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Self-Care Isn’t Bubble Baths (It’s Actual Work)
Tired AF Podcast
Episode 6 - “Self-Care Isn’t Bubble Baths (It’s Actual Work)”
In Episode 6 of Tired AF, Mel, Courtney, and Sandra dismantle the fluffy self-care myth and get real about what healing actually requires. They talk about self-care as maintenance and reconnection, not escapism, and they challenge the idea that anyone is “broken.” Healing, they argue, is the work of unearthing the parts of yourself you had to bury to survive and building a life you do not need to escape from.
They also name the systems that make this harder, from capitalism to corporate culture to the way women are trained to care for everyone else first. The conversation moves through shame, late diagnosis and neurodivergence, and the reality that healing is not linear, it is cyclical and ongoing. They close with practical encouragement: progress happens in small steps, the right support matters, and community makes the work feel possible.
“Things” to Think About From This Episode:
Where have I been treating healing like a checklist or a quick fix, and what would it look like to practice it as ongoing maintenance instead?
What is one signal my body or emotions keep sending that I’ve been dismissing, minimizing, or medicating instead of listening to?
Download the full transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/tiredaf-s1-ep-6
Make sure to Join the Rebellion newsletter on Substack https://wearetiredaf.substack.com/ where we keep the conversation going and offer new insights into reclaiming our power in this crazy world.
Send your questions and comments for Tired AF to [email protected]
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You can find us any time you want to connect at Tired AF: https://bio.site/wearetiredaf
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wearetiredaf.substack.com
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By We Are Tired AFTired AF Podcast
Episode 6 - “Self-Care Isn’t Bubble Baths (It’s Actual Work)”
In Episode 6 of Tired AF, Mel, Courtney, and Sandra dismantle the fluffy self-care myth and get real about what healing actually requires. They talk about self-care as maintenance and reconnection, not escapism, and they challenge the idea that anyone is “broken.” Healing, they argue, is the work of unearthing the parts of yourself you had to bury to survive and building a life you do not need to escape from.
They also name the systems that make this harder, from capitalism to corporate culture to the way women are trained to care for everyone else first. The conversation moves through shame, late diagnosis and neurodivergence, and the reality that healing is not linear, it is cyclical and ongoing. They close with practical encouragement: progress happens in small steps, the right support matters, and community makes the work feel possible.
“Things” to Think About From This Episode:
Where have I been treating healing like a checklist or a quick fix, and what would it look like to practice it as ongoing maintenance instead?
What is one signal my body or emotions keep sending that I’ve been dismissing, minimizing, or medicating instead of listening to?
Download the full transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/tiredaf-s1-ep-6
Make sure to Join the Rebellion newsletter on Substack https://wearetiredaf.substack.com/ where we keep the conversation going and offer new insights into reclaiming our power in this crazy world.
Send your questions and comments for Tired AF to [email protected]
*************
You can find us any time you want to connect at Tired AF: https://bio.site/wearetiredaf
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wearetiredaf.substack.com