Episode 5: Self Love, Self Care, Self Worth with Grace Derocha
In this episode, registered dietician Grace Derocha advocates for self care beyond bubble baths, compassion in the form of nutrition, and the power of spontaneous dance parties.
“If people are going to judge you - let them carry the weight of that, not you.”
About This Week’s Guest
Grace Derocha is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, certified health coach and certified mental health integrative medicine provider. She loves helping others learn how to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. Grace was born and raised in Michigan and attended Michigan State University where she received two bachelors of science degrees in dietetics and psychology. Later, she received her MBA from Wayne State University. Grace loves spreading the word of good nutrition, healthy eating, the importance of fitness, and positive mental health and wellbeing. She is a wife, mommy of two kids and a pup, a Spartan, and avid Detroit sports fan. She loves music, dancing, food, cooking, shopping, reading, and smiling. Find her on LinkedIn here.
Quick Links
There’s been a lot of talk about burnout since the beginning of the pandemic, but more specific descriptions are starting to become popular. In recent articles the Washington Post talked about “losing your spark” during the pandemic, and The New York Times has named “languishing” the most prominent feeling of 2021. A more succinct description? Post-COVID Stress Disorder.
LinkedIn is adding job titles for stay-at-home caretakers! This is a step in the right direction as the pandemic highlights what stay-at-home moms already knew: taking care at home is a full-time job.
If you’re stuck for ideas on how to practice self care, this instagram post has recommendations based on your enneagram type.
Inspiration and Recommended Reads
The most important inspiration from this week’s podcast? Take 5 minutes for a spontaneous dance party! Send us your favorite dance party songs or tag us on Instagram.
When you’re thinking about self care, try to remember: it’s not all about swiping the credit card. One quote that stood out from this article from The Atlantic: “Jobs demand ever-increasing amounts of time, energy, and creativity […] Little wonder that the suggested fix isn’t to convince workers to actually take their vacation days or to go back to a more humane schedule of 40 hours a week. Instead, to avoid burnout, people are encouraged to spend more.”
In this week’s inspiration section Caitlin recommended The Fuck It Diet by Caroline Dooner. The book brands itself as an anti-diet manifesto, and it dives deep into how businesses use your insecurities to make money. You can also follow her on Instagram - be prepared for equal parts anti-diet discussions, dog photos, and Sebastian Stan fan club.
Where to Find Us
We’re on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Interested in a guest post on our blog, or want to be a featured guest on the podcast? Email us at weareoverworked@gmail.com.
