What IS real “self-care” for Moms?

I welcome Psychiatrist, New York Times Contributor, and author Dr. Pooja Lakshmin to discuss what real self-care really is. Her book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) is out today and we discuss:

• The difference between faux self-care and real self-care
• What the wellness industry forgets when it comes to true wellness
• How to actually do self-care that is transformative
• Systemic barriers to self-care 

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