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Rebel WellnessAuthor: Kaileigh Lauren (Coach Kailes)
Welcome to The Rebel Wellness Podcast - where high-achieving women finally get honest answers about what's happening in their bodies.I'm Kaileigh - former fitness & womens health coach of a decade turned clinical nutritionist who's spent years watching brilliant women push through exhaustion, ignore their symptoms, and wonder why their bodies seem to be working against them. Spoiler alert: they're not. They're just speaking a language we were never taught to understand. Welcome to where we learn it together lovely!Here's what you'll actually find: science-backed explanations for why you feel like garbage despite doing "all the right things," practical strategies that fit into your already-packed life, and conversations that feel like texting your smartest friend who happens to know a lot about hormones, fertility and stress management. (Cause who isn't needing help there nowadays?)We're ditching the toxic positivity and wellness guru baloney. Instead, we're having the real conversations about burnout, hormone chaos, mysterious symptoms, and what it actually takes to feel good in a body that's been through it. Whether you're dealing with irregular cycles, energy crashes, or just trying to figure out why you don't feel like yourself anymore - you're in the right place.. I'm SO happy you're here to join us! Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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[#121] Why Your "Self-Care" Routine Might Actually Be Keeping You Stuck
Episode 121
Monday, 19 January, 2026
Self-love says "I love me" and self-care says "prove it"—but are your daily habits actually proving it, or are they just helping you forget you need healing? In this episode, we're breaking down the difference between true self-care and the numbing techniques society has rebranded as empowerment. From nightly wine rituals to doom-scrolling sessions, we're calling out the self-soothing traps that keep high-performing women stuck in burnout cycles while thinking they're "taking care of themselves."You'll learn why your body doesn't distinguish between deserved indulgence and physiological stress, how to spot the difference between dopamine hits and actual restoration, and what intentional self-care actually looks like when you're ready to invest in long-term health instead of temporary relief. This isn't about perfection—it's about pattern recognition and proving to yourself through your daily choices that you're worth the discomfort of real growth.If you've ever justified another glass of wine as self-care or wondered why you still feel exhausted despite all your "wellness" habits, this episode is your wake-up call.Timestamps[03:35] What self-care actually is (hint: it's not always comfortable or convenient)[08:22] The ironic truth: numbing behaviors perpetuate the burnout cycle[10:47] Why nightly wine disrupts REM sleep, taxes your liver, and suppresses progesterone[15:32] How society rebranded escapism as empowerment[22:25] Common "self-care" habits that are actually numbing techniques[24:41] How to spot the difference: self-soothing vs. true self-care[29:28] The unsexy truth about real self-care (meal prep > DoorDash)[31:47] Physiological, nervous system, emotional, and practical self-care categories[38:53] Implementation tips: start small, track how you feel, embrace discomfortResources Mentioned:Free 2026 Journal PromptsSimple Sourdough GuideWork With Kailes:🌿 Newsletter Join here.Connect:📍 Instagram: @kaileigh.lauren | @rebelwellnesspodcast📍 nourishwithin.meLove the show? Would love if you could leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or drop a review on Apple Podcasts!
