As women, we take care of everyone else and put everyone else’s needs before our own- the demands from work, friends, family, children and pets (the list goes on) are endless. Why is it until we are stretched thin, overworked, unhappy, unfulfilled and drained do we feel the need to make changes? Self- care shouldn’t be just something you do time to time, it should be a way of life. Like everything else you prioritize, taking care of your physical and mental well being should move to the top of your list. Put your own oxygen mask on first before helping others. On today’s episode, Argavan talks with Rachel O’Connor, a life and weight loss coach and the founder of Rachel O’Connor Coaching. With a background in educational publishing, Rachel left her corporate job to find a more fulfilling path. She discovered that loving herself first was the key to creating a life that she loves, and everything she teaches is grounded in that belief. Argavan and Rachel discuss what self care actually is and how to personalize a routine that works for each person. Also, Argavan and Rachel discuss the dreaded “mom guilt”, why it exists and how to reframe the thinking to start making the changes that will bring more joy and peace in your life. This is an episode for anyone looking to feel better now and for the long term!
Mentioned in this episode as well as Rachel’s recommendations:
Books on Habits
The Four Day Win by Martha Beck
The Joy Diet by Martha Beck
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
General Books on Self-Development
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat Zinn
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brack
Conscious Living by Gay Hendricks
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Guided Meditation Apps
Insight Timer
Headspace
Buddhify
Podcasts Episodes related to self-care
The Life Coach School
Episode: How to Fail
https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/4/
The Life Coach School
Episode: Being Selfish
https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/304/
Tara Brach (meditation and talks)
Episode: Fierce Self-Compassion
https://www.tarabrach.com/fierce-compassion/
Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
Episode: How to Have Kids and a Life
https://www.resources.soundstrue.com/podcast/how-to-have-kids-and-a-life/
The Happiness Lab
Episode: You Can’t Always Want What You Like
For more on Rachel O’Connor, you can follow through her website www.racheloconnorcoaching.com and contact her at racheloconnorcoaching@gmail.com.
For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook page: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.