028. What We Made Possible x Self Care Oasis: What Would Happen if You Stopped Putting Everyone Before Yourself?

In today's episode, I invite you into a raw and nourishing conversation about burnout—what it really looks like, how it creeps up on us, and most importantly, the hope and clarity that can emerge on the other side.This time I am the guest and I sit down with Samantha to share my own story on her show Self Care Oasis: the moment when, after months of pouring myself into mission-driven work during the pandemic, I hit a wall. I talk openly about caring for my partner through COVID, the added weight of anti-Asian violence, and the heartbreak of feeling unseen even on a DEI team. When burnout overflowed, seeking support wasn’t easy. I hit barrier after barrier within our healthcare system, but eventually, with the right people and a dash of luck, I found space to recenter and heal.Together, Samantha and I get real about how systems often work against us, especially as women of color, and why tending to ourselves is essential. We dig into the concept of “emotional first aid” and somatic practices, and how it’s possible to reset and slowly rebuild, even in the face of overwhelming crises.If you’re feeling worn down, I want you to know: you’re not alone, you don’t have to do all the things, and there is a way back to clarity that starts with simple, nourishing steps. Take a listen and let’s explore, together, how you can tend to yourself while still being deeply rooted in community.About Samantha Gregory:Samantha Gregory is a wellness consultant, femtech founder, and sovereignty strategist who helps Black and POC women stop abandoning themselves and start living from self-devotion. After being diagnosed with premature menopause at 33 following years of burnout, toxic relationships, and unhealed trauma, she spent two decades learning, healing, and building a life of intentional bliss. She is the founder of the School of Self Devotion, host of the Self Care Oasis Podcast, and creator of the Self-Devotion Ph.D in Me Degree programs. Her work lives at the intersection of nervous system regulation, identity architecture, and radical self-devotion. Where to Find Samantha Gregory:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/samanthagregoryTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@mssamanthagregoryYouTube: https://youtube.com/@samanthagregoryBook a consult for private coaching: https://tidycal.com/malayame/private-consultBook a consult for team coaching: https://tidycal.com/malayame/team-coaching-consultInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patti.malaya/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciadayleg/Newsletter : https://malaya.myflodesk.com/ub5ick46aa