Stanford University/Elsevier's list of the Top 2% of Scientists in the world for advancing our understanding of grieving as a meaning-making process and its profound implications for human experience. Dr. Neimeyer's dedication to education is evident in his role as the Director of the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, where he continues to mentor and inspire future generations of grief therapists. His leadership in the field has also found expression in his service as President of the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) and Chair of the International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement (AWG). His accolades, including multiple awards from ADEC, the International Network of Personal Meaning, the Viktor Frankl Association, and the American Psychological Association among others, attest to the sustained impact of his work on the field. Today, we are privileged to benefit from Dr. Neimeyer's wisdom as he shares his expertise with us.

www.portlandinstitute.org

New book: Living Beyond Loss: Questions and Answers about Grief and Bereavement (https://www.routledge.com/Living-Beyond-Loss-Questions-and-Answers-About-Grief-and-Bereavement/Neimeyer/p/book/9780367143480)

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We’ve reached an amazing milestone: our 200th episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast!! Take part in our super-quick...
30/10/2025

We’ve reached an amazing milestone: our 200th episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast!! Take part in our super-quick 30-second new poll to let us know what topics you'd like to hear about next.

Click the link below to take the new poll:
https://form.questionscout.com/68fff7425912393378616cdd

In our previous poll, we asked how you deal with family conflict over the holidays, your top answers were:
*I try to ignore it
*Try to not engage with toxic people
*I don't let it bother me

If someone’s behaviour shows you that they don’t care about your needs and feelings, you don’t negotiate with them. Yo...
29/10/2025

If someone’s behaviour shows you that they don’t care about your needs and feelings, you don’t negotiate with them. You leave. Negotiations are only effective if the other person cares about what you’re saying.

The narcissist makes you feel guilty for having an appropriate (negative) reaction to their bad behaviour. In fact, yo...
22/10/2025

The narcissist makes you feel guilty for having an appropriate (negative) reaction to their bad behaviour. In fact, your reaction is sane and they’re trying to make you crazy.

20/10/2025

TIFFTalk50 Episode 1: Eleanor the Great

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How do you deal with family conflict over the holidays? Take part in our super-quick 30-second new poll and let us know....
16/10/2025

How do you deal with family conflict over the holidays? Take part in our super-quick 30-second new poll and let us know.

Click the link below to take the new poll:
https://form.questionscout.com/68ee5486591239337839cfcd

In our previous poll, we asked how you deal with difficult family members and your top answers were:
*I try to ignore them when the family gets together
*I avoid gatherings where they're invited
*I try to placate them

15/10/2025

In the latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast I speak with Ira Chaleff on how to be an informed, empowered citizen.

Available wherever you listen:
https://bit.ly/3KT59tS

Ira Chaleff (Chay-leff) is an author, speaker and executive coach in the greater Washington, DC area. • His extensive experience with government includes directing the non-partisan Congressional Management Foundation, where he is now Chair Emeritus. • Ira co-authored the original handbook for new Members of Congress, now in its nineteenth edition, and facilitated over a hundred congressional office retreats on both sides of the political aisle • He has led and participated in Democracy strengthening programs in Asia, West Africa and Eastern Europe. • His classic book, The Courageous Follower: Standing Up To and For Our Leaders, and his award winning book Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You're Told To Do Is Wrong, were translated into multiple languages including Russian and Chinese. • He has spoken on these topics at the the US Naval Academy, the US State Department, the Royal Military Academy, the European Commission, and too many others to list. • Ira was named one of the top 100 "Best Minds on Leadership" by Leadership Excellence magazine and a pioneer in the emerging field of Followership Studies. • His newest book, To Stop a Tyrant: The Power of Political Followers, has won several awards and received high praise from both sides of the political spectrum.

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Today, more than ever, we need compassion, empathy, and tolerance. We can heal the world, one act of kindness at a tim...
15/10/2025

Today, more than ever, we need compassion, empathy, and tolerance. We can heal the world, one act of kindness at a time.

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