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🎙️ Episode 26 Description
Self-care has become one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern health culture. For many women, it sounds nice in theory—but in real life it often feels impossible, indulgent, or even selfish.
In this episode of Glucose, Grit & Grace, we’re joined by speaker, coach, and podcast host Rachel D. Baker to talk about what self-care actually looks like in the middle of real life.
Rachel understands the tension between caring for others and caring for yourself. As someone navigating chronic illness, pain, ADHD, and the responsibilities of family, ministry, and business, she’s learned that the goal isn’t squeezing more productivity out of your day—it’s building systems that support your energy and priorities.
Together, we explore how to release guilt around rest, adjust expectations when your capacity changes, and create rhythms that allow you to care for your health without feeling like you’re failing everywhere else.
If you’ve ever felt like self-care is just one more thing on your to-do list—or something you don’t deserve until everything else is finished—this conversation offers a practical and refreshing reframe.
In This Episode We Discuss:
• Why traditional productivity often fails women navigating real-life challenges
• The mindset shift required when your capacity changes
• How identifying your “daily capacity” can reduce pressure
• Why guilt is one of the biggest barriers to self-care
• Practical rhythms that create breathing room
• The difference between indulgent and supportive self-care
Key Takeaway:
The goal isn’t to squeeze more productivity out of yourself.
It’s to create flexible systems that support your energy, priorities, and health.
Connect with Rachel:
Rachel shares encouragement, humor, and practical tools through her podcast How’s All That Working For Ya?
Learn more at https://racheldbaker.com
Free resources (Scripture Cards + Permission Slips) available on her website
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