The Self-Care Solution

This audio summary follows Jennifer Ashton’s simple idea: meaningful change doesn’t have to be dramatic to be powerful. Instead of trying to overhaul life in one exhausting burst, she suggests choosing one healthy change each month and letting it settle in, so it can become part of everyday living.

Across the chapters, the focus moves through practical experiments—like taking a month off alcohol, adding short strength workouts, building a breathing practice through meditation and cardio, creating more sustainable eating habits, walking more, reducing phone dependence, protecting sleep, and recovering a lighter, more playful spirit. The thread connecting it all is compassion: self-care isn’t a reward for when life gets easier; it’s often what helps life feel manageable in the first place.

• People who want to improve health and habits but feel overwhelmed by extreme plans, and would prefer small, steady steps.
• Busy caregivers, professionals, or parents who often put themselves last and are ready to rebuild self-care without guilt.
• Anyone looking for a flexible “one change per month” structure to support better sleep, nutrition, movement, and mood.

Jennifer Ashton is a physician and health communicator who shares practical, science-informed guidance for everyday well-being. In her work, she emphasizes realistic behavior change—approaches that can fit into real life, especially when stress and responsibilities are high.