The Buttonista Show

Thank God It's Tuesday! This week. The Buttonista Show travels to quaint little Greenwich to interview Abigal Sherin Steffen, owner of Relief Therapeutics. Joined by one other special guest in Abigail's backyard, we talk about the importance of self care in all aspects of life from physical health to keep your body feeling its best as we. ll as what it means to be able to take care of others.

The Buttonista Show is presented by Crossgates.

EPISODE NOTES:

Explaining Greenwich to those who don't know (4:09)

The scoop on being homeschooled as a kid (4:38)

Another special guest on the podcast (7:16)

Nobody Asked Me, But...  (10:37)

Overcoming Lyme Disease (12:48)

Providing myofascial release massages at home (16:20)

Navigating social media while being in the self care biz (25:11)

Abigail and her mom (29:26)

The watermelon growing guru (38:26)

Any bad habits??? (42:13)

Myofascial techniques to relieve symptoms of TMJ (47:19)

Roast or Toast (50:44)

Be sure to check out Abigail on Instagram at @relief_therapeutics and book a massage with her at her home studio in Greenwich, or have her come to you if you live in the Saratoga Springs area.

It's another mid-week episode featuring Intern Aaron and the "Joe Rogan" pizza from Paesan's Pizza AKA anchovies and pineapple. This week, we take a moment pre-show to discuss Aaron's old school clothes drying technique, and then get into a recap of a weekend spent in Charlotte, NC and thoughts on the new Kardashians trailer before the show debuts...sometime in May.

The Buttonista Show is presented by Crossgates.

EPISODE NOTES:

Clotheslines might be IN (0:15)

Throwback songs and Black SUV vs. White SUV moms (1:18)

Happy birthday to our moms!!!!! (3:57)

Nobody Asked Me, But... (14:53)

Saratoga Springs is DOWNSTATE??? (20:45)

Pardon the (Pizza) Interruption: Trying the Joe Rogan Pizza AKA anchovies and pineapple (23:52)

TEMU Toenails (30:30)

Pop culture roundup presented by Shaken & Stirred (37:45)

Kardashain trailer thoughts/new season predictions (46:47)

Come out on Thursday night and support Team Bonacio at Shaken & Stirred at Saratoga National Golf Course on Thursday, May 16!

This week's episode is recorded live on tape from Aloha Krab inside Crossgates, a one-of-a-kind dining experience that'll take you back to old school vacation days and warmer times and chiller vibes. Presented by Crossgates.

EPISODE NOTES:

Aloha Krab at Crossgates is peak vacation vibes (0:38)

Self tanner + skin care update (3:56)

Nobody Asked Me, But...  (12:00)

Aaron is prepared to fully host the next live podcast (13:50)

Aaron's first time at the Troy Farmers Market (17:33)

Being the BOSS of home improvements (21:40)

What would you do: Is the Buttonista being a nosy neighbor? (29:07)

 5 Random Things presented by Frank Gallo & Son Florist (36:26)

Kim Jon Un's new song ... slaps? (38:28)

More spring/summer shoe talk (53:36)

Get the Mother who is MOTHERING in your life some flowers from Frank Gallo Florist.

Thank God It's Tuesday! This week's episode comes a day late, recorded from a non-lefty friendly classroom at the University at Albany, during a visit to campus to celebrate Aaron's last semester of his freshman year. There's a lot to unpack --including his presentation on fairytales, Alex Cooper's A++ wedding looks and a new technique to keep your dead animals alive in spirit.

The Buttonista Show is presented by Crossgates.

EPISODE NOTES:

Where in the world at UAlbany are we? (0:52)

Aaron's big presentation on campus (2:48)

Spring shopping at Crossgates and Primark (8:55)

Alex Cooper's A+++ wedding style (20:03)

5 Random Things presented by Tierra Farm (37:06)

You can freeze dry your dead cat (44:16)

Jerry Seinfeld's three keys to happiness in life (52:22)

Will Taylor Swift be at the Met Gala? (54:11)

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Thank God It's Tuesday! The Buttonista and Intern Aaron are back basking in the natural light at Crossgates, discussing full body deodorant, The Tortured Poets Department, what to wear for gala/wedding season and answering a few questions from the followers.

The Buttonista Show is presented by Crossgates.

