AMA | The Self-Care Scam: How Modern Life Fuels Burnout

Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 719

Wellness + Wisdom Podcast Host, Josh Trent, and the episode Co-Host, Mar, discuss the complex nature of self-care, why the mainstream media often promotes superficial products rather than addressing genuine needs, the distinction between instant gratification and delayed rewards, and the importance of having an awareness practice.

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Listen To Episode 719 With Josh + Mar

[00:00] The Truth About The Self-Care Scam

  • Self-care industry often sells products that don't address real needs
  • True self-care involves taking time to know oneself
  • Nature and disconnecting from technology as effective forms of self-care
  • Pentagon of Wellness: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial aspects
  • Modern burnout crisis fueled by misconceptions about self-care
  • Self-care should not be about instant gratification

[11:30] Psychology + Neuroscience of Self-Care

  • Internal vs. external locus of control in self-care practices
  • Dopamine loops and addiction to novelty in modern self-care
  • Marshmallow test: delayed gratification linked to life satisfaction and success
  • Self-care is not about immediate gratification but delayed reward
  • Importance of mindful approach to self-care vs. escapism
  • The conscious mind processes 40-50 bits of info/second, unconscious mind 11 million bits/second

[21:00] Practical Approaches to Self-Care

  • Setting boundaries as a crucial part of self-care
  • Making big life changes when necessary for well-being
  • Gradual, continuous practices are more effective than occasional ‘self-care Sundays'
  • Importance of community and support groups, especially for women
  • Men benefit from solitude and clarity in self-care


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Josh Trent lives in Austin, Texas with his love Carrie Michelle, son Novah, daughter Nayah + a cat named Cleo. He is the host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast and the creator of the BREATHE: Breath + Wellness Program. Josh has spent the past 20+ years as a trainer, researcher + facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence for humans to thrive in our modern world. Helping humans LIBERATE their mental, emotional, physical, spiritual + financial self through podcasts, programs + global community that believe in optimizing our potential to live life well.

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