The Podcast of ComPASSION is Sexy
2025-2026 Project
As part of the ComPASSION is Sexy project, 5 podcasts have been produced to inform and encourage the general public to take care of themselves and their loved ones. These podcasts were recorded in English or French, but their transcripts are available in 3 languages: French, English, and Greek.
Understanding Your Emotions: Definition, Purpose and a 4-Step Method to Regulate Them – FR
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In this episode of Sous le tapis, Margaux Damain tackles one of the most paradoxical questions in mental health: everyone knows what an emotion is — until someone asks them to define it. She explores what emotions really are, what purpose they serve, and most importantly, how to learn to regulate them using a concrete 4-step method inspired by the work of psychotherapist Christophe André.
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Raphaël’s testimony on his depression and recovery – FR
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Discover Raphaël’s testimony about his past depression — a sincere conversation filled with great wisdom. In this interview, Raphaël talks about the difficult yet also constructive journey through depression and denial, triggered by a romantic breakup and an intense questioning of his identity. Read or listen to this essential testimony to concretely understand the weight of guilt, the impact of paralyzing anxiety, and the hope gradually regained through professional support and introspection.
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Leaving a toxic relationship: Alexandra’s testimony – FR
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In this interview, Alexandra tells us about the painful yet transformative journey that led her to leave a toxic relationship of eight years, to understand her family’s emotional legacy, and to rebuild a healthy relationship with herself. Read or listen to this essential testimony to concretely understand the mechanisms of coercive control, the role of childhood wounds in our romantic choices, and the power of self-love.
Alexandra describes with precision the signs of a toxic relationship: love bombing, exhausting emotional swings, progressive devaluation, and the fear of abandonment that kept her trapped for years. Her journey sheds light on the weight of transgenerational inheritance: family patterns passed down from generation to generation, often without our awareness, that profoundly shape our romantic relationships.
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Imperfect and Whole — On Circles, Compassion, and the Right to Be Heard and to Exist – GR
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Drawing on personal stories, experiential examples, and insights from experiential learning, psychology, and well-being research, the episode explores questions such as:
- How do early life experiences shape the way we express ourselves and take up space?
- What can the body, emotions, imagination, and intuition teach us?
- Is there only one “right” way to learn, grow, or understand our experience?
- How can circles, communities, and compassion support deeper forms of learning, connection, and human development?
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The Art of Failing at Self-Compassion – ENG
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Drawing from personal experiences, academic research, contemplative practice, and years of work in experiential learning and group facilitation, the episode explores questions such as :
- Why do so many caring, passionate, and committed people end up exhausted?
- How can self-criticism disguise itself as discipline, responsibility, or dedication?
- What does research tell us about self-compassion, wellbeing, and resilience?
- How can we stay connected to our enthusiasm without sacrificing ourselves in the process?
- What changes when compassion becomes not just an idea, but a way of relating to ourselves and others?
Blending humour, vulnerability, science, spirituality, and lived experience, this episode invites listeners to reflect on their own relationship with pressure, rest, kindness, purpose, and what it means to care without burning out.
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Projet financé par l’UE, dans le cadre des programmes Erasmus+. L’UE n’est pas responsable des propos tenus dans le cadre du projet ComPASSION is sexy.
