The One You Feed | Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience & Purpose The 4 Principles of Real Self Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
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Jan 9, 2024 
Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of "Real Self-Care," discusses the pitfalls of the wellness industry's commodified self-care. She shares her journey towards authentic self-care, outlining four crucial principles: boundaries, compassion, values, and power. Pooja emphasizes setting healthy boundaries and navigating societal pressures that complicate self-care. The conversation also touches on the intersection between self-care and activism, encouraging listeners to embrace their values and foster genuine practices for personal and social change.
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Tyranny of Self-Care
- The tyranny of self-care puts the onus of fixing systemic issues on individuals.
- Healthcare systems often promote self-care without addressing underlying structural problems like inadequate leave.
Both/And Approach
- Individual and systemic changes are necessary for well-being.
- Focus on both individual actions and advocating for broader societal change.
Esalen Experience
- Pooja Lakshmin shares her experience at Esalen, where discussions of social issues were absent.
- She highlights the importance of including social determinants of health in wellness conversations.
