In this episode we are joined by Madison Sullivan, a master hairstylist, freelance professional, busy woman working fashion week, usually on a set in NYC, a wonderful friend, fiancé, and all around great person. She is one of my closest friends and since I started this podcast I've wanted to have her on. In this episode Madison tells us about her journey with accepting change when her life took a different turn than originally planned. We dive into friendship, what it means to be a good friend, and also how to release expectations in friendships. We giggle pretty much the whole time and close the conversation with a question I've been wondering lately - does farting in front of your partner mean you have a healthy relationship? You'll find out why Madison was the best person to ask this to.

This episode is also in video form on Youtube and Spotify which includes some parts that were edited out of this audio form. (See link to Youtube below)

https://www.youtube.com/@riomadison

Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoyed!

Happy Hump Day

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Love,

Rio-Madison

Showing up is important and the best way to show up is to just show up!

This episode is for when it doesn't feel so simple and for when we need a reminder of just how important it is to be there, for ourselves and for others.

In this episode we also discuss how it feels when we expect someone to be there for us and they aren't. Releasing that expectations frees us up to make space for appreciating the people who do, including ourselves.

A reflection is offered to think about a time when someone showed up for you, what was the context, and how did it feel? This can be a journal opportunity or just something to wander on.

Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoyed!

Happy Hump Day

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Love,

Rio-Madison

October is a weird month, almost like it's just the road from September to November. During this episode I share some recent favorite things that have been making it feel better.

It's coming to a close though so we end off with Happy Halloween wishes and an intro to November.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Astrology Info:

CHANI - https://open.spotify.com/show/7hpCJfE2JItPqOj8AgONCp?si=3f5be011d7404e5b

Astrology with Alice Bell -

https://open.spotify.com/show/7I9fZEWS1Wca8lfo210bLi?si=ba6a3c42a62147d6

Self Love and More

Sharing some insight into my story with self love and how I recently needed a reminder of what it's like to be on a self love journey.

We go through some ways to practice self love and either begin or be on this journey depending on where you are at.

We talk about that mean voice that pops up in our heads and how the power of affirmations and positive self talk can help us reframe.

At the end of this episode there are some journal prompts and they are also shared below.

I hope you enjoyed this episode and can give yourself a little extra love today.

Sending lots of love and happy hump day

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Self Love Journal Prompts:

What was your favorite way to feel taken care of as a kid? And How can you do some of this for yourself?

Are there times that I say yes when I want to say no?

What are some positive ways I've grown over the last 2 years?

What is one way I can improve on practicing self love?

What are three affirmations I could use to strengthen my self love?

What makes me unique?

Write a letter to yourself from the perspective of someone who loves you.

In this episode we just chill out for a minute because how is it October 2nd already?

For me, September went too fast and a lot went on in it. I needed a second to look back at it, see whats coming with me and whats staying in the past. A moment to reflect.

In this episode we have a hangout session and pretend you're right there in sweats hanging out on my bed with me.

If you felt similarly to me and this episode resonated with you, here are some journal prompts to choose from that can support your September reflection:

-What did you learn about yourself in September?

-What was your most challenging moment in September?

-What was a moment in September that someone made your day?

-What are you bringing with you into October/what are you not bringing with you into October?

-What is a new memory you created in September?

-How are you feeling now compared to beginning of September? And whats different about your life/ whats changed?

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Sending lots of love and happy hump day

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Why can this be so hard sometimes?

What can we do to make it feel easier?

What are the benefits?

In this one precious life, doing what is best for us goes the longest way but it can be hard sometimes. In this episode we explore the questions above and leave room for more, cause its just not at simple as it sounds.

Sending you all love during this eclipse season, remember light cannot exist without the dark and that we need all the feels! They make us human!

Happy Hump Day...

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Happy Virgo Season and Happy September!

I recently took a trip to Iceland, it was amazing and I was with amazing people. It was cold though, and we camped. I had never been camping before - this part was totally out of my comfort zone and it got me thinking about how stepping out of our comfort zones help us grow and expand. Sometimes when its too far out though, its does the opposite and can completely stress us out.

It's important to know when its just too much, and to also know that your comfort zone won't kill you - its just going to keep you where you are.

It was good to be back on the microphone and talk to you all, I felt like it had been awhile. I hope you enjoy this week's episode.

Happy Hump Day! & Lots of Love

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In this weeks episode we are joined by Noah D'Ambrosi, aka, @superflirtxo - a super cool human who happens to be my cousin.

We talk about people pleasing in and out of the music industry, our funny Italian family, the discontinuation of Pastina, and is LA gatekeeping Erewhon??

BTW in this episode I said that Barilla was the brand to discontinue Pastina but I was WRONG and the brand was Ronzoni so, my bad.

This was such a great natural conversation and it was the first episode to be recorded on video. You can find clips of this episode on @yourskinsgym instagram page.

I hope you all enjoy, sending lots of love, and happy hump day :)

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Self care routines exist, self care when out of routine exists, self care without routine exists. And it's something that is there for us in-between, however we are feeling, whenever we decide to implement it, self care is there.

How can we take care of ourselves when routines change though?

We break it down in this episode and I share some self care ideas.

Happy Hump Day!

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Our first guest on YSG Podcast and we are joined by Lisa Aracri, my sister and best friend. Lisa shares with us her journey of being diagnosed with Epilepsy and Psoriasis and how her anxiety has transformed through those big changes.

We dive deep and also giggle, we briefly talk about how much we both loved and related to Inside Out 2 but don't worry - no spoilers!

I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I loved having it.

Feel free to leave comments and spread the love. Happy Hump Day!

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