Learning How to Be Gentle with Yourself with Jillian DeBritz

In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jillian DeBritz, a certified life and leadership coach, writer, speaker, and recovering perfectionist. Jillian is passionate about helping women quiet shame and live more gently as they pursue their unique, God-given purpose. As a former educator who knows firsthand the cost of pushing beyond her limits, she shares her journey and wisdom on how to practice self-compassion and gentleness in a world that often encourages the opposite. Key Takeaways: Embracing Self-Compassion: Gentleness starts with self-compassion, allowing us to break free from being overly hard on ourselves and quiet the voice of shame. Challenging Shame: Shame often drives us to be self-critical, but Jillian shares ways to challenge this mindset by focusing on God’s gentle heart toward us. The Power of Attention: Paying attention to ourselves is key to growth and healing, helping us become more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and needs. Asking Good Questions: Jillian emphasizes asking ourselves thoughtful questions to foster awareness, reflection, and a more compassionate inner dialogue. Learning from Jesus: We can look to Jesus’ example of compassion and learn to practice that same gentleness toward ourselves. Ad Mention: Website: Collide Store Partner with Us: Collide Giving Upcoming Events: Collide Conferences for Women A 20 Day Walk Toward Gratitude Connect with Jillian: Website: jilliandebritz.com Instagram: @jilliandebritz Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook 📲 Stay connected with Collide: Facebook | Instagram 📰 Subscribe to our newsletter for all things Collide!