Archive - Real Self-Care

Big news: I'm writing another book!

It's all about change.

Aug 27 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

Compassion 101: A Real Self-Care Principle

How to show kindness to yourself, so you can show up for everyone else.

Aug 20 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

The Easy Way to Reset Your Stressed-out Brain

It only takes three seconds — really.

Aug 13 •

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, MD

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Pooja Lakshmin MD

Quick Thoughts: Dealing with Tragedy

How to move through grief.

Aug 6 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

July 2025

Coping with polycrisis and climate anxiety

Tangible steps to feel hope and agency, with Anya Kamenetz

Jul 31 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

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Work fast, live slow

Using AI to lighten moms' invisible loads, and create the days we crave.

Jul 23 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

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Avni Patel Thompson

The twins are here!

An update on my C-section and our first days with Mira and Anya.

Jul 18 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

The Gifts of Being Childfree

Embracing my freedom, and giving myself the life I’ve been waiting for.

Jul 9 •

Jillian Anthony

What I'm Holding Ahead of My C-Section

Giving birth in Texas, and bringing two daughters into an uncertain world.

Jul 2 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

June 2025

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