Archive - Real Self-Care

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

What to expect here while I'm on maternity leave

And a call to support RSC and my work!

Jun 25 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

Pooja's Picks: Going Through It

Five links for wading through these waters.

Jun 19 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

What do you do when the world is on fire?

Choosing care over chaos with author Marisa Renee Lee

Jun 13 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

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Marisa Renee Lee

Quick Thoughts: High Functioning Depression

Being productive doesn’t mean you’re not depressed.

Jun 4 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

May 2025

Pooja's Picks: The case for a little life

Five links for big thoughts on living small.

May 28 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

Mental health is personal — and political

Let's get real about power during Mental Health Awareness Month.

May 21 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

What to expect at your first therapy appointment

This is the same advice I give my friends.

May 14 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

AMA: Pregnant with twins edition

All your questions about IVF, pregnancy in my 40s, and beyond — answered.

May 7 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

April 2025

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