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b"When it comes to self-help, it's important to be cautious of information that seems too good to be true. Especially, in today's world of digital wellness influencers where there is a lot of misinformation out there that could cause you more harm than good. Subsequently, it's essential to thoroughly research products and services before making any decisions or commitments.\\xa0\\n\\nTo raise awareness about this issue, we (Debbie, Jill, and Yael) got together to co-host an episode dedicated to this very important conversation. We also invited Pooja Lakshmin, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of the book \\u2018Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness\\u2019 to discuss the nuances of pseudoscience and what it means to practice real self-care. Expect evidence-based self-care methods, in addition to tips on how to do your due diligence as a consumer.\\xa0\\n\\nListen and Learn:\\n\\nWhat led Pooja to make some pretty drastic decisions in her own quest for self-care\\n\\nThe differentiators between faux self-care and real self-care\\n\\nThe idea of using \\u2018pauses\\u2019 when making decisions and boundary setting\\xa0\\n\\nPseudoscience and the challenges it poses to the field of psychology\\n\\nExamples of scientists behaving badly\\xa0\\n\\nRed flags for identifying faux self-care\\n\\nSuggestibility: we can be easily influenced in ways that are problematic\\n\\nResources:\\xa0\\nGuest\\n\\nLearn more about Pooja and her work as a psychiatrist, author, founder, and speaker: https://www.poojalakshmin.com\\n\\n\\nOrder your copy of Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included): https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593489727\\n\\n\\n\\nArticles\\nControversy Over Ego Depletion/Decision-Fatigue\\n\\nBooks\\n\\nQuick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can\\u2019t Cure Our Social Ills by Jesse Singal\\n\\n\\nGospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goops, and the False Promise of Self-Care by Rina Raphael\\n\\n\\nAmerican Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal by Kerri Kelly\\xa0\\n\\n\\nThink Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don\\u2019t Know by Adam Grant\\n\\n\\nAgainst Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom\\n\\n\\nPodcasts\\n\\n\\nMaintenance Phase\\xa0\\n\\nConspirituality\\n\\nThe Daily: Women Have Been Misled About Menopause\\n\\n\\n\\nAbout Pooja Lakshmin\\nPooja Lakshmin is a psychiatrist, New York Times contributor, an assistant professor at George Washington University, and a leading voice at the intersection of mental health and gender with a focus on helping individuals escape the tyranny of self-care. In 2020, she founded Gemma, a physician-led women\\u2019s mental health platform centering on impact and equity. She also maintains a private practice where she treats women struggling with burnout and perfectionism, as well as clinical conditions like depression and anxiety. Her new book which we are here to discuss, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths not Included) is out now.\\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\n\\n65. Self-Care, Kindness, and Living Well with Kelly Wilson\\n\\n105. The Self-Care Prescription with Robyn Gobin\\n\\n113. Self-Compassion for Parents with Susan Pollak\\n\\n201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin Neff\\n\\n262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with Us\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"