113. The Downsides of Self-Care
In this episode, we explore some downsides of self-care. This knowledge is key because self-care is often marketed as a luxury, while distracting from our most basic needs. We'll talk more about the problems of hyper-focusing on ourselves, the external factors that defeat self-care, and the essential factor of community when it comes to self-care (ironic, but true!).
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Key moments:
00:00 Introduction to the Joy Lab Podcast
00:40 The Downside of Self-Care Culture
03:23 Self-Care in Marketing
04:45 The Importance of Basic Needs in Self-Care
06:58 The Role of Self-Care in Personal Growth
11:51 The Impact of External Factors on Self-Care
15:07 The Importance of Love and Belonging in Self-Care
17:17 Closing Thoughts and the Resilient Community
18:33 Outro and Disclaimer
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