{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why You Keep Failing at Self-Care \u2014 and What to Do Differently","description":"Self-care isn\u2019t a luxury \u2014 it\u2019s your foundation. Today, we explore why self-care can feel so uncomfortable (especially for those of us used to being the strong one), and how to start building your tolerance for pleasure, rest, and receiving. These are the same micro-practices that have transformed my relationship with myself and my energy over time. Here are the truths I keep learning again and again: \ud83d\udd39 You can\u2019t give from an empty cup \ud83d\udd39 Self-care isn\u2019t something you check off once \u2014 it\u2019s ongoing \ud83d\udd39 Honoring your tiniest desires builds self-trust \ud83d\udd39 Slowing down unlocks your creativity \ud83d\udd39 Five-minute \u201cpleasure containers\u201d can change your life \ud83d\udc96 Slow down, check in, and come home to yourself. Join Yoga For Self Mastery before live calls begin.&amp;nbsp; =&amp;gt;  https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/yoga-for-self-mastery\/?utm_medium=social&amp;amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;amp;utm_campaign=ysm&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; FREE Practice: Yin Yoga for the Sacral Chakra - Creativity &amp;amp; Sexual Energy Relevant Blog: Yoga to Reconnect with Yourself: 5 Essential Practices for Inner Peace &amp;nbsp; Relevant to Today\u2019s Episode: \ud83d\udcd6  Yoga Life Book&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc0d  Yoga for Self Mastery \ud83d\udc96  Uplifted Membership \ud83c\udfa7 Also Listen to: #260 \u2013  Killing The Self Care Buzzword #372 \u2013  Can the Sutras Make Space for Pleasure? (Sutra 1.15 Explained) #384 \u2013  Do Less, Heal More: 7 Invitations to Resolve Trauma from Organic Intelligence  \u00a9 2026 Uplifted Yoga |  BrettLarkin.com ","author_name":"The Uplifted Yoga Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39728955\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/434242\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39728955"}