What is "self care"?

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Self-care…what does this concept really mean?Probably not what you think.  Dianne and Abby talk about why this is so hard, and what it should be instead.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Becoming an IBCLC [1:55]Self-care inside of capitalism [5:18]Is self-care one more thing to do? [9:35]Self-care to communal care [14:50]Self-care shouldn’t be forced on you [23:45]Where did the idea of self-care come from? [26:30]What are we supposed to do? [33:20]Medication for self-care [34:52] Today’s episode is brought to you by Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/31/we-need-to-move-on-from-self-care-to-something-that-cannot-be-captured-by-capitalism https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/birth-control-and-milk-supply/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/ Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes