Self-care can feel hard in a world that rewards doing more, faster, and without rest. Between the pressure to push through and the endless noise about what self-care should look like, it’s easy to lose sight of what actually restores us.

In this episode, Dr. Robyne cuts through the confusion and challenges the myths surrounding self-care and recovery. She shares five guiding principles to help you reclaim self-care as a consistent practice that’s deeply restorative and uniquely yours.

With relatable stories and practical takeaways, this conversation invites you to meet yourself where you are, let your practices evolve with you, and trust your own wisdom about what helps you feel grounded, regulated, and well-resourced to show up fully for your life and work.

Additional Resources:

• Previous episode on self-care and guilt: Breaking the Guilt Cycle and Rewriting the Rules of Self-Care for Women
• Previous episode on operating above or below the line: Accountability Starts with You
• The Double Shift Podcast, hosted by Dani Kagan

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