Doing It Right with Pandora Sykes Re-thinking self-care, with Pooja Lakshmin
Oct 13, 2021
Pooja Lakshmin, psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health, discusses the flaws of the wellness industry and the true meaning of self-care. They explore the difference between burnout and despair, critique the concept of burnout and its impact on marginalized groups, and examine the lack of systemic fixes in the media world. The challenges of practicing self-care, the dangers of misinformation in the wellness industry, and the importance of seeking professional treatment are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Self-Care as Self-Respect and Authenticity
04:13 • 13min
Exploring the Difference Between Burnout and Despair
17:21 • 3min
Critiquing Burnout, Self-Care, and Privilege
20:30 • 2min
Response to Naomi Osaka's Decision and Systemic Fixes in the Media World
22:55 • 2min
The Perceptions and Challenges of Self-Care
25:19 • 18min
Finding Moments of Self-Intimacy and Making Space for Self-Care
43:21 • 2min