Real Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, Is SVB SOL?, TikTok on the Clock

Real Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, Is SVB SOL?, TikTok on the Clock

Author: Lemonada Media March 17, 2023 Duration: 1:03:01
Did this week seriously just turn from 2008-style panic to status quo? In a way, yes. And V explains all the other ways Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse differs from the bank bailouts of the aughts. They also break down why TikTok is on the chopping block of federal regulators, plus the reasons it really ought to not be. Then, let’s take a breather! V is joined by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin to talk about authentic self-care practices, plus their faux counterparts and why they’re so alluring. Dr. Lakshmin is an author, psychiatrist, and founder of women’s health org Gemma, and she’s here to help identify the most effective ways to care for ourselves. And no, they don’t include drinking out of a crystal water bottle or buying vitamins from an Instagram ad.   For more tips on practicing real self-care, check out Dr. Lakshmin’s book and sign up for her free weekly email list, Therapy Takeaway. Keep up with her on Twitter and Instagram at @poojalakshmin and on TikTok at @therapytakeaway.   Keep up with V on TikTok at @underthedesknews and on Twitter at @VitusSpehar. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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