This week, Kate and Alex have a timely and frank conversation about self-care and the many inner and outer obstacles to making it happen. They particularly explore Kate’s passion for helping people develop and sustain self-caring habits and provide some tips for getting over the blocks that might be getting in your way. They also weigh in on criticisms of the self-care ethos and explain why it isn’t a replacement for changing dysfunctional systems or relationships. Listen in for ideas about how to approach self-care with a sense of your own values along with a spirit of play, curiosity, and self-compassion.