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (1:57)

Sad Aaron = Baguette Aaron (5:55)

Begging for 5 Instagram followers (9:40)

Red nails are hot right? (13:14)

The state of Facebook (15:30)

Aaron explains the "Millennial Pause" (19:58)

Taylor Swift's new album review (26:54)

A few fashion topics presented by Mark Thomas Men's Apparel (37:00)

"Black Tie" attire and making a classic formal dress mistake for a wedding (58:05)

Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, The Buttonista and Intern Aaron kick off the week at Crossgates and get to the hard hitting news of The Golden Bachelor's divorce announcement. Also: The difference between a wrap and a burrito, Aaron's desire to start TikTok dancing, an updated take on capri pants and more.

This episode was recorded live on tape from 110 Grill at Crossgates.

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (2:59)

What's the difference between a wrap and a burrito? (4:55)

The Golden Bachelor divorce (12:48)

Aaron's alternative themes for The Bachelor franchise to pivot (17:30)

Fashionista extraordinaire Paige DeSorbo says capri pants are her summer vibe (25;08)

PSA: Get prepared for SPF season!!!!!!!!!!! (32:17)

Make plans to get flowers  from Frank Gallo for your favorite secretary on Administrative Professionals Day on April 24  (40:57)

New phrase alert: "Sit on it" (49:23)

This week, The Buttonista and Intern Aaron sit down for the podcast from Paradox Brewery in North Hudson, New York --just a stone's throw away from The Lodge at Schroon Lake where the total eclipse views were A++

The Buttonista Show is presented by Crossgates and Metabolic Fitness

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But...  (1:08)

Aaron IS Schroon Lake (8:19)

Watching the eclipse from the Lodge at Schroon Lake (11:03)

The best advice we received before experiencing the eclipse (14:20)

Jet the Pet's adventure going MIA in Saratoga Springs (21:24)

Breaking down one of the biggest Wrestlemania events yet (29:45)

Gypsy Rose update --is a new doc. coming soon? (36:30)

Spring fashion forecast presented by Crossgates (43:10)

This is the last week to take advantage of the FREE month promotion happening at Metabolic, so if you haven't signed up and taken a class at one of their 8 Capital Region locations, now is the time to do it. Give it a try and find your strength today. Visit wearemetabolic.com/metabolicmadness to claim your free month and participate in the Metabolic Madness.

Thank God It's TUESDAY! This week, The Buttonista is joined by Lynsey Abbale, Director of Training at Metabolic Fitness. Lynsey chats about her journey that lead her into the gym where she's spent the past decade getting physically and mentally stronger, while encouraging others to do the same.

From now until April 12, new members can try a FREE MONTH at any Metabolic location and see what the Metabolic Madness is all about.

A fun fact about The Buttonista and Lynsey (1:15)

Catching up on cheerleading (4:50)

South Troy represent (8:15)

Lynsey's motivation for coaching (18:50)

PSA to Metabolic: don't bring back "Hannibals" (23:13)

How to channel the best energy for a workout or coaching sesh (27:56)

Lynsey's choice to be open  on social media (35:40)

Roast or Toast (51:43)

The Buttonista Show is presented by Crossgates

Thank God It's Tuesday! This week, The Buttonista reveals something that has changed within her after a recent trip to Miami, and discusses a few closet-related tips for completing "The Switch" into the spring season as well as ponders out loud what it means when people combine experience. Can you even do that?

EPISODE NOTES:

Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:55)

Lizards > squirrels (7:06)

Defying Gravity...in Crocs (12:46)

Tips for "The Switch" including a trip to Crossgates (25:46)

New goal: more girl power (30:09)

5 Random Things presented by Metabolic, where you can get a free MONTH for Metabolic Madness (37:43)

A shocking myth busted about dishwashers (42:06)

It's a no for Nuuly (50:03)

This week on The Buttonista Show --a visit from a loved one in the form of a bird at the window, chatting all things Metabolic for those looking to get fit this spring, catching up on some of the most popular reality shows and documentaries on TV today and again, ranting about 2001 fashion being a thing on said programs...

The Buttonista Show is presented by Crossgates.

EPISODE NOTES:

It's mother freaking spring (0:34)

Pits and peaks of spring bird watching (0:47)

The Buttonista is OOO (3:03)

So maybe you DO need to get to Albany airport two hours early? (7:20)

A serious snoring situation (9:55)

Metabolic fangirling for the podcast listeners: try a free four weeks this month (22:55)

TV topics for the week (30:16)

Love is Blind reunion thoughts (46:06)

Take this advice from The Buttonista: If you haven't yet, it's time to participate in Metabolic Madness and sign up for FOUR free weeks of group fitness training at  any of Metabolic's  8 studios across the Capital Region. The Metabolic community is ready to welcome you and show you what makes their program so fun and effective for people of all ages and fitness levels.