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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 15 MIN

The False Start: Why Starting Self-Care Is Harder Than It Looks

from In Your Hands: Herbal Self-Care for Emotional Bodies · host Quai Nystrom, LCSW

Wanna tell me something about the show? Send a text!Most of us have had the experience of really wanting to take better care of ourselves, and then watching it not quite take flight. We can think of this as a False Start. But what if the problem is about the set-up and what can be overlooked?Come explore why starting is harder than it looks. Through two client stories and an honest look at what getting started actually requires, you'll come away with a different understanding of what a False Start is telling you.Plus: a free guide to help you build the foundation before you begin.What you'll learn:Why false starts are not a sign of failure, and what they're actually telling youThe internal forces that make starting harder than it looksHow understanding the complexity of starting can change everything about how you begin📚 Resources Mentioned:The No False Starts Guide and In Your Hands Newsletter — sign-up here.🔗 Full episode transcriptConnect with me:📧 Newsletter🎙️ Send a voice message🌿 Herbalism consultations👥 Therapy practice💬 Email: quai[@]discoverspace.me

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