96. Self-care is NOT selfish, but it IS this...

Recorded on a walk in Maine (same outfit, five days running, this episode takes on one of the beliefs that I get the most fired up about: the (couldn’t be more far from the truth) belief that self-care is selfish. I break down why that line is a lie, why attuned presence - not constant self-sacrifice - is what our loved ones actually need from us, and introduce a new framework born out of Mothering Ourselves Mindfully: self-care isn't selfish; it's selves-ish - selves in steady harmony.

Key Points

Why "self-care is selfish" is programming, not truthWhat our loved ones (and our kids especially) actually need from us: attuned presence, not self-sacrificeHow self-care builds the nervous system capacity to show up the way we want toThe reframe: it's not taking care of yourself that's actually selfishWhy Sarah changes "self" to "selves" throughout Mothering Ourselves Mindfully — we are not just one selfNaming our internal parts (anger, shame, anxiety) as a tool for selves careSelves care in action: the primal scream for anger vs. rest and softness for sadness or overwhelmThe new framework: selves-ish = selves in steady harmonyIntegration and wholeness — all parts of us are welcome

Quotes

"Self-care is selves-ish, and selves-ish is selves in steady harmony.""It is not taking care of yourself that is selfish.""The biggest present you can give is presence.""All parts of you are welcome here."

Resources Mentioned

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully waitlist - opens September 2026, program starts October 2026: https://theschoolofmom.com/waitlistThe Self-Awareness Trap — free audio resource: https://theschoolofmom.com/trapDiscover Your Dominant Inner Voice Quiz: https://theschoolofmom.com/quizSend Sarah your voice note right HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom

What's Coming Next

Sarah invites listeners to carry this new belief forward — self-care is selves-ish — and to start noticing when the old "this is so selfish of me" story pops up, replacing it with the truer one: this is my selves learning to be in steady harmony.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!

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