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June 6, 2022

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Ep 8: Don't Fix Your Feelings

Episode summary:

With her whole household down with the flu, Jennifer and her son are both struggling with hard feelings. In this episode, Jennifer uses Mark Nepo's writings to explore how you can experience your feelings without labeling them as good or bad.

Accepting and experiencing your feelings is the highest form of self care and one that is so often overlooked. Whether your going through hard things right now, if you're sick and quarantined, or if you're feeling pretty good, this episode is definitely worth a listen.  

Favorite quote:

“Learning from our emotions, not labeling them as good or bad, and leaning into them is how we heal.”

Resources

Mark Nepo's Website
Jennifer's Website
Jennifer's Instagram

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May 23, 2022

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Ep 8: Hey, Smartphone...It's Not You, It's Me

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At a time when 2/3 of Americans want to change the relationship they have with their smartphone, there has never been a better time to evaluate the control your phone has over you. This episode outlines how you can start to change the way you use your phone with the goal of paying more attention and spending your time more intentionally. 

Jennifer is trying 10 techniques to change the way she uses her phone - join her to revamp the relationship you have with your smartphone. 

Favorite quote:

“I don’t want to have a brain that’s getting worse over time. I really want my brain to stay as sharp as possible for as long as possible.”

Resources

Catherine Price's Website
Screen / Life Balance Website
Jennifer's Website

 
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May 9, 2022

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Ep 7: Would You Say That To Your Bestie? The Power of Self-Compassion

Episode summary:
Were you taught self-compassion as a kid? I know I wasn't. I was definitely taught to treat other people nicely, but no one ever talked to me about treating myself kindly. Self-compassion can make you healthier both mentally and physically, and generally makes people happier overall. 

In this episode we look at how we talk to ourselves and I'll give you some well-researched ways to start cultivating a self-compassion practice.

Favorite quote:
“We have to love ourselves like our life counts on it. Because it does.”

Resources
Self-Compassion Quiz
Buy Kristin Neff's Books

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Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835775/10241842-ep-7-would-you-say-that-to-your-bestie-the-power-of-self-compassion.mp3?download=true

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April 25, 2022

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Ep 6: Sleeping Soundly with Kelly Weygandt

Episode summary:
Kelly is a sleep expert that walks us through how we can improve sleep from infancy into adulthood. She explains why we have trouble falling and staying asleep and gives us real world solutions to improving our sleep. 

At a time when 1/3 of Americans are getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night, people are scrolling social media in bed, and we seem to just be getting busier and busier, good sleep is needed now more than ever.  Are you getting your 8 hours??

Favorite quote:
“We live in a society where we boast about how little sleep we can live on. Somehow we get a medal for that.”

About Our Guest, Kelly Weygandt
Kelly is a mom of two and founder of Clayton Babies Sleep Consulting.  She’s got over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse caring for women, infants, and children both in the hospital and community setting.

Her interest in sleep began with her work in the Postpartum Unit at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado where she taught newborn care classes for parents. Through this work she noticed that while new parents were given information on safety and general health they were offered very little education on sleep, which any new parent knows is often the hardest part of caring for a newborn. 

After having her own kids, she became a Family Sleep Institute Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant. Her company, Clayton Babies Sleep Consulting was created to serve not only families, but school districts and community agencies so everyone can get the sleep they need.

Clayton Babies Sleep
Consulting
Family Sleep Institute

Resources
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Article

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Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835775/10241460-sleeping-soundly-with-kelly-weygandt.mp3?download=true

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April 11, 2022
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Ep 5: Our Complicated Relationship with Alcohol

Episode summary:
Over the past couple of months, I've been taking a critical look at the role alcohol plays in my life, the role that it plays in my clients lives, and the role that it plays in society. 

Does drinking add to my enjoyment of life? Does it make me healthier? Does it make me a better mom? These are the questions that I've been asking myself. Join us to talk through answers to these questions and for ideas to start cutting down on your own alcohol consumption.

Favorite quote:
“Does alcohol support your overall health or does it take away from it?”

Additional Resources
Real Simple Article
Buy The Mediterranean Table Cookbook
Think you have a problem with alcohol? Get resources here.

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Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835775/10238216-our-complicated-relationship-with-alcohol.mp3?download=true

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March 28, 2022
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Ep 4: Battling Burnout

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The past couple of years have been extremely stressful for everyone, whether it's been separation from family, having your kids doing home learning, or you have had to change your schedule and your habits.

