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Self Care is Sexy
by Kris Braylin
Hello, Hello and welcome to Self Care is Sexy! My name is Kris, and I’ll be your host. We are a podcast that’s here to generate and share self care ideas with each other.
Episodes
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Episode 225: 5 Ways to Splurge on Self-Care
Splurging isn't always about the price tag — sometimes the most indulgent thing you can do is allow yourself to have that self-care without all the guilt and judgetments. This week I give you five realistic ways you can start to splurge on your self-care with intention that costs nothing and wont...
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Episode 224: Encouraging others’ self care
Today we are going over the top 5 ways you can encourage others’ self-care without sounding preachy. And we’re talking about how helping others is really helping you on your self care journey.
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Episode 223: Spring Cleaning is NOT self-care!
Got a pile of laundry that's been sitting there for a few days? A sink load of dishes piling up? Well guess what? So does everyone else and it doesn't mean you're a failure. It’s time to tell the truth - "Spring Cleaning" and “tidying for joy” is just another form of performative toxic positivity...
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Episode 222: Let me know if you need anything!
Know someone facing a really hard time right now? Been up all night crying? How you offer help says a lot more about your own ability, or lack of self-care. The next time you catch yourself about to say "let me know if you need anything" — and you will, because we all will, I'm gonna say it this...
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Episode 221: Unfollow the influencers! Time for functional self-care
Your Feed Is Not Your Friend — half the self-care accounts we follow were never meant to make us feel good. Plot twist: the most powerful wellness move you'll make this week costs $0 and takes 30 seconds. (It's the unfollow button, babe.) This episode is your gentle nudge to curate your life a...
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Episode 220: Micro Doses of Self-Care: What I Wish I Knew in My 30s
Nobody handed me a manual. No one told me that surviving wasn't the same as thriving — or that five minutes of actual rest could hit different than eight hours of anxious sleep.This episode is the cheat code I didn't have.We're ditching the bubble-bath version of self-care and getting into the…
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Episode 219: Radical Rest
It's the first day of Spring! And you wanna roll back over and rest...well, go right ahead! This episode gives you permission to hang out in winter hibernation a little bit longer in order to honor your self-care needs. We go over the 5 different types of rest and give you easy practical…
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Episode 218: Self-care as an act of resistance
In a world that equates your productivity with your worth, choosing self-care isn't just a luxury—it’s a revolution. This week, we’re stripping away the "wellness" marketing and getting back to the roots of self-care as a political act. We discuss why protecting your peace is a middle finger to…
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Episode 217: How to prioritize self-care
Today's show is the how to hack on prioritizing! “I’ll get to some self-care once everything else is done.” How many times have you said that this week? For most of us, self-care sits at the very bottom of a never-ending to-do list—a "nice-to-have" goal that we only reach if the stars align and…
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Episode 216: New year, NOT new you!
The "New Year, New You" industrial complex is back, and frankly, it’s toxic af. This week, we’re opting out of the annual ritual of self-loathing disguised as "goal setting." If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing trap that leaves you feeling like a failure by January 10th, this episode is your...
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Episode 215: Self-Care -The Gift You Forget to Give Yourself
The holidays are officially here! 🎄✨ But let’s be real: between the endless gift lists, the social calendar gymnastics, and that one relative who always asks about your "plans for the future," your stress levels might be higher than Santa Snoop come Christmas Eve. In this episode, we’re ditching...
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Episode 214: Master inner arguments
Let's be real, you argue with yourself more than anyone else. Should I have that second cookie? Is this email professional enough? Why did I just say that out loud?! 🤦♀️ Our inner voice is loud, persistent, and sometimes, a total asshole. But what if we could harness all that mental energy for...
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Episode 213: Basic Bitch Self-Care
💅 The Essential 'Basic Bitch' Self-Care Survival Guide ☕Let's be real: Self-care doesn't always have to be a silent retreat in Bali or a five-day digital detox. Sometimes, the most effective self-care is also the most wonderfully basic.In this episode, we're ditching the expensive wellness gurus...
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Episode 212: Debunking Procrastination
🤯 Tired of your to-do list feeling like a mythical beast? 🐉 Join us this week as we debunk the biggest lie of procrastination: that it's a lack of motivation and something wrong with YOU. Psh! It's actually a sneaky form of self-care gone wrong. 🚨We're swapping "treat yourself" with real,...
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Episode 211: Soul Snacks w Amanda
Are you hungry for some Soul Snacks?! Check out this major jolt of motivation⚡️ from our incredible guest, Amanda A.!!! This badass momma from So Cal is bringing the heat! 🔥 In this power-packed chat, she shares her best quick-fire tips for boosting self-esteem, practicing compassionate…
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Episode 210: Unlock Unshakable Self-Worth
Ready to finally feel truly amazing about who you are, no matter what? In this episode, we're diving deep into unshakable self-worth and giving you the exact actionable tips you need to build it from the inside out! Forget the fluff – we're sharing easy, practical strategies you can start using...
