Episode 6: It's not you, it's your wiring

Here's something that may surprise you—your brain’s survival instincts are still influencing how you approach self-care, and they might be working against you. Have you ever wondered why saying "no" feels impossible or why you can't seem to prioritize yourself no matter how hard you try? What if the answer lies in how our brains are wired for survival, and how that wiring affects everything from guilt to stress?

In this episode of the podcast, we’re unpacking how your evolutionary wiring could be sabotaging your best self-care efforts. But here’s the good news—once you understand this, you’ll have the power to work with your brain, not against it. We’re sharing insights on why it’s so hard to break the cycle, along with practical strategies you can start using today to make more room for yourself. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a whole new perspective on your survival and your self-care.

Episode Highlights:

• 4 ways evolutionary wiring impacts self-care
  • Conservation of energy
  • Acceptance of the tribe and the role of guilt
  • Scarcity of resources
  • Living for today
• Self-care experiments