<p>The idea of self-care has been reshaped—and not for the better. What once centered on restoration and reconnection has become a billion-dollar industry driven by marketing and societal pressures, pulling us away from our true needs and lowering self-esteem, mental health, and emotional resilience.</p><br><p>In Volume 4 of <em>Beyond with B</em>, Bridgett challenges how perfectionism and consumerism have hijacked the meaning of self-care. She shares her personal framework to help you reclaim it—rooted in intuition, authenticity, and true nourishment, not pressure or performance.</p><br><p>If you’re feeling overwhelmed by "quick fixes," influencer collabs, and endless wellness trends, tune in for practical steps to reconnect with yourself, spot red flags, and embrace a more genuine approach to well-being.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Self-care has strayed from its original purpose of restoration.</li><li>The self-care industry profits from feelings of inadequacy.</li><li>Marketing messages often undermine self-esteem.</li><li>It's important to question the necessity of wellness products.</li><li>Perfectionism can disguise itself as self-care.</li><li>Emotional burnout can result from pressure to perform self-care.</li><li>Women often face societal expectations around self-care.</li><li>Reclaiming self-care starts with self-reflection.</li><li>Self-care should be intuitive and not a checklist.</li><li>You are enough just as you are.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: <a href="https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn about Keynotes &amp; Workshops: <a href="https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyond.beauty.project/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@beyondbeautyproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and visit our <a href="https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>!</p><br><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peoples Media</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>