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Selfie

259 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 329 ratings

Let’s talk self-care and mental health. Kristen Howerton, writer and psychotherapist, is joined by her longtime pal Matthias Roberts, psychotherapist, side-eye aficionado, and dog dad, as they tackle the tricky and often elusive aspects of caring for ourselves. Their weekly conversations explore questions like: Can self-care be for everyone? How do I get enough sleep? What aspects of my personality make self-care tricky? And what’s in this face mask? From the silly to the serious, Kristen and Matthias are taking a vulnerable and often humorous look at body, mind and spirit . . . all while looking at the distractions and defenses that keep us from caring for ourselves like we should. Like that 6pm deadline butting up against 6:30pm soccer practice.

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Selfie Presents The Cardigan: Family Boundaries During the Holidays + Racism in Psychology | Selife Podcast Episode 194

November 24, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes

How do you set family boundaries during the holidays without causing a scene? Plus, Matthias shares his theory on uncomfortable throw pillows. And, Kristen + Matthias discuss the American Psychological Association's recent apology for perpetuating systemic racism -- what does racism look like in psychology? Links + Resources: FACTORFIVE Regenerative Serum Hempillow on Etsy Decolonizing Therapy on Instagram Gabes Torres on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Selfie Presents The Cardigan: Can Narcissists Spot Narcissism in Other People, Pete Davidson, + Crowd Psychology | Selfie Podcast Episode 193

November 17, 2021 16:25 - 55 minutes

Two thumbs up is back! Matthias and Kristen discuss a question from a listener wondering if narcissists can spot narcissism in other people? Plus, how can things go so wrong in crowds like what happened recently at Astroworld. And…why is Pete Davidson so hot? Links + Resources Land’s End Packable Down Coats CGK Unlimited Sheets Death at Astroworld: 5 Ways Crowds Can Quickly Go Bad EveryPlate’s easy-to-follow recipes and pre-portioned ingredients take the stress out of dinnertime. Great f...

Selfie presents The Cardigan: Sexual and Gender Identity in Teens + Why is Tik Tok So Addicting | Selfie Podcast Episode 192

November 10, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes

Today Matthias and Kristen talk about sexual and gender identity development in teens. How do we leave room for growth without locking kids into an identity? And, why is Tik Tok so addicting? Links + Resources Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) The Way Out by Alan Gordon and Alon Ziv The Brain's Way of Healing by Norman Doidge The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Shameless Parenting by Tina Schermer Sellers George by Alex Gino Raising Them by Kyl Myers Red: A Crayon's Story by...

Selfie presents The Cardigan: Is High Functioning Anxiety Real + Why People Are Losing Their S#*! On Airplanes | Selfie Episode 191

November 03, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes

It seems like every week a new video comes out about someone losing their cool on airplanes, this week Kristen and Matthias dive into what might be going on. Plus, is high functioning anxiety a real thing? Links + Resources Onsite Workshops The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution  EveryPlate’s easy-to-follow recipes and pre-portioned ingredients take the stress out of dinnertime. Great for kids learning to cook and great for parents who are stressed between work a...

Selfie Podcast presents The Cardigan: Why Is Squid Game So Popular + What To Do When a Spouse Won't Get Help | Selfie Podcast Episode 190

October 27, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes

Today Kristen and Matthias answer a listener question about how to help a spouse dealing with mental health issues but won't seek treatment. Plus, everyone's favorite topic: anxiety! Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder a chronic, life-long condition? And...why is Squid Game so popular? Links + Resources Health at Every Size (HAES) The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Squid Game on Netflix Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Fazl is a company th...

Selfie Podcast presents The Cardigan: Introducing Matthias + Sex-Positivity for Kids + Emotional Domestic Abuse | Selfie Podcast Episode 189

October 20, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes

Kristen introduces Selfie's new co-host, Matthias Roberts. After playing 10-questions, Matthias and Kristen discuss resources for parents wanting to raise kids in a sex-positive environment. They end with a conversation about the new Netflix show Maid and the issues of emotional domestic abuse it addresses. Links + Resources: Shameless Parenting by Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eg...

