We are focusing on one particular aspect of self-care today with therapist and professional organizer Amanda Dodson of Nesting Your Life. I love learning more about how these two roles intersect in helping people with real-life problems. Join us to learn more from Amanda!

Show Highlights:

Why Amanda became interested in “low-energy care of self”
Why it is difficult to accept that you aren’t physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of doing the things you want to do
How Amanda explains the “Spoon Theory” of energy
An explanation of diminished energy and the blame and frustration that come with it
Why resources for self-care should think outside the box regarding the unseen rules we live by
Why budgeting your energy differently requires a sort of “mourning” the death of your able-bodied self as life changes occur
How societal messages about dealing with low-energy cater to the well people
Why neurodivergent people tend to have off-balance eating habits
How Amanda helps her clients aim for regular eating routines to be in touch with their hunger and fullness cues
Where to start if your home is not functional (Just take the first step!)
How sensory issues factor into low-energy self-care—and how to address them
Why motivation pairing can be a real game-changer in making undesirable tasks more tolerable
Why Amanda sees it as an important part of her work to help men become more involved in the care of their homes

Resources:

Connect with Amanda Dodson: TikTok and Website

Connect with KC: TikTok, Instagram, and Website

Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning

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