Ready to Build Some Trail-Worthy Self-Compassion?

You're here because you know what it’s like when your body isn’t cooperating and things feel uncertain on the trail ahead. Recovery from injury or illness can stir up frustration, fear, and self-criticism—especially when you have big hiking or backpacking goals.

That's exactly why I've put together this four-part mini-series on Self-Compassion for Recovering Hikers.

Here's what you'll get:

• An intro to the skill of self-compassion (this email!)

• Three follow-up emails covering each of the key pillars:

  1. Self-Kindness

  2. Common Humanity

  3. Mindfulness

We'll take this step-by-step, just like a well-paced hike.

Start the Mini-Series (Intro)

Today’s Trailhead (What you'll learn):

Self-compassion is about treating yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a hiking partner who's having a rough day. It helps you navigate setbacks, manage stress, and respond better when things go off-plan.

This mini-series is all about developing practical skills you can apply right now, to feel more confident, resilient, and grounded—no matter where you are in your recovery.

📝 Start with a Check-in: The Self-Compassion Questionnaire

Before you dive in, take a quick snapshot of where your self-compassion is at today.

This questionnaire (based on work by Dr. Kristin Neff and Precision Nutrition) isn’t about judgment—it's just an honest check-in to see your current baseline.

Take the Questionnaire here

You'll revisit this questionnaire later, so keep your results handy to notice changes as we move through the mini-series.

Ready to start building your self-compassion skillset and get back to the trail with more trust in your body and your mind?

Let's do this,

Jeff