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Mental Health with Elyse Snipes, LMFT | Selfie Episode 134

June 24, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are chatting with Elyse Snipes, licensed therapist, founder of Radical Wellness Collaborative, and co-host of Trailercast, a podcast about mental health. BJ talks to us about how we can improve our self-esteem and Claire talks about how to deal with hyperpigmentation and acne scarring. In this episode we also talk about: Evidence Skincare (ESK)  Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall | Netflix Elyse . . .

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· Selfie, Selfie Podcast

That’s What SHE Said with Jonathan Merritt

June 22, 2020

Jonathan and I go in on a number of topics, from growing up pastors kids, to learning how to opt out of our drive to people-please, to the curious way some Christian leaders are handling the COVID-19 crisis, to our thoughts on LGBT-affirming theology. Jonathan is such a smart, out-of-the-box thinker and someone I always have interesting and in-depth conversations with, and I think you will enjoy it, too. You can find his book Learning to Speak God from Scratch here: https://amzn.to/2BTyPU8. And . . .

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· Author Conversation Series

That’s What SHE Said with Melanie Shankle

June 22, 2020

I'm talking with author Melanie Shankle on raising teenagers, finding our own sense of self as a mom, and being in the weird middle place of life. You can find Melanie's book here, and my book here.   . . .

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That’s What SHE Said with Christine Koh

June 22, 2020

Christine and I are talking about how to parent smarter, not harder. We both have shared values that parenting is often easier when we simplify, and that there are benefits to our kids when we let ourselves off the hook, too. Christine is the co-author of the book Minimalist Parenting. You can find that here and Rage Against the Minivan here.      . . .

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That’s What SHE Said with Greta Eskridge

June 22, 2020

Greta and I are talking about how to make the space to connect with your kids, and the beauty of boredom. You can find Greta Eskridge's book Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids here, and my book here. . . .

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· Author Conversation Series, That's What SHE Said, Uncategorized

Talking Transracial Adoption with Adoptee Coach Angela Tucker

June 18, 2020

I'm chatting with Angela Tucker (@angieadoptee) about her experience growing up as a black adoptee with white parents, and the importance of white parents of black children to provide education and mentoring from black adults. We also talk about the disparity of black children in foster care, the distrust of law enforcement and social services, and the nuances of transnationally adopted kids being both immigrants from their home country and Black Americans. She has a ton of wisdom to share. . . .

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· Adoption, Family, parenting

On Writing on the Internet and Using Humor to Go Deeper with R. Eric Thomas | Selfie Podcast Episode 133

June 17, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen talks about staying nice in the midst of a book launch. We chat with R. Eric Thomas about the weird world of writing on the internet, and finding the balance between writing about humor and pop culture and also writing about social justice issues. This episode was recorded a few weeks ago, and as we discussed how we've tried to engage people on issues of racial justice, little did we know it would soon be a . . .

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· Selfie, Selfie Podcast

Kristen’s Book Launch + Overcoming People-Pleasing with Jonathan Merritt | Selfie Episode 132

June 10, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen talks about launching her book, Roo braves the public wearing of her sports bra, Claire answers if the Clarisonic lives up to the hype, and BJ discusses attachment styles. We also chat with Jonathan Merritt about learning to overcome the drive to please and perform.  In this episode we also talked about: Rage Against the Minivan Learning to Speak God from Scratch Cooks Innovations Non-Stick . . .

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· Self Care, Selfie, Selfie Podcast

That’s What SHE Said with R. Eric Thomas

June 10, 2020

I'm absolutely giddy to be talking with one of my favorite authors. R. Eric Thomas and I are talking about the weird world of writing on the internet, finding the balance between writing about humor and pop culture and also writing about social justice issues, and of course . . . our mutual love of the theater. This episode was recorded a few weeks ago, and as we discussed how we've tried to engage people on issues of racial justice, little did we know it would soon be a national conversation. . . .

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· Author Conversation Series, That's What SHE Said, Uncategorized

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020

June 9, 2020

The Ritual by Yesterday Wellness Broad Spectrum Softgels Graydon Skincare Face Foam The Lore Co. Face, Hair and Body Wash No. 2 Caveman Coffee Co. SnapCanvases Custom Printable FIY Canvases HUE For Every Man Pomade Awl the Small Things Personalized Beer Glass The Guided Journey by Mike G. Lee Zum Aromatherapy Room & Body Spray INOX JewelryBlue Fabric, Stone Beads and Curb Chain Stackable Bracelet Senegence Gentle Purifying Cleanser Senegence Soothing Shave . . .

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