Selfie Podcast presents The Cardigan: Introducing Matthias + Sex-Posivity for Kids + Emotional Domestic Abuse | Selfie Podcast Episode 189

October 20, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes

Kristen introduces Selfie's new co-host, Matthias Roberts. After playing 10-questions, Matthias and Kristen discuss resources for parents wanting to raise kids in a sex-positive environment. They end with a conversation about the new Netflix show Maid and the issues of emotional domestic abuse it addresses. Links + Resources: Shameless Parenting by Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eg...

Roo's New TV Show + What’s Next for Selfie | Selfie Podcast Episode 188

October 13, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes

Roo shares about her new tv show, Undercover Underage, premiering on Discovery+ on November 6th. We talk about her next steps and some exciting changes coming up for Selfie! In this episode we also talk about: SOSA Matthias Roberts Maid on Netflix Anastasia Beverly Hills - Lip Gloss BrwnGrlz jewelry Better Than Before  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Husbands Employing Strategic Incompetence? + Making Feminism Intersectional | Selfie Podcast Episode 187

October 06, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes

Kristen ponders women’s collective anger about strategized incompetence in our partners, Roo talks her new grounding practice, and we chat with Rafia Zakaria about her new book Against White Feminism.about what white women must do to make the feminist movement in America truly intersectional. She has some amazing insights on how white privilege has infiltrated the feminist movement and shares her experiences as an immigrant woman of color and how the feminist movement alienated her. You can f...

When Your Parent Disagrees With How You Parent + Smoothie Food-Prep Hacks | Selfie Podcast Episode 186

September 29, 2021 17:32 - 51 minutes

Kristen shares her smoothie-prep hack, Roo is back in the gym, and BJ answers our questions about what to do when your own parenting disagrees with how you parent. In this episode we also talk about: The Chair on Netflix Sugarfina Advent Calendar Tea Advent Calendar CUUP Bras Bimble CBD Beverages MyFitnessPal is more than just counting calories. MyFitnessPal helps you gradually learn from personalized data what works for you and YOUR goals. “App Customization” lets you choose the right ...

Broken in the Best Way with Jenny Lawson | Selfie Podcast Episode 185

September 22, 2021 16:51 - 58 minutes

We are talking with Jenny Lawson (The Bloggess) about her book Broken (In the Best Possible Way) about mental health, using humor to cope, our brains lying to us, and our shared introversion mishaps. Jenny’s memoir is simultaneously hilarious and thought-provoking, and you can find it here. Give InKind is a platform specifically created for offering care. It is highly customizable and offers a number of ways for family, friends, and even strangers to help out. It offers a variety of ways to ...

Do I Have ADD? Am I On the Spectrum? What To Do If You Are Suspecting You're Neurodivergent | Selfie Podcast Episode 184

September 15, 2021 18:32 - 39 minutes

From Tiktok to Youtube, more and more people are talking about their ADD or neurodivergence, and the result is that many of us are wondering . . . is this me? BJ talks about what to do if you suspect it could be true. Kristen talks about shifting away from blogging as a profession, and Roo gives us her outsourcing laundry hack. In this episode we talked about:  Target Composition Journals Overnight Oats Tea Organizer Laundry Service Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-lo...

Kristen Tapers off Benzos + How to Parent Adult Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 183

September 08, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes

Kristen talks about taking sedatives for her insomnia and realizing her body was dependent on them, and Roo goes analog. BJ helps us navigate parenting kids who are adults but still living at home.  In this episode we also talk about: Manta Sleep Mask Pray Away on Netflix Teen Trailblazers: 30 Fearless Girls Who Changed the World Before They Turned 20 Linen Blend Wide Leg Drawstring Pants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID in the Vaccinated House + How To Address Return-to-School Anxiety | Selfie Podcast Episode 182

September 01, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes

Kristen shares about one of her kids testing positive, Roo shares her own family scare, and BJ talks about how to help our kids who are having anxiety about being back at school.  In this episode we also talk about: Home COVID-19 Rapid Self Test Kinderlyte Hydration Packs Nuvana Shield Immunity Defense Megafood D3 Gummies Gold Bond Age Defense SPF  Super Long Cable Charger Photo by Roger Bradshaw on Unsplash   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Hard Should We Push Our Kids + Help For People with Longstanding Mental Health Issues | Selfie Podcast Episode 181

August 25, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes

Today we are musing about when to back off and when to push when our kids are struggling, and BJ answers a question about what to do when longstanding mental health issues aren’t improving despite our best efforts. In this episode we also talk about: In this episode we also talked about: Your Super Moon Balance Mix Superfood Powder Wild Organic Original Sunburn Soap  ThredUp Supergoop Everyday Lotion SPF 50 (in the big pump) Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thin...

