2995: Self Care and Parenting the Inner Child by Rachel Trotta on Creating A Sustainable Healthy Lifestyle

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2995: Rachel Trotta explores how treating yourself with the same compassion, structure, and care you'd offer a child, or even a pet, can transform your self-care habits. By reconnecting with your "inner parent," you can develop routines rooted in empathy, foresight, and executive function, creating a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://racheltrotta.com/inspiration/self-care-parenting-inner-child/ Quotes to ponder: "Why don’t we treat ourselves that way?" "The parental self, caring for the inner child, is the wise, executive planner who knows how to keep the show running smoothly." "Taking responsibility for yourself is not the same thing as shaming and hating yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices