Today, a listener asks "how do I find time for myself between homeschooling young kids and my husband working a lot." Plus, Kristen and Matthias discuss the rise of "therapy speak" in regular conversations...and Matthias shares his favorite pretzel recipe! Today's What I Want You To Know is from Caroline Garnet McGraw about how childhood rejection affects you going forward. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: . . .

We're all feeling a bit more pandemic stress in the midst of the holidays + the new omicron variant. Kristen and Matthias discuss research that shows memes might be there to help? Plus, what does it look like to set boundaries with kind/loving parents and non-toxic people? Today's What I Want You To Know is from Lauri Walker about late-term pregnancy loss. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcast Links and . . .

It seems so many people are becoming coaches or coaches to coaches, Kristen and Matthias discuss the trend. Plus, a listener's husband is getting on her nerves because of his "concerns" about getting a vasectomy, what should she do? Today's What I Want You To Know is from Christine Sicinski about adopting from the foster-care system. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcast Links and Resources: Pork Chomps . . .

This week, Kristen and Matthias chat through how much is appropriate to share with teens about our own teenage years. Plus, are active shooter drills in schools helpful or harmful? Today's What I Want You To Know is from Beth McCormack about delivering a child with a congenital heart defect and overcoming infant medical trauma. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcast Links and Resources: Open Story luggage . . .

This week, Kristen and Matthias introduce a new series called “What I Want You to Know” featuring stories from Selfie listeners. Plus, revenge procrastination: what is it and how do we stop staying up so late? And, Britney Spears is finally free! What is a conservatorship and what does her new freedom mean for her? To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcast Links and Resources: Truekind Seamless Stretch . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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. . . .

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 . . .