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Luxury of Self CareGrant Yourself a Blackout Day #152It's Fall Y'all!! Also Douglas also just left for a mission for another 5 weeks. Sometimes good, comes with bad. Sometimes we are more depressed than usual. Sometimes we need consumerism for the next holiday, just to get in a pleasant mood. And sometimes we just need to block everything out, and have a blackout day to reflect and recharge in order to move forward. It's all okay to just be where you are at. If you are in a slump this episode may enlighten you a bit, or at least let you know you are not alone. 2022-09-2724 min

Luxury of Self CarePainting Your Own Canvas #151I'm BACK! Comparison is the true thief of joy. We must enjoy what we have been given and have created from that. Today I recognize I'm not perfect. We see how everyone floats through life but finding the true reality and being excited about that is what makes it great for you. Share with me things you love about your canvas most recent post on Instagram! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3h3Y...2022-09-2024 min

Luxury of Self CareGrant Yourself Grace #148Sometimes all we need is just some time alone, so grant yourself grace. **New Subscription Only meditation episode: "Grasping a Joyful Moment". https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3h3YkVh Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ahnastasia Sponsor: https://www.kimanono.com CODE: Ahnastasia for 10% OFF 2022-08-0915 min

Luxury of Self CareRespecting Others and their Unique Forms of Self Care #147Freshly back from the beach; refreshed and restored! This episode is not about self-care for yourself but allowing self-care for your partner. I always preach there are many forms of self-care and we must be reminded to respect our partners form of self-care even if its different than ours. We ask for our space for our own form and we need to respect the window that our partner needs to be the best they can be for themselves and for us. Everyone deserves to recharge. **New Subscription Only meditation episode: "Grasping a Joyful Moment". h...2022-07-2822 min

Luxury of Self CareWhat do you Want, What Do you Need & What do you Expect #146Freshly back from the Finger Lakes in NYC. Enjoying my first travel self care moment with my gals. The trip brought up a lot for me about self-care, relationships, both romantically and friendships, what I need to recharge and remember not to take everything so personally or seriously. New Subscription Only meditation episode: "Grasping a Joyful Moment". https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3h3YkVh Facebook Page: https://www...2022-07-1932 min

Luxury of Self CareYou Don't Have to be Rich to Live Luxuriously #145An expensive day at the spa shouldn't be the only time you can enjoy sipping on cucumber infused water. This whole show has been based on feeling luxurious when you take time for self-care. It's essential! Otherwise I show up as not the best version of myself; a mess, tired, overworked, not stimulated. Today I talked about my home ways I'm DIY-ing projects, places I go for a good deal. How a majority of things looking nice in this world and evolving comes with love and care. Douglas and I also have be working through how...2022-07-1336 min

Luxury of Self CareFirst Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Everyone Asking When Are You Having a Baby? #144Right after marriage all couples can attest that there is one question everyone tends to ask you is, "When are you two gonna have a baby?". Today I share my personal story, from my IUD, to irregular cycle, to our goals and perfect scenario. As a 34 year old as of Monday (July 4th Firecracker Baby) we clearly don't have time on our side, but I do believe the universe will have my back. Whatever we are granted will be and I'm okay with that. When that will be I don't know. But I do share our timeline...2022-07-0621 min

Luxury of Self CareSelf Care When Coming Off a High #143Life is full of highs but it's also full of lows. If we didn't have both, life would be redundant. With Douglas gone and coming off the high of the wedding, I'm working on self-care tips for myself as I navigate through my current day to day. Not just jam packing my time with activities while he's gone. But actually take my time to be alone, reflect and come off the high of the wedding. Follow Your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...2022-06-2115 min

Luxury of Self CareI'm Married!! Post Wedding Reflection #142I'm MARRIED!! The day finally happened, and I am BACK! I hope you are ready for all we have in store for you on the Podcast. Today I reflect on self-care tips pre-wedding, on the wedding day and post wedding. Taking time to reflect as soak in what is to be one of the biggest days of your life, takes practice. Putting in the work I needed to feel grounded day of was essential. I go through so many tips today across the board and things you may already know or want to share with a bride-to-be. ...2022-06-1438 min

Luxury of Self CareMaking Time for Self Care #141This weeks pre-summer storms, made me realize that overworking yourself can be like humidity, and if you don't make time for self care that humidity will take over and pour all over your timeline. This was a good reminder to prioritize self care in our schedules. In order for creativity to bloom and grow, you need some unplanned moments. Some time to just be so things can evolve. I just want you to know you are not alone. So take the time to prioritize self care. Follow Your Host: Instagram: https://www.i...2022-05-1717 min

Luxury of Self CareCaring for Your Wallet: How to Start Investing #136 - Featuring Everett AlbertThis is a very special episode featuring my little brother Everett Albert! Upon request, we wanted to talk beginner finance. We care for ourselves but shouldn't we also care for the our savings, ways to invest, gain the knowledge to begin that process? We touch on ways you can start small and begin to save now for your retirement. Everett points out several points, so you will want a pen and paper for this episode. We specifically dive into ROTH IRA's and how you can start one for yourself and the benefits of it. F...2022-04-051h 13

Luxury of Self CareGive the Inner Achiever a Little Break #135As the "achiever" we tend to put more pressure on ourselves even if we don't have to. Today I want to breakdown things I put on my plate when I don't have too. Or when I push myself to be better than everyone else and don't have to be so competitive. We don't always have put so much pressure on ourself or think that everyone else is judging us to accomplish some type of societal time line. Take a breath with me today and know you are not the only one. Sponsors: Loov Organics: RUMOR15 for 15% OFF...2022-03-2930 min

Luxury of Self CareSpring Cleaning Edition #134Spring is in the air! New season means time to open up to new ways to self-care. Today's episode is a few things I'm trying along with a few tips for all of us to transition into the new season with a "spring" in our step. Start your morning off with a stretch - 15 minutes Plan Meals with Spring Produce. Getting outside for more/longer walks - Longer days means more daylight for you to fill Reorganizing your closet - what can you Marie Kondo? What can you donate? Put away the winter clothes and pull out your spring and s...2022-03-2228 min

Luxury of Self CareTough Times Don't Last, but Tough People Do #133 - Featuring Sara EshToday we are talking about how self-care can be a tool for healing. Depression and metal-health awareness have become more exposed to our society in the past few years. It's worth talking about and discussing ways to cope with depression. Sara Esh is the owner and creator of Zen & Fit LLC and Fitness Director at the Lancaster Country Club. She is a big part of the wellness community here in Lancaster offering yoga, barre, and fitness classes at various locations. Sara’s classes and workshops focus primarily on building alignment and balance through mindful movement. Her classes are...2022-03-151h 16

Luxury of Self CareAsk for What You're Worth #132Today I break down the reasons why I feel we are worthy. Why and how we should ask for more. Understanding that moving from one career to another allows us as creators to create elsewhere and to realize we have skillsets we don't always recognize when we are chasing something else. Sponsors: Kim + Ono : 10% off with CODE: AHNASTASIA at check out. Website: https://www.kimandono.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kimandono_ Misses Kisses : 10% off with CODE: LUXURY10 at check out. Website: https://misseskisses.com Insta: https://www.i...2022-03-0828 min

Luxury of Self CareThe Brain, The Bod, The Being #131 - Featuring Val SchulzVal Shultz co-owner of "I Am Limitless" here in Lancaster, PA worked so hard to build a business and to keep a place of connection and community for all of us to come back to or discover post-pandemic. We discuss starting a family young to finding her "purpose" outside of motherhood and then building and sustaining a business through a global pandemic. Learning about how to enjoy the present moment and not compare our personal journeys with others. We even touch on the ins and outs of something as strict as a body building competition. Committing too s...2022-03-011h 02

Luxury of Self Care100 Days Until "I Do" #130 - Boundaries with Parents while Wedding PlanningI want to give you the 411 on planning my wedding. I've held back for so long on sharing this episode and I know it won't be everyones cup on tea. But I have always spoken about my personal experience and what I've learned from them, or how I have used self-care to navigate them. To start I want to acknowledge how wonderful and how much I love my family. This is not a bash episode, we actually turned the corner as we come closer to the day and that's why I wanted to share. So for any o...2022-02-2231 min

Luxury of Self CareEither Run the Day, or the Day Runs You #128Your time is so valuable and so precious. Choosing how you spend every hour of your day is vital to your success and sanity. Try these 8 tips to hone in on your time management skills. Rise early and plan out your day Set attainable goals Do your least favorite task first Remove unnecessary items from your to-do list Eliminate distractions Stop multitasking Delegate your work Stay healthy & Get a full night's sleep Sponsor: KIM + ONO Website https://www.kimandono.com Insta: Https://www.instagram.com/kimandono_ Use...2022-02-0834 min

Luxury of Self CareThe Lion Doesn't Have to Prove Himself to the Jungle #127 - Featuring Ryan TuerkRyan Tuerk and I fixate on how to just be our most authentic selves and letting go of trying to “prove ourselves” to those around us. We reminisce about auditioning and life experience as a professional performer. We talk about friendships, “how you can’t bring everyone with you in your personal evolution of life.” We migrate into the dance competitions world and what we look for at a competitions. Lastly we introduce Ryan’s newest endeavor and company, Echelon! Ryan earned his MFA in contemporary choreography and classical pedagogy from Temple University and his BFA in jazz/theatre dance from the Uni...2022-02-011h 27

Luxury of Self CareThe Core of Self Worth #111Self Worth is not just self-esteem or self-acceptance. Self worth truly comes from Y.O.U. It’s not about your social media followers or the amount of friends you have, your job, the amount of money you’re worth, your relationship status. It truly comes from you my friend. You are the only one that can determine your self worth! Merriam-Webster defines self worth as: “a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect”. Self-worth is recognizing ‘I am greater than all of those things.’ It is a deep knowing...2021-09-2829 min

Luxury of Self CareNo "One Way" Works for Everyone #110 - Featuring Cole FrancumOne size truly does not fit all. Today's conversation fits all sizes and lifestyles. Remember we can keep learning and evolving. Cole is an actor, personal trainer, and Capricorn originally from Williamsburg, Virginia. After going to college in upstate New York, Cole moved to The Big Apple and has since traveled internationally and regionally performing in TV shows, Films, musicals, plays, operas, and concerts. More recently, Cole has turned his attention to his love of fitness and wellness. Now a personal trainer and coach at Tread House in Lancaster, he splits his time between training, acting, and...2021-09-211h 13

Luxury of Self CareBeing an Adult is like Folding a Fitted Sheet #109Hey gang! Sometimes adulting isn't the easiest. As much as we what it to have crisp straight edges and make sense, it's not that simple. Each one of us have different circumstances of which is a different "sheet" it's not easy to fold it despite how others have folded their fitted sheets in the past. We have to find what works for us through trial and error. My sheet right now is not loving my folding method but my version of self care is clearing that it's not easy. There are lot of circumstances happening to my fitted sheet...2021-09-1426 min

Luxury of Self CareNo Decision in Permanent! We Can Always Decide Again #108 - Featuring Jenn TrepeckJenn Trepeck has been described as a “force of nature” in the wellness space. She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster and Business Consultant. After graduating from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Jenn founded Better Life Now LLC while working full time in hedge funds. After over a decade of coaching clients, Jenn started Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast to help pay it forward and reach a larger audience to teach the nutrition education we are all supposed to know but no one ever taught us. Jenn implements revenue generating wellness programs in doctors' offi...2021-09-071h 02

Luxury of Self CareReleasing Expectation, to Appreciate Your Reality #107 - BONUS MeditationA friendly reminder that Goals and Expectations are two different journeys. Goals allow us to strive for more and challenge ourselves, whereas expectation falsify our beliefs of "what should be" and possibly resent our current reality. Expectations are always a strength. I share a few different recent stories of how I recognized expectations to get in the way of appreciating my own beautiful reality. Today is the last taste of the BONUS Meditation episodes. By "subscribing" you will get access to at least two addition episodes a month. Specifically the meditation episodes. Get one final taste of th...2021-08-3137 min

Luxury of Self CareSearching for the Highest Expression of Myself #106 - Featuring Andrew AbariaEver all this thought to come to mind? "What is it that I’m bringing to this experience that is uniquely me?" Today we dive in with guest Andrew Abaria and break down Vibrations. Not only do they affect our daily connections with others but also how we use vibrations within ourselves to connect to our unique voice and moment. Andrew Abaria is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and founder of DEEPER Retreats and Yoga Masterminds. A legacy lululemon ambassador, Andrew and has spent the past fourteen years teaching yoga and mindfulness workshops all over the world. He h...2021-08-1753 min

Luxury of Self CareSo Much Can be Accomplished in an Exhale #105 - 5 Breathing TechniquesToday I break down five of my favorite breathing techniques. Exhaling is one of my favorite super powers when it comes to self-care. If we exhale we are able to redirect our emotional reaction, and can react with a clear head. Exhaling also gives us a sense of grounding and centering. I'm no doctor but I do know breathing is something our body needs to survive. We need to get oxygen to the brain in order to live. These techniques will allow you to take ten minutes a day; one exercise to each work days to put you back in...2021-08-0334 min

