What IS real “self-care” for Moms?

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

Dr. Mona Amin

Medicine, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness, Parenting

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 15 March 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

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 Connect with Dr. Pooja Buy Pooja's new book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) here. Sign up for Pooja's free Substack email list, Therapy Takeaway, here. Join Pooja's community, Gemma, the physician-built women's mental health platform here. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠ page of the website. SPONSORS Stokke offers baby products designed to empower parents from day one, foster closeness and connection between them and their baby and to support the healthy development of their child. You can use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cushion with any high chair purchase. Visit Stokke.com with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK Are you flying with a newborn or toddler soon? No more worrying about lost or damaged strollers with BABYZEN YOYO. It is the perfect compact and lightweight stroller for travel and everyday life. Use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cup holder with your stroller purchase. Visit BABYZEN.com with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.9	It doesn't work if you take the rest and then you're just like trying to make up for it
0:06.0	afterwards. We have to actually pull back and again coming back to where you're saying Mona,
0:11.2	we have to ask ourselves hard questions like why is it that I only feel of value when I'm doing
0:18.8	something for my family, right? Why is it that it feels like it's impossible for me to take an
0:26.0	hour for myself? You know, what is it about the way that I've constructed my life that makes it
0:32.3	so that me taking an hour off leads me to beating myself up for two hours. Welcome back to the show.
0:40.8	I am Dr. Mona and I am so excited to welcome a repeat guest onto the show today. I have Dr. Pooja
0:47.8	Luchman. She is a MD psychiatrist, New York Times contributor, the author of Real Self Care and the
0:54.5	founder and CEO of Gemma, the physician led women's mental health platform. She is a leading voice at
1:00.9	the intersection of mental health and gender focused on challenging the tyranny of faux self-care.
1:06.8	Pooja maintains an active private practice where she treats women struggling with burnout,
1:11.2	perfectionism and disillusionment, as well as clinical conditions like depression and anxiety.
1:16.9	I think everyone can relate to this. Her first book, Real Self Care, a transformative program for
1:22.4	redefining wellness, crystals, cleanses and bubble baths not included, is available on March 14th
1:28.9	from Penguin Random House. She lives in Austin with her partner, their son, and their two cats,
1:34.2	and I am so excited to call her a social media friend and a repeat guest on the show.
1:42.8	Stoka offers baby products designed to empower parents from day one, foster closeness and
1:47.1	connection between them and their baby, and to support the healthy development of their child.
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1:55.2	sustainability at the forefront. For over 90 years, they have been providing parents with peace of
1:59.4	mind and support for their children with their highly rated assortment, all made to nurture and
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