Creative Self Care With Crystal McLain
Join wellness facilitator, Crystal McLain, as she explores creative ways to care for the mind, body and mother-lovin' soul, so we can live healthy, empowered and fulfilling lives, individually and collectively.
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- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Simple Steps For Building Resilience
If you're finding your resilience is being quickly whittled down, leaving you feeling exhausted, hopeless and overwhelmed, this post is designed to help you understand how resilience works, and offer…
The Power of Belonging: Building Community in Divided & Uncertain Times
In times when it feels like everything is designed to keep us divided, how do we create meaningful connections? Where do we find our people? And most importantly, how do we build communities where ev…
Permission to Pause, Retreat, and Reset
Sometimes you need to tap out, tune in, and do a hard reset in life. This is your permission to take a pause and unapologetically prioritize yourself.
Creating Peace, Power and Resilience in the Face of Fear and Uncertainty
Unlock the secrets to mastering your mind's safety switches and harnessing your inner resilience. Join me, Crystal McLain, as we uncover how our brains and bodies react when we perceive threats, ofte…
The Biggest Sleep Secret? Reclaim Your Right to Rest
Unlock the secret to rejuvenating your mind and body by understanding the crucial difference between rest and sleep. Imagine if you could harness rest not just as a pause in activity, but as a powerf…
Stress & The Dark Side of Social Media - A Warning You Don't Want to Ignore
Social media is totally amazing, but it may also be the thing that's keeping you stuck in life. Join me as we explore stress and the dark side of social media.
How to Get Out of Your Own Way - Tips for Beating Functional Freeze
Do the simplest tasks ever feel like monumental challenges? Join me as we dissect the phenomenon of functional freeze—a state where your brain's response to stress can leave you feeling disconnected …
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Living a Life With Purpose
Have you ever felt disconnected from your actions, like you’re just going through the motions? Discover how aligning your actions with your true wants, needs, and values can transform your life. In t…
An Invitation to Empower Yourself During Uncertain Times
Ever wondered why you're feeling so overwhelmed and disconnected lately? In this episode, I jump back into the podcasting world to unpack the reasons behind our collective stress and trauma, and more…
Why You Think You Suck At Self Care - And 6 Ways To Get Better At It
Have you ever told yourself that you suck at self care? Or have you told yourself that it’s something that just isn’t accessible to you? If so, I’m so glad you’re here because I get to be the one to …
Representation, Self Care, and Claiming Our Space
Have you ever felt unnoticed and unrepresented? This episode is a heartfelt embrace of the diverse tapestry of humanity, as seen through platforms like TikTok, where the once-marginalized are boldly …
MISCONCEPTIONS OF A POSITIVE MINDSET- Knowing the Difference Between Practical Optimism and Toxic Positivity
Today we're hashing out the difference between practical optimism and toxic positivity, so we can process our emotions and move through our challenges in a healthier, more beneficial way.
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THE SPIRITUAL SELF - Creating Pleasure & Purpose in Today's Crazy World
Today we're gonna get into what the Spiritual Self is, how it affects our wellbeing, and how we can give it the juicy, tender love it deserves so our days can feel more pleasurable and purposeful.
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THE SOCIAL SELF - Creating Healthy and Meaningful Connections with Yourself and Others
Today we're talking about our identity, relationships, social constructs, and personal worth so we can create not only a healthier social self, but society.
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How To Move Through Challenging Times
There have been global and local tragedies within this past week, and I felt compelled to stray from my schedule and share a few helpful tips for moving through challenging times. Xx
The Power of Practical Self Care - Bringing Confidence, Order and Magic Into Your Life
Today I'm sharing some REALISTIC pointers for clearing the chaos and creating a lifestyle that brings peace, power, and practical structure into your life.
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MANAGING EMOTIONS - Understanding the Emotional SELF for Better Emotional HEALTH
Today we're learning about the emotional self, discovering how feelings work, understanding why they're important, and learning how to work WITH them instead of wishing they didn't exist.
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HOW TO LOVE YOUR BODY - Understanding the Physical Self for Better Physical Health
Today we're going take a good look at the physical SELF and learn what it actually is. Then, we'll talk a little bit about how so many of us came to develop a rocky relationship with it. And, finally…
10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING -Understanding the Mental SELF for Better Mental HEALTH
Today we're going to learn 10 things that will help you understand your mental SELF, so you can take better care of your mental HEALTH.
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