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June 24th marks the two-year anniversary of The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Because Reimagining Love is a show devoted to relationships and helping people cultivate relationships founded in empowerment and care, Dr. Alexandra wanted to shine a light on the pervasive and pernicious impacts of the Supreme Court's decision on individuals, couples, and families in the United States. In fact, abortion has become virtually unavailable or significantly restricted in 21 states leaving pregnant people and their loved ones across the country facing the fears and roadblocks in their attempts to access reproductive healthcare. In this episode Dr. Alexandra facilitates a roundtable discussion with two strong voices in the field who help us better understand the mental health and the relational health effects of living in Post-Roe America– and how restriction of access to abortion exacerbates economic and racial inequality. Shefali Luthra is a health policy journalist who recently released her first book, Undue Burden: Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America, and Dr. Pooja Lakshmin is a perinatal psychiatrist and the author of Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness.Shefali and Dr. Pooja's powerful insights will resonate with listeners who have experienced these impacts firsthand as well as those watching the landscape unfold from afar.Relevant Links:Read Undue Burden: Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America by Shefali LuthraRead Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals,  Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) by Dr. Pooja LakshminThe UCSF Turnaway StudyTwo years after Roe's overturn, there are more abortions in America — but they're harder to get by Shefali Luthra on the 19th Connect with Shefali on X or through emailLearn more about Dr. Pooja's work, subscribe to her newsletter, and connect with her on InstagramOrder Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every DaySubscribe to Dr. Alexandra's NewsletterSubmit a Listener Question Join Dr. Alexandra's five-day retreat with the Modern Elder Academy — Get 10% off with code 'GF10'Try Kion Aminos risk-free for 60-days with a money-back guarantee. Get 20% off https://www.getkion.com/OSLP - discount code is OSLP.

Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, keynote speaker, and a contributor to The New York Times. Her debut book, REAL SELF-CARE: Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble-Baths Not Included, is an NPR Best Book of 2023 and a national best-seller. Real Self-Care has been featured by Good Morning America, NPR's Code Switch, The New York Times, The Ezra Klein Show, The Guardian, and translated into 10 languages. She lives in Austin with her partner Justin, their toddler, and their two cats, Kitty and Fifi. Topics Covered: • Growing up spending summers in India and navigating life as a "Good Indian Girl" • Becoming disillusioned with medicine and psychiatry and that journey that led her on• Her move to Austin since 2020 and how that experience has been • The growing interest in self-care and what the difference is between self-care and faux self-care• The nuances of holistic or integrative medicine and the barriers communities of people face in mainstream medicine • The differences between tools and principles in real self-care and how they can work together to help you make big decisions in life• How to apply real self-care to Asian American guilt • Disrupting intergenerational trauma • How to identify which boundaries are yours vs boundaries that may have been passed down by your culture or familyMaterials Referenced: REAL SELF-CARE: Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble-Baths Not Included by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MDDr. Pooja Lakshmin InstagramGood Morning America SegmentNPR's Code Switch: Real self-care takes real systemic change

Have you ever put on a face mask, expecting it to solve all your mental health problems?  That seems…unrealistic, but it's what self-care marketing tells us: get your self-care right, and all your difficulties will evaporate. This week on It's OK, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, author of Real Self-Care, breaks down what “self-care” actually means when we're living in a complex, capitalistic world. It's an exploration of grief, burnout, and exhaustion, and what it takes to care for yourself inside systems that repeatedly ignore their part in your suffering.    In this episode we cover:  Why self-care doesn't work How hope is different than optimism Does looking for your own answers mean you have to do things alone? Accepting help as a bid for connection How Dr. Lakshmin's definition of boundaries can help you practice real self-care   We're re-releasing some of our favorite episodes from the first 3 seasons. This episode was originally recorded in 2023.   Looking for a creative exploration of grief? Check out the best selling Writing Your Grief course here.   Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @refugeingrief   Related episodes: Rage Becomes Her (and by “her” I mean US) with Soraya Chemaly   Living with Chronic Illness: A Conversation for Everyone with a Body with Sarah Ramey. About our guest: Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD is a psychiatrist, a clinical assistant professor at George Washington University School of Medicine, and the founder and CEO of Gemma, the women's mental health community centering impact and equity. She has spent thousands of hours taking care of women struggling with burnout, despair, depression, and anxiety in her clinical practice. Her debut non-fiction book, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), is available in e-book, hardcover, and audiobook narrated by Pooja.   About Megan:  Psychotherapist Megan Devine is one of today's leading experts on grief, from life-altering losses to the everyday grief that we don't call grief. Get the best-selling book on grief in over a decade, It's Ok that You're Not OK, wherever you get books. Find Megan @refugeingrief   Additional Resources: Read “Hope is Not a Thing to Have – It's a Skill to Practice” at Oprah Daily   Read “How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers” at The New York Times   Read “Saying ‘No' Is Self-Care for Parents” at The New York Times   Want to talk with Megan directly? Join our patreon community for live monthly Q&A grief clinics: your questions, answered. Want to speak to her privately? Apply for a 1:1 grief consultation here.    Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's OK That You're Not OK and How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed Books and resources may contain affiliate links.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Self-care" is exhausting. Go ahead and mash that Pause button. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, author of Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness, joins Biz to talk about the mental cost of saying no, the seduction of the wellness industry, and wine and cheese in Rome.Get your copy of Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) wherever books are sold. Learn more about Dr. Pooja Lakshmin and her work by visiting her website, www.PoojaLakshmin.com.Go to MaximumFun.org/join to support One Bad Mother in its final year! This week, we were sponsored by StoryWorth. Go to www.StoryWorth.com/BADMOTHER to save $10 off your first purchase.Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron.Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmotherYou can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org.Show MusicSummon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For TeensTelephone, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the ButterbeansMental Health Resources:Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.comDr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.comBLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.orgThe Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.USA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Website: https://www.crisistextline.orgNational Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline:https://www.thehotline.org/help/Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