Colonoscopy Talk + Roo’s Non-Profit Combatting Online Predators + Thriving in Professions with High Burnout Rate | Selfie Podcast Episode 180

August 18, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes

Kristen shares about her troubling colonoscopy news, Roo talks about her new non-profit SOSA that is fighting online child sex abuse, and BJ answers a reader question about how to avoid burnout in jobs that are inherently stressful. In this episode we also talk about: Jungalow at Target Allay Lamp Neutrogena Invisible Face Serum, SPF 60 SOSA Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol...

How Much of Our Mental Health Is Genetic? Selfie Podcast Episode 180

August 11, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes

BJ answers a listener question: How much does a parent's mental health issues contribute to their child’s? Kristen talks about her fun but exhausting nomadic summer and Roo shares about her disappointing LASIK journey. In this episode we also talk about: Cocobaba Coconut Body Oil   MELIXIR Vegan Lip Butter in Nude Cracker  Cordless Jump Rope Glossier Ultralip Melonsun Deep Tissue Massage Tool Thumb Saver Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not on...

How Much of Our Mental Health Is Genetic? Selfie Podcast Episode 179

August 11, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes

BJ answers a listener question: How much does a parent's mental health issues contribute to their child’s? Kristen talks about her fun but exhausting nomadic summer and Roo shares about her disappointing LASIK journey. In this episode we also talk about: Cocobaba Coconut Body Oil   MELIXIR Vegan Lip Butter in Nude Cracker  Cordless Jump Rope Glossier Ultralip Melonsun Deep Tissue Massage Tool Thumb Saver Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not on...

Time Tracking and Break Breaks + Internet Safety for Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 178

August 04, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes

Roo shares how she is tracking her time to give her brain breaks throughout the day. Kristen and Roo answer a listener question about how to help kids who do not understand cause and effect with internet safety. “It’s like they need their own 24 hour tech support,” this mom said. Ugh. We agree. In this episode we also talk about: TimerCaps  mDesign Home Storage Bins Office Storage Organizer Bin  Mrs Smith Spy School for Girls.  Chanel mirror Organifi creates delicious superfood blends ...

Pandemic Mental Health + Our Favorite Clothing Brands + Teaching Self-Compassion to Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 177

July 28, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour

We are talking about the pandemic mental health crisis with Dr. Sarb Johal, an expert in emergency management and disaster psychology and author of Steady: A Guide to Better Mental Health Through and Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic. We also discuss our favorite clothing brands and Kristen’s Everlywell food allergy test results, and BJ talks about how to teach self-compassion to our kids. In this episode we also talked about: Grove Collective at Target Dashing Diva Nail Gels Coola Sett...

Couples Sleeping in Seperate Beds: Is It Bad? + Banishing Burnout | Selife Podcast Episode 176

July 21, 2021 14:50 - 56 minutes

Today we are talking with Janice Litvin, author of the new book the Banish Burnout Toolkit, about understanding our stress response patterns, and BJ is answering a listener question about couples who don't sleep in the same bed. In this episode we also talked about: Mare of Eastown LONDONTOWN Illuminating Nail Concealer ‎WaterMinder on the App Store Sock Drawer Organizer   Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not only highlight your best fe...

The Teacher Burnout Crisis + Acceptance for Psych Meds: Selfie Podcast Episode 175

June 09, 2021 14:24 - 1 hour

What is the impact of burnout on teachers, and how can it trickle down to students and our communities?  We are talking with Stanford professor Greg Hammer about post-pandemic burnout and how to center ourselves. BJ answers a community question about needing psychotropic medications to function, and how to get out of guilt about a brain that needs meds. In this episode we also talked about: * Gain without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals * Enjoy Life Thai Chili...