Luxury of Self CareNot Denied, Just Delayed: Building a Business #104 - Featuring Chelsea Christmas"There's a million things to do, and they will get done." Chelsea Christmas was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She comes from big family of strong men and women and I am 1 of 5 girls. Her purpose and passion has always been to bring women together through health and wellness. Chelsea has seen first hand through seasons of pain and uncertainty the importance of turning to health and wellness as a way to cope. Realizing caring for herself was not selfish, she holds herself responsible to do just that! Chelsea learned that healing is available in healthy c...2021-07-2753 min

Luxury of Self CareIf It's Not Done, Delegate It: Things I've learned from Managing Teams #103The word "Grit" is in my opening Statement: Grit is a noun defined as to have the drive and stamina to push through any challenge or obstacle thrown your way until you succeed. But, In order to have that stamina you need to condition, and in conditioning is recovery, rest and self-care. You need that recovery in order to keep driving that path to success! Quotes from today's Episode: "Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work." ~Stephen King "Don’t...2021-07-2031 min

Luxury of Self CareOur Body is a Tool for Pleasure #102 - Featuring Alyssa MillerOur Bodies know what they want; they are instruments of knowing. From food to wellness, to our own bodies and fear of "should's". Surrendering to what is expected vs. what we want for ourselves right now. There's even an opening meditation, you're gonna love it! Guest, Alyssa likes to go by Lys. It's a good indicator of her energy. A little bit funky and down to the root. She's a practicing folk herbalist, a birth doula and a brick and proprietress of two business babies, Blade & Spade Coffee Apothecary and soon to be Mother of Blades Botanicals! Lys' heart belongs at...2021-07-131h 18

Luxury of Self Care5 Daily Tips to Progress Towards Your Luxurious Life #101 Start your morning off by checking in with yourself for 8-10 minutes (same length as that snooze button) Meditation Stretch Journal 2. Organize your tasks in order of priority over a cup of coffee: self care while you plan how you will tackle your day 3. Physically change the scenery when you take a break Go on a walk Eat your lunch outside Leave the office 4. When you think you have nothing left for the day, do just one more task before beginning that self care unwind. Pick something small Dishes Folding Laundry Checking a few last minute em...2021-07-0614 min

Luxury of Self CareNobody Gave Us an Instruction Manual to Marriage #100 - Featuring Raiford Palmer"If something doesn't go right, review it, take the lessons you can from it, and keep moving." -Raiford Palmer Raiford Dalton Palmer, J.D., AAML is an experienced Illinois attorney concentrating in family law with a focus on complex divorce cases, especially those involving business owners and high income earners. His work includes divorce, collaborative divorce, mediation, child custody, and post-divorce matters, and premarital/postmarital agreements. Achievements include multiple successful jury and bench trials, numerous successful arbitrations and mediations, and many successfully resolved divorce and family law matters. Raiford has also argued an appeal before the Illinois...2021-06-291h 19

Luxury of Self CareBONUS Summer Balance Walking Meditation #005Back with the walking mediations as promised. Thanks for asking for more! Today we focus on a meditation around this weeks episode, "The Great Circle of Life". Join me outside on a walk to balance the summer day, heat with the cool. The sun and summer have long been symbols of energy and vitality. With longer days and shorter nights, summertime brings an energy of adventure, fun, and more nature into our lives. Today's mediation will help balance out that summer heat, with a cool focused mindful stroll while we meditate. “Do not dwell in...2021-06-1813 min

Luxury of Self CareThe Great Circle of Life #098"Everything you see, exits together in a delicate balance. As King you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures. From the crawling aunt to the leaping antelope... When we die our bodies become the grass and the antelope eat the grass. And so we are all connected in the great circle of life." Recent events have allowed me to look at this quote in two different ways that I haven't previously viewed it before. With my Grandpa not doing so well and possibly exiting the earth, and my friends bringing new life into this...2021-06-1538 min

Luxury of Self CareAvoid Social Media Burn Out #097 - Featuring Raeya SwopeChatting with todays guest Raeya Swope about self-care around social media. We can all get burnt out from not creating boundaries with our social pages, but for Rayea it's not only for fun, but it her job. Raeya was born and raised in Lancaster County, PA. From performing in school theater productions and reporting on the school news, to running the social media for her after-school retail job, Raeya has always been drawn to any activities that have anything to do with performing, conversations, and human connection. Influenced by her love for big cities and new experiences (and...2021-06-081h 07

Luxury of Self CareYou Can Still Feel Isolated When You Aren't Alone #096Last day of two Episodes a week. Told you there was one more! Today I'm sharing a little self discover from inner work and work with my coach of feelings of isolation after my visit with Douglas. Knowing that many of us have been through a moment of feeling alone, when in fact we aren't alone and there are actually many people in our life from day to day. Though they are there we can still be charged with an emotion of loneliness and isolation. Sharing some insight I've learned about this Isolation and how I...2021-06-0329 min

Luxury of Self CareCommitment to the Exploration of Ones Self #095 - Featuring Kait LintonWhat happens when you take the lens off?? What do you see then? What do you learn then? Kait Linton is a 500 hour certified yoga instructor and the Corporate Wellness Coordinator at Evolution Power Yoga in Lancaster, PA. From whole foods and exercise to bodywork and mental health Kait has been a student of many areas of wellness. Parenthood and her interest in holistic therapies led her to step away from the pharmacy industry to focus on a functional medicine approach to health and wellness. This approach proved to be life-saving when Kait found herself suffering from chronic Lyme Disease a...2021-06-0157 min

Luxury of Self CareLove Yourself First, and the Rest Will Follow #094“Stop trying to be worthy of everyone else and start being worthy of yourself”. I formed this quote last week and it made me reflect on my past thoughts about myself in my own experience with body dysmorphia. Seemed appropriate for me to share my story and how I found happiness and love for myself and that's what truly got me out of the headspace of negative though and acceptance. Today I reflect on my story and discuss how I moved towards love and seeing myself as worthy instead of trying to find that worth from how others treated me. It's...2021-05-2435 min

Luxury of Self CareOnce Upon a Dream Box #093Manifesting your dreams can be done in several ways. One of my favorites is my Dream Box. In this episode I discuss creating those dreams to go into the box and rediscovering them after time. Sharing a few experiences of my own along the way of fulfilling some of my old and new dreams for my life and in my relationship. Even when we believe those dream are out of reach, the universe has an interesting way of making them come true. Most often it isn't quite the way we imagined, but they will happen. Keep dreaming my friends!2021-05-2027 min

Luxury of Self CareCreating Boundaries with our Parents #092First off, I love my parents, but they are also f**king nuts!! Today I'm breaking down the "Do's" and "Don't" I've learned from my own personal experience with my family. We need to be reminded we are in the drivers seat of our own lives. At one point our parents did know what was best for us, but once we reach adulthood we are the only people that truly know what's best for our personal lives. No one but you, can tell you how to get to your happiness! Let me know if this e...2021-05-1332 min

Luxury of Self CareSelf Transformed #091 - Featuring Emily Nichols"Self Care isn't Selfish". Emily felt as if her and her family were merely surviving and they needed a shift; something needed to change! No more drifting through life. Her brother had recently completed a “Whole 30 Challenge” and Emily decided her and her husband should see it through. After 30 days, they felt on FIRE!! The process helped them not only change their relationship with food, but it changed their daily health conscious choices, even the community they surrounded themselves with. In the end, the challenge truly created their whole knew self care routine! Emily Nichols is the host of Self Tran...2021-05-1050 min

Luxury of Self CareNational Hangover Day Motivation #090Y'all we are living, we are breathing and we are HERE!! Let's celebrate that today. It's National hangover day and I'm just Happy to be here on this earth connecting, sharing, evolving and bringing this community together! Tell me how you are thriving in my most recent post. I want to hear what's getting you jazzed about today! Newsletter launches today at noon. Make sure you are signed up to receive that. Follow your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3gXCMrB Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Watch on Youtube: ht...2021-05-0614 min

Luxury of Self Care"Don't Should on Yourself" #089 - Featuring Ryan Steer"Put your attention on what you're doing, and the rest will follow!"... "Try, Try, Try; Exercise the word 'can't' out of your vocabulary" & "Don't should on yourself!!" Ryan Steer is one of those humans you'll get out all of the essentials because you know when you begin chatting the entire can of worms is about to open, and you're in for a philosophical deep conversation. Ryan Steer is a New York and Oklahoma-based artist, performer, and educator. Ryan has performed in the Broadway 1st National Tour of Anything Goes, nationally/internationally with A Chorus Lin...2021-05-041h 07

Luxury of Self CareBehind Every Adventure Lies a Challenge #088Yet again life throughs us a challenge, but we must remember that all of our greatest life adventures, have prepared us for the current challenge. You always ask about my fiance, Douglas and yet again we are getting more bad news. Though, I am in the driver seat of my own life and with the bad news, I have planned a trip to visit him, despite the "vaca" aspect of it not to be ideal at the naval base. Me not being able to even share a hotel room with him, I know going is what we both need, more t...2021-04-2915 min

Luxury of Self CareFind What Fills Your Soul #087 - Featuring Sandy CoyteIt's not every day you get to interview your boss! Thrilled to welcome Sandy Coyte, Founder of Starbound National Talent Competition to the Podcast. We talk about life work balance, what it means to run a successful business and how to sustain that business. As well as self care must haves on the road. Sandy reminds us that you can have it all, and ways she made that happen in her own life experience! ‘Sandy’ studied both Elementary Education & Dance in College. During college she was a dance teacher for Skip Randall Performing Arts in Caldwell, NJ & she created the danc...2021-04-271h 21

Luxury of Self CareThis Working Technique is Changing the Game #086I've adopted a new practice into my remote days and it has changed my life! If you haven’t heard of the Pomodoro technique, you have been missing out big time. This technique boosts my work efficiency and helps me optimize my time better. I am a procrastinator at heart, this helps me keep on task. The Pomodoro Technique essentially The Pomodoro Technique is created by Francesco Cirillo for a more productive way to work and study. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. This teaches you to wo...2021-04-2220 min

Luxury of Self CareJust in Time Learning vs. Just in Case Learning #085 - Featuring Jake HaynieJake Haynie is an actor who has been working in the musical theatre realm for over ten years. He holds a BFA in musical theatre from Indiana University and has been fortunate enough to work in theaters across the country and Europe. In reaction to COVID-19 putting a halt on the entire entertainment industry, Jake began looking into how he can channel his creativity and curiosity. This began a reflection on his education and how he would have improved it. A series of ponders then sparked the fuse about the education system as a whole. Are American youths really b...2021-04-201h 04

Luxury of Self CareA Spiritual Practice with Yourself #084 = Featuring Mary Page NanceLet’s pose the question, “what are you avoiding, that’s keeping You from sitting alone with Yourself?” Mary Page is a New York City based Broadway performer, event producer, director/choreographer, educator, crafter and business owner. During COVID, she opened a paper goods business called A Page of Mary, where she sells her handmade goods that sell out in minutes! She produces, directs and choreographs events with Broadway Talent in the private sector and beyond, via her company: Monocle Productions. She also teaches Broadway Master Classes, and one on one privates. As a performer, Mary Page was in the original cas...2021-04-151h 06

Luxury of Self CareBONUS Resentment Freeing Meditation #004A release to that negative energy. Freeing ourselves from resentment. Less than 20 minutes of your day to self care and cleanse yourself of resentment towards a loved one, a colleague, a friend, or even yourself. Follow your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3gXCMrB Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ahnastasia --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...2021-04-1418 min

Luxury of Self CareDealing with Resentment #083Resentment has been coming up more and more recently in my day to day. Though I'm realizing a ton of that resentment is from me not making choices and waiting for things to happen so I can make set choices. Many of us dealt with this same thought during quarantine, in some way or another. Things aren't happening so we don't always make a productive choice, or just choose to sit in the current goo instead of finding small ways to make the current situation better. If any of this is speaking to your o...2021-04-1227 min

Luxury of Self CareLights, Camera, Bruch #082 - Featuring Jeremy JacobowitzWhile traveling the country as celebrity chef, Bobby Flay's personal assistant Jeremy quickly realized his love for making food content was becoming his career. He just had no idea it would be through his Instagram platform with him as the Star! Jeremy is a New York native; born in Brooklyn, raised in Westchester County. He studied Sports Management at NYU, which launched into his Sports TV career and later evolved into Food TV. His love for food, food TV, travel and basically producing all things food made for the perfect ingredients to hatch his Influencer career. “...2021-04-0559 min

Luxury of Self CareBONUS Walking Meditation #003 - Letting Go of FearThis weeks Walking Meditation I decided to secure our sacrum; our security chakra with the idea behind "Letting Go of Fear" Giving us new grounding with each step we take through this guided meditation. Thanking you for all your love and support! Keep sending me feedback. I'm looking to launch more of these to subscribers. Follow your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3gXCMrB Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ahnastasia 2021-04-0220 min