297. REAL Self-Care: Burnout Is Not Your Fault & the Way Out with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin Psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin shows us how to tell the difference between the Faux Self-Care we've been sold versus the Real Self-Care we desperately need. Discover:  How to incorporate boundaries through the power of the pause and how to navigate the post-boundary ick with ease; A simple tool to know whether you are being driven by your goals or driven by your values (and how to find and start living by your values today); and Whether you might be in ‘martyr mode,' and the key to getting out of it.  About Pooja: Dr. Pooja Lakshmin is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, keynote speaker, and a contributor to The New York Times. Her debut book, REAL SELF-CARE: Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble-Baths Not Included, is an NPR Best Book of 2023 and a national best-seller. Pooja serves as a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine, and maintains an active private practice where she treats women struggling with burnout, perfectionism, and disillusionment, as well as clinical conditions like depression, anxiety and ADHD. She frequently speaks, advises and consults for organizations on mental health and well-being. Pooja writes the weekly Substack newsletter, Real Self-Care.  IG: @poojalakshmin To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Self-care is everywhere but what is it really? Real self-care is not a bubble bath or a massage or a yoga class. Real self-care is an inside job. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, author of Real Self-Care, joins Dr. Becky to talk about how women and parents can discover what caring for yourself really looks like. Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3UgYcp9Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcastTo listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategyOrder Dr. Lakshmin's book Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) at https://www.poojalakshmin.com/realselfcare or wherever you order your books.Today's episode is brought to you by Garanimals: Garanimals is the original mix-and-match clothing brand for babies and toddlers in sizes newborn to 5T. Each Kid Pack contains carefully curated tops and bottoms that easily mix and match. Pick any top and any bottom, and voila! Instant outfit. And with up to a month's worth of outfits in just one box, Garanimals's Kid Packs take care of a whole lot of outfit planning. You can find all their fun mix-and-match styles from their new spring collection in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com.

If you've ever found yourself scouring the internet to find the newest craze that claims to help you achieve inner balance, you aren't alone. In her best-selling book Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), Dr. Pooja Lakshmin highlights the pervasiveness of faux self-care practices in our day-to-day lives and provides real ways for readers to improve their wellbeing. A psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine, a New York Times contributor, and the founder and CEO of Gemma, a physician-led women's mental health education platform, Pooja is dedicated to helping others achieve true personal wellness and empowerment. In this episode, we discuss Pooja's own journey of self-reflection, what real self-care looks like, and how to align with your internal goals. Don't miss this interview where we talk about:The misconception that happiness and confidence automatically come with checking all of the boxes of successPooja's experiences during her medical residency, the hypocrisies she discovered within the field that made her question her path, and how she returned to medicine on her own termsHow you cannot rely on external solutions to fix internal problems, and that healing and growth arises from self-reflection What inspired Pooja to write her book and how she's found her audienceHow true self-care comes from knowing yourself and your values, and involves making decisions that honor those values even if it's difficult to do soFind Pooja Lakshmin:www.poojalakshmin.comIG: @poojalakshminLinkedIn: Pooja Lakshmin, MDFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