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Episode 209: We doing the least
Tired of self-care feeling like another chore? What if you could get the most out of your downtime with the least amount of effort? In this episode, we're tackling the myth that self-care has to be complex. We'll explore quick wins, mindful moments, and easy adjustments that will leave you…
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Episode 208: Social Scrolling & Self-Care
Is your phone your bestie or your frenemy? This week we're diving deep into the tricky relationship between social media and self-care. We're talking dopamine hits, comparison traps, and how to curate a feed that fuels your soul, not your anxiety. Join us for tips, tricks, and maybe a little...
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Episode 207: You can’t fix their feelings!
🎧Stop Mood-Fixing! Tired of being the emotional fixer for everyone in your life? Feeling drained and resentful because you constantly try to "fix" other people's moods? In this episode, we dive deep into the toxic trap of mood-fixing and why it's time to break free from the emotional burden.…
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Episode 206: Setbacks in self-care
Feeling a little off this week? Self-care seeming like it's constantly two steps forward, one step back with self-care? You're not alone! This episode explores the common pitfalls and provides practical strategies to overcome self-care setbacks and cultivate lasting wellness habits.
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Episode 205: Holiday Sanity Saver
✨ Holiday Sanity Saver✨Tired of the holiday hustle? 🙋♀️🙋♂️ Well this bonus episode is for you! We're ditching the "must-do" list and embracing a more mindful approach to the season. 🎄🎁Join us as we discuss: Breaking free from the holiday hamster wheel. 🐹 Prioritizing self-care amidst the...
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Episode 204: The Arrogance of Self-Criticism
Sick to death of constantly criticizing yourself? Yeah!? Well, so are WE! All that self-criticism not only damages self-esteem but can also keep us stuck in a cycle where we’re afraid to take risks or try new things. That harsh self-criticism actually hinders personal growth by creating a fear of...
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Episode 203: Breaking Free From Outside Opinions
✨Do you second-guess your choices or struggle to hear your inner voice amidst the noise of daily life? In this empowering episode of Self-Care is Sexy, we dive into the transformative art of self-trust. Discover why your intuition is your greatest ally, how to silence self-doubt, and practical...
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Episode 202: Self-Sourced: How We Meet Our Own Needs
In this episode of Self-Care is Sexy, we dive into the transformative journey of becoming emotionally self-sufficient. What does it mean to meet your own needs in a world that often demands so much of us? We’ll explore the balance between self-reliance and connection, how to identify your unmet...
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Episode 201: Mastering the Art of Powerful Self-Talk
🌟 Ever found yourself stuck in a loop of negative thoughts or self-doubt? You're not alone, and the good news is, there's a way out! Join us as we explore the art of positive self-talk and how to use it as a powerful tool for personal growth and success. From practical tips on shifting your…
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Episode 200: NEW ideas for self care
In this episode of Self Care is Sexy, we’re bringing you 200 fresh, creative, and practical self-care ideas to help you recharge, refocus, and nurture your mind, body, and soul. Whether you're looking for simple ways to integrate self-care into your daily routine or something new to shake up your...
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Episode 199: The Double-Edged Sword of Self-Reliance
🌟Explosive topic on today's show! - In this episode, we unpack the myth of the lone wolf mentality and explore how an overemphasis on self-reliance can lead to burnout, isolation, and a range of mental health challenges.Whether you’re someone who prides yourself on doing it all alone or someone...
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Episode 198: Beyond the Façade: Authentic Self-Care vs. Performative Trends
🎙️ New Episode Alert: "Beyond the Facade: Authentic Self-Care vs. Performative Trends" 🌟Ever find yourself drowning in bubble baths, mindfulness apps, and hashtag-worthy smoothie bowls, only to realize you’re still running on empty? 🤔 In this episode of Self-Care is Sexy we’re diving deep into...
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Episode 197: Craft your own ultimate self-care plan
Time to grab that journal and hit pause because this episode is all about crafting your ultimate self-care plan! 🎧✍️ Join me for a hands-on, self-guided journey where you'll dive into quick, insightful journal prompts to pinpoint which area of your life needs a little extra TLC. From setting…
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Episode 196: Self Care and Conflict
When we are making self-care the priority, oftentimes conflict can arise. With the right tips, tricks, and tools we can go from avoiding any and all conflict at all costs to being able to handle confrontation and conflict with confidence in a way that is healthy and productive for both sides of…
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Episode 195: Man-a-sode with Sione Fa
This interview with Sione Fa is jam packed with realistic, down to earth, genuine, and vulnerable self care advice. He shares openly about the importance of mental health, the reality of goal setting and prioritizing, and even breaks down daily routines, such as a daily plan, to help with time...
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Episode 194: Favorite Self vs Best Self
You're out there living your best life becoming the best version of you yay!! Now listen as I call 100% BS on that and invite you to change your language and change your life by looking at self improvement in a totally new way! Let's put reality back into the mix and start working on creating our...
