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The Effect of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation on Kids + Commercializing Celebrations | Selfie Episode 223

June 15, 2022

A listener asks how to help their queer kids as they continue to hear about sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Plus, Matthias and Kristen talk about the commercialization of Pride and other celebrations. Kristen also shares an update from her ketamine therapy. Links + Resources: Bars Over Bottles Solid Intense Conditioner Ethique Eco-Friendly Face Cleansing Bar for Oily to Normal Skin   . . .

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Relationship Anxiety + Supporting a Spouse with Depression | Selfie Episode 222

June 8, 2022

How do you support a spouse with depression? And why are there so many TV shows about people with personality disorders right now? Plus, Matthias shares his favorite resources for relationship anxiety and Kristen shares some show recommendations! Links + Resources Attachment Style Quiz Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love by Jessica Baum Thais Gibson's YouTube Channel Heidi Priebe's YouTube Channel Under the Banner of Heaven Love on the . . .

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Processing Tragedy When the Helpers Didn’t Help + How Much Should We Follow our Feelings? : Selfie Podcast Episode 221

June 1, 2022

We are discussing the tragedy in Uvalde, and how to process the feelings of helplessness and despair around gun violence, paired with the shocking discoveries around law enforcement's failures that day. We follow up on our convo from last week around feelings and butterflies, and what to do when you received messages that feelings can't be trusted. In this episode we also talked about: This Cute Amazon Caftan Shower Brush Back Scrubber Body Exfoliator Why deal with razor burn and . . .

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My Husband Isn’t Helping Equally + Butterflies and True Love | Selfie Episode 220

May 25, 2022

A listener wonders, "what do I do if I feel like my husband isn’t helping equally?" Plus, Matthias and Kristen chat through why butterflies aren't always the most reliable indicator of true love. Links + Resources: Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer Sent Away Podcast Fair Play Cards Beyond Shame Book   . . .

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Anxiety About Roe v. Wade + Can You Be Friends With People You’re Attracted To? | Selfie Episode 219

May 18, 2022

Kristen and Matthias answer a listener who wonders if it's healthy to make friends with people you're attracted to while in a partnership. Then, they chat about anxiety around national events like the possible repeal of Roe v. Wade. Plus, Kristen shares what happened when she got in a fight with a megachurch pastor. Links + Resources: Philips Norelco OneBlade Life of Beth Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thinning hair. Nutrafol is a doctor-formulated . . .

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Centering Practices for Anxiety + Personality Disorders 101 | Selfie Episode 218

May 11, 2022

A listener asks about quick centering practices to help in her busy and high anxiety life. Kristen and Matthias chat through a couple personality disorders that have been in the news a lot recently. Plus, Kristen explains the newest skincare treatment she's tried: sebaceous hyperplasia burning. Links + Resources 1Password App Kitsch Self-Draining Shower Caddy Drunk Elephant Face Bar EFT Tapping Stop Walking on Eggshells Book   . . .

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Teen Sleepovers + Different Genders Rooming Together at College | Selfie Episode 217

May 4, 2022

A listener asks about their college age kid rooming together with someone of a different gender, Matthias and Kristen discuss this alongside the complexity of teen sleepovers with different genders and sexual orientations. Plus, the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp trial and the reality that domestic violence doesn't just affect women. Links + Resources Heartstopper on Netflix Rothaniel on HBO Max National Domestic Violence Hotline Website Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women . . .

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Healthy Habits vs. Meds + Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies | Selfie Episode 216

April 27, 2022

Psychedelics are at the cutting edge of mental-health research right now. Kristen talks about how she's about to try ketamine therapy for her depression and chats with Matthias about his experience in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Then, a listener asks about trying meds for her depression or continuing to try healthy habits. Plus, how is Pixar using psychology in their movies? Links + Resources: How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Spray Bottle . . .

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ADHD and Kids | Selfie Episode 215

April 20, 2022

This week, Kristen and Matthias are talking about all things ADHD and kids. A listener wonders, how do you know when to seek an ADHD diagnosis for young school age kids? Then, they discuss the ways TikTok is enabling predatory ADHD advertisers to target young users. Plus, a mental health check in and Two Thumbs Up! Links + Resources: Kyte Car Rental Reusable Clear Boba Straws TikTok is enabling predatory ADHD advertisers to target young users Adult ADHD Self Report . . .

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When A Teen’s Friend Is Negatively Impacting Their Mental Health | Selfie Episode 214

April 13, 2022

This week, a listener asks what to do when their teenager's friends are negatively affecting their mental health. Kristen and Matthias discuss birthdays as adults and a new kind of face mask Kristen is using. Plus, former TikTok content moderators filed a lawsuit over ‘psychological trauma’ -- what's going on there? Links + Resources: Huberman Lab Podcast Fluff & Tuff Dog Toys Dermabeam Pro Light Therapy Mask Former TikTok content moderators file lawsuit over ‘psychological . . .

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Writer. Lapsed psychotherapist. Fan of awkward talks about race & religion. ​Social justice advocate. ​S​​killed catastrophizer. ​Travel enthusiast. ​Could probably beat you in a showtunes sing-off. [READ MORE]

Self-professed workaholic. Self-care luddite. Typical-ass creative. Chaotic Good. Got a passion for accessibility and a Diet Coke habit she just can’t quit. [READ MORE]

Popular Episodes

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