The Follow-Up: Self Care for Moms

We're revisiting a powerful conversation with board-certified psychiatrist, New York Times contributor, and bestselling author Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. We dive into the stark difference between "faux self-care" and "real self-care," an internal process rooted in active decision-making, boundaries, and self-compassion. Whether you're feeling like you're drowning under the mental load of parenting or trying to navigate broken structural support systems, this rerun offers a much-needed dose of clarity and empowerment. It’s a honest, eye-opening reminder that true well-being isn't about buying another product or adding to your to-do list...it's about making choices aligned with your de...