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  • Healthy Habits vs. Meds + Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies | Selfie Episode 216
    Psychedelics are at the cutting edge of mental-health research right now. Kristen talks about how she's about to try ketamine therapy for her depression and chats with Matthias about his experience in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Then, a listener asks about trying meds for her depression or continuing to try healthy habits. Plus, how is Pixar using psychology in their movies?
    Links + Resources:
    How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
    Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Spray Bottle
    The Dream Podcast
    How Pixar Movies Use Psychology
    Many of us are looking for ways to have better eating habits. Enter Factor. Factor makes it easy to eat clean 24/7, with fresh—never frozen—prepared meals that are so delicious, you wouldn’t believe they’re actually good for you. Factor saves time by delivering chef-crafted meals to your doorstep, eliminating the hassle of grocery shopping and meal prep. ach Factor meal arrives pre-prepared and ready to eat in two minutes. Their registered dietitians and expert chefs work hand-in-hand to create meals with nutritious ingredients. And with more than 27 meal options each week, you won’t get bored. They offer Vegan + Veggie meals, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, energy bites, plant-based bars, extra protein, veggie sides, and more to keep you fueled and focused all day long. Head to GO.FACTOR 75.com/PLANS and use code selfie120 to get $120 off over your first 5 weeks of meals.
    33 min
  • ADHD and Kids | Selfie Episode 215

     This week, Kristen and Matthias are talking about all things ADHD and kids. A listener wonders, how do you know when to seek an ADHD diagnosis for young school age kids? Then, they discuss the ways TikTok is enabling predatory ADHD advertisers to target young users. Plus, a mental health check in and Two Thumbs Up!

    Links + Resources:

    • Kyte Car Rental
    • Reusable Clear Boba Straws
    • TikTok is enabling predatory ADHD advertisers to target young users
    • Adult ADHD Self Report Example

    • CircleDNA Premium is the world’s most comprehensive DNA test - over 500 reports across 20 categories such as diet, nutrition, fitness, stress and sleep, cancer and disease risks, common health risks, family planning, drug response, ancestry, personality traits, and so much more! With CircleDNA Premium, you get 2 complementary (FREE) 1-on-1 consultations with a genetic counselor and a genetics-trained health professional to help

      you interpret your results and proactively improve your lifestyleGo to CircleDNA.com and use the coupon code SELFIE today to get 33% OFF any CircleDNA kit. This code is valid only on the first 33 kits sold, so make sure you act fast and don’t miss out

      Getting beautiful salon-perfect nails at home is now a dream come true – with Olive & June! Their Mani System lets you treat yourself to beautiful nails on your time for about $2 a manicure. Olive & June nail polishes last 7+ days and do not chip! Olive & June offers press-ons too! A salon look in minutes that’s better than gel, they last 10+ days and come with the most sizes ever so you can find your best fit - no one will know they’re fake Visit OliveandJune.com/SELFIE for 20% off your first Mani System!

      Native is doing their part to help our earth with their new one-hundred percent plastic-free and recyclable packaging! Just like all of Native’s other deodorants, their plastic-free deodorant is aluminum and paraben-free, kills odor-causing bacteria, and has twenty-four-hour odor protection to keep you feeling and smelling fresh. With Native choose from ten scents - including their classic Coconut and Vanilla, Sensitive formulas that are formulated without baking soda, and even Unscented! Go to NativeDeo.com/selfie, or use promo code selfie at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.

