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  • How Hard Should We Push Our Kids + Help For People with Longstanding Mental Health Issues | Selfie Podcast Episode 181
    Today we are musing about when to back off and when to push when our kids are struggling, and BJ answers a question about what to do when longstanding mental health issues aren’t improving despite our best efforts. In this episode we also talk about:
    In this episode we also talked about:
    Your Super Moon Balance Mix Superfood Powder
    Wild Organic Original Sunburn Soap 
    ThredUp
    Supergoop Everyday Lotion SPF 50 (in the big pump)
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    43 min
  • Colonoscopy Talk + Roo’s Non-Profit Combatting Online Predators + Thriving in Professions with High Burnout Rate | Selfie Podcast Episode 180

    Kristen shares about her troubling colonoscopy news, Roo talks about her new non-profit SOSA that is fighting online child sex abuse, and BJ answers a reader question about how to avoid burnout in jobs that are inherently stressful.

    In this episode we also talk about:


    • Jungalow at Target
    • Allay Lamp
    • Neutrogena Invisible Face Serum, SPF 60
    • SOSA


      • Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels. You may have heard this word adaptogens and might be wondering what that means. . . these are herbs and mushrooms that literally help you adapt to the stress in your life. They balance hormones, promote a state of calmness, and help get you back to baseline faster than usual. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your amazing body, we highly recommend trying Organifi. Check out the products in the Organifi shop at Organifi.com and use code selfie for 15% off any item in the store.

      Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not only highlight your best features – they actually improve your skin over time! Their clinically-proven formulas are made without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates and never tested on animals. We love everything about Thrive Causemetics, from the quality of their makeup to the clean formulations to their Bigger Than Beauty mission to help others! We think you will love them too. Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/selfie for 15% off your first order!


      Photo by Connor Pope on Unsplash

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      49 min
    • Colonoscopy Talk + Roo’s Non-Profit Combatting Online Predators + Thriving in Professions with High Burnout Rate | Selfie Podcast Episode 180
      Kristen shares about her troubling colonoscopy news, Roo talks about her new non-profit SOSA that is fighting online child sex abuse, and BJ answers a reader question about how to avoid burnout in jobs that are inherently stressful.
      In this episode we also talk about:
      Jungalow at Target
      Allay Lamp
      Neutrogena Invisible Face Serum, SPF 60
      SOSA
      Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels. You may have heard this word adaptogens and might be wondering what that means. . . these are herbs and mushrooms that literally help you adapt to the stress in your life. They balance hormones, promote a state of calmness, and help get you back to baseline faster than usual. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your amazing body, we highly recommend trying Organifi. Check out the products in the Organifi shop at Organifi.com and use code selfie for 15% off any item in the store.
      Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not only highlight your best features – they actually improve your skin over time! Their clinically-proven formulas are made without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates and never tested on animals. We love everything about Thrive Causemetics, from the quality of their makeup to the clean formulations to their Bigger Than Beauty mission to help others! We think you will love them too. Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/selfie for 15% off your first order!
      Photo by Connor Pope on Unsplash
      50 min
    • How Much of Our Mental Health Is Genetic? Selfie Podcast Episode 179

      BJ answers a listener question: How much does a parent's mental health issues contribute to their child’s? Kristen talks about her fun but exhausting nomadic summer and Roo shares about her disappointing LASIK journey.

      In this episode we also talk about:

      • Cocobaba Coconut Body Oil  
      • MELIXIR Vegan Lip Butter in Nude Cracker 
      • Cordless Jump Rope
      • Glossier Ultralip
      • Melonsun Deep Tissue Massage Tool Thumb Saver

        • Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not only highlight your best features – they actually improve your skin over time! Their clinically-proven formulas are made without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates and never tested on animals. We love everything about Thrive Causemetics, from the quality of their makeup to the clean formulations to their Bigger Than Beauty mission to help others! We think you will love them too. Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/selfie for 15% off your first order!

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        41 min
      • How Much of Our Mental Health Is Genetic? Selfie Podcast Episode 179
        BJ answers a listener question: How much does a parent's mental health issues contribute to their child’s? Kristen talks about her fun but exhausting nomadic summer and Roo shares about her disappointing LASIK journey.
        In this episode we also talk about:
        Cocobaba Coconut Body Oil  
        MELIXIR Vegan Lip Butter in Nude Cracker 
        Cordless Jump Rope
        Glossier Ultralip
        Melonsun Deep Tissue Massage Tool Thumb Saver
        Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not only highlight your best features – they actually improve your skin over time! Their clinically-proven formulas are made without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates and never tested on animals. We love everything about Thrive Causemetics, from the quality of their makeup to the clean formulations to their Bigger Than Beauty mission to help others! We think you will love them too. Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/selfie for 15% off your first order!
        42 min
      • Time Tracking and Break Breaks + Internet Safety for Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 178

        Roo shares how she is tracking her time to give her brain breaks throughout the day. Kristen and Roo answer a listener question about how to help kids who do not understand cause and effect with internet safety. “It’s like they need their own 24 hour tech support,” this mom said. Ugh. We agree.


        In this episode we also talk about:


        • TimerCaps 
        • mDesign Home Storage Bins
        • Office Storage Organizer Bin 
        • Mrs Smith Spy School for Girls. 
        • Chanel mirror


          • Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels. You may have heard this word adaptogens and might be wondering what that means. . . these are herbs and mushrooms that literally help you adapt to the stress in your life. They balance hormones, promote a state of calmness, and help get you back to baseline faster than usual. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your amazing body, we highly recommend trying Organifi. Check out the products in the Organifi shop at Organifi.com and use code selfie for 15% off any item in the store.


