Take Care Of Yourself As If Your Life Depended On It (Because It Does)

Most self-care advice is toxic positivity wrapped in consumerist propaganda. True self-care isn't about spa days and shopping sprees - it's about treating yourself like someone you're responsible for keeping alive. I discovered this truth while teaching burnout prevention to healthcare workers, where I developed the concept of "aggressive self-care." This approach treats self-care as seriously as medical intervention, because your wellbeing literally depends on it. In this episode, I'll show you the three core elements of aggressive self-care that can help you build a solid foundation for mental health, even if you're struggling right now. You'll learn practical strategies for feeling as good as you're capable of feeling on any given day. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly⁠⁠⁠. ⁠3 Unique ways to work with me⁠ ⁠⁠Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety⁠⁠ (I have partnered with this brand) ⁠Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps⁠⁠ with my new Sleep Workbook. ⁠⁠⁠My book: For When Everything is Burning⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on TikTok⁠ ⁠Connect on Instagram⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.

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There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical level. There are relatively few people who understand both, and I’m one of them. As a clinical psychologist I have a doctorate degree and thousands of hours of professional experience providing treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. I also have 39 years of personal experience managing mood and anxiety disorders as I myself deal with these struggles. This podcast is my attempt to synthesize my personal knowledge with my professional knowledge.