You’re Not Selfish for Making Yourself a Priority — with Dr. Monique Dennis

Audre Lorde reminds us:

Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation—and that is an act of political warfare.

This is the heartbeat of the 2025 Restful Teacher® Challenge.

In Episode 3, Dr. Michelle Chanda Singh is joined by Dr. Monique Dennis—publicist, advocate, and community leader—for a deeply personal conversation on what happens when we stop choosing ourselves and how to find the way back. Dr. Monique shares what it took to give herself the same grace and care she gives others.

Highlights:

• Why “being the strong one” can cost you your health
• How to center yourself without guilt
• The difference between being selfish and being sustainable
• What real self-prioritization looks like in practice