Quarantine Chronicles

Did you know that Americans are the most overworked nation in the world ?! After experiencing a lockdown where I couldn't go anywhere and was forced to take time out of the day for myself, I realized how much I let work take over my life.  Pre-covid I was working and just working; NOTHING ELSE! How unhealthy is that ?! 

In this episode I talk about how this week I made sure to set time out for myself and what I enjoy doing.  I give you guys tips on how to set time out even if you feel like you don't have any.  I also give you guys tips on what this might look like.  Setting time out can be anything from doing hobbies to exercising to reading to just sitting with yourself.  I also go over why it's so important to set time out for ourselves as well. Enjoy ! 

Articles Used:

https://20somethingfinance.com/american-hours-worked-productivity-vacation/    "The U.S. is the Most Overworked Developed Nation in the World"

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201202/why-you-shouldnt-feel-guilty-about-stealing-little-time-yourself "Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Stealing a Little Time for Yourself"

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Stay happy and Stay healthy 

xoxo

Melissa 

Hello my ghosts & QC fam. How are we all doing ?!! 

In today's episode I talk about more paranormal sightings at Boston's Omni Parker House.  Then I downloaded two spirt box apps to see what they were like. Listen in to find out how the spirit box session went!!!  Stay SpooOOOoooky. 

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xoxo

Melissa 

ooooo HAPPY FRIDAY QC FAM !! 

In today's episode I talk about my first COVID test and how I was so nervous but the Grey's Anatomy look-a-like testers got me through it.... ya know? Then I go old school and read some FUNNY AMAZON REVIEWS !!! wooooo Enjoy !! 

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xoxo

Melissa

OoooOOOoooOOOOoo another spooky episode that's apart of the Haunted Quarantine Series! 

In today's episode, I talk about a really weird experience I had at Market Basket, and an experience someone had in a Market Basket in New England. Then .... THEN ... I talk about paranormal sightings at the Omni Parker House in Boston ... 

Grab your Apple Cidar and change into something comfy as you listen to these scary ghost stories... ENJOY. 

IG: @theQCpodcast

Links of Articles Used: 

Omni Parker : https://www.omnihotels.com/blog/haunted-hotels-bostons-omni-parker-house/

Ghost Sighting at Market Basket: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/victorian-era-ghost-spotted-at-wilmington-market-basket/97897/

Hello QC Fam !! This week I took on the challenge to dance as a workout.  Listen in on this episode if you want to hear about benefits of dancing, The PROs, CONs, and how it was to dance as a workout. 

Videos that I danced too will be below:

Monday (5/5)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdBESRDwo_8&t=170s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness

Tuesday (4/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVRlQFSsODg&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness

Wednesday (2/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TOIWNAVADw&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness

Thursday (5/5)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PISPefC2Jw&t=1274s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness 

Saturday (5/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5MmlNf1rzU&t=430s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness

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@theQCpodcast

xoxo

Melissa

Is it safe to date during COVID? Well, I take a look at an article written by Doctor Andrew Habib. He talks about safe ways to date and how to gradually bring it to in person dating. Great article and highly suggest taking a peek if you're on the dating scene! 

Have you been comfortable with dating or are you nervous ?! Find me on the gram and let me know: @theQCpodcast 

Article mentioned: 

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/HealthU/2020/09/15/is-it-safe-to-date-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

Stay Safe; Stay Healthy

xoxo

Melissa 

Hey QC FAM!

This is another QC QUICK MINUTE- a rapid style question episode - where I talk about some things I might have forgotten about in Episode 50 "One Month of NO Alcohol". 

Some things mentioned in this episode: apps I used, if I noticed any differences in myself, some overall general advice as well. 

Hope you enjoy !

Stay Happy and Healthy QC Fam ! 

xoxo

Melissa 

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What's up QC FAM ! 

In today's episode I talk about how I went one month with no alcohol !! I really do open up and share a lot with you guys during this episode with confidence. I always love being honest in this podcast and am never ashamed of what I learn about myself during these challenges. 

I talk about my relationship with alcohol, what I learned and how I view it now after going a month (and a little more) without alcohol. 

If you want to take on this challenge and want someone to chat with you during it; you can find me on Instagram: @theQCpodcast 

Articles if you're interested in reading: 

How Alcohol Impacts the Brain: "https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/alcohol-and-the-brain" 

Here's what happens to your body when you cut out alcohol for 30 days: "https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-quit-alcohol-for-30-days#Benefits-of-Dry-January" 

Documentary: 

The Truth About Alcohol - Documentary on Netflix 

Apps that I used during this challenge: 

Try Dry

I Am Sober -- [this app is for everything from giving up bread to sweets to alcohol] 

Stay Safe & Healthy 

xoxo

Melissa

QC FAM ! 

I don't know what is happening you guys. In this episode I talk about how I recorded an episode last week and captured a really weird audio sound clip. BUT .. YOU GUYS AREN'T GOING TO BELIEVE THIS... When I was editing this episode, I captured another weird audio clip and I have no idea what it is!!!! So that will be next episode's content .... I have no idea what's going on ... but it's creeping me out !! 

Let me know what you guys think of the audio I captured from last week through instagram @theqcpodcast !

Stay Safe 

Melissa 

Hello QC Fam ! 

In this episode, which I'm so very excited about; I talk about training like a Coastie. I found this amazing pre-bootcamp workout plan that is 3 months long, but I only completed 1 month of it.  In the future, I might try to do all 3 months!! 

I will be leaving links to the warm up, cool down, and the main page of the workouts. Remember if you are just starting this workout plan, start with month 03, then go to month 02, then month 01.  It is a GREAT plan and you can stick to it or tweak some things to make it your own. 

ENJOY this episode, and let me know if you give it a shot! 

Coast Guard Boot Camp Prep Workout Links:

https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/category/physicaltraining/bootcampprepworkout/   - main workout page

https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/08/20/305/    - Dynamic Warm up

https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/08/21/injury-prevention-recovery-routine/     - Cool Down

Alternate Workouts to Pull Ups: 

https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-easier-alternatives-pull-ups?slide=cf6146c8-68bf-4ba9-9bab-6eb17afa4f9c#cf6146c8-68bf-4ba9-9bab-6eb17afa4f9c

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Stay Safe & Healthy