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Let’s Talk About Sex + Dealing with Narcissists | Selfie Ep. 140

August 21, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Today we are talking about all things sex with Dr. Emily Jamea of Revive Therapy, an LMFT with a PhD in sexology We will be touching on libido, what to do when partners have different sexual appetites, the brain/sex connection, and more. BJ is going to be answering listener questions about narcissists and emotionally manipulative people. In this episode we also talked about: Soon Skincare Strawberry Lip Masks . . .

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Making sense of Loss with Kate Bowler + Unfollowing as Self Care | Selfie Episode 139

August 12, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio  8/13/2020 We are talking with Kate Bowler, author of Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved, about the human impulse to put a bow on suffering, and how it can be harmful to try to make meaning of loss as a way to circumvent grief. BJ is talking about how to help kids thrive in the midst of so much uncertainty. We also talk about unfriend and unfollowing as self-care In this episode, we also . . .

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Homeschooling with Issa Mas + Why Is Uncertainty So Hard? | Selfie Podcast Episode 137

July 29, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Issa Mas is helping us unpack homeschooling and the different ways of doing it, for anyone making difficult decisions about school in the fall. BJ talks about why uncertainty is so difficult to deal with, and how to stay sane in the midst of ambiguity.  In this episode we also talked about: Aui Naturals SkincareOn The Go Brush On Foundation With Sunscreen VOLO Hero Quick Dry Towel  Summer Brain Quest . . .

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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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Living with Uncertainty and Letting Go of Outcomes with Brit Barron | Selfie Episode 130

May 27, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We talk with Brit Barron about learning to live with fear and uncertainty, and letting go of the need to control outcomes. Kristen and Roo discuss the things they’ve let go of during quarantine, and how priorities have shifted. In this episode we also talk about:  Worth It: Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For  Swaddle Designs Face Masks (kid sizes and designs) Dead to Me Lauren . . .

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How to not lose your sh$% on your loved ones  | Selfie Episode 127

May 6, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are chatting with Michelle Keinan, wellness coach and co-founder of City Wellness Collective, about how to deal with our own stress and trauma so we aren’t taking it out on others. BJ talks about how to make meaning of this season, and Claire gives advice on dealing with razor bumps. In this episode we also talk about:  Mrs. America  Heathmade Sandalwood and Vanilla Lotion Bar Joggers Towel . . .

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The Fallacy of Productivity: Coping skills vs. processing our feelings

March 25, 2020

Have I been super productive this week? Yes! Has it been helpful to my mental health? Questionable. I'm talking about the difference ways we avoid our feelings (being busy, zoning out, escapism, etc) and the practices I'm starting to make sure I'm actually processing my feelings instead of just avoiding them. Here are some resources: The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It  A Spring Within Us: A Book of Daily Meditations . . .

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Roo Reveals Her Job Catching Online Predators + BJ’s Advice For Dealing With Morose Teens | Selfie Podcast Episode 117

February 25, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Roo is sharing the secret project she's been working on for several months, that has blown the lid off of internet safety issues for young teens, and how it has affected her own life. Claire gives advice on who to seek help from for skincare issues, and BJ helps us make sense of our morose teenager's behavior. In this episode we also discussed: Bark Safety Monitoring for Kids I’m a 37-Year-Old Mom & I . . .

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What To Do When You Feel Like S#@!, Loving an Addict, and Retinol Advice | Selfie Podcast Episode 115

February 12, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We’re talking emergency self-care and coping skills for those moments when you are so overwhelmed that your brain is misfiring. BJ answers a listener question about how to help a partner who is struggling with addiction, and Claire gives us her best advice on dipping our toes into the world of retinol.  In this episode we also talked about: Nuuly Clothing Rental from Anthropologie Graydon “The Putty” . . .

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Differentiation as Self-Care, Best Botox Practice, and Healing After Sexual Assault | Selfie Podcast Episode 114

February 5, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking about differentiation with Kathleen Smith, author of Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. Claire answers your botox questions, and BJ offers support to a listener struggling with trauma after a sexual assault (a trigger warning is given before this segment.) We also talked about: Migrastil Essential Oil Aromatherapy Roll=On Migraine . . .

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