Matthew Paul Turner on His New Book with Rachel Held Evans + How to Find a Good Therapist for Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 174

June 02, 2021 22:48 - 1 hour

Matthew Paul Turner joins us to talk about the new book he completed with our late friend Rachel Held Evans, and we chat about our memories of her. BJ gives advice on finding a good therapist for kids.  In this episode we also talk about: * What Is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner * Jordans Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Blueberry Lavender * Sencha Green Tea Powder Decaf 30 Single Serving Packets * Anastasia Brow Freeze * Amazon Essentials Tech Tee 2-Pack Learn mor...

Unlocking the Metabolism Mystery + Talking to Kids About Sex : Selfie Episode 173

May 26, 2021 05:32 - 57 minutes

Lacey Dunn, author of The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony, helps us understand how to make sense of declines in metabolism. BJ gives advice on how to talk to kids about sex. In this episode we also talked about: Bee's Knees Lavendar + Honeysuckle Cocktail Kit African Dream Foods Safari Smoke Seasoning and Brai BBQ Theanine for sleep Ouai Hair Oil It can be really hard to know what vitamins or supplements you should be taking, but Care/of makes it easy with an online quiz that let’s you k...

Community Care for Teen Moms + Gender and Emotional Load | Selfie Podcast Episode 172

May 19, 2021 14:32 - 1 hour

Nicole Lynn Lewis, author of the new memoir Pregnant Girl, talks to us about community care for teen moms and young families. Roo and Kristen discuss their kids getting the vaccines and BJ talks on the gender gap and why women tend to carry a greater emotional load. In this episode we also talked about:  * Generation Hope * Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood, College, and Creating a Better Future for Young Families * Exa High Fidelity Foundation * Nutracollegen Immune Maximizer+ * Bu...

The Gift of Rejection + Victimhood vs. Victimization: Selfie Podcast Episode 171

May 13, 2021 02:18 - 58 minutes

Jessica Bacal, author of the new book The Rejection That Changed My Life, helps us normalize rejection, and shares what she learned interviewing powerful women about their own rejections. BJ talks about the difference between victimhood and victimization.  In this episode we talk about: Waxelene Mychelle Ultra Hyaluronic Hydrating Cream - Hyaluronic Acid, Plant Stem Cells, Blue Lotus, Rose Petals, and Freshwater Algae. The Rejection That Changed My Life: 25+ Powerful Women on Being Let Down...

What Is Adrenal Fatigue + Building Back Our Social Muscles | Selfie Podcast Episode 170

May 05, 2021 06:28 - 1 hour

Nupeutics Health’s Bernadette Judge helps us understand adrenal fatigue and how to treat it.,Roo talks about sucking at transitions, Kristen talks about the relief of having kids back in school, and BJ helps us figure out how to build back our post-pandemic friendship muscles and dormant social skills. In this episode we also talked about: * Washable Reusable Mask Carrying Cases  * Watermelon CBD Gummies * We Toast CBD Cigarettes * Ice Face Roller * imissmycafe.net * Nupeutics Stress Master...

The Pace of Life Picking Back Up + How to Know When to Leave a Marriage | Selfie Podcast Episode 169

April 28, 2021 06:06 - 47 minutes

We are talking about how we are navigating the pace of life picking up as COVID restrictions ease, and how to know the right time to leave a marriage. In this episode we also talk about: Ergonomic Mouse Ethique Dandruff Shampoo Bar Sweet + Sassy Shampoo Bar Preemptive Love Candle  Breakout Box Photo by Katja Ritvanen on Unsplash The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% natural origin. A combo of Organic Harungana extract and Cassie...

What The Pandemic Revealed About Working Parents: Selfie Podcast Episode 168

April 21, 2021 22:16 - 51 minutes

We interview Daisy Dowling, author of the book Workparent, about what the pandemic revealed about working moms, and how to work towards that elusive balance as we move forward.  In this episode we also talk about: * Jenny Lawson’s new book, Broken in the Best Possible Way * Sweetology Cake-Decorating Kits * Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Stick * ”I’m Vaccinated” Buttons * Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 45  Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying T...