Luxury of Self Care"Blow Your Wad" #080 - Featuring Chelsey ClarkBar Fights & Bridge Trolls... This episode will have you belly laughing from life stories, to self-care tips, to stage injuries! Welcome Chelsey Clark, Friend, Talented Performer, Confidant, Bridesmaid, Wine Lover and so much more! Chelsey has taught me that self care is also “blowing my wad” when I need to. Chelsey is a Southern California girl, raised in San Bernardino and BFA graduate of Elon University in North Carolina. Training at Broadway Theater Project with Annie Reinking and handfuls of other Broadway stars changed her life! She was beyond grateful to be able to give back that gift through Broadway Conn...2021-03-301h 05

Luxury of Self CareClearing Where I'm At #079Ever feel like you're holding in your true feelings? This may be your favorite or least favorite episode, but I wanted to admit where I was at today. Sometimes the best way to find release is to be honest with where we are at. Today I open up and share with you an extremely emotional day. I walk us through a breathing exercise, and share what my past couple weeks of struggle have been like and how sharing has been the best type of release. Follow your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...2021-03-2527 min

Luxury of Self CareBONUS Walking Meditation #002 - Present MomentWith all the positive reviews on the Walking Meditation I decided to come back with another one this week!! Comment, DM, email me any feedback, it's always appreciated. Looking forward to evolving these meditations with you! Thanking you for all your love and support! Keep sending me feedback. I'm looking to launch more of these to subscribers. Take LIVE class with me: Freeheart Fitness! Classes this week: Mid-Week Power Yoga (35-40 min) 3/24 at Noon EST, OR Sunday Soul Stretch (Full Hour) 3/28 at 11:30AM EST Sign up today : https://freeheartfitness.com/ (1. Schedule...2021-03-2318 min

Luxury of Self CareHow Can I Bring Myself Joy? #078 - Featuring Missy ClaytonToday's guest, Missy Clayton is a firm believer that self care comes in many forms. She believes; communication is an extremely important part of self care. Both internally and with any form of relationship be it a romantic relationship, friendship, or just talking with any random person. "Thriving in her 30s", Missy found that communication has only helped her mental state throughout all of this. Normalizing opening up and being vulnerable has been a top priority throughout this past year. I'm sure many of us can agree. Missy and I both have our loved ones in uniform...2021-03-221h 10

Luxury of Self CareSelf Acceptance Through Change #077 - Featuring Emily MaraLet's talk about body positivity . Things can come unplanned in life and changes not so easily accepted, especially when dealing with your own body. But within that is life little gifts of joy, yes we're talking about pregnancy. If you are currently or plan to get pregnant you won't want to miss this episode, diving deep into the ups and downs of pregnancy itself, including product tips and the most undiscussed; mental state. Emily has lived many lives before landing on the one she has now. She's a London born, Vermont raised, world traveler, who recently moved f...2021-03-181h 03

Luxury of Self CareCOVID-versary; Time! #076The time has come; one year since we began lock down in the States. Taking a moment in time to focus on the word; "time". How often we use time as an excuse to to accomplish things. How much we grow in a matter of time with patients. As we recognize the full year have we used our time wisely? What did we learn during this time? Now more than ever we need to make the "time" to focus on our last year and ask ourselves, " have we made time for self care". Noticing how we as a country h...2021-03-1514 min

Luxury of Self CareWalking Meditation #001 - JoyThe very first Walking Meditation is here for you to test out! Thanking you for all your love and support! Keep sending me feedback. I'm looking to launch more of these to subscribers. Take LIVE class with me: Super Soul Stretch Class with Freeheart Fitness! - I have a few classes next month on Sunday's - 3/21 & 3/28 - 11:30AM EST Sign up today : https://freeheartfitness.com/ 1. Schedule an Appointment (upper right corner). 2. Choose Soul Stretch Sunday Follow your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram...2021-03-1214 min

Luxury of Self CareHabits That Serve Us #075We can create good habits but also notice bad habits. The hard part is taking the time to notice. After taking my first in studio yoga class this week in over a year. I realized all the habits I used to have walking into a class a decade ago verses the ones I’ve developed today, as an instructor. Remembering why I showed up to the class and on my mat in the first place verses comparing myself to others. We all have habits both good and bad. Today we unfold a few of my own; pulling back the la...2021-03-1128 min

Luxury of Self CareName It, Don't Shame It, Know It #074 - Featuring Lizz PichiniCan't wait for you to get a taste of Miss Lizz Pichini today! She teaches full-time at Broadway Dance Center when she is not touring the country, performing, or traveling the world, teaching. Lizz has had the opportunity to serve as Associate Director and/or Choreographer to some of the industry’s best! Lizz has the gift of wearing several hats, teaching, performing, assisting, directing and at the end of the day just like most of us, auditioning daily. The beauty is Lizz has evolved as we all have and openly discusses the importance of self care an...2021-03-081h 19

Luxury of Self CareThe Benefits of Planning - #073This episode is all about making our schedule, and why it's important, in order to achieve our goals. After flying for the first time in a year I realized how much I was able to accomplish without the distractions of the inter-webs, mostly Social Media. My main focus; what are our essentials? For me a Non negotiable is getting 7-8 hours of sleep daily. Meaning I go to be an hour early and I get up an hour earlier to accomplish things in the morning before i get "sucked into my day" Asking ourselves, What is serving y...2021-03-0422 min

Luxury of Self CareHow to Avoid Burn Out #072 - Featuring Adena ErshowBringing you another Musical Theatre Gal, Miss Adena Ershow, kicking off the month of March chatting about Burn Out. Adena was born and raise in New Jersey. This triple threat performer is navigating through Pandemic and the peak of her Career. Burn out can be discussed is so many different ways. Some of us discovered burn out even when at home during quarantine. We go in depth about life as a performer and the path of compartmentalizing the positives and negatives in life. In a demanding and draining career like the Arts, everyday life can be stressful and we are c...2021-03-011h 14

Luxury of Self CareWhat Makes You Unique? #071This subject has been coming up quite a bit. When I was in theatre and starting out, I was often posed the questions, "What's your type? What makes you Unique?" Placing me in a box and then frantically searching for another box that made me appear flashier than others in the same category. I often notice we feel this pressure when introducing ourselves to others to lead with our name and immediately follow with our occupation. Our occupation shouldn't define who we are, it's just something we do, and hopefully do well. My episode intro poses the question, "Instead of...2021-02-2523 min

Luxury of Self CareFrom Hair Care to Soul Care #070 - Featuring Stevi LorenA gal from Dallas Texas who after saying “yes” to the man of her dreams; packed up and moved their lives overseas to Berlin, Germany for new work opportunities. Stevi, a former hair dresser transitioned from salon to studio and got her Yoga Certification after moving in 2019. Her business caters to women who are intimidated to go to yoga studios but still want to incorporate Yoga and mindfulness into their lifestyle. From working magic behind a stylist chair to guiding a yoga class through chair pose, whether it’s hair care or soul care, Stevi is witness to full transformations. Check...2021-02-2251 min

