{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678aa9e65c9549fc00535611/6824baafa9d77a31f7cfa63c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Self Care is NOT Selfish","description":"<h3>🎙 The Mental Health Boys Podcast | Self Care is NOT Selfish</h3><p>🧠 Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival. But in a world that calls rest “lazy” and pressure “normal,” many men still struggle to <strong>prioritize their own peace</strong>. In this raw and real episode, Chris &amp; Steve dive deep into the <strong>myths around self-care</strong>, cultural guilt, and why too many men hit burnout before they ever hit pause.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 <strong>Topics in This Episode:</strong></p><p> ✔️ Why men feel guilty for taking time to recharge</p><p> ✔️ The difference between self-care &amp; selfishness</p><p> ✔️ How societal norms gaslight men into neglecting themselves</p><p> ✔️ Real signs it’s time to take a break</p><p> ✔️ How to <em>train yourself</em> to actually respond to stress</p><p><br></p><p>💡 <strong>Did you know?</strong> Men are far less likely to seek mental health support—and over 60% say they don’t feel like they “deserve” self-care until they’re in crisis.</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 <strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><p> ✔️ How to reframe your mindset around rest &amp; recovery</p><p> ✔️ The power of <em>self-compassion</em> in high-pressure environments</p><p> ✔️ Real-life ways to recharge—without guilt</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen &amp; Subscribe:</strong></p><p> 💪 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts &amp; Acast</p><p> 🔔 Weekly episodes on mental health, masculinity &amp; emotional growth</p><p><br></p><p>📲 <strong>Follow Us for More Content!</strong></p><p> 📸 Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/foundations_to_success/?igsh=c3N4Y21ubDU1cmsx#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@FoundationsToSuccess</a></p><p> 🐦 Twitter: @FoundationsToSuccess</p><p> 📘 Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566590925147#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Foundations To Success</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>💡 <strong>Join the Conversation!</strong></p><p> How do you know when <em>you</em> need a self-care day? Share your signs &amp; strategies in the comments.</p><p><br></p><p>#selfcareformen #mentalhealth #masculinity #recharge #menshealth #mentalhealthboys #podcast #healingjourney</p>","author_name":"Foundations To Success"}