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Jan 2024
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The 4 Principles of Real Self Care with ...

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About this episode

Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist, shares her journey of discovering the true essence of self-care. Drawing from her experiences with patients feeling overwhelmed by the wellness industry’s commodified approach, she unravels the concept of “faux self-care.” Pooja articulates the four principles of real self-care and the ever-changing nature of this internal process.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Define and discover the transformative power of real self-care
  • Learn to set healthy boundaries for genuine self-care
  • Overcome the societal challenges to prioritize your self-care
  • Explore the intersection of self-care and activism for personal and social change
  • Embrace the importance of values in nurturing authentic self-care practices

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