✨ Do you ever find yourself longing for the good old days? The 80s and 90s brought us music, TV shows, video games, and childhood memories that still make us smile today. In this episode of Smile Sessions, Cristina explores the healing power of nostalgia — why looking back can actually help us move forward.

We’ll laugh, reminisce, and reconnect with our inner child as we countdown some of the top pop culture moments millennials are missing, including:

🎮 Super Mario Bros. & blowing into Nintendo cartridges

📼 Making mixtapes on cassette from the radio

📺 Saturday morning cartoons & Goosebumps on YTV

🎤 Backstreet Boys vs. *NSYNC fan rivalries

🎟️ Ticketmaster lineups for concerts

🏆 Iconic MTV Music Award performances

🖊️ Lisa Frank, gel pens, and school supply obsessions

🚲 Playing outside until the streetlights came on

PLUS — the ultimate Sick Day TV Lineup: Regis & Kathie Lee, CityLine, The Price Is Right, Y&R, Days of Our Lives, Sally Jessy Raphael, and even Jerry Springer.

✨ Why does nostalgia feel so good? Because it connects us, relieves stress, and reminds us that joy has always been a part of our story. This episode isn’t about living in the past — it’s about carrying its light into the present.

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💬 Comment below: What’s your favorite nostalgic memory?

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Have you ever experienced a moment where struggle turned into something sacred?

In this episode of Smile Sessions, I share a deeply personal story about waking up with a debilitating migraine, turning to prayer in my exhaustion, and encountering the divine in the most unexpected way: through sweat.

This isn’t about religion or perfection — it’s about the raw, human places where love meets us. Sometimes, it’s in the tears. Sometimes, it’s in silence. And sometimes, it’s in the sweat.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

How pain, prayer, and dreams intertwined into healing

Why even your struggles, exhaustion, and effort are holy

A reminder that you are never alone — love is closer than you think

💛 If you’ve ever wondered if your struggles matter, this story is for you.

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Some moments in life etch themselves into our hearts forever.

In this episode of Smile Sessions, I share a deeply personal story — a night when two simple hugs carried profound meaning, reminding me of love, presence, and the way even the smallest gestures can shift everything.

We often think healing has to come from big breakthroughs, but sometimes it’s in the quiet, fleeting moments that our souls find exactly what they need.

Join me in reflecting on the beauty of human connection, how love shows up in unexpected ways, and why the moments we often overlook are the ones that stay with us the longest.

🌿 If this story resonates, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might need a little reminder of love’s quiet power.

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Have you ever noticed how your body remembers things your mind has long tried to forget?

This episode is a journey through the rhythm our bodies keep — even when we’re not listening.

I’m sharing the story of a horse therapy session that cracked open years of held grief, the way my body “spoke” before I had words for what it was carrying, and the bittersweet dance between emotional insight and physical healing.

We’re going deep — but not without laughter (because healing can be heavy, but it should never be humorless).

If you’ve ever found yourself tired of doing the work but still feeling stuck in old rhythms… this one’s for you.

✨ In this episode:

How the body holds onto unprocessed emotions

What a horse therapy session revealed about my grief

Why humor can be a surprising ally in deep healing

The connection between somatic awareness and emotional freedom

🎧 Listen, laugh, maybe cry a little… and leave feeling seen.

💬 Let’s talk: Drop a comment with your own story of a time your body told you something your mind had been ignoring.

If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs this today.

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What do you do when you're already healing... and then life breaks your heart again?

In this deeply personal episode of Smile Sessions, I share the raw, sacred, and often messy reality of healing while grieving. If you've ever lost someone too soon, questioned your strength in the middle of your growth, or felt shattered in the very space you were trying to rebuild—this one’s for you.

This episode holds space for:

💔 The emotional whiplash of healing and loss

🌊 The sacred layers of grief most people don’t talk about

🦋 The signs and synchronicities that remind us love never leaves

💛 A gentle prayer for anyone carrying sorrow and hope at the same time

🕊️ And a few much-needed reminders: You are still healing. Still worthy. Still whole.

I didn’t expect to record this episode... but I needed to. And maybe you do too.

Whether you’re crying on the kitchen floor, screaming into your steering wheel, or just trying to stay soft in a world that keeps asking you to be strong—

You’re not alone.

🎧 Take a breath. Hit play.

This is a session for your soul.

Is This a Breakdown or a Breakthrough? | Smile Sessions Podcast

In this episode of Smile Sessions, we explore that weird, gooey middle part of healing — the part where you’re not who you used to be, but not quite who you’re becoming either. (Also known as: crying in your car to an uplifting playlist.)

