Published Feb 15, 2023

Episode 256: Interrogate Your Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

Dr. Pooja Lakshmin unpacks the concept of authentic self-care by distinguishing real practices from commodified trends, drawing from her own transformative experiences to offer insights on setting boundaries, redefining priorities, and finding meaningful balance in her book 'Real Self Care.'

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Episode 256: Interrogate Your Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

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Setting Boundaries

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Episode 256: Interrogate Your Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Fitness and Productivity

Setting BoundariesDr. Pooja Lakshmin explores the intricacies of setting boundaries as a form of self-care, emphasizing the importance of pauses and negotiation. She also addresses the challenges of dealing with resistance from family and friends when implementing these boundaries.

Setting Boundaries

Real Self-CareDr. Pooja Lakshmin redefines self-care by distinguishing between genuine self-care and its commodified version in the wellness industry. Her book "Real Self Care" offers practical tools and insights for making meaningful changes in one's life.

Real Self-Care

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