About this episode
Is self-care overrated or are we just doing it wrong? In this episode, we break down common myths about self-care, the ways we often sabotage our own self-care routines, and what really makes self-care effective. We also share how starting jiu-jitsu became a form of self-care for both of us, and explore what elements create a meaningful and sustainable self-care practice. If you’ve ever felt like self-care isn’t working, this conversation is for you.
00:00 Intro
01:09 Dale’s pedicure experience
03:50 How do we define good self-care?
07:58 Why do we find ourselves doom scrolling as a form of self-care?
15:48 How we sabotage self-care: performing instead of transforming
16:25 How Dale started jiu jitsu as a hobby
27:27 Dale’s other hobbies and how they are different
34:53 Is self-care selfish?
36:58 The five elements of responsible self-care
42:10 How David started jiu jitsu
49:51 The main goal of self-care
53:19 Self-care is much more than a hobby or downtime
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