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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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Making Marriage Work, and When To Jump Ship | Selfie Podcast Episode 113

January 29, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Why are women so tired? How can we make modern marriage work? Roo and Kristen discuss the mental load that tends to fall on women, and how to push back on the societal norms that tell us that, despite our efforts at equality, women are still in charge of more domestic and familial tasks. We also chat with Jennifer Petriglieri, the author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work, and our . . .

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The Difficult Task of Being Present | Selfie Podcast Episode 112

January 24, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen is chatting with our new cohost Roo Powell about the difficulty of being present, and interviews Philip Shephard about the concept of embodiment and radical wholeness. We also introduce BJ Hickman, our new resident therapist who will be taking your questions (ask them here!) In this episode we talked about: Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being  New Self, New . . .

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Creating Space to Feel Your Feelings + Sarah’s Last Episode | Selfie Podcast Episode 111

January 14, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Sarah explains her decision to step back as host, and Kristen introduces the new show format and a new co-host. We chat with Sherianna Boyle about the importance of creating space to feel our feelings. In this episode we talked about: Emotional Detox: 7 Steps to Release Toxicity and Energize Joy Emotional Detox for Anxiety: 7 Steps to Release Anxiety and Energize Joy The Chalet Wrap from Mer-Sea . . .

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Sex Without Shame | Selfie Episode 110

January 8, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We’re talking about how shame affects our sex lives with Matthis Roberts, author of the new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms..  In this episode we also talked about: Nalgene Water Bottles Kristen’s Giant Water Jug The Berkey Water Filter Skylar Clean Perfume 365 Makeup Remover Drunk Elephant Cleansing Bar Adoratherapy Mood Boost MyChelle Refining Sugar . . .

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Our Annual Self-Care Gift Guide | Selfie Episode 109

December 10, 2019

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio It’s our annual holiday gift guide! We’ve got all kinds of self-care gift ideas for the people you love. In this episode we talked about: Everlane Cashmere Crewneck Sweater  Herbivore Botanicals Self Love Kit  I Want To Sleep Well Gift Set Corala Premium Weighted Blanket Set Extract Labs Extra Strength Raspberry CBD Tincture  Library Fragrance Discovery Set  Beautycounter Hand Cream Trio  . . .

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Holiday Gift Guide for Him & Her | 2019

December 9, 2019

FOR HER I Want To Sleep Well Gift Set Corala Premium Weighted Blanket Set Lucky Chick Lip Gloss Set   Lotus Trolley Bag Eco-Friendly Shopping System JOMO: Celebrate The Joy of Missing Out Yes Cocktail Co. Mixers and Syrups The No Worries Workbook Legacybox Photo and Video Digital Memories Conversion The Self-Care Planner  Extract Labs Extra Strength Raspberry CBD Tincture ella+mila Vegan Nail Polish Archer & Olive Planners and Journals Lamo . . .

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Listener-Submitted Self-Care Recommendations: YOUR Two Thumbs Up! | Selfie Podcast Episode 107

December 4, 2019

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio It’s YOUR thumbs up! We are sharing some of our listener’s best recommendations for products, books, movies, and practices that are life-giving right now.  In this episode we (you) talked about: Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Elf Eyebrow Pencil Christmas tree lights The Highwomen The Creaky Floors Christmas album (Kristen’s band!) Smitten Kitchen Pancakes Maybe You Should Talk to Someone . . .

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