Episode 16: Now That We Think About Self-Care

In this conversation, Allison and Alice explore the multifaceted concept of self-care, discussing personal experiences, societal influences, and the importance of self-acceptance. They delve into the challenges of navigating relationships, cultural expectations, and the impact of chronic illness on their self-care practices. The dialogue emphasizes the need for authenticity, the joy found in everyday tasks, and the balance between self-care and reality. Ultimately, they highlight the significance of being true to oneself and accommodating personal needs as essential components of self-care.We hope you enjoy this conversation!Tell us what YOU think about the topics we discuss!To be part of future episodes email Allison and Alice at [email protected] (or send a voice note, or comment or DM on Substack or Instagram) with stories about libraries (Did your library have a summer reading program? What is your favorite library memory? How do you use the library now? Do you have a tribute to a favorite librarian? Are you a librarian?), your favorite comfort rituals, what do you do to respect the environment (stories, anecdotes, suggestions on recycling, buying pre-loved, etc.), your relationship with nature, recommendations of recent films and TV shows you’ve enjoyed, and with stories of hope that helped you get through a hard time in your life.Listen to new episodes every Monday on Audiobrary, Substack, Apple Podcasts & Spotify! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowthatwethinkaboutit.substack.com