Archive - Real Self-Care

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

Coping with climate anxiety in midlife

Tangible steps to feel hope and agency, with Anya Kamenetz

Apr 29 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

How moms can fight back now

Chamber of Mothers CEO Erin Erenberg on taking back our collective power.

Apr 23 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

Quick thoughts - Beat decision fatigue

It's a structural setup, not a personal problem.

Apr 21

Pooja's Picks: Links for navigating everything everywhere all at once

5 links for when things feel like A Lot.

Apr 16 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

Dear Pooja: I'm worried about passing mental illness to my kids

Here's what you DO have control over.

Apr 9 •

Pooja Lakshmin MD

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