If you've ever found yourself scouring the internet to find the newest craze that claims to help you achieve inner balance, you aren't alone. In her best-selling book Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), Dr. Pooja Lakshmin highlights the pervasiveness of faux self-care practices in our day-to-day lives and provides real ways for readers to improve their wellbeing. A psychiatrist specializing in women's mental health, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine, a New York Times contributor, and the founder and CEO of Gemma, a physician-led women's mental health education platform, Pooja is dedicated to helping others achieve true personal wellness and empowerment. In this episode, we discuss Pooja's own journey of self-reflection, what real self-care looks like, and how to align with your internal goals. Don't miss this interview where we talk about: The misconception that happiness and confidence automatically come with checking all of the boxes of success Pooja's experiences during her medical residency, the hypocrisies she discovered within the field that made her question her path, and how she returned to medicine on her own terms How you cannot rely on external solutions to fix internal problems, and that healing and growth arises from self-reflection  What inspired Pooja to write her book and how she's found her audience How true self-care comes from knowing yourself and your values, and involves making decisions that honor those values even if it's difficult to do so Find Pooja Lakshmin: www.poojalakshmin.com IG: @poojalakshmin LinkedIn: Pooja Lakshmin, MD Follow Lydia: www.lydiafenet.com IG: @lydiafenet LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're off this holiday week, but we thought it would be fun to share a rerun of our most anticipated books of 2023, which originally aired on December 27, 2022. This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Big Swiss, Chain-Gang All-Stars, Real Self-Care, and more books they're excited to read in 2023! Give the gift of Tailored Book Recommendations! And follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper The Body Liberation Project: How Understanding Racism and Diet Culture Helps Cultivate Joy and Build Collective Freedom by Chrissy King Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah “You Just Need to Lose Weight” and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon House of Cotton by Monica Brashears Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab Quietly Hostile: Essays by Samantha Irby Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom My Murder by Katie Williams Transitional: In One Way or Another, We All Transition by Munroe Bergdorf The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest installment of our For The Love of Therapy series, we delve into a timely discussion on mental wellness with a focus on genuine self-care. Our guest, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a renowned psychiatrist and advocate for women, offers fresh insights that urge listeners to break free from the superficial beauty and wellness industry's narrative that is steadily being pushed at us through all kinds of media, but in a dizzying fashion on social media, in particular. Steering the talk away from quick-fix solutions, Dr. Lakshmin illuminates the essence of true self-care, which, in her research, links to four major chambers rarely associated with this concept. From the importance of saying 'No' when overwhelmed, to understanding that self-care is more than just a beauty regimen, she reminds us that wellness comes from within. Dr. Lakshmin, an accomplished writer for the New York Times and founder of the Gemma community, also shares insights from her book, 'Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)'. Join us for this enlightening conversation and let's start redefining what wellness truly means.  * * * Thank you to our sponsors! Chime | Visit chime.com/forthelove to learn how you can benefit from using Chime! BetterHelp | Visit betterhelp.com/forthelove to save 10% on your first month! Thought-Provoking Quotes: “We have to talk about the systems, the social structures that have gotten us to this place where the expectation for a woman, a mom to feel better is this very condescending, ‘well just go to a yoga class, just pour your bubble bath and a glass of wine and there… you'll feel better.' I find that to be condescending at best, manipulative at worst.” - Dr. Pooja Lakshmin “Real self-care is an internal process. It brings you closer to yourself. It's a verb. It's not a noun.” - Dr. Pooja Lakshmin “Guilt is just there all the time when it comes to boundaries and when it comes to compassion too; how we talk to ourselves.“ - Dr. Pooja Lakshmin  “Therapy is this cozy little corner where you can be with yourself and be curious.” - Dr. Pooja Lakshmin  Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Real Self-Care: A  Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin Audre Lorde Bell Hooks Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself - by Melody Beattie For the Love Podcast episode featuring Brené Brown For the Love Premium Bonus Podcast episode featuring Melodie Beatty  Gemma Guest's Links: Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's Website Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's Twitter Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's Instagram Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's Facebook Connect with Jen! Jen's website Jen's InstagramJen's Twitter Jen's FacebookJen's YouTube

Welcome to today's episode of the Project Mom podcast. I want to do a special episode today highlighting a book that I just read. It's called Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included). The book was written by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin and in this book, she shares her own personal journey and those of her clients as she outlines for us this very real need for self-care, especially as women who are faced with systemic challenges that are made to keep us small and at the service of others. Throughout the book, she focuses on the fact that real self-care has to originate within, and is ultimately an ongoing internal decision-making process that we need to use every single day in order for our needs to be met. This book has given me hope, and I think it will do the same for you, too!For a full list of episode resources, visit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emily on Instagram: @projectmompodcast

It's not that Dr. Pooja Lakshmin has something against scented candles. In fact, she thinks they can be quite pleasant. It's just that purchasing candles or bubble baths or winery tours are not really self-care, they're just consumerism. This is indicated in the title of her book, Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included). Dr. Lakshmin says a more satisfying and beneficial approach to self-care has four principles: boundaries, compassion, values, and power.Dr. Pooja LakshminThank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun.Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com!Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlinesThe Depresh Mode newsletter is available twice a week. Subscribe for free and stay up to date on the show and mental health issues. https://johnmoe.substack.com/John's acclaimed memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250209566/thehilariousworldofdepressionFind the show on Twitter @depreshpod and Instagram @depreshpod.John is on Twitter @johnmoe.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comIn this bonus episode, psychiatrist and REAL SELF-CARE author Pooja Lakshmin returns to discuss how to tune in to your inner voice—and why that process isn't as simple as it might seem. Plus, in a special segment for paid subscribers, Christy answers a question about how to avoid comparisons and start noticing your own inner voice specifically when it comes to food and your body.Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD is a psychiatrist and author, the founder of the women's mental health platform Gemma, and a contributor to The New York Times. Her new book, REAL SELF-CARE: Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble-Baths Not Included, a national bestseller, has been featured by Good Morning America, NPR's Code Switch, The New York Times, Vox, The Guardian, and translated into 8 languages. Pooja serves as a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine, and maintains an active private practice where she treats women struggling with burnout, perfectionism, and disillusionment, as well as clinical conditions like depression, anxiety and ADHD. She frequently speaks, advises and consults for organizations on mental health, well-being, and real self-care for employee wellness and for brand social impact initiatives. Her clients include Peloton, LinkedIn, TheNew York Times, 23andMe, Edelman, Pearson, McKinsey, Memorial Sloan Kettering and more. Learn more about her work at poojalakshmin.com.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the full episode!Christy's new book, The Wellness Trap, is now available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

