On Being with Krista Tippett

Alex Elle — Self-Care as Generational Healing

Jun 17, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Early Influences on Self-Care

  • Alex Elle didn't have early self-care models; she saw women in her family constantly working and struggling.
  • This lack of self-care in her upbringing inspired her to prioritize it in her own life, breaking the cycle.
INSIGHT

Self-Care as Self-Awareness

  • Self-care, for Alex Elle, began with self-awareness, understanding her needs and how to meet them.
  • Becoming a young mother intensified her desire to break generational cycles and prioritize her well-being.
ANECDOTE

Grandmother's Self-Care Journey

  • Alex Elle's grandmother, initially unfamiliar with self-care, now finds it through community, especially during the pandemic.
  • This intergenerational learning highlights how self-care can evolve and adapt to different life stages.
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