Self care is a word we hear a lot these days but have you ever wondered where the term originated? Does self care have it's origins in beauty marketing or is there a deeper, richer history to uncover? Today I'm giving you a brief history of the concept of self care, from the medical world to The Black Panthers, to the wellness craze of the 80's to the 2016 election, self care has had a wild ride! This episode was sponsored by DIME Beauty. Check out their offerings here and use code: journey20 at checkout for 20% off your cart! Resources for Self Care History The History of Self Care by Aisha Harris The Powerful History of Self Care and How to Honor it Today by Olivia Groves Google Trends "Self Care" History of Radical Black Self Care When Wellness Was Weird Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio for the artwork!