After reading Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, I found myself evaluating how I deal with stress and if I was doing everything I could to avoid burnout. Are you suffering from the 3 warning signs of burnout? Do you know how to deal with stress in a healthy and productive way?

We'll talk through the signs of burnout and 5 easy changes you can make to help deal with stress, feel better, and avoid the negative long-term effects of stress and burnout.

Favorite quote:
“Take a note of how you feel after you do something. We’re so quick to notice when we don’t feel well, but we’re less quick to notice when we feel good. Celebrate when you do something well.”

Additional Resources
The Burnout Book
How to do Box Breathing
Longevity Study
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy

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Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835775/10237997-ep-4-battling-burnout.mp3?download=true

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March 14, 2022

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Ep 3: Eat Plants, Feel Better (with Alex Caspero)

Episode summary:
Alex has spent her career helping *mostly* women ditch diet culture, let go of the guilt and shame that often surrounds eating, and move toward a plant-predominant diet. For her, it's not important to label your diet or feel pressure to eat "perfectly." It's about moving in a healthier direction that supports your mental and physical health.

An important component of self care is nourishing your body in ways that feel good, reduce disease, and provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function optimally. Incorporating more plants into your diet is the key to all of those. Whether you want to learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet, want to learn easy swaps you can use to get more fruit and vegetables in your meals, or are struggling to manage a diagnosis this episode is for you! 

Favorite quote:
“If we’re making choices that make us stressed or feel guilty or shame around our food choices, that’s just not a sustainable way to show up everyday.”

About Our Guest, Alex Caspero
Alexandra Caspero MA, RD, RYT, is A Registered Dietitian, Plant-Based Chef, owner of Delish Knowledge and author of Fresh Italian Cooking for the New Generation. Her award-winning blog, Delish Knowledge, focuses on making whole-food, vegetarian eating deliciously simple. Alex is part-owner and Nutrition Director of the plant-based food company, rootberry, located in St. Louis, MO.

Alex is the co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors, an evidence-based platform that helps parents navigate the world of plant-based prenatal and pediatric nutrition. She is the co-author of the bestselling book, The Plant-Based Baby + Toddler. Additionally, she is the co-author of Joyful Eating, Nourished Life, a 6-week program which helps others discover a happier, healthier relationship with food and their body.

Alex's Website: https://www.delishknowledge.com/
Plant Based Juniors: https://plantbasedjuniors.com/
Buy Fresh Italian Cooking Cookbook on Amazon
Buy the Plant Based Baby & Toddler on Amazon
Buy 30 Under 30 Cookbook
Try the Joyful Eating, Nourished Life  program
In the St. Louis area, try rootberry!

Resources
What is plant-based eating?
Mark Bittman on VB6

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Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835775/10237502-ep-3-eat-plants-feel-better-with-alex-caspero.mp3?download=true

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February 28, 2022

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Ep 2: Routine Maintenance

Episode summary:
Between the Great Pause, working from home, kids doing at home learning, sick family members, and constant up and down news cycles, COVID knocked a lot of us off of our normal schedules. This has left lingering affects on our nervous system that makes it harder for us to deal with stress. 

This episode focuses on developing self care routines that help you to meet your needs daily without having to make constant decisions. We will talk through the importance of self care routines, why they work, how to set them up, practice them, and how to sit with the good once you have a routine in place. 

Favorite quote:
“Start small. The important thing is that you lay down the foundation to start creating routines. When we start small and sustainable, we’re so much more likely to maintain those healthy habits.” 

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Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835775/10037860-ep-1-shiny-hood-self-care.mp3?download=true

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February 8, 2022
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Ep 1: Shiny Hood Self Care

Episode summary:
Jennifer has been in private practice working with clients for over 15 years and has realized that once people start practicing self care, everything else starts to fall into place. She started this podcast as a way to help people find a self care routine and to see how a self care routine could improve their lives. 

This episode focuses on developing a deeper self care routine. While manicures and lunches with friends are important, there is a deeper level of self care to explore.

Favorite quote:
“It’s attending to ourselves. Putting our needs first. It is eating when you’re hungry, peeing when you need to go pee, sleeping when you’re tired. It’s also about listening to what your body’s telling you when it comes to emotions and feelings.”

Additional Resources
More about Revenge Bedtime Procrastination:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-revenge-bedtime-procrastination-5189591

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