Psychiatrist and REAL SELF-CARE author Pooja Lakshmin joins us to discuss her experiences with faux self-care and toxic wellness culture, her definition of real self-care and how it can fit into your life, the importance of setting boundaries (and what that actually looks like), how to tell if you need self-care or professional help, and more.Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD is a psychiatrist and author, the founder of the women's mental health platform Gemma, and a contributor to The New York Times. Her new book, REAL SELF-CARE: Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble-Baths Not Included, a national bestseller, has been featured by Good Morning America, NPR's Code Switch, The New York Times, Vox, The Guardian, and translated into 8 languages. Pooja serves as a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine, and maintains an active private practice where she treats women struggling with burnout, perfectionism, and disillusionment, as well as clinical conditions like depression, anxiety and ADHD. She frequently speaks, advises and consults for organizations on mental health, well-being, and real self-care for employee wellness and for brand social impact initiatives. Her clients include Peloton, LinkedIn, TheNew York Times, 23andMe, Edelman, Pearson, McKinsey, Memorial Sloan Kettering and more. Learn more about her work at poojalakshmin.com, and subscribe to her fabulous Therapy Takeaway newsletter on Substack. If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it!Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like bonus episodes, subscriber-only Q&As, early access to regular episodes, community threads, and much more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's new book, The Wellness Trap, is now available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, hi! Fall is here, and it's time to embrace the beauty and magic of this season. In this episode, join me as I share five ways I'm living my favourite life. From decluttering and reorganizing my  kitchen to crafting a mindful morning routine, I hope there's something to inspire you within this episode:  1. Kitchen Purge and Reorganization: There's a special kind of lightness and freedom that comes from decluttering and reorganizing your kitchen space. Find out how I did this with my best friend Sarah, making it a liberating experience. 2. Mindful Morning Ritual: I'm way into my go-to breakfast – instant oatmeal, chopped apples, walnuts, and a soothing cup of tea. Learn how this simple, up front decision sets a peaceful tone for the day, promoting mindful presence. 3. Parenting Insights: Listening to The Unruffled Podcast with Janet Lansbury is helping me become a more authentic and kind parent to my 4-year-old. It's all about embracing the parenting journey. 4. Low-Stakes Decision Randomization: My favourite life includes leaving certain choices, like my next book or nail polish to wear, up to chance. I'm surprised by the spontaneity and joy that randomness can bring. 5. Medium Lady Reads: Hosting this podcast aligns with my identity and values, making it a fulfilling endeavor. I hope you'll Join me and Jillian O'Keefe on our book podcast, where we discuss our favorite reads and literary adventures! 6. BONUS: No More Snooze Button: By quitting the snooze button, I've given my body the time it needs to wake up naturally. This simple change has transformed my mornings, leaving me less anxious and overwhelmed. Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 83: Is your Self Care Helpful or Harmful? Episode 45: Five Things Saving My Fall 2022 Books and Resources Mentioned: Real Self Care A Transformative Program for Re-defining Wellness (Cleanses Crystals and Bubble Baths Not Included) by Pooja Lakshmin Md. The Cladwell App Connect with Erin: Instagram: @medium.lady Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify Instagram: @mediumladyreads Key Terms Fall Season Mindfulness Kitchen Decluttering Mindful Morning Routine Parenting Insights Unruffled Podcast Low-Stakes Decision Making Randomization in Choices Medium Lady Reads Podcast Quitting the Snooze Button Snooze-Free Mornings Mindful Fall Practices Seasonal Living Fall Favorites Real Self Care Fall Self Care Seasonal Transitions Kitchen Reorganization Mindful Breakfast Routine Authentic Parenting Fall Season Wellness Life Balance in Fall Mindful Living Snooze-Free Mornings Fall Season Transformations Self-Care Practices Pooja Lakshmin MD Embracing Fall Mindfully Seasonal Self-Care

Hello, hi! In today's episode, we dive into the transformative world of self-care by exploring the insights from Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's book "Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Re-defining Wellness (Cleanses, Crystals, and Bubble Baths Not Included)". This book reminds us that self-care isn't just a method but a fundamental principle that can guide us toward healthier practices. Take my quick quiz to see which Self Care persona fits you! Quiz Link The Three Self Care Personas Dr. Lakshmin introduces us to three distinct self-care personas, each driven by specific emotions and motivations: The Escape Persona: This persona seeks self-care as an escape. They may indulge in retreats and isolation from daily responsibilities, finding solace in the care of strangers. The Achievement Persona: For this persona, self-care is often tied to achievement. They are driven by a desire to prove themselves, sometimes to the point of isolation, and yearn for meaningful connections amidst their busy lives. The Optimizer Persona: This persona focuses on hyper-competence, productivity, organization, and control. They see time management as the ultimate form of self-care. Understanding Your Self Care Persona We'll explore the emotions that drive each persona and delve into strategies to choose alternative, healthier self-care practices that align with your persona. Affirmations for Positive Change Additionally, we'll provide affirmations tailored to each persona to support positive transformations in your self-care journey. Resources Mentioned Book: "Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Re-defining Wellness (Cleanses, Crystals, and Bubble Baths Not Included)" by Pooja Lakshmin MD. Book: "How to Keep House While Drowning" by KC Davis. Podcast: Pooja Lakshmin on Struggle Care. Previous Episode: Episode 82: The Identity Revolution: Why I plan my free time each month. Self-Compassion Assessment Tool: A resource from Kristin Neff for exploring self-compassion. Self Compassion Break: An adapted exercise by Kristin Neff within the episode. Book: "Overcoming Overwhelm" by Dr. Samantha Brody.   Key Topics Self Care Personas Understanding different approaches to self-care Emotional Drivers Exploring the motivations behind self-care choices Alternative Self-Care Strategies Finding healthier practices for self-care Positive Affirmations Using affirmations for personal growth Recommended Resources Books and podcasts for self-improvement Self-Care Quiz Discover your own self-care persona Connect with Erin: Instagram: @medium.lady Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." Instagram: @mediumladyreads  