✨ We’re asking the big question:

Is this a breakdown… or is it actually a breakthrough in disguise?

You’ll laugh, maybe tear up, and definitely say “okay wow, this is freakishly accurate” at least once.

We cover:

How to spot emotional alchemy in real life

Why your meltdown might be sacred

What to do when you’re mid-spiral but still have errands to run

Permission to heal messily, gloriously, and with snacks

If you’ve been feeling a little too much lately — and also somehow not enough — this one’s for you. You’re not broken. You’re just mid-alchemy, babe. ✨

🎙️ Subscribe, share with a friend in the gooey middle, and leave a comment if you’ve ever turned chaos into clarity.

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🎧 Healing Isn’t Linear | Smile Sessions Podcast 💛

In this episode, I’m sharing what healing really looks like behind the scenes — far beyond the aesthetic Instagram posts and Pinterest-worthy journals.

We’re talking:

🌱 The healing spiral vs. the staircase fantasy

🧠 Why your nervous system doesn’t care about affirmations when you're overwhelmed

😭 Why crying in your car, snapping at your kids, or doubting your progress doesn’t mean you’ve failed

✨ Real tools, funny examples, and a personal story I’ve never shared before

This one’s for anyone who’s ever thought,

“I thought I was over this...”

and needed a reminder that progress isn’t perfection — it’s compassion.

💬 Let me know in the comments: What does your healing spiral look like lately?

If this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not broken — they’re just healing, in their own beautifully imperfect way.

💛 With you always,

Cristina

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✨ Is Your Gut Secretly Running Your Day? 🌿 | Smile Sessions with Cristina Perri

Have you ever felt drained, sluggish, or totally out of sync—from the moment you wake up until your head hits the pillow?

What if the secret to steady energy, better focus, and deeper sleep isn’t just about your morning routine or your bedtime habits… but your gut? 🧘‍♀️🌙

In this episode of Smile Sessions, we explore how your daily rhythm is deeply connected to your gut health—and why your gut microbiome might be the real MVP of your well-being. 🦠💚

👉 Discover:

✅ Simple morning tweaks to wake up your gut (and your energy!

✅ Tips to dodge those dreaded afternoon slumps

✅ Gut-friendly habits that can help you sleep better at night

✅ Why every small choice you make—from breakfast to bedtime—truly matters

This isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating balance, one gut-friendly habit at a time. Because when your gut is happy, your whole self follows. 🌻✨

🎧 Your challenge: Pick one gut-loving habit to try this week!

Tell me in the comments below what step you’re excited to start with—and let’s support each other on this journey to feeling better from the inside out. 💫

💛 If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to: 👍 Like the video

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📢 Share with a friend who could use a little gut glow too!

Until next time, keep smiling—you’ve got this!

— Cristina Perri 🌿😊

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🧠✨ In Part 3 of our Gut Health Series, we dive into the gut-brain connection—how your gut isn’t just digesting food but shaping your mood, energy, and clarity. 🌿

Discover why it’s called the second brain, and learn 3 simple practices to nourish this powerful relationship:

✔️ Eat fiber-rich, fermented foods

✔️ Manage stress mindfully

✔️ Listen to your gut’s signals

✨ Next up in Part 4: How gut health supports your daily rhythm, energy, and sleep!

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🌱✨ Welcome back to Part 2 of our gut health journey!

In this episode, we turn knowledge into action — because transformation doesn’t come from knowing what’s good for your gut; it comes from living it (in a way that actually feels good).

You’ll learn:

✅ The gut’s dream team: probiotics & prebiotics — what they do, and how to add them without overhauling your diet

✅ Fiber: why it’s your gut’s best friend and how to sneak more in daily

✅ Small lifestyle shifts that boost gut health: hydration, mindful eating, movement, and better sleep

✅ Practical swaps to satisfy cravings and support your microbiome

Because real change isn’t about perfection — it’s about adding in what helps you thrive.

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🛒 Gut-Friendly Starter Shopping List:

Yogurt with live active cultures (Greek or plant-based)

Sauerkraut or kimchi

Oats, chia seeds, flaxseeds

Slightly green bananas, garlic, leeks, onions, asparagus

Apples, blueberries, pears (fiber + prebiotics)

Legumes: chickpeas, lentils, black beans

Whole grains: quinoa, wild rice, oats

Lots of colorful veggies — especially broccoli, kale, spinach

✨ Grab your notebook, press play, and let’s make your microbiome your new best friend — one delicious step at a time.

📌 Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 3: what happens when your gut starts to heal (from clearer skin to better moods and more energy!).

💚 And as always… keep smiling.