201. Burned Out? Surface-Level Self-Care Won’t Save You w/ Brittany Frost

INHABIT with Alessia Citro

Feeling burnt out from trying to “balance it all”? What if the secret isn’t balance—but blending? In this episode of INHABIT with Alessia Citro, wellness coach and founder of the Self-Care Sisterhood, Brittany Frost, redefines what it really means to take care of yourself. Together, we unpack the difference between pampering and true self-care, explore the “MEDS” framework (meditation, exercise, diet, and sleep), and talk about how to create a life you don’t need to escape from.

From powerful personal stories to refreshing analogies (think DJ mixers, coffee beans, and thermostats), Brittany shares a compassionate and grounded approach to sustainable self-care and habit change. We discuss the 8 pillars of holistic wellness—including emotional, spiritual, financial, and environmental self-care—and how overachievers often burn out by trying to hit a “10” in every area. You’ll also hear how boundaries, integrity, and evening routines play a major role in reclaiming your energy and agency.

Whether you’re a high-achieving woman seeking clarity or simply tired of the one-size-fits-all wellness advice, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and practical tools to help you embody alignment, not overwhelm. Tune in and start creating what you crave.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[02:23] Brittany Frost breaks down the difference between pampering and true self-care, introducing her 8 pillars of holistic wellness.

[06:10] Brittany explains how rating each area of self-care like a sound mixer creates balance without burnout.

[09:11] Discussion on integrity and how trying to be a “10” in every area of life leads to exhaustion, not excellence.

[12:11] Brittany shares a personal story about living as multiple versions of herself—and the toll it took on her energy and identity.

[15:19] Brittany introduces the thermostat vs. thermometer analogy to describe emotional self-regulation and authenticity.

[20:03] The duo discusses boundaries as self-respect and how Brittany reframed boundaries from controlling others to honoring herself.

[23:41] Introduction of the “MEDS” framework: meditation, exercise, diet, and sleep—as non-negotiables for mental health and self-care.

[27:56] A hilarious tangent on the trauma of childhood fitness tests segues into a conversation on daily mental hygiene.

[34:25] Brittany redefines exercise as medicine for the mind and body, encouraging listeners to move in joyful, natural ways.

[48:38] Brittany shares her family motto, “Create what you crave,” and how it became the catalyst for opening her own coffee shop.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Instagram: @inspirebeautybritt
• inspirebeautybritt.com
• The SELF CARE Sisterhood Podcast

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