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Holiday Gift Guide 2021

November 30, 2021

KoshieO Scarf FACTORFIVE Regenerative Serum Perfect Size Gourmet Chocolate Gift Assortment Binoid's Calm Day CBD Oil Mewd vitamins Blazy Susan Caire's Facial Boost Duo Set Truekind Seamless Stretch Mid-Waist Short Vida Optima's Taste The Tiers Bundle Hempcy's Lemon Lime Energy Tincture Lure Life Deluxe Intimacy Oil NanoCraft's Night Time CBD Oil for Sleep Pelicann's CannaMix Red Velvet Cupcake The Alchemist's Kitchen Plant Alchemy 'Unwind' CBD Bath Bomb . . .

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

November 24, 2021

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 . . .

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Selfie presents The Cardigan Episode 193

November 17, 2021

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 . . .

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

November 10, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio 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 . . .

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

November 3, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio 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. . . .

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That’s What SHE Said with Kirsten Powers: An Author Conversation Series

November 2, 2021

Have you ever been sold the idea that "grace" means letting people get away with harmful behavior, or choosing neutrality in the name of peace? I am talking with Kirsten Powers, USA Today columnist and CNN senior political analyst, about just that. Her new book is Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts. We chat about how those of us with an Overdeveloped Sense of Justice" stay sane in this post-truth era, how we've found ourselves in . . .

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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

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio 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 Fazl is . . .

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The annual family photo book for people too busy to make them

October 25, 2021

If you are anything like me, you have hundreds of photos sitting on your phone, but struggle to print them and get them into albums. Enter Shortcake Albums. They are a women-owned small business that will take your social media feed, or icloud or google photos, and select the best photos and lay them out into a custom album for you. I've been using them for 10 years and I love the yearly recap albums we have. My kids love pulling them off the shelf and looking back at memories. Our 2020 album . . .

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

October 20, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio 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 . . .

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Paper Tutoring: Mother’s little helper for the high-school set

October 15, 2021

This post was sponsored by Paper.co Having three kids in high school has been a learning curve. I’m so glad they are all in school again but the transition back into all of their activities is overwhelming. We are a busy family, and staying on top of everyone’s homework is a challenge. Not to mention, I’m also struggling to help with classes and subjects that are way above my pay grade. Enter Paper.co. It’s an amazing, on-demand tutoring service that school districts can implement to help . . .

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