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Real Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

In their first episode, Meg and Susan interview Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD, a psychiatrist, bestselling author, and New York Times contributor, who has appeared on shows including The Ezra Klein Show and Good Morning America. She has spent thousands of hours helping individuals navigate burnout, anxiety, and depression. Her book, Real Self-Care: Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Bath, Not Included (NPR Best Book of 2023), emphasizes that self-care is a lifelong practice, encouraging us to take meaningful pauses, set boundaries, and slow down to sustain our careers.