Luxury of Self CareYour Vibe Attracts Your Tribe #069 - Featuring Danielle McCleerey"You gotta stay true to you, let it be honest, let it be authentic!" Today’s guest, Danielle McCleerey, is a Senior, soon to be Master Soul Cycle Instructor, a Legacy and current Lululemon Ambassador. She’s a Mom and a Wife to be. Danielle is also the Creator and Host of the hottest new podcast you are about to subscribe to, “On the Daily”. An Eight, Seven rising on the Enneagram (if you know, you know). A performer, a motivator… shall I go on, or do you just want to listen? We discuss relationships, motivation, fitness, guilt, core values and findin...2021-02-181h 22

Luxury of Self CareLack of Vitamin ME! #068I think you're suffering from a lack of Vitamin ME; and I'm talking about YOU girl! Today is an episode all about love, but don't be fooled; love isn't all its cracked up to be. We dive into self love, family love, partner love, and many other forms of love. Sharing some not so fab moments in my own love habits. And relishing in the moments when I don't see eye to eye with my partner. Closing out the episode today with a self love mantra! Dashing Diva Link: https://dashingdiva.com/luxury?rfsn=5414781.15e0e6 Follow your Host: Instagram: h...2021-02-1529 min

Luxury of Self CareCollaboration in Exponential Growth #067 - Featuring Jessica RodriguezJessica Rodriguez is the new owner of West End Yoga Studio here in Lancaster Pennsylvania. About 8 years ago Jessica started her yoga practice and quickly fell in love with West End yoga studio and enrolled in their yoga sanctuary school teacher training. When she saw the yoga studio was going to close due to covid-19 she knew that she could jump in with her skills to keep the studio open for our community. Jessica lives in Lancaster Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons who are ages 5 and 14. In addition Jessica is the Healthy Living Director of the YMCA. When...2021-02-111h 14

Luxury of Self CareThe Hunter is the Modern Day Worker #066Breaking down this thought of the hunter during Barbaric times and this concept that the modern day worker is comparable to that hunter. We're in a wild world where the food and work isn't as prosperous and we. still all need to eat to live and make money to pay our bills. Scratching the surface of this idea today and if you have something to add, do reach out in a DM on instagram or screenshot the episode and share it with your friends by tagging #theluxuryofselfcare and my Instagram as well. Keep your chin up, keep working hard and...2021-02-0820 min

Luxury of Self CareI Have Confidence #065Taking time to celebrate ourselves, our accomplishments, and things we love about ourselves helps us to cultivate inner peace. With this inner peace also comes the beautiful gift of self-acceptance. Remind us that when we love ourselves more fully, we not only fill ourselves up with more love, but that love also spills out to others around us. Imagine a glass of water being filled to the brim: it's only as the water begins to flow over the top that you’re able to best fill other glasses. Celebrating ourselves also helps us to get in touch with our inner co...2021-02-0431 min

Luxury of Self Care"Hey Girl, Relax, You Need This" #064 - Featuring Ashley WilliamsAshley is a dynamic yogi and athlete who brings a vibrant, uplifting, and loving vibration to every class she teaches. She offers a variety of classes, ranging from yoga flow and HIIT, to meditation and restorative, and everything in between! Ashley’s strong energy drives everyone to step out of their comfort zone and leave every class feeling empowered and strong, while at the same time, calm and restful. Her style is unique and unlike any other, but you will just have to try one of her classes to find out for yourself! Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yo...2021-02-011h 10

Luxury of Self CareFear is Not the Boss of You #063Admitting some of my own fears today, being open and vulnerable, feeling all the feels. Giving us a space to open up and feel safe in sharing where we are at. In this moment in time some of us feel paralyzed, like nothing we do will add to the greater good, or we can't control what's going on and feel like a flopping fish trying to figure it all out. I'm here to tell you we are all scared about something, even your idols. It's beautiful to show that we have other emotions than happy. Acknowledging them and owning up...2021-01-2827 min

Luxury of Self CareWhat's the 411 #062 - Featuring Taylor MarieFrom a girl who had no clue what network marketing was, fast forward to her progression to a Market Mentor, you won’t want to miss this one! Taylor Marie has always been an overall team player, which may have something to do with her dedication to her Lacrosse Team at Wagner College. Taylor quickly realized wealth management wasn’t the path for her after an internship with Merrill Lynch. Her move to Tampa Florida was inspired when her two best friends invited her to come work with them. From Syracuse to Tampa with your best girlfriends you can imagine the...2021-01-2552 min

Luxury of Self CareGo with Your Gut #061We always hear the phrase, "Go with your gut". The Inauguration had me thinking about our guts; my gut to speak my thoughts today about how all our thoughts are different but all relevant. Focusing on gut health today, but we beginning with focusing on our three brains; head, heart & gut! Breaking down the strengths of each of those brains. Acknowledging what brain you use to make the hardest decisions of your life to the most simple choices you make on a daily basis. Moving into gut health and signs of a healthy gut; what you should look out for...2021-01-2131 min

Luxury of Self CareEvery Bit Counts #060 - Featuring Kate Cherichello“My ideal is to share stories of people-- their own success stories, and stories of how they help their communities” States today’s guest Kate Cherichello. A New Jersey native, Butler University Grad, and what we call a true New Yorker, as she just celebrated her 10 years in Hells Kitchen, Manhattan! Kate started teaching back when she went to Butler University in Indianapolis. Kate has been a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor in NYC for over a decade, spent with corporations, individual clients, and master classes. This translates to strong skills in teaching all different types of people, empathy, adaptab...2021-01-1856 min

Luxury of Self CareMoney Makes the World Go Around #059If we don’t plan, we wonder - Money MoNeY MONEY!!! Seems to be a hot topic with the new stimulus checks and sitting in more Covid cases and wondering if we will ever get out of this time or have consistent income again. Our relationship with money is toxic, stressful but something we need. Today we expand on our relationship with money and tangible goals to see more money in our future. I guide us through daily habits and tools we can implement to change our mindset. Follow these steps to make it happen. Start from the challenges and cli...2021-01-1427 min

Luxury of Self CareNothing Short of Fulfilled #058 - Featuring Jess Q.From Musical Theatre Actor/Model, to Lead Stylist with a Styling Subscription, to Non-Profit Consultant, to Full time Mom of two!! Jess's life is nothing short of fulfilled! As performers when others move on from the arts it is often viewed as giving up, but the true reality is life evolves and priorities shift. Today we take a journey through Jess's life, exploring all the waves she has ridden to constantly find happiness! Follow Jess Q: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsjessup Blog: http://letsjessup.com TreeActiv - Yoga Mat Spray https://www.treeactiv.com/ 1. You can ALSO get this pr...2021-01-1158 min

