ParentData with Emily Oster Self-Care without Candles: Redefining wellness for parents
Nov 30, 2023
Psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin critiques the performative and superficial nature of self-care, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and achieving long-term well-being. They discuss redefining wellness beyond spa days and scented candles, and explore the impact of births on marital satisfaction. The chapter also delves into the challenges of breastfeeding and the need to recognize alternative options for nourishing oneself. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of not falling for panic-inducing headlines and analyzing the limited significance of a study on excessive television viewing in young children.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Real Self-Care: Redefining Wellness for Parents
02:52 • 6min
Setting Boundaries for a Desired Lifestyle
08:53 • 14min
The Impact of Births on Marital Satisfaction
22:29 • 4min
Breastfeeding, Boundaries, and Self-Care
26:00 • 11min
Recognizing and Fighting Back Against Panic Headlines
37:16 • 2min
The Effects of Excessive Television Viewing on Young Children
38:58 • 3min