AskYourselfWhyNot
AskYourselfWhyNot
Ask Yourself, Why Not ?
The "I'm Fine" Trap: Why Women Delay Their Own Health
21 minutes Posted Mar 12, 2026 at 10:47 pm.
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Episode Description

In this episode of Ask Yourself, Why Not?, Jayla and Shaye share reflections from a recent family/soccer team trip to Chile and how stepping outside of daily routines sparked a bigger conversation about women's health.

So many women are experts at taking care of everyone else — scheduling appointments, managing households, and making sure the people they love are supported. But somewhere along the way, their own health checkups often get postponed.

This episode is a reminder that preventative care and self-care aren't luxuries — they're essential.

Shaye and Jayla talk about the mindset behind the "I'm fine" trap, why so many women delay their own medical appointments, and small ways to start treating your health like a priority again.

Because the truth is: taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for the people who rely on you.


In this episode we talk about:

  • Why women often put their own health last

  • The "I'm fine" mindset that keeps us from scheduling checkups

  • How travel and stepping outside your routine can shift perspective

  • Simple ways to start prioritizing preventative care

  • Modeling healthy habits for your kids and family


Key Takeaway

Your health deserves the same priority as everything else on your calendar.

Not someday.
Not when things slow down.

Now.