Real Self-Care

From women’s mental health specialist and New York Times contributor Dr. Pooja Lakshmin comes Real Self-Care, a powerful reckoning with the wellness industry’s contradictions and a transformative program for true self-care.

In a culture obsessed with self-care—ranging from juice cleanses to luxury products—Dr. Lakshmin argues that these superficial practices are often incomplete or even manipulative. Real self-care isn’t about external fixes but an internal, self-reflective process aligned with our values.

Using case studies and clinical research, Lakshmin offers a step-by-step program for sustainable change, providing actionable strategies to help women set boundaries, combat guilt, and embrace self-compassion. The journey toward genuine self-care empowers readers to reclaim their lives, fostering both personal growth and social revolution. Real Self-Care is a complete roadmap to asserting one’s power and transforming relationships and workplaces.