This week, a listener asks "how do I make decisions when I constantly don't have any sense of direction?" Plus, a new study suggests that people who worship celebrities might be less intelligent? Kristen and Matthias discuss. Links + Resources: Home Run Inn Frozen Pizza Remrise Sleep Powder (Study) Celebrity Worship and Cognitive Skills Revisited People Are Sounding Off on Study that Says Those Who Worship Celebrities May Be Less Intelligent Our sponsor today has helped . . .

Today, Kristen is chatting with Dr. Nancy Dome about her new book Let's Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things): A Framework for Having Conversations That Build Bridges, Strengthen Relationships, and Set Clear Boundaries. Plus, Matthias and Kristen check in on their mental health and Two Thumbs Up for the week. Links + Resources Let's Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things) by Nancy Dome Dr. Nancy Dome's Website Tornado Pen by Retro 51 Rechargeable Lighter . . .

Kristen and Matthias discuss the trend of parents hosting parties for teens with alcohol. Should your teen be allowed to go? Plus, they discuss new research that seems to answer the decades old question: is parenting toddlers or teens harder? Today's What I Want You To Know is from Jessica about Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes constant hunger. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcast Links + . . .

A listener wonders about letting their teenager have Snapchat. Plus, Matthias and Kristen talk about new research that helps explain our scrolling addictions and their favorite non-alcoholic drink options!Links + Resources: Athletic Brewing Company Non-Alcoholic Beer Seedlip Non-Alcoholic Spirits The Psychology of Your Scrolling Addiction It’s a new year, and many of us are looking for ways to have better eating habits. Enter Factor. Factor makes it easy to eat clean 24/7, with . . .

Today, a listener asks about coparenting with a parent who wants to be a friend instead of a parent. Kristen and Matthias chat about why they think Joe Rogan and other men like him are so popular. And...composting! Today's What I Want You To Know is from Jennifer about not regretting her abortion. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcast Links + Resources: Compostable Sponges Ultra-Fine Microfiber Hair . . .

Wordle has swept the internet! Matthias and Kristen discuss the reason the game is so popular. Plus, a listener wonders about dating during the pandemic, and Kristen shares her new self-care tool she doesn't want to leave lying around the house. Today's What I Want You To Know is from Kari about parenting a child with schizophrenia. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcast Links + Resources: Gideon Neck and . . .

What do we do when we've already failed our New Year's resolutions? Plus, with the new season of Dexter + onslaught of true crime documentaries, what's up with the fascination with serial killers? And...are low-rise jeans making a comeback? Today's What I Want You To Know is from Angela Clavijo about being a social worker. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcast Links + Resources Untitled Goose Game . . .

We chat with author Karen Walrond on how to cultivate friendships and create healthy boundaries. Check out Karen Walrond’s podcast Make Light and her book The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution when it comes to haircare. Prose makes custom haircare that’s effective because it’s personal. Using natural ingredients with proven results, Prose customizes every product in your routine from your shampoo to supplements. . . .

Kristen and Matthias talk about the strangeness and difficulty of grieving celebrity deaths. Plus, a listener asks: "my kids are staying up until 11ish and I can’t relax until they’re asleep, how do I get alone time?" Links + Resources Travel Purse Philo TV Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thinning hair. Nutrafol is a doctor-formulated supplement clinically shown to improve hair growth and thickness that offers two targeted formulas for women. Nutrafol . . .

 Happy New Year! This week Kristen and Matthias are discussing the particular kind of guilt people are feeling when they get COVID after months and years of trying to be as safe as possible. Plus, a listener question about talking to kids about parental estrangement. Links + Resources Boox Tablet Scribd Huheta KN95 masks The Daily - Why Omicron is Counterintuitive We’ve talked quite a lot in our community group about the unexpected and frustrating symptoms of . . .