How to prioritize self-care, and why doing so can help you build INFLUENCE and increase your positive impact: best-selling author/blogger Kari Kampakis

<p>TITLE: How to prioritize self-care, and why doing so can help you build INFLUENCE and increase your positive impact: Author &amp; blogger Kari Kampakis (Episode 188) </p> <p> </p> <p>THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:</p> <p>We get so many mixed messages about self-care. For many of us, even doing the minimum amount of self-care can, at times, leave us feeling guilty. </p> <p>I often find the topic seems to be one of extremes. Taken too far self-care can legitimately become “selfish,” but when we don’t pause and take the time to engage in an adequate amount of  self-care, it means we’re not doing what we need to refuel in order to be the women and people we hope to be, and to have the impact we hope we can have. </p> <p>That’s why I think today’s conversation will really resonate with YOU. </p> <p> </p> <p>THIS WEEK’S GUEST: My guest is Kari Kampakis. She is a best selling, award winning author and blogger and one of only two, two time guests here at She Said/She Said Podcast.  </p> <p>Kari joins us today to talk about her latest book — her fourth. It’s my personal favorite of Kari’s so far. The book is called “More than a Mom: How prioritizing your wellness helps you (and your family) thrive.”  (Be sure to use the official She Said/She Said Podcast link below to purchase the book!)</p> <p>Kari has a way of articulating the challenges of modern motherhood that is grounded, practical, and spiritual. It’s not over the top — but rather entirely relatable. </p> <p>Even if you are not in the throws and joys of motherhood — or maybe even if motherhood isn’t part of your journey — I know you’ll find much to love and appreciate about Kari’s message. It’s an important one and not just for moms. </p> <p> </p> <p>KEY TOPICS: </p> <p>HOW SELF-CARE RELATES TO INFLUENCE: Investing in ourselves is part of building and sustaining influence. That’s because it’s an essential part of how we become the people we want to become. It takes effort, work, and self reflection. It also reminds me of my personal mantra: “you get what you give.” That con