We’ve been told self-care is selfish, indulgent—even unnecessary. That being a “good woman” means putting everyone else first and clapping for ourselves last. But what if real self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a radical, world-shifting, life-saving act of rebellion?

In this episode, I’m joined by Shelly Tygielski, author of Sit Down to Rise Up and founder of Pandemic of Love, a mutual aid movement that’s provided over $100 million in direct aid. Named one of Mindful.org’s “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement,” Shelly is here to help us rethink everything we thought we knew about self-care.

We talk about the toxic messages that keep women burned out and worn down, the myth of positive thinking, and how showing up for ourselves—fully and unapologetically—is the foundation of showing up for anyone else. Because self-care isn’t about escape. It’s about power. It’s about choosing yourself on purpose.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why self-care is an act of activism—not selfishness
✅ The real reason “positive vibes only” can be toxic
✅ How to opt out of burnout culture and still get sh*t done
✅ The difference between self-soothing and true self-care
✅ Creating community care alongside personal care
✅ What it really looks like to walk away from the tightrope (and the circus)

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s a revolution. And it starts with you.

Connect with Shelly:

Website: http://www.shellytygielski.com

Book: https://a.co/d/j8gsf7M

IG: http://www.instagram.com/mindfulskatergirl

FB: http://www.facebook.com/shellymeditation

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