Ep. 79 - No Time for Self-Care? Why It’s a Myth (and How to Start)

Send us Fan Mail“I don’t have time for self-care” sounds harmless until we translate it honestly: I don’t have time to take care of me. That single sentence explains why so many women feel exhausted, overstretched, and quietly resentful while still doing everything for everyone else. As a licensed therapist and self-care advocate, I’m breaking down the biggest self-care myth I hear from clients and friends alike.We redefine self-care in a way that actually works in real life. Instead of treating self-care like an expensive luxury or a rare pampering moment, we bring it back to the basics: sleep, nutrition, hydration, slowing down, etc. I share concrete examples of how these foundational habits shape your mood, energy, patience, and ability to show up at work and at home. When those basics slip, burnout creeps in fast and it can show up as irritability, brain fog, low motivation, and feeling “tapped out” with the people you love.We also talk about what to do when time really is tight. The answer is not magically finding an extra hour, it’s learning to swap, trade off, delegate, and ask for help without drowning in guilt. We dig into boundaries, perfectionism, and the pressure to be “superwoman,” then end with a simple reflection prompt to help you identify which self-care habits need attention right now, from doctor appointments to daily walks to a realistic bedtime.If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman in your life who needs permission to take care of herself too. What is one small self-care swap you’re willing to make this week? Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care ChallengeVisit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more!Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need. Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration.I want to hear your thoughts on the show:Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform.Subscribe to the showYou'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.