Brooke Baldwin on The Remarkable Power of the Female Huddle | Selfie Episode 167

April 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour

We’re chatting with Brooke Baldwin, journalist and television host who had been at CNN from 2008 until she announced her departure from the network last month. Her new book Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power is all about how women can lift each other up. In this episode we also talked about The Libby App for audiobooks from your local library Very Gay Paint (@verygaypaint) on TikTok Ursa Major Fortifying Face Balm Paula’s Choice 2% Liquid Exfoliant Learn more about your ad choi...

Avoding Indecision Spirals + Improving your Pelvic Floor + How to Find a Good Therapist | Selife Podcast Episode 166

March 31, 2021 13:49 - 56 minutes

Kristen and Roo talk about indecision spirals, Ingrid Harm-Ernandes helps us understand pelvic floor health, and BJ gives advice for finding a good therapy. In this episode we also talk about: * Utopia Kitchen Flour Sack Dish Towels * Parchment Paper Sheets 16x24 Inches, * Worry Stones * Standing Punching Bag The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% natural origin. A combo of Organic Harungana extract and Cassie Flower wax give a visible lifti...

Responding to Asian-American Racism with Kathy Khang | Selfie Podcast Episode 165

March 24, 2021 14:03 - 1 hour

Roo and Kristen discuss forgetting how to socialize in the pandemic, BJ talks about the pandemic void only girlfriends can fill, and author Kathy Khang helps us make sense of racism against the Asian American community, and how to be an ally/co-conspirator. In this episode we talked about: * Kathy Khang on instagram * Kathy Khang on twitter Stop AAPI Hate * APIA Vote * Asian American Day of Action * Bianca Mabute-Louie on Instagram * Angry Asian Man * A Call for Solidarity from AAPI Faith ...

Real Talk About Divorce and Copareting + Boundaries vs. Ultimatums with Difficult People | Selfie Podcast Episode 164

March 17, 2021 11:25 - 1 hour

Meagan Francis: writer and author, podcaster at The Mom Hour, and mother of reinvention.is chatting with us about divorce and coparenting in the time of COVID. BJ is helping clarify the difference between a boundary vs. an ultimatum when dealing with difficult people. In this episode we also talked about: The Happiest Mom: 10 Secrets To Enjoying Motherhood, Target Hair Clip OLOVES Natural Whole Pitted Olives Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Matrix Green Shampoo The Total Eye Lift from Clari...

The Intersection of Social Media and Anxiety + Is It ADHD or Pandemic Brain Fog? | Selfie Podcast Episode 163

March 11, 2021 07:45 - 1 hour

Lauren Ellman, author of BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age In the Digital Age, is talking with us about the intersection of social media and anxiety, and how she learned that connection was causing distress. Kristen shares about getting the vaccine, she and Roo remember the FlyLady cleaning craze, and BJ helps us determine the difference between adult ADHD and pandemic brain fog. In this episode we also talked about: Jordan’s Skinny Classic Coffee Syrup Trio Flour & Branch Cookies Eekontos ...

Toxic Positivity from COVID to Cancer: What Not To Say When A Friend Is Seriously Sick | Selfie Podcast Episode 162

March 03, 2021 14:51 - 49 minutes

We are talking with Dr. Cynthia Hayes about toxic positivity and how to avoid projecting it onto our friends with serious illness.  In this episode we also talk about: * The Big Ordeal: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Turmoil of Cancer * Sourse Chocolate Supplement Bites * The Durrells in Corfu on MASTERPIECE on PBS * Baron Fig Journals (Use Roo’s link for $10 off!) * Paddywax Candles The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% natu...

Pandemic Drinking: When Is It a Problem + The Impacted Grief of Losing Someone to COVID | Selfie Podcast Episode 161

February 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour

We are talking with Emily Paulson, co-founder of the Sober Mom Squad, about drinking in mom culture, and how the pandemic has affected drinking habits. BJ talks about the loss of her aunt to COVID, and how the pandemic compounds the grief of losing a loved one. In this episode we also talked about: Bowls of Plenty: Recipes for Healthy and Delicious Whole-Grain Meals 3,001 This or That Questions Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels Pacifica Stress Rehab...

