Self-Care is a Mother

Episode 13 of the Is A Mother podcast, hosted by PV & Jamie, titled "Self-Care is a Mother" was published on April 2, 2024 and runs 70 minutes.

April 2, 2024 ·70m · Is A Mother

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Summary

Self-care is a mother! Consumerism has hijacked the concept of self-care and turned it into a multi-billion(!) dollar industry, marketing ‘quick fixes’ that are in actuality fleeting external care. External self-care can feel good in the moment but needs to be paired with the hard work of internal self-care (e.g., therapy) to truly elevate your well-being. In episode 13 of___ Is a Mother, we discuss the difference between fake (external) self-care and real (internal) self-care. We take some...

Episode Description

Self-care is a mother! Consumerism has hijacked the concept of self-care and turned it into a multi-billion(!) dollar industry, marketing ‘quick fixes’ that are in actuality fleeting external care. External self-care can feel good in the moment but needs to be paired with the hard work of internal self-care (e.g., therapy) to truly elevate your well-being.

In episode 13 of___ Is a Mother, we discuss the difference between fake (external) self-care and real (internal) self-care. We take some time to give ourselves kudos for the difficult things we have been tackling to better our overall wellness, and we discuss what we wish we were doing more to support our true self-care. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:

Self-compassion and taking time to celebrate wins big and small is an important form of self-care.
Setting boundaries around technology, work, and social media can reduce the overwhelm of constant stimulation, distractions, and comparison.
Being productive is much more important than being busy, no matter what Corporate America has drilled into us.
Prioritizing quality time with your partner is necessary to nurture your relationship.
Going back to the basics and prioritizing rest and sleep is paramount to overall wellness.

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

(Un)Well Documentary

Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin, MD

Good Inside: Self-Care Is An Inside Job

SB CBD Sleep Gummies

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

Ep 3: Returning to Work After Giving Birth is a Mother

Ep 10: Financial Planning is a Mother with Karen Holloway, Financial Advisor

NPR story: Real self-care takes real systemic change

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