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Kristen Tests Her Hormones + Breaking Free of the Cellphone Pull | Selfie Episode 159

February 10, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen is chatting with Candace Burch about the results of a recent hormone test, her results (which were problematic but also common) and what she can do to do get things back on track. BJ helps us with breaking free of the cellphone pull. In this episode we also talked about: Old Survivor episodes on Prime Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition Imagine Out Loud Weighted Bar Your Hormone . . .

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A Conversation with Laura Tremaine + Taking Self-Care to the Next Level : Selfie Podcast Episode 158

February 3, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We’re talking mom-shame, life on the internet, writing, and more with our friend Laura Tremaine, author of the new book Share Your Stuff: I’ll Go First. Kristen and BJ also chat about what a deeper shift in soul-care looks like (hint: it’s not bath bombs.) In this episode we also talk about: Imperfect Foods Produce Delivery Thistle Meal Delivery Amazon Subscribe + Save Pantry Goods Charitea Berry . . .

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Decision Fatigue, and Simplifying to Avoid Overwhelm | Selfie Podcast Episode 157

January 27, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking decision fatigue . . . that paralysis and exhaustion that happens when we have too much to decide. We talk about how we’ve been trying to simplify and automate to avoid decision fatigue where we can. In this episode we also talk about: Everlane cashmere scrunchie Zen Heel Socks The Lazy Genius Bite Toothpaste Bits NanoBio Protect Nasal Antiseptic Today’s episode of Selfie is . . .

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Processing an Insurrection: Self-Care While Staying Aware | Selfie Podcast Episode 156

January 19, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Between the pandemic and political strife, the world feels upside-down right now. We are talking through how to process the political upheaval we are collectively experiencing, and how to balance self-care with staying aware of what’s going on in the world.  In this episode we talk about: Thistle Perfect Image Glycolic 30% Gel Peel Cell Phone Sanitizer Pill Box Today’s episode of Selfie is sponsored . . .

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Saying No Gracefully: How to Have Pandemic Holiday Boundaries | Selfie Episode 155

December 9, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio BJ and Kristen have a discussion about what to do when you aren't comfortable getting together with family due to the pandemic and it's causing hurt. We also speak to those feelings of disappointment when others pull out of longstanding traditions. In this episode we also talked about: Minted Pre-Addressed Holiday Cards Shortcake Customized Photo Albums Matthew Paul Turner's All the Colors of Christmas . . .

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Holiday Gift Guide for Teens 2020

December 8, 2020

Suki Skincare Transformative Purifying Masque EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 601 wired gaming headset Inspired Traveller's Guides: Mystical Places Pure Pink Soul Shine Necklace for Nevertheless, She Persisted Bye, Felicia! Party Gane Who's the G.O.A.T.? Game Crochet Your Own Merry and Bright Baubles Faithful Anti-Acne Serum (the product link will change as we are launching our new website November 7th) Back to the Future: Back in Time SOPHi Nail Polish Comfy and Cozy Gift Set . . .

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Our Annual Self-Care Gift Guide! | Selfie Podcast Episode 154

December 2, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are giving our best recommendations for self-care gifts, for you or those you love!   For Skincare-Loving People With Decision Fatigue Perfect Image 30% Glycolic Peel Suki Skincare Transformative Purifying Masque Graydon Face Food Mineral Mist (silver, magnesium, copper, zinc) Bouillon Glow Serum Sunday Riley Power Couple — Good Genes and Luna Sleeping Night Oil ($28) (acid and . . .

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Talking with Adoptee and Adoptive Mom Jillian Lauren for National Adoption Month | Selfie Podcast Episode 153

November 18, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio I'm talking adoption with my fellow adoptive mom (and adoptee herself) Jillian Lauren. We've been friends for a long time and both adopted internationally and also from foster care. We get a little misty reading parts of our memoirs about bringing our boys home, and talk through what we've learned about love (and about ourselves) from the experience. In this episode we talked about: Everything You Ever Wanted: . . .

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The Collective PTSD of 2020: How to Clear Space for Healing | Selfie Podcast Episode 152

November 11, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We talk about some of the ways we still get tripped-up by people-pleasing, and BJ gives us a meditation and some wisdom on how to deal with the collective trauma of this pandemic and election cycle. In this episode we talked about: The Cusp At-Home Hormone Test Boost Oxygen  ColorCoral Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick (Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez wears it in Beso) Orgain has all kinds of organic products . . .

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Post-Election Processing and Self-Care Strategies for Uncertainty | Selfie Episode 151

November 4, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio The whole nation is living in a limbo of uncertainty right now about a close election with very high stakes. We are talking about how we are coping with the ambiguity, and strategies for “waiting well.” BJ gives us some wisdom on the importance of spirituality, and how to cultivate and create space for your spirituality. In this episode we also talked about: Flying Embers Watermelon Chili Hard Seltzer (sweet . . .

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