Episode 4: Self Care is Healthcare with Vashti Kanahele

Trigger warnings: Mention of Sexual Assault briefly (in regards to PTSD)

Vashti used the analogy of putting a bandaid over a wound but not getting down to the root cause of the problem. We can say we’re fine and heal ourselves for a short period of time, but that isn’t digging deep enough to understand why it happened in the first place. Without understanding the true cause of our emotions or physical ailments, then they will keep returning.

Ways to Engage: Think of an example of when you continued saying you were fine even when you were falling apart inside—we all have those moments. Can you think of a time when a friend was doing the same thing, and you wanted to offer them help or support? In moments that you feel tired, rundown, or burnt out, remind yourself to treat yourself like a friend in a moment of need. Give yourself the same grace and patience, and reach out to someone you know you would do the same for. We are all here for each other, and there’s incredible spaces for women to support other women.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:48 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:53 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:44 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 23:02 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 34:43 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 37:03 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 38:43 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 48:10 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 56:03 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 57:57 )

Original FEEL Podcast Theme Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis