This week, I"m back on to work on the Couch.  I examined Simone Biles' decision to step away to focus on her mental health during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.  I explore self-compassion, the roles we play in our lives, and how to prioritize yourself when necessary for our mental health.  I explore the concept of "holding room for ourselves", how we do it, and why it is important to hold room for ourselves so we can hold room for others. 

Articles used in this episode:

https://yelgerbi.medium.com/why-holding-space-for-yourself-is-a-profound-practice-3fde27dd0afb

https://heatherplett.com/2015/03/how-to-hold-space-for-yourself-first/

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