Shelly Tygielski

Sharon Salzberg, a renowned meditation teacher and bestselling author, shares insights from her book on recovering connection and cultivating resilience through mindfulness. She emphasizes how curiosity can open paths to freedom and highlights the importance of compassion in dealing with painful emotions. Joining her is Shelly Tygielski, a mindfulness teacher and community organizer, who advocates for community-centered self-care. She discusses how small acts of kindness can create significant global impact and encourages aligning intentions with personal identity rather than just goals.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Shelly Tygielski, author of 'Sit Down to Rise Up' and founder of Pandemic of Love, challenges the notion that self-care is selfish. Instead, she presents it as a radical act of activism. Shelly discusses the dangers of 'toxic positivity' and how to escape burnout culture while still being productive. She emphasizes the importance of community care alongside personal care, encouraging listeners to fully embrace their needs. Ultimately, self-care emerges not just as a practice, but as a powerful form of rebellion.