{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 486: When Self-Care Feels Selfish After 40","description":"If taking care of yourself feels selfish, you\u2019ve been conditioned to believe depletion is noble. Many women over 40 struggle with guilt when prioritizing sleep, movement, boundaries, or rest during perimenopause and menopause. This episode dismantles the myth that self-care is indulgent and reframes it as essential maintenance. Sustainable health in midlife requires self-respect, not self-sacrifice. If you want to take this work deeper, grab my book The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman\u2019s Guide to Deep Health and Happiness. \u2728 It\u2019s the roadmap midlife women are using to lead themselves powerfully in the health arena and beyond. Available now at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theconsistencycode.com&amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udcd6\ud83c\udfa7 \u2b07\ufe0f Tools to rock your second act. \u2705 The Consistency Code Book:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theconsistencycode.com \u2705 Rumble &amp;amp; Rise Membership with Courtney:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/graceandgrit.com\/readytorumble \u2705 Subscribe to the Podcast:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/graceandgrit.com\/podcast #SelfCareIsNotSelfish #WomenOver40 #MidlifeWellness #Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #Boundaries #EmotionalHealth #BurnoutPrevention #HealthyLiving #SelfRespect #SustainableHealth #Devotion #GraceAndGrit #SelfLeadership #MidlifeWomen ","author_name":"Grace &amp; Grit Podcast: Helping women step out rather than fade out.","author_url":"https:\/\/graceandgrit.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40248530\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40248530"}