How to Take Care of Yourself Whil...
How to Take Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Everyone Else
Nourished Mamas: Nutrition, Weight Loss & Motherhood by Mallory Younglove
Sep 11, 2026
14:36
Episode notes

If you’re a mom, caregiver, or just the person who seems to keep everything moving, you’ve probably heard the advice to “put yourself first.”

The problem is, that doesn’t always feel realistic.

In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when your own needs slowly become the easiest ones to postpone. Not because you don’t care about yourself, but because there is almost always something more urgent right in front of you.

I share a few examples from my own life, including labs that caught me off guard, a dentist appointment I kept pushing off, and a bra that hadn’t fit in months. I also share stories from clients who realized they were feeding their kids every day while regularly forgetting to feed themselves.

The goal isn’t necessarily to put yourself above everyone else.

It’s to start including yourself in the c ... 

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