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Moving from Addiction to Wellness + Why We Numb Our Pain, and How To Stop It | Selfie Podcast Episode 142

September 2, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Arielle Lorre from The Blonde Files is sharing her journey from addiction to wellness. BJ Hickman talks about why we resort to numbing our pain, and how to stop it. In this episode we also talked about: Mad Ritual CBD Relief Balms Relief Balm: Eucalyptus + Peppermint TP Kits The Blonde Files The Blonde Files Podcast Enola Holmes books by Nancy Springer Educated by Tara Westover CocoLove . . .

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August 31, 2020

The more I think about it, posting for the male gays vs. the male gaze is probably a fantastic moral compass for a 13-year-old girl.   I live with such generous souls ... When you go thrifting and your brother steals your pants View this post on Instagram   When you are trying to get those last chips and your brother is a punk. @indiahowerton @jaftahowerton A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) . . .

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August 28, 2020

Loloi Poly Set Ivory/Black Decorative Accent Pillow Stone & Beam Industrial Round Concrete Table Desk Lamp Topacom Wooden Digital Alarm Clock Cube Loloi Beatty Collection Traditional Oriental Area Rug Everlane Short Matte Pot w/ Geometric Pattern Creative Co-op Taupe, Black & Cream Striped Cotton Woven Napkins (Set of 4 Pieces) Caffe Table/ottoman Safavieh Home Bandelier Light Oak and White Leather Weave Accent Chair Stone & Beam Deco Black Accordion Arm Wall . . .

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Jwaye Nowel | On Thursday’s I post from the vault. This post is from December 2009.

August 27, 2020

On Thursday's I post from the vault. This post is from December 2009. Missing our little guy in Haiti today . . . 2009 2008 2007 . . . and hoping he will be home for Christmas 2010. . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Matthew

August 26, 2020

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Kids and Stress with Lisa Damour + Self-Love and Worthiness with BJ Hickman | Selfie Podcast Episode 141

August 26, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio I'm talking with fellow therapist Lisa Damour about raising preteens and teens, how to promote empathy and self-esteem while also promoting resilience, and what the pandemic is doing to an already stressed-out generation. Lisa is the author of the books Under Pressure and Untangled. BJ is talking on self-love and is having us ask ourselves: What is the story I’ve brought into adulthood about my worthiness, and where . . .

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August 24, 2020

   Today’s project: replacing the old quarter-round pulls on a vintage dresser I just bought, with some gold ones I found on Amazon. (Swipe to see the “before.”) One of these days I will get around to putting trim around that door. 😬 **Details on the pulls and art in my View this post on Instagram   A little throwback to a snippet of a hymn we recorded on our album. You can find our full live album of hymns on . . .

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Let’s Talk About Sex + Dealing with Narcissists | Selfie Ep. 140

August 21, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Today we are talking about all things sex with Dr. Emily Jamea of Revive Therapy, an LMFT with a PhD in sexology We will be touching on libido, what to do when partners have different sexual appetites, the brain/sex connection, and more. BJ is going to be answering listener questions about narcissists and emotionally manipulative people. In this episode we also talked about: Soon Skincare Strawberry Lip Masks . . .

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Take a run on the wild side | On Thursday’s I post from the vault. This post is from December 2009.

August 20, 2020

On Thursday's I post from the vault. This post is from December 2009. Running can be an adventure. Here are some highlights from my run today: 1. While stretching at the beginning of my run, I bend over and find myself nose-to-nose with something glittery. What is this gray, shimmering little oval? A Christmas ornament? Oh, wait . . . no. It's a CRACK PIPE. 2. I usually run along a river jetty to the beach. A river jetty is a nice way of saying describing a giant sewer of wasting water . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Trenton

August 19, 2020

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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