Is Self-care Really Helping Our Wellbeing

Self-care wasn’t created for pampering — it was created for healing and survival. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie breaks down the history, the science, and the misconceptions behind modern self-care culture… and what you really need to support your well-being.✨ You’ll learn: • The real origins of self-care (and why it matters) • The difference between self-care and self-soothing • How stress affects both the mind and body • The role of the vagus nerve in resilience • Why trendy “self-care” often fails to help • Simple habits that actually improve well-being📌 BRAVE MOVE: Choose one self-care habit this week that benefits your mind AND body.💬 Get support creating habits that truly help you thrive:If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the showJoin the CommunityBrave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Fo... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliedeluccacollins.substack.com/subscribe