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- Get the dirty details and love advice from veteran hairstylist, Corey Sleet
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Life As a Hairstylist During the Pandemic with Corey Sleet.Episode 6: Show Notes.Hair salons are some of the businesses that have been hit hardest during the pandemic and with that in mind, Jessica sits down with her longtime hairstylist and amazing friend, Corey Sleet! They have a relaxed conversation about careers, dating, hair, health, and everything in between. Corey shares some thoughts on the roles of a hairstylist as a psychologist, creating a judgment-free zone for clients, and why the people that cut your hair know everything! We get more personal with Corey too, as he shares his experiences on the long and winding road of dating, his love of his family and spending time with them, and the part that his faith plays in his life. We even get to touch on some of the more difficult aspects of life in 2020, with Corey reflecting on the ubiquity and divisiveness of political conversations, fear of the unknown, and more. A strong theme that comes through during our conversation, and one that Corey underlines, is the importance of vulnerability. We consider what it is like to date in your 40s, what it means to try and remain connected and find love during the quarantine, and Corey's belief in the power of therapy. So for all of this and a whole more realness, listen in with us! Key Points From This Episode:• Corey's career in hairstyling and the challenges he has experienced in the industry.• Dating life, going out, and Corey's love language!• Closure of business during quarantine, reopening, and new trends for the fall.• Impossible requests, the art of saying no, and the lessons that Corey has learned. • The role that talking and 'therapy' play in Corey's business. • Why hairstylists know everything about everyone!• The strength of Corey's faith and his favorite sermon about patience.• Balancing career and family and the constraints of having children and pets.• The power of word of mouth for Corey's business — fostering cheerleaders for your work!• How to break up with your hairstylist; the dependable power of honesty.• What Corey looks for in a woman: Vulnerability.• A lifelong commitment to therapy as a better way to confront issues and stay healthy.• Dating during the shutdown — Corey's experiences on FaceTime. • The constant stress of 2020, hurricanes, fires, the pandemic, and politics. • Political conversations and the definition of character we associate with allegiances. • How Corey spends his downtime and the activities that fill his bucket!• Physical fitness and health; the moment that Jessica motivated Corey to exercise more.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-gershman/supportSupport the show
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the Zen Mommy40 min - Yoga can be a path to a more peaceful motherhood
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The Yoga Journey with Jessica Nicole and Christine Lolay.Episode 05: Show Notes.Today on the podcast, we talk about all things yoga: From the strength and flexibility benefits toits ability to reduce stress and combat insomnia in the craziest time ever. Yet, for some reason,many people are still resistant to and skeptical about yoga, and so was Jessica before she hadher first session, which radically changed her point of view. For her, one of the biggest benefitsof yoga is its ability to quiet down the seemingly endless mind chatter most of us struggle with –the negative self-talk; the voice that makes you question your worth as a human being. But yogais not just about yourself and connecting with your body and spirituality. This practice connectsyou to other human beings and the earth in surprising ways, creating an atmosphere ofempathy, community, and love. Later in the episode, Jessica talks to guest, Christine Lolay,about the advantages of yoga and meditation for new and long-time moms. As listeners willhear, babies’ nap times are great opportunities to sit down and become still – even just for fiveor ten minutes. Christine shares how she brings nature into her meditation practice through atea ritual and how it has made her a more grounded, calm parent. If you have are still sitting onthe fence about yoga or meditation, this episode is sure to change your mind for good!Key Points From This Episode:• Jessica talks about her initial beliefs that yoga was too slow, boring, and not “hard” enough.• Why Jessica describes her first-ever yoga class as a transformative experience.• How yoga helped Jessica gain a better perspective and calm the relentless mental chatter.• Find out how yoga serves your self-esteem, connection to people, and spirituality.• How the practice connects you to your body and its relationship in space in new ways.• Why coming onto your mat is like looking in the mirror and exploring yourself.• A story about the importance of self-awareness and being mindful of others in your space.• The power of the breath to keep us present and mindful and activate the body’s recovery.• Employing meditation and systematic body relaxation techniques to treat insomnia.• How yoga supports the respiratory and immune systems and a healthy lifestyle overall.• The physical and mental flexibility that doing yoga can give you.• Our guest shares how meditation helped her to cope with being a new mom in the pandemic.• Christine’s ever-changing yoga practice and settling on one that involves bowls of tea.• Big emotions are okay and the healing experience of expressing them in your practice.• How yoga and meditation have made Christine a more grounded, calm parent.MSD 05 Show Notes© Mom, Slow Down! 2020 1--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-gershman/support
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the Zen Mommy37 min - The importance of girls trips...getting away is a crucial component to re-charging as a mom!
