"The ego has put on a disguise of self-care and tricking us into thinking that we're doing the right things when really, we're doing the exact same pattern of avoiding feeling our emotions." Do you do a lot of "self-care" but never really feel better? Bestie, if you're someone who listens to a bunch of podcasts, reads a lot of self-care books, do bubble ba ... Show More
May 12
#186: Connect To The Divine Mother Earth, Your Real Mom!
What if your "real" mom is right underneath your feet? In this episode, I share how I believe unconditional motherly love can be accessed through Gaia/Mother Earth, not only through the mother who gave birth to you. I explain that our biological mothers can act like channels for ... Show More
22m 8s
May 4
#185: Grieving The Mother You Never Got (But Deserved)
Is it normal to still feel so triggered by your mother, even years or decades later?In this deep-dive episode, we explore the missing piece of your healing: Grief. Grief is not just what happens when someone dies. We also grieve the timelines, futures, and life we never got. And ... Show More
31m 25s
Apr 2026
You're Invited: MOTHER WOUNDS ONLINE RETREAT
On Saturday May 23, I am hosting the Mother Wound Online Retreat 🎉💜 >> Click To Get 65% Off Before The Sale Ends in 48 hours on Saturday!A powerful 1-day online experience to help you release old emotional patterns, heal the inner child, and feel lighter, happier, and free.To d ... Show More
5m 6s
Jun 2020
When Self-Care Is Actually What's Holding You Back
Books by Brianna ➝ https://shopc.at/holding-you-back In this episode, we discuss the difference between what it really means to take care of yourself, and the ever-popular consumerism version of "self-care," and how it's actually just a means of avoiding the real problems in our ... Show More
17m 6s
Nov 2024
is trendy self care actually toxic? ep.69
Is self-care actually helping us, or are we falling for trends that might be doing more harm than good? This is a question I’ve found myself asking repeatedly, especially as wellness practices flood our feeds with promises of healing and transformation. On this week’s episode, I ... Show More
38m 26s
Dec 2024
Self-Care Might Be Turning You Into a Narcissist
Self-care has become the go-to remedy for life’s chaos—but is it truly the path to well-being, or has it been hijacked into a cycle of indulgence and self-obsession? In this episode, I explore the billion-dollar self-care industry, its surprising history, and the fine line betwee ... Show More
13m 24s
Dec 2024
2790: When Self-Care Becomes Self-Sabotage by Sara Stanizai on Self-Awareness and Personal Development
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Episode 2790:
Sara Stanizai explores how certain self-care habits can cross into self-sabotage territory. While it's important to u ... Show More
10m 3s