Love it or hate it, self-care has transformed from a radical feminist concept into a multibillion-dollar industry. But the wellness boom doesn't seem to be making a dent in Americans' stress levels. In 2021, 34 percent of women reported feeling burned out at work, along with 26 percent of men.Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist, has observed how wellness culture fails her patients, who she says are often burned out because of systemic failures, from the stresses that come with financial precariousness to the lack of paid family leave. In her book “Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included),” she encourages people to look beyond superficial fixes — the latest juice cleanses, yoga workshops, luxury bamboo sheets — to feel better. Instead, she argues that real self-care requires embracing internal work, which she outlines as four practices: setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, aligning your values and exercising power. Lakshmin argues that when you practice real self-care, you not only take care of yourself, but you can also plant the seeds for change in your community.In this conversation, the guest host, Tressie McMillan Cottom, and Lakshmin discuss how the pandemic opened up a larger conversation about parental burnout; how countries with more robust social safety nets frame care as a right, not a benefit; why it's fair to understand burnout as a type of societal “betrayal”; how to practice boundary-setting and why it can feel uncomfortable to do so; the convenient allure of “faux self-care”; and more.This episode was hosted by Tressie McMillan Cottom, a columnist for Times Opinion, a professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the author of “Thick: And Other Essays.” Cottom also writes a newsletter for Times Opinion that offers a sociologist's perspective on culture, politics and the economics of our everyday lives.Mentioned:More information about Ezra's Jefferson Memorial Lecture“We Don't Need Self-Care; We Need Boundaries” by Pooja Lakshmin“How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers” by Pooja Lakshmin“Our Obsession With Wellness Is Hurting Teens — and Adults” by The Ezra Klein Show with Lisa Damour“A Legendary World Builder on Multiverses, Revolution and the ‘Souls' of Cities” by The Ezra Klein Show with N.K. JemisinBook Recommendations:Living Resistance by Kaitlin B. CurticeThe Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa DamourThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Kristin Lin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris. The senior engineer is Jeff Geld. The senior editor is Annie-Rose Strasser. The show's production team includes Emefa Agawu and Rollin Hu. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Sonia Herrero.

Self-care is everywhere but what is it really? Real self-care is not a bubble bath or a massage or a yoga class. Real self-care is an inside job. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin joins Dr. Becky to talk about how women and parents can discover what caring for yourself really looks like. Join Good Inside Membership: bit.ly/3NRXU3hFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcastOrder Dr. Lakshmin's book Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) at https://www.poojalakshmin.com/realselfcare or wherever you order your books.Today's episode is brought to you by Future: Future is a personal training app that matches you with a coach who is all about meeting YOUR needs, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Future takes the work out of working out and the guilt out of missing a day. Right now Good Inside listeners receive 50% off their first month of Future—a $100 value. Sign up today at future.co/goodinside.

Have you ever put on a face mask, expecting it to solve all your mental health problems?    That seems… unrealistic, but that's what self-care marketing tells us: get your self care right, and all your difficulties will evaporate. This week, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin breaks down what “self-care” actually means when we're living in a complex, capitalistic world. It's an exploration of grief, burnout, and exhaustion, and what it takes to care for yourself inside systems that repeatedly ignore their part in your suffering.    After leaving med school to join a wellness group that turned out more cult-like than liberating, Dr. Lakshmin went on a journey to heal herself.  Along the way, she founded Gemma, a women's mental health organization, and wrote a book called Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (warning: crystals, cleanses, and bubble baths not included).     In this episode we cover:  Why self-care doesn't work Does looking for your own answers mean you have to do things alone? Accepting help as a bid for connection How Dr. Lakshmin's definition of boundaries can help you practice real self-care The difference between eudaimonic and hedonic well-being How hope is different than optimism Related episodes: For more on systems that fail us and what to do about it: Rage Becomes Her (and by “her” I mean US) with Soraya Chemaly A fantastic discussion of the “wellness movement” and what it means for chronically ill folks: Living with Chronic Illness: A Conversation for Everyone with a Body with Sarah Ramey.   Notable quotes: “Hope is different than optimism… Hope is something you can build. It's a practice. It's a skill.” - Dr. Pooja Lakshmin About our guest: Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD is a psychiatrist, a clinical assistant professor at George Washington University School of Medicine, and the founder and CEO of Gemma, the women's mental health community centering impact and equity. She has spent thousands of hours taking care of women struggling with burnout, despair, depression, and anxiety in her clinical practice. Her debut non-fiction book, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), is out now and available in e-book, hardcover, and audiobook narrated by Pooja. About Megan:  Psychotherapist and bestselling author Megan Devine is recognized as one of today's most insightful and original voices on grief, from life-altering losses to the everyday grief that we don't call grief. She helms a consulting practice in Los Angeles and serves as an organizational consultant for the healthcare and human resources industries.  The best-selling book on grief in over a decade, Megan's It's Ok that You're Not OK, is a global phenomenon that has been translated into more than 25 languages. Her celebrated animations and explainers have garnered over 75 million views and are used in training programs around the world.   Additional resources: More from Pooja Lakshmin: Gemma Women's Mental Health Community “Hope is Not a Thing to Have – It's a Skill to Practice” Oprah Daily “How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers” NY Times “Saying ‘No' Is Self-Care for Parents” NY Times   Want to talk with Megan directly? Join our patreon community for live monthly Q&A sessions: your questions, answered. Want to speak to her privately? Apply for a 1:1 grief consultation here.    Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's OK That You're Not OK and How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed    Books and resources may contain affiliate links. Get in touch: Thanks for listening to this week's episode of It's OK that You're Not OK. Tune in, subscribe, leave a review, tag us on social with your thoughts, and share the show with everyone you know. Together, we can make things better, even when they can't be made right.    Follow the show on TikTok @itsokpod and use the hashtag #ItsOkPod on all social platforms   For grief support & education, follow us at @refugeingrief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, and follow Megan on LinkedIn   For more information, including clinical training and consulting and to share your thoughts, visit us at megandevine.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This quarter's theme is Spring Cleaning—and in this episode, I talk more about Pooja Lakshmin's new book, Real Self-Care, and I invite you to join the Resistance, the anti-capitalist self-care movement! resources Don't miss June 2023's shop special: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take 10% off ⁠everything in the store⁠ with coupon code JUN23 at checkout. Pooja Lakshmin's ⁠Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)⁠ You're doing it all wrong (on productivity) Multitasking: to hack or not to hac On SOLE food On ⁠SOUL care Join the Resistance! Sign up for a free YOURstory consultation. for employers ⁠⁠⁠Schedule a time to chat⁠⁠⁠ about your employee wellness needs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for employee wellness programming options for individuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is health coaching for you?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for a free YOURstory consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out! Interested in becoming a health coach? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the Institute for Integrative Nutrition®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. for every body ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get on my email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an event or program! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join me for FREE office hours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the blog⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liza-baker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liza-baker/support

