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Ep. 50- When Self-Care Gets Real: Beyond Bubble Baths & Checklists

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Self-care is more than candles and face masks. In this episode of Boundaries Unleashed, I’m digging into what self-care looks like when it’s rooted in integrity — and how it can transform your energy, your time, and your relationships.

Whether you’re someone who knows the value of self-care but struggles to make it stick, or you’ve been checking off boxes without feeling restored, this conversation will give you a whole new perspective.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why performative self-care keeps you stuck in “shoulds” instead of healing.
  • The not-so-obvious forms of self-care (like letting others help, saying no, and honoring your budget).
  • Three practical ways to make sure your self-care is restorative and intentional.

✨ Reflection questions for you:

Where in your life are you practicing self-care from a place of “should” instead of true need?

What’s one small way you could shift that into integrity this week?

Self-care isn’t a checklist or an aesthetic — it’s a relationship with yourself. 

Love yourself like you mean it.

👉 If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who could use a fresh take on self-care.

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