Episode 60

Myths Behind Self-Care

Published on: 16th June, 2024

Self-care has become a buzzword in contemporary lifestyles, touted across social media as the key to well-being. But how can we sort out the juice and the fluff? What’s a myth and what’s not? Jill and Linda are back with another discussion about the importance of self-care, sharing personal highs and lows from their past week. Pick up the headphones, or hook up the Bluetooth in the car as we chat about:

  • Is self-care optional? Whether you're aware of it or not, practicing self-care improves your well-being exponentially.
  • Does self-care have to be expensive and lavish? Simple activities such as a walk outside or reading a book can be self-care.
  • Is self-care selfish? There's a fine line between caring for yourself and neglecting your responsibilities.
  • Saying ‘no’ to events or engagements that overextend you is not selfish; it’s smart.
  • How can self-care backfire? Doom-scrolling on social media can seem restful but usually isn’t.

Understanding self-care's true essence is an ongoing journey. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning, breaking through the myths and discovering what truly nourishes you is crucial.

Self-Care Idea: Shake, shake, shake it all out.

We have been sharing self-care ideas throughout our episodes, and if you would like to find out more, you can reach out to us at muckedupmyselfcarepodcast@gmail.com.

Please support and follow along. You can find Jill on Instagram @mamaoutspoken and www.mamaoutspoken.com, as well as Linda @hellolindabonney or www.lindabonney.com.

Until next week – we hope you can unstuck your muck!

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About the Podcast

Mucked Up My Self-Care Podcast
Real, Raw and Unedited Conversations From Two Global Moms/Mums
A podcast for moms about the real, raw, and unscripted perspectives of guilt-free self-care by two moms across the globe. This unedited podcast is real life and their personal experiences told in friendly conversation style. Advocating for all moms who have mucked up their self care.

There are so many others out there that aren't successfully solving the real problem of trying to figure out what self-care is. We want to bring to light the reality of what self-care can look like for moms who struggle to fit it in, don't know what will work for them, and the ways that it hasn't worked. We want to have conversations about the guilt we feel when we are pressured to mother ourselves when we don't know how and aren't given the support to in our society today.

About your hosts

Jill Olish

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Linda Bonney

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