Ep. 38 Taking Care Of Rick

What does self-care actually mean?For me, it's taken years to figure that out.I've spent most of my life having a complicated relationship with food, my weight, fitness, and the way I see myself. From being the chubby kid who heard that he needed to lose weight, to discovering the confidence that came with working out, to years of falling on and off with the gym, my health journey has never been a straight line.Then I turned 40.I started thinking more seriously about my family history, my grandfather who died from a heart attack around the age I am now, and eventually being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.Losing nearly 80 pounds changed a lot for me, but I've realized the number on the scale isn't the most important part.Being able to play with Harlem is.In this episode, I talk about health, fitness, fatherhood, sleep apnea, learning to rest, taking a mental health day, and why self-care doesn't always mean doing more.Sometimes it's going to the gym.Sometimes it's taking a walk.Sometimes it's shaving, putting on a fresh outfit, watching your favorite show, sitting in silence...And sometimes it's sleeping until 1:30 in the afternoon because your body finally told you to stop.I'm still figuring it out.I'm still learning.But I'm finally learning how to take care of Rick.