Jan 31, 2026

24 min

Moving from Survival-Driven Change to Compassionate Growth with Kerisma Vere

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This episode explores the fundamental difference between change driven by survival instincts (which drains us) versus change built on safety and self-compassion (which sustains us). The conversation provides practical insights on how to shift from harsh self-criticism to compassionate motivation for lasting behavioral change.

About the Guest:

Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach and author who supports people through complex, real-life change using a trauma-informed, non-prescriptive approach. She also created a self-gratitude journal and is launching a course called From Pressure to Path.

Key Takeaways:
  1. Change lasts when your nervous system feels safe enough to stay present
  2. Compassion is the method for lasting change, not the reward
  3. Sustainability comes from repair, not perfection
  4. You don't have to change your whole life today - just come back into relationship with yourself, one safe step at a time
  5. Meeting ourselves where we actually are increases our chances of creating realistic plans and effective problem-solving
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Kerisma Vere's Work:

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