Luxury of Self CareExcellence is Habit #057Dream big because even if you don’t hit it exactly you’ll be way closer to achieving it than if you put something that’s easy or you know you can do. You are capable of so much more than you give yourself credit for! Ready to kill it this year? Join me today for tips on creating and activating goals for this new year! Vision and Goals Tips: Be Specific - What do you you want? And How do you want to Feel once you’ve accomplished this? Write them Down - change happens when you see it, you believ...2021-01-0725 min

Luxury of Self CareGoing to the Chapel #056 - Featuring Douglas RamlowHappy New Year my Love!! As requested my new fiance, Douglas is appearing on the Podcast to kick off this new year and new season! Today we take a trip down memory lane; how we grew a strong relationship over the past four and half years, including details of the proposal. Answering questions y'all sent on Instagram. Strap in for an exciting new year and season on The Luxury of Self Care! Follow your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3gXCMrB Watch on Youtube: https://ww...2021-01-041h 24

Luxury of Self CareCan't Gather; Then Graze #055 - Featuring Tina TompkinsIf you can't 'gather'; then 'graze'. My dear friend and fellow wine and cheese lover, Tina Tompkins is the Founder and Creator of Gather + Graze! Looking for an exquisite gift experience? If you love all things food and eye catching boards for you and/or your guests, you will love this episode! Tina’s boyfriend, Ryan Blihovde is also responsible for of my original sound in my intro to the podcast. We collabed until we found the perfect fit for The Luxury of Self Care! Check him out if you are looking to create your own sound for a pr...2020-12-1749 min

Luxury of Self CarePower of Pink #054"Look on the pink side of life!" It's no surprise, pink is my favorite color! Pink brings be joy for many reasons; pink is thought as a calming color, associated with love, kindness, and femininity. There are many days I have lots on my plate adding stress and I use the 'power of pink' to bring positivity to my day as I approach each task and stressful situation. Chanting my mantra to feel empowered and looking at each interaction as an opportunity for positivity! Today I share a few scenarios where I utilize this method throughout my...2020-12-1416 min

Luxury of Self CareFailing Awesomely #053 - Featuring Lindsey Garcia"If you hang on, you'll get through the storm", states today's guest Lindsey Garcia. Pandemic wasn't the only thing Lindsey had to tackle this year, she is a 2020 Pandemic Breast Cancer Survivor. This born theatre kid turned signed recording artist in Nashville, TN has been a wife to her husband David, for almost 8 years. After leaving the industry to become a stay at home Mom of two beautiful boys; 2 and 4 she created and Hosts the "Failing Awesomely" Podcast! After hearing her friend Ashlyne point out, "Some of us take care of our body like we're cardboard and t...2020-12-1048 min

Luxury of Self CareLetting Go of "How" #052Can we be grateful for that now? Instead of standing in our own way trying to figure out how we are going to make it happen? Let’s lead by example and just be excited about the future vision we have! Stop wallowing in our current disappointments and just get pumped about the future! Isn’t the marathon always the hardest at the end? Know that you have what it takes and there’s a time in the future when all of these these goals will already be accomplished! Say, "I take responsibility for my life, set meaning...2020-12-0725 min

Luxury of Self CareAll I want for Christmas is You #051 - Featuring Katie HopeKatie Hope never knew after moving cross country to LA, filming ABC's "The Proposal" television show, that she would end up finding love, back in New Jersey in basically her back yard! In today's episode we talk about all aspects of love. From looking for it to finding it. "Marriage isn't all it's cracked up to be", admits Katie. "But waking up daily and choosing to love my partner is where the real work begins." This love story is one for the books! If you have found love, are looking for love, waiting to get engaged or are planning...2020-12-0343 min

Luxury of Self CareGratitude Attitude #050WOW, I can not believe we are launching the 50th episode!! For starters, Happy Turkey Day, I am so grateful for each and every one of you listeners and sponsors! Annual the collective conversation tends to be centered around the topic of gratitude. We gear up for a holiday centered around the ritual of giving thanks. While admittedly, gorging on delicious traditional dishes! Eyebrows may raise when I mention positive psychology, though research has confirmed detectable benefits for our health and well-being when adding gratitude into our daily practice instead of merely once a year: studies charted daily gratitude and i...2020-11-3031 min

Luxury of Self CareFood Prep Tips #049🦃 Turkey Day is just around the corner my friends!! Food prep can be overwhelming and scary, but you will love it for these three reasons: 1. You’ll have far greater food variety. 2. You’ll reduce the stress of “what should I make?” 3. You’ll save time in the kitchen so you can spend it with loved ones!! Food prep vs. Meal Planning: I want you to know these often used interchangeably. BUT if you are a meal planner as in you know what you are making for dinner in...2020-11-2327 min

Luxury of Self CareSwitch to Safer #048 - Featuring Heather HesingtonHeather is a healthy lifestyle blogger, personal trainer, clean beauty advocate, and toddler mom living in New York City. She runs Life In Leggings to show you easy ways to stay on track with quick and healthy meal ideas, short and effective workouts, and real life (and mom) talk around daily adventures. She’s a Senior Manager with Beautycounter and has a passion to help you switch to safer products on any budget! https://www.beautycounter.com/our-mission Shop Beauty Counter with my Ho-Ho Holiday Hook Up: https://www.beautycounter.com/ahnastasiaalbert/pop-ups/U4MxPkCfzpAxa7XWL...2020-11-2043 min

Luxury of Self CareFeeling Spread Thin? #047Your schedule should make you feel happy and invigorated. Not overwhelmed and exhausted! But if it does, then anxiety is often not far behind. You may often feel under the weather, be easily agitated, feel like everything (even the fun stuff) is a chore, incredibly anxious, have a breakdown, feel the days blur together, and maybe feel like your constantly eating but never having an actual meal. None of that sounds fun to me, but it’s all too familiar! So in todays episode, I’m going to give you FIVE nuggets or gems to assist...2020-11-1516 min

Luxury of Self CareSomething is Better than Nothing #046 - Featuring Rachel PerlmanReady to talk Fuel, Move Sweat!!? Rachel is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach who is passionate about helping guide people towards their strongest, healthiest, and happiest selves! Her background as a professional dancer for over a decade gives her an edge of elevated body awareness and versatility in her coaching approach with clients and classes. She’s been an instructor at Physique 57 boutique fitness studios in NYC, and is currently a coach at F45 Training. She offers weekly Zoom classes, follow-along workout videos, 1-on-1 personalized nutrition coaching, and can also be booked for 1-on-1 training th...2020-11-1454 min