This week we talk about designing real self-care versus faux self care. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD is a psychiatrist and author, the founder of Gemma, the digital community focused on women's mental health and equity; and a contributor to The New York Times. Her new book, REAL SELF-CARE: Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble-Baths Not Included, has been featured on Good Morning America, NPR's Code Switch and 1A, Talks @ Google, The New York Times, Vox, and The Guardian. Pooja has spent thousands of hours taking care of women struggling with burnout, despair, depression, and anxiety in her clinical practice. Her work focuses on the intersection of mental health and gender. She frequently delivers keynotes and consults with organizations and Fortune 500 hundred companies to help women and marginalized groups feel empowered and to connect with their agency in the workplace. Episode mentions and links: https://www.poojalakshmin.com/ https://www.gemmawomen.com/ Hope Is Not a Thing to Have—It's a Skill to Practice via Oprah Daily How to Escape ‘Faux Self-Care' via NYT How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers via NYT Pooja's restaurant rec(s):  Matt's El Rancho Meanwhile Beer Sushi Bar Hospitality Follow Pooja: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Episode Website: https://www.designlabpod.com/episodes/120

“I think of the boundary as in the pause. So your boundary is in the space between when someone asks you for something or offers something and you take your pause and then you can say yes, you can say no, or you can negotiate. So the boundary isn't the no, the boundary actually is the space. And then you decide how you're going to move. It's not a brick wall.” ~ Dr Pooja LakshminWe're really excited to talk to Dr Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist specialising in women's mental health, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the George Washington University School of Medicine, founder of Gemma, the digital community focused on women's mental health & equity, and a contributor to the New York Times.Pooja works with women struggling with burnout, despair, depression and anxiety in her clinical practice and has a wider focus on the intersection of mental health and gender.In this episode, Kaitlin and Pooja dug more deeply into how and why she helps women and marginalized groups heal from the tyranny of faux self-care while exposing the systems that have gotten us here.Pooja and Kaitlin talk about:How Pooja came to the conclusion that the personal relates to all the systems in which we live, and thus revolutionizing the work we do in terms of self-care.Using ‘boundaries' or ‘taking a pause' as a tool for real self-care; a healthy ecosystem where a mother or carer considers their needs as part of the equation when asking for or accepting help.Several ways in which faux self-care can be conceptualized as a coping mechanism, the capitalistic view of productivity or efficiency being one example.How Pooja's work as a psychiatrist and her expertise in the “deeply personal space of the individual” is creating ripples of societal/systems changeMore about Dr Pooja LakshminWebsite: https://www.poojalakshmin.comGemma: https://www.gemmawomen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poojalakshmin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-lakshmin-md-a0343a129/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/poojalakshminGet your own copy of Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included): https://bookshop.org/a/86159/9780593489727Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give us a rating. This will help us reach more listeners like you who are navigating the joys and pitfalls of artistic and parenting identities.For regular updates:Visit our website: postpartumproduction.comFollow us on Instagram: @postpartumproductionpodcastSubscribe to our podcast newsletter on Substack: https://postpartumproduction.substack.com

In her new book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), Dr. Pooja Lakshmin explains why our understanding of self-care is incomplete at best and manipulative at worst—and instead, she offers a complete road map to treat ourselves with compassion, while asserting our power. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin is a board-certified psychiatrist, New York Times contributor, and the founder of Gemma, a physician led women's mental health education platform.

