January marks the beginning of another “new year, new you." It’s the time of increased gym memberships, yoga classes, juice cleanses or the next intoxicating wellness fix. But is it really worth it? According to Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a boardcertified psychiatrist, your New Year’s resolutions might just be faux selfcare. Lakshmin’s book, “Real SelfCare: A transformative program for redefining wellness (crystals, cleanses, and bubble baths not included),” challenges the industrial wellness complex and shortterm pleasure fixes, by offering a more constructive path.

Lakshmin specializes in women’s mental health, particularly those from marginalized communities, and doesn’t have a quick fix for selfcare. Instead, she offers four principles designed to help guide readers through real selfcare. Tiziana Dearing, host of Radio Boston, moderated a conversation with Lakshmin about these principles.

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