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Episode 06: Show Notes.Jessica is joined yet again by her BFF Micheal Hoess – but today they’re not discussingmakeup and skincare. These two have been on many trips together, from Cuba and Amsterdamto Laguna Beach and Chicago, so few people can tell you more about the importance of havinggirls’ trips and sharing the amazing experience of exploring new places. Every time they goaway together, they come back feeling refreshed but more than that, they realize hownecessary it is to make time for each other away from kids, husbands, and other adultresponsibilities. And, as you will hear, going away from your spouse or partner can alsoreconnect you with yourself and your individuality – who we are as a person, away from your“mommy” or “wife” status. In their conversation, they share how going away as friends allowsyou to bond in a different way, why you should not only leave physically but mentally, and howtaking a break can restore your much-needed energy and connection with loved ones. Besides,the saying that absence makes the heart go fonder is a thing! We need friends in our livesbecause one person cannot fulfill all our needs and challenge us in all the ways we might need.Whether it is to have authentic conversations, visit fancy resorts, or literally getting down anddirty, trips with friends need to become part of your self-care routine! Key Points From This Episode:• The value of taking a break from your identity as a wife or mother for a few days.• How girls’ trips are a super fast, thrilling way to bond with others in a new place.• Getting away from your community and the same people you bump into at the grocery store.• Long car rides are for authentic conversations and making quick memories and friends.• The importance of recognizing when you need to practice self-love by taking a break.• Why it might be more necessary for recovering perfectionists to leave town to unwind.• Filling your tank with friendships rather than expecting your spouse to be your everything.• Going away in body and mind to replenish yourself instead of feeling guilty for leaving.• While it’s great to go away with your kids, it is typically not the bucket-filler you need.• How taking a break from your family can actually help you get closer to them.• Michael shares some memories of their trips and the joy of seeing Jessica in new contexts.• How your friends have the ability to challenge and put you in uncomfortable situations!• Adventures with bikes and the time they took a four-hour bike tour of Cuba.Tweetables:“We are just all of a sudden becoming, morphing, into these human beings that we don’t get tobe and it is so important.” — Jessica Nicole [0:04:12]MSD 06 Show Notes© Mom, Slow Down! 2020--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-gershman/supportSupport the show
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the Zen Mommy26 min - Getting your body back after baby with prenatal pilates expert Elizabeth Heidari
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Find more about Elizabeth and her online class schedule at www.ehfitness.com Show Notes.Today on Mom, Slow Down!, we talk to seasoned pilates expert Elizabeth Heidari who is aNASM and CES (corrective exercise specialty) personal trainer with PROnatal Fitness, TRXSuspension, and Pilates Mat certifications. The former professional dancer and choreographerhas worked with crazy big names like Madonna and Nicki Minaj, and she joins us on the showtoday to talk about how pregnancy and motherhood have changed her perspective on healthand fitness. A self-proclaimed Type A personality, Elizabeth has always been a go-getter whobattled to say no in her twenties. But now, as a mom of one, she has learned to be more gentlewith herself and embrace those off days, guilt-free. She talks about her passion for helpingespecially postpartum women who tend to suffer in silence, getting fired up about the need todismantle the myth that we women simply have to accept the hands we are dealt after childbirth.Regardless of how old your youngest baby is, you can always address the difficulties, whether itis getting your abs or your energy back. Our guest also shares her personal experience ofpregnancy, what she would do differently with subsequent ones, and why it is important to enjoythe process instead of wishing it over. We also talk about all-things-good like self-love, sayingno, and making those gut-based decisions. So be sure to tune in!Key Points From This Episode:• Hear why Elizabeth is a deserving badass who has worked with Madonna and Nikki Minaj.• How motherhood changed her perspective on health and fitness for herself and her clients.• Get a sense of the types of classes she teaches and the time slots she is looking at.• Finding the balance between pushing your body and knowing when to listen and slow down.• The types of clients she focuses on and the massive need for especially postpartum support.• Dismantling the myth that women have to live with the problems they experience as mothers.• The most common pre and postnatal issues that Elizabeth can help women with.• Dealing with the overwhelming societal pressure to get back into shape after childbirth.• Elizabeth talks about her experience of pregnancy, including getting on a train during labor!• Hear what our guest would do differently if she was to have a second little one …• The importance of enjoying the process of pregnancy and permitting yourself some time off.• Finding ways to relax away from your digital devices, from reading to arranging flowers.• Learning to say no to the non-essential and doing the gut-check before committing yourself.• Advice to 25-year-old Elizabeth about hustling, being kind to yourself, and toxic relationships.Tweetables:“I am very partial to women who are experiencing pregnancy or have experienced pregnancybecause I think there is a deficit in care postpartum. I feel like as trainers with prenatal andM--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-gershman/support
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the Zen Mommy40 min - Back to school support with child psychologist and mindfulness coach Dr. Amy Rexroth
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Back to school time is usually a welcome event for parents. However, the pandemic has created some less than ideal situations. Whether you are e-learning, in person or both; parents need support and validation. Wondering what your kid really thinks of the virus and how their lives have changed? Join me and 20 year veteran in the field of child psychology, Dr. Amy Rexroth as we unravel the anxiety wrapped around the 2020 school year and how we can best support our children and their education. You can find her at carmelpsychology.com. Other resources are childmind.org and psychologytoday.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-gershman/supportSupport the show
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A place to educate, empower, connect, and laugh. Host Jessica Gershman, a certified yoga instructor, mindfulness practitioner and a busy mom of 4, invites you to explore your own inner journey and…
expand on the topics you need to know to become your own best self advocate - health, sex, parenting, marriage, friendship, and everything in between; plus weekly mindfulness tips to invite a little zen into your life. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday so check back often for the latest. Follow us on Instagram@the_zen_mommy