Zibby speaks to perinatal psychiatrist and New York Times contributor Pooja Lakshmin, MD, about her compassionate and actionable new book Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included). Dr. Lakshmin discusses her New York Times article, “This is Betrayal, Not Burnout,” which argues women are burnt out because their social systems have failed them. Then, she dives into “real self-care” – an internal, self-reflective process that includes learning to set boundaries and letting go of mom guilt. Finally, she talks about her IVF journey, her mental health platform (Gemma), and what it was like to write this book!Purchase on Zibby's Bookshop: http://bit.ly/41qUklRPurchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3UA1imeSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes or exclusive access to the in-store author events at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica, CA. Join today! https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we think of as self-care might not be self-care at all. In fact, what we've come to know as "self-care" -- think expensive wellness retreats and fad diets and juice cleanses and creams and serums and the like -- is part of a gigantic self-care industry that makes its profit on making people, and especially women, feel terrible about themselves. That is not self-care. In fact, REAL self-care, as our guest today tells us, does the opposite of making ourselves feel terrible: It honors ourselves, uplifts ourselves, and celebrates ourselves. Not only that, but it's an inside job -- not something we can attend or purchase or obtain. Such a meaningful conversation that I hope you enjoy and get something out of. Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

How did 'self-care' become synonymous with skincare routines and beauty treatments, and what does it actually mean? Dr. Pooja Lakshmin reclaims the buzzword in her debut book, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included). She tells Cristen about the existential crisis that led her to the Black, queer origins of self-care; the faux self-care sold to women; and why it's essential for taking better care of ourselves and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did 'self-care' become synonymous with skincare routines and beauty treatments, and what does it actually mean? Dr. Pooja Lakshmin reclaims the buzzword in her debut book, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included). She tells Cristen about the existential crisis that led her to the Black, queer origins of self-care; the faux self-care sold to women; and why it's essential for taking better care of ourselves and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meditation apps, expensive spa retreats and other staples of the self-care industry claim to offer relief from the ongoing stress of work and family obligations so many of us feel. But they fall short, according to psychiatrist and women's mental health specialist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, because they do nothing to address underlying causes. In her new book “Real Self Care,” Lakshmin says that authentic self-care lies in agency, which she says means setting boundaries and choosing our paths forward — so we can help others have the agency to choose theirs. We'll talk about what meaningful self-care actually looks like, how to take actionable steps and how to challenge systemic barriers to wellness. Guests: Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, psychiatrist; author, "Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)"

Dr. Pooja Lakshmin is a Psychiatrist and the author of "Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)" She joins Explore The Space Podcast for an outstanding discussion around buzzwords, outside influences, and walking a path where you develop the ability to care for yourself. This is sharp-edge, relevant stuff, enjoy! Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Links Twitter @PoojaLakshmin Instagram @poojalakshmin Buy Pooja's new book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) here. Join Pooja's community, Gemma, the physician-built women's mental health platform here. Sign up for Pooja's free Substack email list, Therapy Takeaway, here. Reading List from Pooja: This is Betrayal, Not Burnout -- NYT Saying No is Self-Care for Parents -- NYT My Ambivalence about Motherhood is Normal -- NYT We Don't Need Self-Care; We Need Boundaries -- Doximity It's Okay to Stop -- Therapy Takeaway When You Don't Belong -- Therapy Takeaway Find Your Courage for Discourse -- Therapy Takeaway

A psychiatrist's best tips for implementing self care practices that actually work, figuring out what you value in life, and reclaiming a sense of agency. the four principles of real self care + why the self care you're doing isn't effective why your burn out fixes aren't working + what to do instead   how systemic societal issues issues get in the way of real self care (+ how to take care of yourself despite the broken systems) tips to stop focusing on pleasing the people around you, including family the one question that will help you figure out what your values are  how to live more in line with your values, regardless of your life circumstances concrete tips for actually asking for help (+ how to know exactly when to do so) what “martyr mode” is and how to tell if you're guilty of it how to stop letting perfectionism get in the way of your best life  and so much more! For more from Dr. Lakshmin, check out her new book Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) and find her at www.poojalakshmin.com.  To enter the giveaway to win a copy of Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included), follow me @lizmoody and Dr. Lakshmin @poojalakshmin on Instagram and comment on a recent post of mine something you loved or learned from the episode!  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by:  AG1 by Athletic Greens: visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Paleovalley: head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/Liz a to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order.   Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy.

