The self-care trap: how to get unstuck, with Duncan Anderson

Self-care culture was meant to help us thrive, but what if it’s doing the opposite?

In this conversation with Duncan Anderson, a leading innovator in Australian education and co-founder of Edrolo, we unpack whether modern narratives about mental health, resilience, and growth are really serving us.

We talk about self-regulation vs. co-regulation, psychological safety, curiosity, and what it means to create environments where people can think clearly and communicate well.

Worth a listen if you’re looking for a perspective that sits outside of the narratives we’re used to hearing.

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As always, here are a few questions for you to reflect on after listening to this episode.

1) In what moments do you prioritise comfort over growth, and how are you seeing these ideas play out in society more broadly?

2) What does the idea of self care mean to you, and are there any aspects of it that you might want to adjust or reconsider after hearing the ideas shared?

This episode was hosted by Jess Leondiou, brought to you by Archley’s tools for introspection and reflection. www.archleys.com

This episode was edited by David Willett of Double T Media