      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

      38 min
    • ADHD and Kids | Selfie Episode 215
      This week, Kristen and Matthias are talking about all things ADHD and kids. A listener wonders, how do you know when to seek an ADHD diagnosis for young school age kids? Then, they discuss the ways TikTok is enabling predatory ADHD advertisers to target young users. Plus, a mental health check in and Two Thumbs Up!
      Links + Resources:
      Kyte Car Rental
      Reusable Clear Boba Straws
      TikTok is enabling predatory ADHD advertisers to target young users
      Adult ADHD Self Report Example
      CircleDNA Premium is the world’s most comprehensive DNA test - over 500 reports across 20 categories such as diet, nutrition, fitness, stress and sleep, cancer and disease risks, common health risks, family planning, drug response, ancestry, personality traits, and so much more! With CircleDNA Premium, you get 2 complementary (FREE) 1-on-1 consultations with a genetic counselor and a genetics-trained health professional to help
      you interpret your results and proactively improve your lifestyleGo to CircleDNA.com and use the coupon code SELFIE today to get 33% OFF any CircleDNA kit. This code is valid only on the first 33 kits sold, so make sure you act fast and don’t miss out
      Getting beautiful salon-perfect nails at home is now a dream come true – with Olive & June! Their Mani System lets you treat yourself to beautiful nails on your time for about $2 a manicure. Olive & June nail polishes last 7+ days and do not chip! Olive & June offers press-ons too! A salon look in minutes that’s better than gel, they last 10+ days and come with the most sizes ever so you can find your best fit - no one will know they’re fake Visit OliveandJune.com/SELFIE for 20% off your first Mani System!
      Native is doing their part to help our earth with their new one-hundred percent plastic-free and recyclable packaging! Just like all of Native’s other deodorants, their plastic-free deodorant is aluminum and paraben-free, kills odor-causing bacteria, and has twenty-four-hour odor protection to keep you feeling and smelling fresh. With Native choose from ten scents - including their classic Coconut and Vanilla, Sensitive formulas that are formulated without baking soda, and even Unscented! Go to NativeDeo.com/selfie, or use promo code selfie at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.
      44 min
    • When A Teen's Friend Is Negatively Impacting Their Mental Health | Selfie Episode 214

      This week, a listener asks what to do when their teenager's friends are negatively affecting their mental health. Kristen and Matthias discuss birthdays as adults and a new kind of face mask Kristen is using. Plus, former TikTok content moderators filed a lawsuit over ‘psychological trauma’ -- what's going on there?

      Links + Resources:

      • Huberman Lab Podcast
      • Fluff & Tuff Dog Toys
      • Dermabeam Pro Light Therapy Mask
      • Former TikTok content moderators file lawsuit over ‘psychological trauma’

      • Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thinning hair. Nutrafol is a doctor-formulated supplement clinically shown to improve hair growth and thickness that offers two targeted formulas for women. Nutrafol Women is ideal if you’re experiencing thinning hair caused by stress, dieting, overstyling, and environmental toxins, while Women’s Balance is formulated with additional hormone support for those with thinning hair through menopause. No matter your stage in life, Nutrafol has a solution. Visit NUTRAFOL dot com and take their Hair Wellness Quiz for personalized product recommendations, and use the promo code SELFIE to save $15 off your first month’s subscription at Nutrafol.com.

        It’s a new year, and many of us are looking for ways to have better eating habits. Enter Factor. Factor makes it easy to eat clean 24/7, with fresh—never frozen—prepared meals that are so delicious, you wouldn’t believe they’re actually good for you.  Factor saves time by delivering chef-crafted meals to your doorstep, eliminating the hassle of grocery shopping and meal prep. ach Factor meal arrives pre-prepared and ready to eat in two minutes. Their registered dietitians and expert chefs work hand-in-hand to create meals with nutritious ingredients. And with more than 27 meal options each week, you won’t get bored. They offer Vegan + Veggie meals, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, energy bites, plant-based bars, extra protein, veggie sides, and more to keep you fueled and focused all day long. Head to GO.FACTOR 75.com/PLANS and use code selfie120 to get $120 off over your first 5 weeks of meals.

