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Today we are going to dive into a very popular trend on social media: “Self-care”. What started out as a call to self-compassion, quickly turned into a marketing strategy designed to make money in the name of therapy and mental wellness. Join us as we discuss the impact that self-care has on social media consumers and why it went off the rails.

The Radical History of Self Care

How You Can Honor the Radical History of Self Care

You can find Elena at @awakentherapyco. You can find Rebecca at @zoandgotherapy.

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Disclaimer: This podcast was created for educational and entertainment purposes, it is not a replacement for mental health treatment. This podcast is not therapy and does not replicate a therapeutic relationship.

If you're in need of mental health care and assistance, check out these resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Trevor Project: Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

https://afsp.org/

Inclusive Therapists Directory

https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/

The Loveland Foundation: Therapy and Healing for Black Women and Girls

https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable Therapy

https://openpathcollective.org/