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Episode 193: Part 2 of 2 Self Betrayal
Part 2 in a 2 part series all about self betrayal, the number one enemy of self care. In part 2 I go through 10 different ways you can self-care through past self betrayal. I get to the heart of the healing from this subtle foe and describe different techniques you can use to spot self betrayal...
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Episode 192: Part 1 of 2 Self Betrayal
Part 1 in a 2 part series all about self betrayal, the number one enemy of self care. In part 1 I give 10 different real life examples of subtle self betrayal in order to lay a solid foundation about this very real, very difficult barrier to self care. I explain how self betrayal seems so…
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Episode 191: Learning to pivot
Today I am summarizing this amazing skill that I learned from Corinne Crabtree who has a #1 podcast focused on weight loss, mental health & fitness! I'm talking about what pivoting!! I'll be sharing with you real life examples of how we can learn to pivot when it comes to self care and I even…
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Episode 190: Happy Healthy Caregiver with Elizabeth Miller
My quick but powerful interview with Elizabeth Miller from the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast! Happy Healthy Caregiver is for family caregivers who feel isolated and overwhelmed by all their responsibilities and want help integrating caregiving (and self-care!) with their life. Many support...
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Episode 189: Sneaky Self Care
Got a super busy day? A million and one demands on your time? Do you have to get done a long list of stuff today? I bet you do! So here is a quick episode with 10 self-care ideas that you can sneak into even the busiest of days. I also include some powerful but easy mind-set shifts that can help...
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Episode 188: Different kinds of self-love
Love yourself more in 2024! Yeah, yeah, yeah we've heard all that before. But what even is that? And how can you love yourself more if you don't even like yourself right now? Well, glad you found me and my crazy show because that's what I'm going to do in this episode. I walk you through exactly...
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Episode 187: 3 Levels of Self-Care
Not all self-care is the same. Some days we have the energy for A++ efforts to take care of our needs while other days we need to allow for that C level of effort where we can get by with just meeting expectations. I walk through some reflective questions you can use to assess your current level…
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Episode 186: Do NOT do more in 2024
Before you run out and buy a new juicer, sign up for a gym membership or commit to a ten week coaching season with your favorite guru, listen to this special NYE episode and get real self-care ideas that are giving what you're actually want, permission to do less. So, ditch the dusty ass motto…
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Episode 185: Hypervigilance
Apparently not everyone knows the difference between anxiety and/or what hypervigilance is. So today I’m running over what it is, how to spot it and some self-care tips specifically designed to help soothe this pretty common trauma response that you might be white knuckling yourself through but...
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Episode 184: Comparison v. Compassion
Comparing ourselves to others does dangerous things to our self esteem. If you find yourself sucked into sizing up how you fit in compared to those around you, watch out for depression and feeling like ass about yourself. I’ve got 5 easy ways to avoid comparing yourself to others and 5 fun ways…
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Episode 183: Overly productive
5 ways to set personal limits and avoid being overly productive. If you struggle with self-care, you don’t need more messages about "rise and grind". You don't need to be pushing your limits in order to become a better you. Today's show gets into what actually motivates you to work on...
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Episode 182: Interview with Sierrena
This is a raw and real interview with an incredible down to earth mother of three who is juggling a lot in life while dealing with the loss of her best friend and navigating newly discovered mental health challenges. She shares with us how it’s not always possible to get time for self-care and…
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Episode 181: Big Boundaries & Little Boundaries
Just in time for Thanksgiving I’ve got a show all about setting boundaries! How to set them. How to keep them and even how to set them internally. Cuz let's face it, you’re highly likely to be spending time with folks who are gonna cross that line. So if you've got plans with family, in-laws and...
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Episode 180: Ways and Means Self Care
You know self-care is good for you! You're a better person when you put yourself first. You show up ready to serve others if you make self-care a priority, but what if you struggle with follow through? Well, today's episode is perfect for you. I'm teaching you a simple hack that is going to make...
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Episode 179: Why self-care feels difficult to do
What makes self-care seem hard to implement? What can we do to make it easier? Today I deconstruct the top 5 things that are making it so hard to take time to take care of yourself. I will show you how you can do self care differently so that it feels easy, doable and so that you can become...
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Episode 178: Self-Care Re-boot
Today’s show we’re going to talk about a self care reboot. It’s going to help us start thinking about how to reset what we’ve been doing for self care and looking at ways we can change it up a little bit so that we don’t get so stuck in a rut. And if you don’t currently do anything for self care,...
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Episode 177: Power of Permission
It can be hard to ignore the alarm that goes off saying you have a ton of things to do today in an effort to make self-care the priority. This episode we talk all about how you create the permission to dismiss all the to-do's and work in that subtle self-care all throughout you day! You can start...
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Episode 176: Self Sabotage
You know what to do but can't get yourself to do it. You always seem to just about reach your goals just before sliding backwards into old familiar patters. You ask yourself all the time "Why did I just do that? I know better" Well, you my friend, are engaged in self sabotage. And I've got some...
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Hello, Hello and welcome to Self Care is Sexy! My name is Kris, and I’ll be your host. We are a podcast that’s here to generate and share self care ideas with each other.
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