16. Stress Awareness and Accessible Self-Care with Dr. Tamara Beckford

Everyone experiences stress sometimes – maybe it stems from a life change like a move, anticipating a big presentation or experiencing a traumatic event such as loss of a loved one. But when it becomes a part of your day-to-day life, it’s important to evaluate how you’re managing stressors so they don’t take a toll on your long-term physical or mental health.

 

My conversation today is with Dr. Tamara Beckford. Dr. Beckford is a board-certified emergency physician, host of the podcast “The Docs Who Care” and CEO of Ur Caring Society. She is all about helping women put their health and wellness first and establish guilt-free self-care routines that balance out stress.

 

Dr. Beckford shares what is happening inside our bodies when we are stressed, how women can take care of themselves and the importance of creating a self-care routine that works for you.

 

Here’s what to look forward to in today’s episode:

 

-What is happening to our bodies when we feel stressed

 

-Why women feel guilty to take care of themselves to manage their stress

 

-How to know when your stress level is becoming unsustainable

 

-Why you should take 2 hours a month for self-care

 

-How to go about finding a self-care routine that works for you

 

-How starting even a small self-care practice can take the stress off of our bodies

 

Connect with Dr. Beckford

 

IG: @urcaringdocs

Dr. Beckford's Website: urcaringdocs.com

UR Caring Society

 

Connect with Whitney:

 

IG: @whitneywoman