Self care has two parallel origins, one from the medical community focusing on physical activities for those in psychiatric care, and the other from black queer activists emphasizing self preservation for marginalized groups. The concept of power in self care is about aligning and acting according to your values to reclaim your energy.
Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist, shares her journey of discovering the true essence of self-care. Drawing from her experiences with patients feeling overwhelmed by the wellness industry’s commodified approach, she unravels the concept of “faux self-care.” Pooja articulates the four principles of real self-care and the ever-changing nature of this internal process.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Define and discover the transformative power of real self-care
- Learn to set healthy boundaries for genuine self-care
- Overcome the societal challenges to prioritize your self-care
- Explore the intersection of self-care and activism for personal and social change
- Embrace the importance of values in nurturing authentic self-care practices
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