Selfie

We’re talking emergency self-care and coping skills for those moments when you are so overwhelmed that your brain is misfiring. BJ answers a listener question about how to help a partner who is struggling with addiction, and Claire gives us her best advice on dipping our toes into the world of retinol. 

In this episode we also talked about:

Nuuly Clothing Rental from Anthropologie

Graydon “The Putty” Plant-Based Moisturizer 

Ellia Pay Attention Essential Oil Blend

Weighted Hula Hoop

You Feel Like S#@!, A n Interactive Self-Care Guide

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We are talking about differentiation with Kathleen Smith, author of Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. Claire answers your botox questions, and BJ offers support to a listener struggling with trauma after a sexual assault (a trigger warning is given before this segment.)

We also talked about:

* Migrastil Essential Oil Aromatherapy Roll=On Migraine Stick

* Veestro Plant-Based Meal Delivery Service

* Pilot G2s

* Bare Republic Sunscreen Stick

* Steinbeck Pencils

* LePen

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Why are women so tired? How can we make modern marriage work? Roo and Kristen discuss the mental load that tends to fall on women, and how to push back on the societal norms that tell us that, despite our efforts at equality, women are still in charge of more domestic and familial tasks. We also chat with Jennifer Petriglieri, the author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work, and our resident therapist BJ shares some advice for readers struggling to know when to end a marriage.

In this episode we also talked about:

* Green Tea Detox Matcha Mud Mask

* Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb

* Fleabag

* Schitt’s Creek

* Runner’s Mace

* The New York Times Crossword

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Kristen is chatting with our new cohost Roo Powell about the difficulty of being present, and interviews Philip Shephard about the concept of embodiment and radical wholeness. We also introduce BJ Hickman, our new resident therapist who will be taking your questions (ask them here!)

In this episode we talked about:

* Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being 

* New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-First Century

* TEPP

* The Strava App

* GoFiltr Alkaline Water

* Scrumptious Wicks

* The Davinci Wedge

* Klova Patches

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Kristen is chatting with our new cohost Roo Powell about the difficulty of being present, and interviews Philip Shephard about the concept of embodiment and radical wholeness. We also introduce BJ Hickman, our new resident therapist who will be taking your questions (ask them here!)

In this episode we talked about:

Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being 

New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-First Century

TEPP

The Strava App

GoFiltr Alkaline Water

Scrumptious Wicks 

The Davinci Wedge

Klova Patches

Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash

Sarah explains her decision to step back as host, and Kristen introduces the new show format and a new co-host. We chat with Sherianna Boyle about the importance of creating space to feel our feelings.

In this episode we talked about:

* Emotional Detox: 7 Steps to Release Toxicity and Energize Joy

* Emotional Detox for Anxiety: 7 Steps to Release Anxiety and Energize Joy

* The Chalet Wrap from Mer-Sea

* Mantra Mask Hemp CBD Coconut Eye Gels

* Sarah’s Top Clean Beauty Picks of 2019

* Aleavia Body Cleanse

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We’re talking about how shame affects our sex lives with Matthis Roberts, author of the new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms.. 

In this episode we also talked about:

* Nalgene Water Bottles

* Kristen’s Giant Water Jug

* The Berkey Water Filter

* Skylar Clean Perfume

* 365 Makeup Remover

* Drunk Elephant Cleansing Bar

* Adoratherapy Mood Boost

* MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser

The Ordinary Vitamin C Serum

* Lavender Epsom Salts

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It’s our annual holiday gift guide! We’ve got all kinds of self-care gift ideas for the people you love. In this episode we talked about:

* Everlane Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

* Herbivore Botanicals Self Love Kit

* I Want To Sleep Well Gift Set

* Corala Premium Weighted Blanket Set

* Extract Labs Extra Strength Raspberry CBD Tincture 

* Library Fragrance Discovery Set

* Beautycounter Hand Cream Trio

* Botanical Republic Double Cleansing Kit

* Birch Light Moisturizer

* orangeheat Kids Apparel

* Decocrated Curated Home Decor Subscription

* One Dish - Four Seasons: Food, Wine, and Sound - All Year Round cookbook

* VIVA ALEXANDER Tea Set

* Away Everywhere Bag

* Evolvh Healthy Hair Trio

* How Not To Always Be Working: A Toolkit for Creativity and Radical Self-Care

* Q&A a Day for Kids: A Three-Year Journal

* Dinner: Changing The Game

* Nespresso by De'Longhi VertuoPlus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine

* Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set

* Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Tote

* Everlane Renew Transit Weekender Bag

This week’s episode of Selfie is brought to you by Canvas People. Canvas People is your one stop shop for personalized gifts. They take your favorite photo memories and prints them onto canvases, mugs, throw pillows, even ornaments. Now, as a special, very limited holiday offer, CanvasPeople.com is offering their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free. These normally sell for $69.99, but you’ll pay nothing – just cover shipping and handling! To get your FREE canvas text SELFIE to 64-000. 

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It’s YOUR thumbs up! We are sharing some of our listener’s best recommendations for products, books, movies, and practices that are life-giving right now. 

In this episode we (you) talked about:

* Ole Henrikson Truth Serum

* Elf Eyebrow Pencil

* Christmas tree lights

* The Highwomen

* The Creaky Floors Christmas album (Kristen’s band!)

* Smitten Kitchen Pancakes

* Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

* Educated by Tara Westover

* DIM Supplement 200mg - DIM Diindolylmethane Plus BioPerine

Schitts Creek

The Outlander Series

* Bai Narino Peach Super Tea

* Virgil's Zero Sugar Cola

* Happy Light 

*  True Lemon, Lime, Orange & Grapefruit 32ct Boxes Sampler Pack

* Learning about the enneagram!

* Drunk Elephants Vitamin C Serum

* Coredy Robot Vacuum Cleaner

* Aquafix — Chemist Confessions

* Bee House Iced Tea and Coffee

* The British show “Outnumbered” on Hulu 

* Making time for theater and comedy shows or concerts with friends and family

LOLA is a female-founded company offering an oragnic line of cotton tampons, pads, and liners. LOLA products are 100% organic cotton and we love the convenience of their monthly subscription which is fully customizable - you can choose your mix of products, your perfect mix of absorbency, your number of boxes, and frequency of delivery. In addition to tampons and liners, Sex by LOLA is a line of gynecologist approved sexual health & wellness products that includes lubricated condoms, personal lubricant and these awesome individually packaged cleansing wipes that you can use anywhere. Like their tampons, LOLA’s products are stripped of unnecessary, irritating additives and they available for subscription; you can add to your period subscription, so everything is conveniently delivered on your ideal schedule. We have a special offer for you guys - for 30% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter the promo code SELFIE when you subscribe!

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What’s the difference between annoying friends and family, and people who are toxic? And how can we be around them over the holidays and maintain boundaries? We chat with author James Sweigert about detaching with love. 

In this episode we talked about:

* If You Say So: My Story and How I Changed It To Save My Life

* The Gratitude Jar

* Dogwood Botanicals Calendula Rose Face and Body Cream 

* Obvi Cereal-Flavored Collagen 

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