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Self Care Oasis

Self Care Oasis

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 A sanctuary for high-achieving Black and BIPOC women ready to release the hustle, soften into healing, and reclaim their joy. Hosted by Samantha Gregory — writer, self-care & soul alchemist, and Soft Life CEO — each episode blends real talk, rituals, and reflections from the deep end of ease. Expect honest conversations, journal-style episodes, and soft power strategies for building a life of rest, richness, and radical self-worth.

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    • What Would Happen if You Stopped Putting Everyone Before Yourself?

      What Would Happen if You Stopped Putting Everyone Before Yourself?
      Feb 24 2026
      If you pressed pause on putting everyone before yourself, what would actually happen? This is the question anchoring today’s episode with our special guest, leadership coach and weaver, Patty Dayleg.As women, especially women of color, many of us internalize that our worth is measured by how much we give, do, and sacrifice. But what if that legacy of self-neglect stops with us? What if you decided to give yourself the best plate at the table instead of always handing it off to someone else?Inside This Episode:* Patty shares her deeply personal burnout story and how never-ending giving (in both career and community, especially during crisis) left her depleted. She describes the rock-bottom moment when her own needs burst through in ways she couldn’t ignore.* We unpack the resistance and even the barriers society puts in place when we try to advocate for our own well-being, and how asking for support is often met with hoops to jump rather than open arms.* Together, we ask: What if you chose yourself without apology? We suggest tangible ways to start: taking the best for yourself, giving yourself permission to rest, and seeking joy—every single day.* We break apart the myth that prioritizing your wellbeing means abandoning those you care for. Instead, we show how self-devotion fuels deeper, more abundant giving (without resentment or depletion!). * The power of pause: Re-centering can look like a yoga retreat, a solo walk, or simply a moment of silence. It’s about giving yourself what you need before life forces you to. So your overflow can serve family, work, and community from a place of wholeness.If you stopped putting everyone before yourself, you’d:* Show up more present and powerful.* Experience less resentment, more authentic connection.* Pass on a legacy of self-worth to future generations.* Become a true “weaver” in your world—helping others from the strength of your own healing, rather than surviving on fumes.Connect with Patty: Check out her podcast “What We Made Possible”, find her on Instagram @pattymalaya, on LinkedIn, or on her website malayasolutions.com (and don’t miss her wisdom on intergenerational healing).This episode is an invitation: Stop making yourself and your well-being the last thing on the list. Ask yourself, daily: What if I chose me, right now? The answers and breakthroughs might change everything.Comment below with your thoughts (and what happens when you start putting yourself first!). Share this with the women in your life who need the reminder.To bliss, boundaries, and the courage to choose YOU first,Samantha Gregory 🌱Subscribe for more soul-shifting episodes and tools to reclaim your self-devotion.Explore More in the Self Care OasisFree Self Care Oasis Office Hours: You have been holding it together so long you forgot what it feels like to be held. Come ask the question you have been carrying alone and leave refreshed.Download the Winter Self Care Guide: Digital magazine-style resource to support your journey to self-devotion. Turn the cold, deep stillness of the season into focused attention towards yourself with delicious food, rituals, and connection.Join The School of Self Devotion: Apply to get a Ph.D in Me. You cannot devote yourself to a woman you do not fully know. The Self-Devotion Degree is where you find her, name her, and build your life around her. Get full access to Self Care Oasis at blyss.substack.com/subscribe
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      31 min
    • Standout Authors Unbound with Samantha Gregory

      Standout Authors Unbound with Samantha Gregory
      Feb 17 2026

      Self Care Oasis - Standout Authors Unbound with Samantha Gregory

      Join me, Samantha Gregory, the self-care alchemist, as I chat with host Kevin about my journey from people-pleasing and burnout to becoming an author and advocate for self-devotion and healthy boundaries. In this episode, we unpack my book No More Crumbs, dive into my writing process, discuss the impact of toxic relationships, and explore the power of journaling, personal transformation, and embracing incremental change.

