The Liz Moody Podcast

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Self-Care & Burnout (+ What To Do Instead) With Dr. Pooja Lakshmin


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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! 

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