Self-Care for Burnt-Out Parents with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

Self-Care for Burnt-Out Parents with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

June 15, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 113

About this episode

Jess discusses self-care strategies for burnt-out parents with psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin.

Jess sits down with psychiatrist and self-care expert Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. They explore how self-care isn't about bubble baths or spa days, but rather about setting boundaries, exercising compassion, and stepping out of the chronic fight-or-flight mode of parenting. Listeners will gain practical insights to help them with burnout. Want to hear more from Dr. Pooja? Connect on Instagram Sign up for her newsletter Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN. We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net . Credits: Editing by The Pod Cabin Artwork by Wallflower Studio Production by Nurtured First Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!

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