          EveryPlate’s easy-to-follow recipes and pre-portioned ingredients take the stress out of dinnertime. Great for kids learning to cook and great for parents who are stressed between work and school supervision. EveryPlate does the meal planning, shopping, and prepping for you, taking the time-consuming guesswork out of cooking. Try EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code selfie199.

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          32 min
        • Time Tracking and Break Breaks + Internet Safety for Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 178
          Roo shares how she is tracking her time to give her brain breaks throughout the day. Kristen and Roo answer a listener question about how to help kids who do not understand cause and effect with internet safety. “It’s like they need their own 24 hour tech support,” this mom said. Ugh. We agree.
          In this episode we also talk about:
          TimerCaps 
          mDesign Home Storage Bins
          Office Storage Organizer Bin 
          Mrs Smith Spy School for Girls. 
          Chanel mirror
          Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels. You may have heard this word adaptogens and might be wondering what that means. . . these are herbs and mushrooms that literally help you adapt to the stress in your life. They balance hormones, promote a state of calmness, and help get you back to baseline faster than usual. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your amazing body, we highly recommend trying Organifi. Check out the products in the Organifi shop at Organifi.com and use code selfie for 15% off any item in the store.
          EveryPlate’s easy-to-follow recipes and pre-portioned ingredients take the stress out of dinnertime. Great for kids learning to cook and great for parents who are stressed between work and school supervision. EveryPlate does the meal planning, shopping, and prepping for you, taking the time-consuming guesswork out of cooking. Try EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code selfie199.
          Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash
          33 min
        • Pandemic Mental Health + Our Favorite Clothing Brands + Teaching Self-Compassion to Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 177
          We are talking about the pandemic mental health crisis with Dr. Sarb Johal, an expert in emergency management and disaster psychology and author of Steady: A Guide to Better Mental Health Through and Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic. We also discuss our favorite clothing brands and Kristen’s Everlywell food allergy test results, and BJ talks about how to teach self-compassion to our kids.
          In this episode we also talked about:
          Grove Collective at Target
          Dashing Diva Nail Gels
          Coola Setting Spray
          Julep Eyeshadow 101
          Everlywell
          Banana Republic https://bit.ly/3yhjEfG
          Madewell https://bit.ly/3BDJvRl
          Target https://bit.ly/3y6vPMn
          Levis https://bit.ly/3xZJKUx
          Everlane https://bit.ly/2TzEbgx
          Urban Outfitters https://bit.ly/3rA8alh
          Able https://bit.ly/36X7hcQ
          Anthroplogie https://bit.ly/3zvAtUD
          Vince https://bit.ly/3BOxEjB
          Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels. You may have heard this word adaptogens and might be wondering what that means. . . these are herbs and mushrooms that literally help you adapt to the stress in your life. They balance hormones, promote a state of calmness, and help get you back to baseline faster than usual. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your amazing body, we highly recommend trying Organifi. Check out the products in the Organifi shop at Organifi.com and use code selfie for 15% off any item in the store.
           
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          1 hr 9 min
        • Couples Sleeping in Seperate Beds: Is It Bad? + Banishing Burnout | Selife Podcast Episode 176
          Today we are talking with Janice Litvin, author of the new book the Banish Burnout Toolkit, about understanding our stress response patterns, and BJ is answering a listener question about couples who don't sleep in the same bed.
          In this episode we also talked about:
          Mare of Eastown
          LONDONTOWN Illuminating Nail Concealer
          ‎WaterMinder on the App Store
          Sock Drawer Organizer
           
          Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not only highlight your best features – they actually improve your skin over time! Their clinically-proven formulas are made without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates and never tested on animals. We love everything about Thrive Causemetics, from the quality of their makeup to the clean formulations to their Bigger Than Beauty mission to help others! We think you will love them too.  Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/selfie for 15% off your first order!
           
          Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels. You may have heard this word adaptogens and might be wondering what that means. . . these are herbs and mushrooms that literally help you adapt to the stress in your life. They balance hormones, promote a state of calmness, and help get you back to baseline faster than usual. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your amazing body, we highly recommend trying Organifi. Check out the products in the Organifi shop at Organifi.com and use code selfie for 15% off any item in the store

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          57 min
        • The Teacher Burnout Crisis + Acceptance for Psych Meds: Selfie Podcast Episode 175
          What is the impact of burnout on teachers, and how can it trickle down to students and our communities?  We are talking with Stanford professor Greg Hammer about post-pandemic burnout and how to center ourselves. BJ answers a community question about needing psychotropic medications to function, and how to get out of guilt about a brain that needs meds.
          In this episode we also talked about:
          * Gain without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals
          * Enjoy Life Thai Chili Lime Lentil Chips 
          * AG Hair Curl Re:coil Curl Activator
          * Cottage Core Print Kit
          * Stilts
          * Bigger Stilts
          Usual Wines are wines for the modern drinker. They make single-serving wines in adorable glass bottles. They are great for travel, great for girl’s nights or date nights when people want their own type of wine, and perfect for gifts. Usual Wines has several varieties: a red blend, a rosé, and a sparkling white wine. All of their wines are low carb with 0 grams of sugar. Go check out their website at usualwines.com and use our discount code “SELFIE” for $8 off your first order and your first glass on us!
          Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash

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          1 hr 5 min

        About Selfie

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