        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

        32 min
      • When A Teen's Friend Is Negatively Impacting Their Mental Health | Selfie Episode 214
        This week, a listener asks what to do when their teenager's friends are negatively affecting their mental health. Kristen and Matthias discuss birthdays as adults and a new kind of face mask Kristen is using. Plus, former TikTok content moderators filed a lawsuit over ‘psychological trauma’ -- what's going on there?
        Links + Resources:
        Huberman Lab Podcast
        Fluff & Tuff Dog Toys
        Dermabeam Pro Light Therapy Mask
        Former TikTok content moderators file lawsuit over ‘psychological trauma’
        Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thinning hair. Nutrafol is a doctor-formulated supplement clinically shown to improve hair growth and thickness that offers two targeted formulas for women. Nutrafol Women is ideal if you’re experiencing thinning hair caused by stress, dieting, overstyling, and environmental toxins, while Women’s Balance is formulated with additional hormone support for those with thinning hair through menopause. No matter your stage in life, Nutrafol has a solution. Visit NUTRAFOL dot com and take their Hair Wellness Quiz for personalized product recommendations, and use the promo code SELFIE to save $15 off your first month’s subscription at Nutrafol.com.
        It’s a new year, and many of us are looking for ways to have better eating habits. Enter Factor. Factor makes it easy to eat clean 24/7, with fresh—never frozen—prepared meals that are so delicious, you wouldn’t believe they’re actually good for you.  Factor saves time by delivering chef-crafted meals to your doorstep, eliminating the hassle of grocery shopping and meal prep. ach Factor meal arrives pre-prepared and ready to eat in two minutes. Their registered dietitians and expert chefs work hand-in-hand to create meals with nutritious ingredients. And with more than 27 meal options each week, you won’t get bored. They offer Vegan + Veggie meals, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, energy bites, plant-based bars, extra protein, veggie sides, and more to keep you fueled and focused all day long. Head to GO.FACTOR 75.com/PLANS and use code selfie120 to get $120 off over your first 5 weeks of meals.
        34 min
      • Why Don't Good Therapists Take Insurance? | Selfie Episode 213

        This week, Kristen and Matthias chat about how difficult it is to find a therapist who takes insurance. Why is that? Kristen also shares about a new type of therapy for chronic pain she's having success with. Plus, with the recent news of more suicides at Stanford, Matthias and Kristen talk about high-pressure environments and the toll they take on mental health. This episode does contain frank discussion about suicide.

        Links + Resources:

        • Pain Reprocessing Therapy
        • The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain
        • Tell Me About Your Pain Podcast
        • Queerology Podcast
        • Graydon Skincare Putty Super Smoothing Face Cream
        • Vivosun Plant Grow Bags
        • After Star Soccer Player’s Suicide, Stanford Acknowledges It Has a Suicide Problem

        • CircleDNA Premium is the world’s most comprehensive DNA test - over 500 reports across 20 categories such as diet, nutrition, fitness, stress and sleep, cancer and disease risks, common health risks, family planning, drug response, ancestry, personality traits, and so much more! With CircleDNA Premium, you get 2 complementary (FREE) 1-on-1 consultations with a genetic counselor and a genetics-trained health professional to help

          you interpret your results and proactively improve your lifestyleGo to CircleDNA.com and use the coupon code SELFIE today to get 33% OFF any CircleDNA kit. This code is valid only on the first 33 kits sold, so make sure you act fast and don’t miss out

          Getting beautiful salon-perfect nails at home is now a dream come true – with Olive & June! Their Mani System lets you treat yourself to beautiful nails on your time for about $2 a manicure. Olive & June nail polishes last 7+ days and do not chip! Olive & June offers press-ons too! A salon look in minutes that’s better than gel, they last 10+ days and come with the most sizes ever so you can find your best fit - no one will know they’re fake Visit OliveandJune.com/SELFIE for 20% off your first Mani System!

          Native is doing their part to help our earth with their new one-hundred percent plastic-free and recyclable packaging! Just like all of Native’s other deodorants, their plastic-free deodorant is aluminum and paraben-free, kills odor-causing bacteria, and has twenty-four-hour odor protection to keep you feeling and smelling fresh. With Native choose from ten scents - including their classic Coconut and Vanilla, Sensitive formulas that are formulated without baking soda, and even Unscented! Go to NativeDeo.com/selfie, or use promo code selfie at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.

