You’re doing the skincare, taking your probiotics, checking the boxes-but still feeling off? You might be skipping the most important parts of self-care: safety, rest, connection, and stability.

In this episode, I sit down with Ericka Nicole—founder of Silken and host of Boss Babe Reset—to explore the five levels of the Self-Care Pyramid and why burnout often stems from neglecting the basics, not just doing too much.

We discuss: 

• The 5 levels of the Self-Care Pyramid (based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs)
• Why so many of us feel unsafe—and how that affects our mental health
• The importance (and difficulty) of building community as an adult
• Real talk on burnout, financial insecurity, and finding joy anyway

This conversation is hilarious, honest, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating adulthood with big dreams and low energy. 

Mentioned in this episode:

– Ericka’s brand: Silken Co.

– Ericka’s podcast: Boss Babe Reset

– Ericka’s personal IG: @theerickanicole

If you’ve ever felt like your life is “on paper” great but still not quite right—this episode is for you.

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