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Real Self-Care

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Helping you feel human again

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About Pooja Lakshmin MD

Hi! I'm Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD -- psychiatrist and best-selling author of Real Self-Care (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble-Baths Not Included). I teach you how to do self-care without the platitudes or the gratitude lists.

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