          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

          44 min
        • Why Don't Good Therapists Take Insurance? | Selfie Episode 213
          This week, Kristen and Matthias chat about how difficult it is to find a therapist who takes insurance. Why is that? Kristen also shares about a new type of therapy for chronic pain she's having success with. Plus, with the recent news of more suicides at Stanford, Matthias and Kristen talk about high-pressure environments and the toll they take on mental health. This episode does contain frank discussion about suicide.
          Links + Resources:
          Pain Reprocessing Therapy
          The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain
          Tell Me About Your Pain Podcast
          Queerology Podcast
          Graydon Skincare Putty Super Smoothing Face Cream
          Vivosun Plant Grow Bags
          After Star Soccer Player’s Suicide, Stanford Acknowledges It Has a Suicide Problem
          CircleDNA Premium is the world’s most comprehensive DNA test - over 500 reports across 20 categories such as diet, nutrition, fitness, stress and sleep, cancer and disease risks, common health risks, family planning, drug response, ancestry, personality traits, and so much more! With CircleDNA Premium, you get 2 complementary (FREE) 1-on-1 consultations with a genetic counselor and a genetics-trained health professional to help
          you interpret your results and proactively improve your lifestyleGo to CircleDNA.com and use the coupon code SELFIE today to get 33% OFF any CircleDNA kit. This code is valid only on the first 33 kits sold, so make sure you act fast and don’t miss out
          Getting beautiful salon-perfect nails at home is now a dream come true – with Olive & June! Their Mani System lets you treat yourself to beautiful nails on your time for about $2 a manicure. Olive & June nail polishes last 7+ days and do not chip! Olive & June offers press-ons too! A salon look in minutes that’s better than gel, they last 10+ days and come with the most sizes ever so you can find your best fit - no one will know they’re fake Visit OliveandJune.com/SELFIE for 20% off your first Mani System!
          Native is doing their part to help our earth with their new one-hundred percent plastic-free and recyclable packaging! Just like all of Native’s other deodorants, their plastic-free deodorant is aluminum and paraben-free, kills odor-causing bacteria, and has twenty-four-hour odor protection to keep you feeling and smelling fresh. With Native choose from ten scents - including their classic Coconut and Vanilla, Sensitive formulas that are formulated without baking soda, and even Unscented! Go to NativeDeo.com/selfie, or use promo code selfie at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.
          46 min
        • All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep with Andre Henry | Selfie Episode 212

          Kristen chats with author Andre Henry about his new book All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope-and Hard Pills to Swallow-About Fighting for Black Lives. But first, Matthias and Kristen check in on how their weeks are going and share their new favorite kitchen gadgets...plus an easy dinner recipe Matthias keeps returning to again and again.

          Links + Resources:

          • Andre Henry's Website
          • All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep (book)
          • Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer
          • 30-Minute Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
          • Frizzlife Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
          • Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

            1 hr 16 min
          • All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep with Andre Henry | Selfie Episode 212
            Kristen chats with author Andre Henry about his new book All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope-and Hard Pills to Swallow-About Fighting for Black Lives. But first, Matthias and Kristen check in on how their weeks are going and share their new favorite kitchen gadgets...plus an easy dinner recipe Matthias keeps returning to again and again.
            Links + Resources:
            Andre Henry's Website
            All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep (book)
            Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer
            30-Minute Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
            Frizzlife Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
            1 hr 22 min
          • Helping Someone During a Panic Attack + What's Up With These Fraud Schemes? | Selfie Episode 211

            A listener wonders: "How can I help my teen when they're having a panic attack?" Kristen and Matthias share tips that will help during any panic attack. Plus, with so many new TV shows dramatizing high-profile fraud schemes (Inventing Anna, The Tinder Swindler, The Drop Out) Matthias and Kristen discuss theories on how people get away with it for so long.

            Links + Resources

            • Hiya App
            • Amber Glass Jars
            • Jar Labels on Etsy
            • Elizabeth Holmes, Billy Mcfarland, & Anna Delvey: How Scammers Keep Scammin'
            • Home Exchange
            • Stop a Panic Attack in its Tracks with EFT Tapping
            • Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

              31 min

            About Selfie

            From the publisher's feed

            Let’s talk self-care and mental health. Kristen Howerton, writer and psychotherapist, is joined by her longtime pal Matthias Roberts, psychotherapist, side-eye aficionado, and dog dad, as they tackle…