Hi, I'm Dr Stan Steindl, host of Compassion in a T-Shirt. A YouTube channel and podcast exploring the science and practice of compassion. Offers clear and practical advice on how to cultivate compassion and self-compassion from experts in the field. Life can be difficult, and this podcast is designed to help. Compassion in a T-Shirt has featured guests including Professor Paul Gilbert, Professor Terri Moyers, Professor James Doty, Dr Kristin Neff, Dr Chris Germer, Dr Marcela Matos, Dr James Kirby, and more.


Dr Stan Steindl

Fun facts about Compassion in a T-Shirt...the Top 10 countries by listeners on the podcast!

Stoked to see such a diverse range in the top 10. USA, UK, and Australia have long vied for top position. But I'm excited that China is moving up the charts! And then Ireland, a place dear to my heart. And then on down the list. Come on NZ!!

Thank you so much to everyone who tunes in. It means the world to me.

3 months ago | [YT] | 3

Dr Stan Steindl

I don’t say this often enough, but I genuinely appreciate every single one of you who watches Compassion in a T-Shirt.

When I started the channel, I simply wanted to share ideas about compassion — the science behind it, the practices that help, and the conversations that can change how we relate to ourselves and each other.

I never expected it to turn into what it has become. Thousands of people around the world tuning in to talk about compassion, shame, self-criticism, suffering, and what it means to be human.

What keeps me going isn’t really the numbers.

It’s the comments. The messages. The community! The stories people share about trying self-compassion for the first time, or beginning to relate to themselves in a kinder way.

That means a lot.

Many of you also share the videos, listen to the podcast, read my book The Gifts of Compassion, or simply keep showing up for these conversations.

So I just wanted to say thank you for being here and for being part of this growing conversation about compassion.

— Stan

6 months ago | [YT] | 10

Dr Stan Steindl

Really looking forward to this conference, all about compassion! It’s an awesome bunch that attends and the presentations and workshops are great! Check out Prof Paul Gilbert talking about the conference below. 👇

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Dr Stan Steindl

I had a fascinating conversation with Gabriela Jones and Alexandra Thomas recently about their new book, Compassionfokuserat ledarskap (Compassion-Focused Leadership). Coming soon to Compassion in a T-Shirt! Check out the book at www.creativecompassion.se/bocker/

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Dr Stan Steindl

Set up and ready to chat with Dr Ashley Seidel Potvin about her fantastic new book, Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities. Keep an eye out for this conversation in the coming weeks on Compassion in a T-Shirt! Let’s Go!!

1 year ago | [YT] | 5

Dr Stan Steindl

‘On the Couch’ is a new playlist on Compassion in a T-Shirt! More off the cuff, more raw, more real. More practical, aimed at cultivating compassion and enhancing psychological wellbeing. Just one video so far, but let me know what you think of the format: What’s YOUR Object of Compassion?
https://youtu.be/BcwGTbsbfgc

1 year ago | [YT] | 5

Dr Stan Steindl

275k views on YouTube! Another milestone for Compassion in a T-Shirt. Next stop...ONE MILLION VIEWS (pinky finger!!).

Thank you everyone for your support: watching, liking, sharing. It means so much to me 🙏.

1 year ago | [YT] | 8

Dr Stan Steindl

If you are a YouTuber in the compassion space, or someone with a strong compassion research or practice, and you’d be interested in being a guest on Compassion in a T-Shirt, let me know!! Or perhaps I’m even some sort of collab?

1 year ago | [YT] | 3