Fernanda Mantovanini

I have a few core self-care habits that really keep me grounded. From a health perspective, I try to eat well most days of the week, but what truly keeps me going is movement. During the pandemic, I started doing strength training at home and running once a week just to stay active and sane. That small step turned into a full routine — now I run three times a week and do strength workouts three times a week as well. It helps me stay physically healthy, clears my mind, and resets my energy. Read More>>

Jane H. Smith

In 2000, our family discovered too late that our new home had toxic mold, including black mold, in the crawl space and walls. In the warm recesses of our home, this mold released spores and gases that destroyed our immune and neurologic systems. Our entire family suffered, but I was hardest hit. I had to quit my career as a special needs pediatrician and ended up in bed 23 hours a day. Since the mold grew heaviest under our bedroom, this was the worst place to rest. Read More>>

MORIAH

One of the biggest elements of self-care for me has been understanding my personality. I’m an Enneagram 3—a classic achiever. I’ve learned that even on vacation or rest days, I need to do something that gives me a sense of accomplishment, or I feel completely off. So I’ve reframed my approach to rest: even on slower days, I give myself permission to accomplish something small, whether that’s doing a load of laundry or taking a walk. That balance has become essential to my well-being. Read More>>

Leah Adler

As an esthetician, self-care isn’t just something I preach to my clients—it’s something I genuinely live by. I believe that if I’m going to encourage others to pour into themselves, I have to do the same. Self-care helps me maintain a healthy work-life balance, especially since I wear multiple hats: I’m a solo esthetician running my own business and also an esthetician instructor. My work is a huge part of my life, but it doesn’t consume it. Read More>>

Carol Caspi

As a tattoo artist, my work is both physical and energetic, so I keep a daily routine of healthy eating and yoga to stay spiritually balanced and grounded. I’m constantly doing inner work — building my self-worth and pushing toward my goals, even when the path gets tough. That’s something I always pass on to my clients too: to chase their dreams and follow what calls them, even if it seems impossible. Big things start with belief in yourself. Read More>>

 Debbie Conner

In the world of health coaching, we often say, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” This isn’t just a feel-good mantra—it’s a clinical reality. As a coach, educator, and clinician, my ability to support others hinges on how well I support myself. Self-care is not a luxury or a side note; it’s a structured, intentional practice that allows me to function at a high level and model what I teach. Read More>>

Marissa Herrman

I prioritize self care on a daily. Whether it’s caring for my chickens, or doing a yoga practice I do many things daily that bring me joy. I love being active and enjoy many hobbies, one of my favorites is snowboarding. I also love to cook for others and myself. There’s nothing I love more than a home cooked meal packed with herbs from my garden. Read More>>

Kalie Fish

Self-care can be an array of things, and I try really hard to engage as many aspects of it as possible. What I mean by this, is self-care doesn’t always have to be expensive, extravagant, or grand gestures toward yourself (although it can be.) Self-care is also attending to your basic needs, listening to your body and your mind, and being present with yourself in the way it’s needed most. Read More>>

Lindsay Berndt

I am a massive advocate when it comes to self care and still today am learning to take more time for myself to avoid life burnout. Self care can look like a lot of things for me, but my favorite place to take a moment for myself is with Lexi Stromberg at Internal Pilates. Moving my body has been crucial for my mental health since I was young, and finding a consistent place to not only take care of myself, but build more sense of community has been game changing. Read More>>

Chanana McGarry

I’m a big believer that self-care isn’t optional – it’s essential, especially for those of us living in alignment with our bodies and natural rhythms. Over the years, my self-care has deepened as I’ve learned more about my womb, my cycle, and the unique phases of the feminine body. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all routine, I let my self-care shift and evolve throughout the month, in sync with the different phases of my menstrual cycle. Read More>>

Edna Mancia

Honestly, I try to turn off my computer when work hours are over because, yes, my brain needs a break from Google meets and endless emails, too. I stick to a regular running routine because it clears my head and keeps me moving. Reading is my favorite escape and a sneaky way to learn stuff without feeling like I’m working. Read More>>

Dr. Sarah Rubinson Levy

Self-care has become so important to me over the last few years as I’ve better recognized that it’s not only good for me, but for all around me. It certainly took an adjustment because I, like many, struggled with feeling that I wasn’t worthy of taking care of myself or there were always other priorities or not even really understanding what self-care looks like for me (I don’t like baths or shopping, for example). Read More>>

Sahar Rahmati Evini

For me, self-care didn’t start as a trend it started as a necessity.

After I was born, my mother was diagnosed with Ménière’s disease, a condition that brought unpredictable and severe vertigo attacks triggered by stress or dietary imbalances. I was too young to fully understand what was happening, but as I grew, it became second nature for my sister and me to monitor her diet, her stress levels, her sleep, everything always alert, even in the middle of the night, in case she needed us. Over time, this constant vigilance deeply affected me. I developed anxiety, sleep disturbances, and eventually became physically unwell. Read More>>

Kathy Suchan

Self-care doesn’t always look like bubble baths and spa days—sometimes it looks like dirty garden gloves tossed by the back door, a ripe tomato still warm from the sun, or an impromptu picnic under the fruit trees with the dogs snoring nearby. Read More>>

Morgan Debs

As a Nurse Practitioner, business owner, mom, daughter, friend, people pleaser and empath, I am constantly giving my energy, my time and my care to others. But, as I’ve matured, I have learned that if I run on empty, I become less effective at all of it. Read More>> 

Heather Louise

My self-care is rooted in nature and the simple rhythms of the day or season. I try to spend time outside as much as possible, usually in my backyard or at the nature park nearby. I also planted native blooms that attract hummingbirds right outside my studio window and watching them hover and flit around always brings me back to myself. It’s a sweet reminder to stay present and pay attention to the beauty right in front of me. Read More>>

Monica Mcmahon

This is such a powerful question—because I’ve learned that we’re often most drawn to what we need the most.

I’m currently immersed in the world of wellness—teaching individuals, families, and corporations how to move, breathe, and align their energy through yoga, meditation, Pilates, coaching, and Reiki. I’ve been blessed to work in this space for over two decades, and even had the honor of guiding Dr. Deepak Chopra through a yoga practice while he was in town—a moment that deeply affirmed the sacredness of this path. Read More>>

Chelsey Reese

A key part of my self-care is learning to deeply listen to my internal world. This means slowing down enough to attune to my mind, body, and spirit. And asking myself what I’m needing, noticing what might be out of balance, and responding with care. Sometimes it’s something as simple as honoring my hunger or sleep cues, seeking meaningful connection, or moving my body to release stagnant energy. Other times, it’s about recognizing emotional fatigue or overstimulation and giving myself permission to rest or recalibrate. Read More>>