      Timestamps & Chapters:

      00:00 - Introduction & Samantha’s Self-Care Journey01:03 - Pivotal Moments: Early Menopause as a Wake-Up Call02:16 - Overcoming People-Pleasing & Saying No04:04 - Recognizing FOMO and Trusting the Universe05:40 - How Samantha Decides What to Say Yes To08:04 - Discovering Writing and Becoming an Author10:10 - The Importance of Self-Awareness and Journaling16:10 - Samantha’s Book Writing Process17:24 - Interviews & Strategies in “No More Crumbs”26:04 - Promoting the Book & Realities of Book Sales31:47 - Impact: Reader Testimonials & Transformation33:42 - The Key Lesson: Reinventing Yourself42:09 - Advice for Aspiring Authors47:28 - Challenge: Being More Intentional & Self-Aware48:31 - Where to Find Samantha Gregory & Closing

      If you’re ready to shift from surviving to thriving, set boundaries, and cultivate self-love, this episode will empower you with practical tools and inspiration. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and check out No More Crumbs at nomorecromsdating.com.

      Follow Samantha:Substack: Self-Care OasisLinkedIn: Samantha GregorySelf-Devotion Office Hours: Third Thursdays at noon EST

      #SelfCareOasis #SamanthaGregory #StandoutAuthorsUnbound #SelfLove #NoMoreCrumbs #PersonalGrowth #Podcast



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      50 min
    • From Self-Care to Self-Devotion: A Journey of Radical Self-Responsibility

      From Self-Care to Self-Devotion: A Journey of Radical Self-Responsibility
      Feb 11 2026

      I’m Samantha Gregory, your guide and architect of the Self Devotion Sanctuary, a transformational space designed for women who are ready to transition from merely surviving to living deliberately. Here, we cultivate nervous system wealth, establish real boundaries, and design our lives around capability rather than exhaustion.

      The Path to Self Devotion

      In today’s society, the concept of self-care is often seen as a temporary solution, a bandaid for the deeper issues we face. However, I’ve discovered that true transformation requires more than just self-care; it demands self devotion. Self devotion isn’t a chore or an obligation. It is a lifestyle, an innate embodiment of who we are.

      From Self-Care to Self Devotion

      My journey from self-sacrifice to self-care, and ultimately to self devotion, has been profound. Self-care, while necessary, is not enough. It wasn’t until I became wholly dedicated and devoted to myself that I found lasting change. Self devotion became the path that guided me from burnout and survival mode to a life of joy and intention.

      Daily Practices of Self Devotion

      Every day, I practice self devotion through meditation and mindfulness, resetting myself whenever I feel anxious or frazzled. This process might involve simple acts like folding laundry or taking a stroll. These resets allow me to realign with my purpose and prevent me from living a fragmented life.

      Putting myself first, prioritizing my needs, giving myself grace, and moving away from self-neglect, is essential. Many might find this counterintuitive, but it’s a vital part of nurturing and listening to one’s intuition. By doing so, self-care becomes second nature, and I no longer need to schedule it in. It just happens.

      Living with Radical Responsibility

      Taking radical responsibility for my life has been a transformative step in my journey to self devotion. It means taking ownership of my thoughts, actions, and the life I am creating. This perspective empowers me to let go of external pressures and to focus on my own needs and boundaries.

      Breaking Free from External Validation

      I learned the hard lessons of self-abandonment and the need to please others by carrying the burden of others’ expectations. However, after a pivotal diagnosis, I realized the necessity of radical self-care. I began to focus inward, listening to my body, and allowing myself the grace to let go of unrealistic obligations.

      Empowering Yourself through Self Devotion

      By adopting a mindset of self devotion, I have begun to see and care for myself as the worthy individual I am. Living with intentional self devotion allows me to fill my own cup, leading to an overflow that empowers me to support others without sacrificing my well-being.

      Invitation to the Self Devotion Sanctuary

      I invite you to join me on this journey of shameless self devotion. Within our community on Substack, I share articles, videos, and personal insights to guide you from self-sacrifice to self-care and self devotion. One-on-one mentorship is also available for more personalized guidance.

      Conclusion

      This journey begins and ends with you, empowering you to live your dreams and align your life with your true self. Embrace the fullness of self devotion, and let it transform your life from survival to thriving.

      Until next time, remember to prioritize yourself. Subscribe for more insights into the life of self devotion, and let’s continue this journey together.

      Timestamp

      00:00 Introduction: The Shift from Self-Care to Self-Devotion00:55 Understanding Self-Devotion01:54 Daily Practices for Self-Devotion02:47 The Importance of Resetting and Realigning03:09 Overcoming Self-Neglect and Burnout03:36 Recognizing and Honoring Your Intuition08:47 The Journey to Radical Responsibility12:57 Living a Life of Overflow14:45 Invitation to Join the Community17:24 Conclusion and Call to Action



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