December 02, 2025

Self-Care vs. Self-Preservation – What Moms Actually Need

26 minutes

In this episode, we’re getting honest about what “self-care” really looks like for moms—especially in busy seasons like the holidays. We unpack the difference between picture-perfect self-care (massages, facials, solo spa days) and true self-preservation: the small, sustainable things that help you not feel like you’re drowning.

Christina and Morgan share:

How the holiday season, work, and motherhood collide—and why “getting ahead” is sometimes the only way to stay afloat

Real-life self-preservation habits: early morning alone time, daily walks, freezer “emergency meals,” strict-ish bedtimes, and creative outlets

What happens when you don’t take care of yourself (hello, tears at 5 a.m.) and how to spot that you’re reaching your limit

Practical self-care ideas that don’t require childcare, money, or a full afternoon off

Mom guilt: why it never fully goes away and how to learn to sit with it instead of letting it run the show

Boundaries, systems, and asking for help—how they’ve each built a “village” and made their day-to-day feel less impossible

If you’ve ever thought, “I know I need to take care of myself, but I literally don’t know how to fit it in,” this one will feel like a deep breath and a gentle reset.

✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful!

✨ Connect with us:

Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#

Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

...more

View all episodes

By Christina & Morgan