Balancing self-care and self-soothing can feel especially complicated as an entrepreneur. When hustle is normalized, boundaries blur, and rest often feels earned instead of necessary.

In this episode of Wise and WELL-THY, Ebony Unique sits down with Melody Johnson-Smith to explore the difference between self-care and self-soothing, why recognizing that distinction matters for entrepreneurs, and how both can play a role in sustaining your well-being while building and leading your own work. Together, they discuss practical ways to build self-awareness, identify healthier patterns, and take intentional steps toward caring for yourself... not just coping in the moment.

Melody also shares parts of her personal journey, including how lived traumatic experiences shaped her  ...