Your Odyssey Podcast24 Juni 2025

Beyond Pampering: Redefining Self-Care for Real Life

In this episode, Tara and Karen break down the five key dimensions of self-care: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual. They share personal stories, practical tips, and honest reflections on how to make self-care a regular part of your busy life. You’ll hear about common myths that can hold you back and learn how small, intentional actions can greatly impact your well-being. Whether new to self-care or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll find encouragement and actionable steps to create a personalized self-care plan. Don’t miss this week’s feel-good song recommendation and the QOTD (Question of the Day) to spark your reflection.

If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe and leave a comment sharing your favorite self-care practice. Take good care of yourself—you deserve it! Listen now and join the conversation.

Music: Love Is Waiting

Produced in collaboration with VMJ Arts Collective

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Playlists:

Chapters

(00:00:03) - The OVODA Podcast
(00:00:53) - Exploring the Art of Self-Care
(00:03:30) - Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual Self Care
(00:05:28) - The 5 Dimensions of Self-Care
(00:06:21) - Three myths about self-care
(00:07:57) - Only Certain People Need Self-Care
(00:08:46) - 3 myths about self-care
(00:10:18) - 5 Rules of Self-Care for a Busy Life
(00:14:28) - Apple Users Talk About Intellectual Self-Care
(00:17:50) - 7 Steps to Spiritual Self Care
(00:19:54) - The 5 Steps to Creating a Personal Self-Care Plan
(00:22:17) - 4 Step Step in the Self-Care Journey
(00:22:53) - 100 Feel Good Track
(00:24:05) - Self-Care Questions For Introverts
(00:27:29) - Your social calendar would do me in
(00:27:47) - This Week's Episode: Self-Care

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