The Liz Moody Podcast
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Self-Care & Burnout (+ What To Do Instead) With Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
22 Mar 2023
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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