Orgasms to Improve Your Health + Hitting the Pandemic Wall + Kids, Phones, Privacy and Supervision | Selfie Podcast Episode 160

February 17, 2021 14:02 - 1 hour

Stephanie Estima, author of The Betty Body and a clinician in functional neurology, is sharing how more orgasms can actually improve our health on a number of levels. We also talk about hitting that pandemic wall and what we are doing about it, and how much privacy vs. supervision we should be allowing our kids on their phones. In this episode we also talked about * Johnny Was Face Masks * VOVO STYLEMENT VB-3000SE Electronic Bidet Seat, * SKIMS bralettes and underwear * TruSkin Vitamin C Se...

Kristen Tests Her Hormones + Breaking Free of the Cellphone Pull | Selfie Episode 159

February 10, 2021 17:26 - 1 hour

Kristen is chatting with Candace Burch about the results of a recent hormone test, her results (which were problematic but also common) and what she can do to do get things back on track. BJ helps us with breaking free of the cellphone pull. In this episode we also talked about: Old Survivor episodes on Prime Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition Imagine Out Loud Weighted Bar Your Hormone Balance Ana Luisa is a jewelry company with amazing design, as well as a sustainable mission. In addi...

A Conversation with Laura Tremaine + Taking Self-Care to the Next Level : Selfie Podcast Episode 158

February 03, 2021 13:40 - 1 hour

We’re talking mom-shame, life on the internet, writing, and more with our friend Laura Tremaine, author of the new book Share Your Stuff: I’ll Go First. Kristen and BJ also chat about what a deeper shift in soul-care looks like (hint: it’s not bath bombs.) In this episode we also talk about: Imperfect Foods Produce Delivery Thistle Meal Delivery Amazon Subscribe + Save Pantry Goods Charitea Berry Fields Forever Yoassi 2 Pack 18/8 Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Mesh Strainer SYLVECO Body Care f...

Decision Fatigue, and Simplifying to Avoid Overwhelm | Selfie Podcast Episode 157

January 27, 2021 16:05 - 38 minutes

We are talking decision fatigue . . . that paralysis and exhaustion that happens when we have too much to decide. We talk about how we’ve been trying to simplify and automate to avoid decision fatigue where we can. In this episode we also talk about: Everlane cashmere scrunchie Zen Heel Socks The Lazy Genius Bite Toothpaste Bits NanoBio Protect Nasal Antiseptic Today’s episode of Selfie is sponsored by shapeandfoster.com. Shape & Foster is a lifestyle development app that provides monthly ...

Processing an Insurrection: Self-Care While Staying Aware | Selfie Podcast Episode 156

January 20, 2021 07:21 - 1 hour

Between the pandemic and political strife, the world feels upside-down right now. We are talking through how to process the political upheaval we are collectively experiencing, and how to balance self-care with staying aware of what’s going on in the world.  In this episode we talk about: * Thistle * Perfect Image Glycolic 30% Gel Peel * Cell Phone Sanitizer * Pill Box Today’s episode of Selfie is sponsored by shapeandfoster.com. Shape & Foster is a lifestyle development app that provides ...

Saying No Gracefully: How to Have Pandemic Holiday Boundaries | Selfie Episode 155

December 09, 2020 18:12 - 59 minutes

BJ and Kristen have a discussion about what to do when you aren't comfortable getting together with family due to the pandemic and it's causing hurt. We also speak to those feelings of disappointment when others pull out of longstanding traditions. In this episode we also talked about: * Minted Pre-Addressed Holiday Cards * Shortcake Customized Photo Albums * Matthew Paul Turner's All the Colors of Christmas * The Best Self Journal * Mike’s Hot Honey * Kristen's Target Dress Uniform More t...