Luxury of Self CareAsking for Help #045Asking for help shouldn't be viewed as a sign of weakness. "Acting Tough" shouldn't be confused with being mentally or physically strong. The upcoming fear of asking for help is what stands out. The fear that others will think less of us, talking about our feelings is a sign of weakness, the problem is embarrassing, or not knowing who can help us in a moment of crisis. We must remind ourself that it takes strength to admit we can't do it all. Isn't it strong to show we are trying to deal with humility, fear, embarrassment, feeling uncomfortable? I...2020-11-0924 min

Luxury of Self CareWe Can Do Hard Things #044 - Featuring Jillian Van NielGoing Real, Going Raw with Jillian Van Niel in todays episode. This year is a big year for a lot of us. A year of reevaluating our purpose and our priorities. Jillian opens up and lets it all out, the good and the bad. We chat about relatable issues, with family, work and how the pandemic has effected so many of us both positively and negatively. She made me want to leap up and say, "I'm not alone!" This year has been tough on us all and you will sure want to block out the noise by tuning in.2020-11-071h 08

Luxury of Self CareTrick or Treat, Time to Sleep #043With Daylight Savings Time upon us, it's time to talk about getting better sleep! Today's tips include all types of Do's and Don't to get us refreshed and ready to conquer all that life throws at us! From food choices to nightly routines you are bound to pick up a tip or two. What is "good sleep"? I'm so glad you asked: Falling asleep in under 30 minutes Remaining asleep for 85% of the night Remain awake for less than 20 minutes through the night Follow your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in...2020-11-0226 min

Luxury of Self CareLife is Life, Fight For It #042 - Featuring Bald BallerinaDiscussing life with the Maggie Kurdirka (Bald Ballerina)! We have one life to live and even life changing news didn't pull this one down. Through her many channels and platforms, Maggie openly shares her story with the world and donates money and raises awareness for Metastatic Breast Cancer! "I was a member of the Joffrey Concert Group in NYC when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in June 2014. I was only 23 years old and had no risk factors for breast cancer other than being female. Results from a subsequent genetics screening showed that I did not...2020-10-2934 min

Luxury of Self CareTraditional vs. The Millennial #041Hitting us hard with a pep talk: Have you ever been taught to “reach for success? I know I have. What is the definition of that success, and can it look different on each of us? Success to one may look completely different to another. Don’t be afraid to use your imagination and dream BIG. Be creative, be messy, don’t settle! Our potential only increases with age. Just like a fine wine my friends. Train to become incredible. No one is an overnight success. We often try and find our purpose, but in...2020-10-2627 min

Luxury of Self CareLight Up the Moment #040 - Featuring Bryce WagnerThis week we're talking candles with featured guest Bryce Wagner, Owner and Creator of Prism Candle Company! Established in 2020, Prism is a queer-owned candle brand based in New York City. Our candles are made in small batches to ensure quality control and give us the ability to release new scents frequently. Prism works tirelessly to provide you with candles that are 100% vegan and ethical. We believe in the power of scent and how it can be transformative and create a calming and inviting environment in your space. The Prism client is vibrant, unique, and unapologetic. 2020-10-2224 min

Luxury of Self CareRelax, Rejuvenate & Restore #038 - Featuring Sistas Talk, Danielle MeggoeDanielle unfolds the three "R's" today; Relax, Rejuvenate & Restore! She is the founder and creator of Sistas Talk, an organization dedicated to open discussions that addresses challenges and issues of life. They partner with licensed counselor professionals and public figures to provide valuable information counseling and education the community though open dialog! All things Sistas_Talk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistas_talk Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sistascwt Website: https://sistastalk.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SistasTalkPodcast ...2020-10-1531 min

Luxury of Self CareSay Less, Mean More #034 - Featuring Sarah GirardToday's guest Sarah Girard, began her wellness journey when she was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer at the age of two, insisting she spend much of her childhood in and out of the hospital. After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Theater, she traveled around the world producing and performing theater for over 10 years. As a traveler and perpetual student, Sarah has visited over 100 countries and accrued over 1000+ Yoga Educational Credits! In leading more than 10,000 hours of public, corporate and one on one sessions over the past fifteen years, Sarah has learned that by connecting into our o...2020-10-021h 03

Luxury of Self CareStay on Target #026 - Featuring Cody CravenToday's guest, Cody Craven, is an open book about his journey to 'stay on target' as an actor/musician and all that this career has to throw at you. What an ongoing theme, "stay on target". Isn't quality of life part of the end target? If you're not happy you may not be able to even accomplish those life goals and targets. But true happiness isn't just the success of your career, especially in the mindset of an actor. Finding the turning point of incorporating the quality of life through rolling with the punches as part of your main...2020-09-041h 12

Luxury of Self CareShift in Survival: An Artists View #024 - Featuring Jennifer AppleI'm back! And so trilled to feature today's guest, Jennifer Apple! Navigating through all the ins and outs of how artists are dealing with "the new normal". Jennifer is a multi-hyphenated artist who hails from NYC! She currently plays the role of Anna in Tony Award Winning The Band’s Visit first national tour and has performed at regional theaters like ACT, Chautauqua Theater Company, Goodspeed Musicals, and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. She has developed and workshopped a ton of new plays & musicals, which is definitely her jam! Jennifer has appeared on TV in “New Amsterdam” and holds an MFA in...2020-08-2858 min

Luxury of Self CareLevitate Above the Bullshit #021 - Featuring Theresa WalkerThere’s so much you can learn from an exhale! Today we unfold, unravel and“levitate above the bullshit” with fellow performer Theresa Walker! Life has thrown us some lemons people, so how can we rise that to the finer things club. Theresa is here to help us dissect and break down ways for us to become less reactionary and more in tune with ourselves. Letting go of our ego and attachments and learning to trust that the universe has your back. Theresa has known Ahnastasia, since they were 8 years old. Theresa grew up on stage, alongside Ahnastasia, as a perf...2020-08-071h 14

Luxury of Self CareWelcome to The Luxury of Self CareWhether you’re on the go, or lounging with a glass of wine, this is the perfect podcast to dive into. From relatable topics to all people and things who inspire and empower me on a daily basis. I’m Ahnastasia, your host! Let’s begin a journey of finding luxury in your life by taking care of the most important thing, YOU! In this podcast I cover all types of self care from the inside out. From mental stimulation, to physical stimulation, to fun little tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way. Be on the look out for...2020-05-2000 min