When it comes to self-help, it's important to be cautious of information that seems too good to be true. Especially, in today's world of digital wellness influencers where there is a lot of misinformation out there that could cause you more harm than good. Subsequently, it's essential to thoroughly research products and services before making any decisions or commitments.  To raise awareness about this issue, we (Debbie, Jill, and Yael) got together to co-host an episode dedicated to this very important conversation. We also invited Pooja Lakshmin, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of the book ‘Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness' to discuss the nuances of pseudoscience and what it means to practice real self-care. Expect evidence-based self-care methods, in addition to tips on how to do your due diligence as a consumer.  Listen and Learn: What led Pooja to make some pretty drastic decisions in her own quest for self-care The differentiators between faux self-care and real self-care The idea of using ‘pauses' when making decisions and boundary setting  Pseudoscience and the challenges it poses to the field of psychology Examples of scientists behaving badly  Red flags for identifying faux self-care Suggestibility: we can be easily influenced in ways that are problematic Resources:  Guest Learn more about Pooja and her work as a psychiatrist, author, founder, and speaker: https://www.poojalakshmin.com Order your copy of Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included): https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593489727 Articles Controversy Over Ego Depletion/Decision-Fatigue Books Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills by Jesse Singal Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goops, and the False Promise of Self-Care by Rina Raphael American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal by Kerri Kelly  Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom Podcasts Maintenance Phase  Conspirituality The Daily: Women Have Been Misled About Menopause About Pooja Lakshmin Pooja Lakshmin is a psychiatrist, New York Times contributor, an assistant professor at George Washington University, and a leading voice at the intersection of mental health and gender with a focus on helping individuals escape the tyranny of self-care. In 2020, she founded Gemma, a physician-led women's mental health platform centering on impact and equity. She also maintains a private practice where she treats women struggling with burnout and perfectionism, as well as clinical conditions like depression and anxiety. Her new book which we are here to discuss, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths not Included) is out now. Related Episodes: 65. Self-Care, Kindness, and Living Well with Kelly Wilson 105. The Self-Care Prescription with Robyn Gobin 113. Self-Compassion for Parents with Susan Pollak 201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin Neff 262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I welcome Psychiatrist, New York Times Contributor, and author Dr. Pooja Lakshmin to discuss what real self-care really is.  Her book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) is out today and we discuss:The difference between faux self-care and real self-careWhat the wellness industry forgets when it comes to true wellnessHow to actually do self-care that is transformativeSystemic barriers to self-care Connect with Dr. PoojaBuy Pooja's new book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) here. Sign up for Pooja's free Substack email list, Therapy Takeaway, here.Join Pooja's community, Gemma, the physician-built women's mental health platform here. SPONSORSStokke offers baby products designed to empower parents from day one, foster closeness and connection between them and their baby and to support the healthy development of their child. You can use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cushion with any high chair purchase.Visit Stokke.com  with the promo code PEDSDOCTALKAre you flying with a newborn or toddler soon? No more worrying about lost or damaged strollers with BABYZEN YOYO. It is the perfect compact and lightweight stroller for travel and everyday life. Use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cup holder with your stroller purchase.Visit BABYZEN.com with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK

I welcome Psychiatrist, New York Times Contributor, and author Dr. Pooja Lakshmin to discuss what real self-care really is.  Her book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) is out today and we discuss: The difference between faux self-care and real self-care What the wellness industry forgets when it comes to true wellness How to actually do self-care that is transformative Systemic barriers to self-care  Connect with Dr. PoojaBuy Pooja's new book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) here. Sign up for Pooja's free Substack email list, Therapy Takeaway, here.Join Pooja's community, Gemma, the physician-built women's mental health platform here. SPONSORSStokke offers baby products designed to empower parents from day one, foster closeness and connection between them and their baby and to support the healthy development of their child. You can use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cushion with any high chair purchase. Visit Stokke.com  with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK Are you flying with a newborn or toddler soon? No more worrying about lost or damaged strollers with BABYZEN YOYO. It is the perfect compact and lightweight stroller for travel and everyday life. Use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cup holder with your stroller purchase. Visit BABYZEN.com with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the difference between real and faux self-care? Dr. Pooja Lakshmin helps us rethink what it means to care for ourselves and answers listeners' questions related to her new book, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included). Dr. Lisa and Reena find out how to realistically manage life's pressures - from raising kids to managing aging parents - while making self-care a priority. Dr. Lakshmin discusses the personal journey that inspired her new book and the step-by-step approach to real change that she details for readers. Resources: Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)  By Pooja Lakshmin M.D. NYT: How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers By Pooja Lakshmin M.D. AVAILABLE NOW: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr. Lisa Damour. Available at www.DrLisaDamour.com and everywhere books are sold. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan Checkout Dr. Lisa's website for more resources:  https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by:  Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the difference between real and faux self-care? Dr. Pooja Lakshmin helps us rethink what it means to care for ourselves and answers listeners' questions related to her new book, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included). Dr. Lisa and Reena find out how to realistically manage life's pressures - from raising kids to managing aging parents - while making self-care a priority. Dr. Lakshmin discusses the personal journey that inspired her new book and the step-by-step approach to real change that she details for readers. Resources: Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)  By Pooja Lakshmin M.D. NYT: How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers By Pooja Lakshmin M.D. AVAILABLE NOW: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr. Lisa Damour. Available at www.DrLisaDamour.com and everywhere books are sold. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan Checkout Dr. Lisa's website for more resources:  https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by:  Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Big Swiss, Chain-Gang All-Stars, Real Self-Care, and more books they're excited to read in 2023! Give the gift of Tailored Book Recommendations! And follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper The Body Liberation Project: How Understanding Racism and Diet Culture Helps Cultivate Joy and Build Collective Freedom by Chrissy King Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah “You Just Need to Lose Weight” and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon House of Cotton by Monica Brashears Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab Quietly Hostile: Essays by Samantha Irby Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom My Murder by Katie Williams Transitional: In One Way or Another, We All Transition by Munroe Bergdorf The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron WHAT WE'RE READING: The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson Promises Stronger than Darkness by Charlie Jane Anders Keep Looking Up: Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching by Tammah Watts Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Grime by Sibylle Berg, Tim Mohr (translator) Vinyl Resting Place: The Record Shop Mysteries by Olivia Blacke Someone Had to Do It by Amber and Danielle Brown All the Way Happy by Kit Coltrane The Sugar Jar: Create Boundaries, Embrace Self-Healing, and Enjoy the Sweet Things in Life by Yasmine Cheyenne The Lost Witch by Paige Crutcher That Dangerous Energy by Aya de León The Lipstick Bureau: A Novel Inspired by True WWII Events by Michelle Gable The Valentine's Hate by Sidney Halston Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra Never Cross a Highlander by Lisa Rayne Maze by Thiago Souto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices