The Advocates Who Fight Hardest for Others Are Often the Last to Care for Themselves — Here's How to Change That

Advocates carry something most people never have to — the weight of other people's struggles alongside their own. The community organizer, the nonprofit founder, the person fighting tirelessly for change in their school or neighborhood or industry — these are the people most likely to burn out quietly while everyone around them benefits from their effort. Dr. Ashley Poklar of the Sentinel Foundation joins Stacey Chillemi to examine the self-care connection that most advocacy conversations skip entirely — why the people most committed to helping others are often the worst at helping themselves, the practical mental health strategies that sustain long-term advocacy without depletion, and how to build the supportive network that makes resilience possible rather than just aspirational. What she shares will give you the most personally validating and practically grounded self-care framework for advocates you have encountered. You cannot pour from a depleted well. This episode shows you how to keep yours full. To learn more about the Sentinel Foundation's impactful work, visit their website at  . For further insights into Ashley's work, explore her personal website at Like, comment, and subscribe for more self-care inspiration and wellness content. Let's make 2024 your most rejuvenating year yet! #SelfCare #Advocacy #MentalHealth #Empowerment #BurnoutPrevention Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices