Ep. 49 The Importance of Self-Care (Dr. Ellen Albertson and Candace Sanchez)
- Neil Parekh
- May 11
- 3 min read
Updated: May 14
Returning guests Dr. Ellen Albertson and Candace Sanchez, two wellness coaches, will join us for a practical conversation about self-care, guilt, and what it really takes to care for ourselves in the middle of busy, stressful lives.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Ep. 49 of Shining Light on Shadows: A Candid Conversation About Mental Health, “The Importance of Self-Care” will center on what people can do to become healthier, more grounded, and more intentional about self-care.
Join me, Dawn Neuburg (my co-host) and our guests on Thursday, May 14 at 7pm ET / 6pm CT.
Watch the recording on this website or watch and comment on social media: Facebook* | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
*Facebook will delete the video in about 30 days (approx. June 13th).
We will explore why so many of us struggle with self-care — including the belief that we are “bad at it,” the pressure to keep going, and the guilt that can come with resting or putting our own needs first. We will also talk about the difference between true self-care and numbing behaviors, such as overworking, emotional eating, binge-watching, or using distractions to avoid what we are feeling.
The conversation will offer accessible, realistic examples of self-care that do not require a major life overhaul: taking breathing breaks, drinking water, pacing work, going for a walk, preparing meals, journaling, taking naps, and recognizing when our nervous systems are overwhelmed. Self-care is not selfish — it is part of staying well enough to keep showing up.
Our Guests
Dr. Ellen Albertson is a psychologist, registered dietitian, national board- certified health and wellness Coach, Reiki master, and mindful self-compassion teacher. Known as The Midlife Whisperer™, she helps women raise their vibration so they have the energy, confidence, and clarity to make their next chapter their best chapter.
Candace Sanchez practices THRIVE Coaching. Rather than offering quick fixes or surface-level motivation, THRIVE Coaching™ invites participants to slow down, reflect inward, and engage in intentional practices that support emotional, spiritual, and personal well-being. It integrates prayer, self-reflection, journaling, mindfulness, and holistic practices.
Programming Notes
April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Both of our April episodes focused on that topic:
Kenneth Rogers, Jr. was our guest for Ep. 47, “Looking Back, Moving Forward; The Cycles of Healing After Sexual Assault.”
Cyrena Martin was our guest for Ep. 48, “Sexual Assault Survivors’ Trauma Isn’t a Competition”
Background
Dawn and I launched this twice a month show (usually the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month) in order to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health. Thank you for being part of our community.
We are proud to be in Year 3 of the show. If you are interested in being a guest on the show or know someone who might be interested, please let us know. We’re looking for people who would be willing to share their story, advocates and people who work in the field of mental health.
We hope you can watch the show and share your own thoughts in the comments.
Resources / Relevant Links
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
800-950-6264 Or text "HelpLine" to 6264; nami.org
Mental Health America Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org; mhanational.org Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673); rainn.org
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