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Dec 2024
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Self-Care Might Be Turning You Into a Na...

Scott Lynch
About this episode

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 between prioritizing your needs and losing sight of others.

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