Our Annual Self-Care Gift Guide! | Selfie Podcast Episode 154

December 02, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes

We are giving our best recommendations for self-care gifts, for you or those you love! For Skincare-Loving People With Decision Fatigue Perfect Image 30% Glycolic Peel Suki Skincare Transformative Purifying Masque Graydon Face Food Mineral Mist (silver, magnesium, copper, zinc) Bouillon Glow Serum Sunday Riley Power Couple — Good Genes and Luna Sleeping Night Oil ($28) (acid and retinol) Work-From-Home Care CalmOptics Blue Light Blocking Glasses On Air / Recording / On the Phone sign...

Talking with Adoptee and Adoptive Mom Jillian Lauren for National Adoption Month | Selfie Podcast Episode 153

November 18, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour

I'm talking adoption with my fellow adoptive mom (and adoptee herself) Jillian Lauren. We've been friends for a long time and both adopted internationally and also from foster care. We get a little misty reading parts of our memoirs about bringing our boys home, and talk through what we've learned about love (and about ourselves) from the experience. In this episode we talked about: Everything You Ever Wanted: A Memoir Keto-BEAM for Keto Electrolytes Hydralyte All-Natural Electrolyte Hydrat...

The Collective PTSD of 2020: How to Clear Space for Healing | Selfie Podcast Episode 152

November 11, 2020 23:59 - 58 minutes

We talk about some of the ways we still get tripped-up by people-pleasing, and BJ gives us a meditation and some wisdom on how to deal with the collective trauma of this pandemic and election cycle. In this episode we talked about: * The Cusp At-Home Hormone Test * Boost Oxygen  * ColorCoral * Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick (Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez wears it in Beso) Orgain has all kinds of organic products to fit your active lifestyle –nutrition shakes, protein powders, meal powders, bars,...

Post-Election Processing and Self-Care Strategies for Uncertainty | Selfie Episode 151

November 04, 2020 22:51 - 46 minutes

The whole nation is living in a limbo of uncertainty right now about a close election with very high stakes. We are talking about how we are coping with the ambiguity, and strategies for “waiting well.” BJ gives us some wisdom on the importance of spirituality, and how to cultivate and create space for your spirituality. In this episode we also talked about: * Flying Embers Watermelon Chili Hard Seltzer (sweet and heat collection) * The Queen's Gambit on Netflix  * Your Hormone Balance * Fl...

Grace Sandra on Growing Up Black in White Spaces | Selfie Podcast Episode 150

October 28, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour

Grace Sandra talks about her journey as a biracial woman growing up with a white mom and siblings, the importance of all-black spaces, and the impact of intergeneration trauma on the black community. You can find Grace's book Grace, Actually: Faith, Love, Loss & Black Womanhood here. In this episode we also talked about: * Well Told Home Town Maps Insulated Hydration Bottle * 23 Vitals Immune Support * SureSwatch Temporary Paint Swatches * Garment Rack * Roo's Favorite Comforter Having you...

How to Talk Politics Without Being a Jerk: A Conversation with Eugene Cho | Selfie Podcast Episode 149

October 21, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour

Eugene Cho is talking about how to have a civil dialogue about politics, the polarization of political parties, and the problem with Christians aligning with a party over their moral convictions.  Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics, Kristen and Eugene’s trip to Iraq and Lebanon  Air Queen N95 Substantial Equivalent Masks The Happy Labs Chill Pills TheBalm Stainiac Ninja Coffee Maker Today’s show is brought to you by EBY, a seamless underwear membership.Eby’s ...

Selfie Podcast Episode 148: How to Avoid Fake News

October 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour

We are talking with University of San Diego Journalism professor David Dozier about how to avoid falling for fake news, and what to do when people you love do. David Dozier holds a doctorate in communication research from Stanford University and is an internationally recognized expert and speaker on mass communications. BJ also gives us advice on finding mindful practices in the mundane. In this episode we also talked about: * The California Killing Field * Skin MD Natural Face & Body Crea...

The President Has Covid and We Have Feelings About It | Selfie Podcast Episode 147

October 07, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour

Anyone else finding the current news cycle to be frustrating and fatiguing? Kristen and Roo are taking the week off from guests to talk/vent about the current political climate and the President's response to his Covid infection. In this episode we also talk about: * made by Fressko Tea Infusion Glass * TheraBox Self-Care Subscription Box * elf Hydrating Concealer * A Whole New World, a Twisted Tale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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