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Is Self-Care Helping or Hurting You?

Jul 23, 2025
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Dear Beloved Friend,

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the things...the meditation, the deep breathing, the “nourishing” snacks and somehow, you're still tired?

Like… soul tired?

You give yourself rest. You take breaks. You even “check out” for a bit.
But when it’s time to plug back in… your body’s still dragging, your mind’s still foggy, and your heart feels like it’s nowhere near caught up.

This week on The Timing Effect Podcast, we’re talking about a version of self-care that no one really warns you about, the kind that looks right on the outside… but leaves you running on empty.

 

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In this episode, we explore:

🌿 Why more rest doesn’t always equal more energy
🌿 How self-care can become another form of hiding
🌿 The difference between ego-rest and soul-replenishment

We share the real stories of exhaustion, overcorrection, and the quiet breakthroughs that helped us find balance without waiting for a full day off (or a perfect life setup).

Because the truth is: you don’t need a retreat to feel restored.
You just need to know what part of you actually needs care.

If you’re swinging between doing too much and doing nothing at all…
If you’ve been waiting to feel like yourself again…

We recorded this one for you.❤️

With love and timing,
Matt & Joy

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