Episode 33 Me, Myself & Well-Being: When Self-Care Goes Solo

Summary

In this episode of Barking Mad, host Barking Mad welcomes Dr. Rana Pishva, a psychologist from Ottawa, to discuss her article titled "Is the Pendulum of Self-Agency Swinging Too Far?" The conversation delves into the concept of self-care, exploring its evolution and the impact of wellness culture on individual well-being. Dr. Pishva emphasizes the importance of balancing self-agency with interpersonal relationships, noting that while self-care is essential, an overemphasis on individualism can lead to disconnection and resentment in relationships. The discussion also touches on cultural differences in self-care practices and the challenges faced by individuals navigating the wellness industry.

Keywords

self-care, self-agency, wellness culture, psychology, Dr. Rana Pishva, interpersonal relationships, mental health, cultural differences, parenting, community connections

Takeaways

Self-care is about maintaining balance, not just indulgence.

The wellness industry can promotes individualism at the cost of relationships.

Cultural differences influence self-care practices and expectations.

Overemphasis on self-agency can lead to isolation and resentment.

Building resilience requires facing discomfort and engaging in difficult conversations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Care and Self-Agency

01:20 The Evolution of Wellness Culture

03:59 Cultural Perspectives on Self-Care

06:20 The Pendulum of Self-Agency

09:00 Consequences of Individualistic Approaches

11:32 Finding Balance in Wellness Practices

14:28 Resilience and Communication Skills

16:39 Parenting in the Context of Self-Care

19:24 Community Connections and Support

21:55 Navigating the Wellness Industry

24:27 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

30:43 Conclusion and Reflection

31:10 Support and Resources

Questions

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Resources

Dr Pishva’s paper: Is the pendulum of self-agency swinging too far?

https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/pendulum-self-agency-swinging-too-far

Feeling out of sorts? Here are some quality mental health resources:

Lifeline 131114 or online here https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

E-Couch https://ecouch.com.au/

Relationships Australia https://relationships.org.au/

1800Respect 1800737732 or https://www.1800respect.org.au/

National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline [phone]

Headspace for 12-25 https://www.headspace.com/articles/how-to-improve-self-esteem

Kids Helpline for 5-25 https://kidshelpline.com.au/