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The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

The Follow-Up: Self Care for Moms

Aug 17, 2026 · 13m

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Today I'm revisiting a favorite conversation with board-certified psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. We look at the difference between "faux self-care" and "real-self care" and how boundaries and self compassion are part of the internal process. If you feel like you're drowning under the mental load of parenting this episode offers a dose of clarity and empowerment. It's an eye-opening reminder that well-being isn't about another product or goal... it's about aligning your choices with your values. We discuss: Why the wellness industry encourages a to-do list instead of addressing issues The difference between self-care methods and self-care principles How unrealistic…