The Brain Coach

Author: Mary Turos

The Brain Coach podcast is hosted by executive function expert and 'Brain Coach' Mary Turos. Take a deep dive into executive functions and simple strategies based in neuroscience to overcome obstacles and achieve personal progress. Each episode provides insights from a community of educators, researchers, therapists, clinicians, family members to support a healthy brain.
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S3 Ep 21: When Is Self-Care Too Much?
Episode 20
Tuesday, 4 November, 2025

In this episode of The Brain Coach, we explore what happens when the comforting routines you enjoy begin to feel more like rules than relief.If you’ve ever felt anxious at the thought of skipping your self-care checklist, this episode will help you reframe routines as support, not stress. You'll understand why too much self-care can lead to avoidance of responsibilities. Discover small, practical strategies like giving yourself "permission slips” and creating a “do less” mode for tired days. These tools can help you find calm and control — without letting your routines control you.