Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)

"With meaningful roots in the social justice movement, the term “self-care” has become so ubiquitous that it’s starting to lose meaning. The phrase has been co-opted by marketers to sell a growing number of goods and services. How, then, do you – a person hanging on by your fingernails – find meaning and actual relief in caring for yourself? Enter Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist dedicated to helping people put down the guilt that comes with attempting to achieve perfection within broken systems. Instead of pushing us to strive – or suggesting a cleanse – Lakshmin provides tools for boundary setting and treating yourself with compassion."