Creative Self Care With Crystal McLain Crystal McLain

Have you ever felt disconnected from your actions, like you’re just going through the motions? Discover how aligning your actions with your true wants, needs, and values can transform your life. In this episode of Creative Self-Care, I share how understanding my reasons for my actions helped me find focus and resist distractions. You'll learn why attaching meaning to your daily activities creates a strong grounding, making decision-making simpler, even in tough situations.Join me as I invite ...

Ever wondered why you're feeling so overwhelmed and disconnected lately? In this episode, I jump back into the podcasting world to unpack the reasons behind our collective stress and trauma, and more importantly, what we can do about it. I share essential insights into how our brains and bodies respond to prolonged stress and how this impacts our overall well-being. Join me as I break down the key components of my upcoming FREE self-guided course, to be released piece by piece, which will hel...

Have you ever told yourself that you suck at self care? Or have you told yourself that it’s something that just isn’t accessible to you? If so, I’m so glad you’re here because I get to be the one to tell you that that is bullshit. Yup, so today I’m going prove to you that you’re actually pretty great at practicing self care. I’m also going let you in on the secret WHY you believe you're bad at it, and we're going to learn six simple things you can start doing RIGHT NOW, so you can start...

Have you ever felt unnoticed and unrepresented? This episode is a heartfelt embrace of the diverse tapestry of humanity, as seen through platforms like TikTok, where the once-marginalized are boldly claiming their space. It's a candid conversation about the necessity of seeing ourselves in the world around us, and the profound effect it has on our collective psyche—whether we're discussing body positivity, neurodiversity, gender identity, or racial and ethnic inclusivity.Stepping into our aut...

Today we're hashing out the difference between practical optimism and toxic positivity, so we can process our emotions and move through our challenges in a healthier, more beneficial way.LINKS:Read and/or listenMindset MakeoverFeelings IdentifierMentoring ServicesPatreonSubstackPatreon Member Bonus ContentSupport the Show.Disclaimer

Today we're gonna get into what the Spiritual Self is, how it affects our wellbeing, and how we can give it the juicy, tender love it deserves so our days can feel more pleasurable and purposeful.TODAY'S EPISODETODAY'S PATREON PERKBECOME A PATREON MEMBERNEWSLETTER SIGN UPSupport the Show.Disclaimer