Self-care gets talked about like it’s spa days, journaling, and perfect routines… but for a lot of us, it just feels like another thing we’re failing at.
In this episode, Johanna (nurse and mum of three boys including one with additional needs) breaks down why “self-care” can feel triggering, guilt-inducing, and unrealistic in the season of life where you’re exhausted, overstimulated, and just trying to get through the day.
Together, we reframe self-care as something personal, proactive, and small - sometimes as simple as forgiving yourself, taking real rest, or using micro-practices like gratitude to shift your nervous system and build momentum.
You’ll hear:
If self-care has become a burden, this conversation offers a kinder, more realistic way back.
Listener question: What’s one simple self-care practice that actually works for you right now?
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