Shows
SelfieThe Effect of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation on Kids + Commercializing CelebrationsA listener asks how to help their queer kids as they continue to hear about sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Plus, Matthias and Kristen talk about the commercialization of Pride and other celebrations. Kristen also shares an update from her ketamine therapy.Links + Resources:
Bars Over Bottles Solid Intense Conditioner
Ethique Eco-Friendly Face Cleansing Bar for Oily to Normal Skin
2022-06-1537 minSelfieAnxiety About Roe v. Wade + Can You Be Friends With People You're Attracted To?Kristen and Matthias answer a listener who wonders if it's healthy to make friends with people you're attracted to while in a partnership. Then, they chat about anxiety around national events like the possible repeal of Roe v. Wade. Plus, Kristen shares what happened when she got in a fight with a megachurch pastor.Links + Resources:
Philips Norelco OneBlade
Life of Beth
Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thinning hair. Nutrafol is a doctor-formulated supplement clinically shown to improve hair growth and thickness that offers two targeted formulas...2022-05-1848 minSelfieCentering Practices for Anxiety + Personality Disorders 101A listener asks about quick centering practices to help in her busy and high anxiety life. Kristen and Matthias chat through a couple personality disorders that have been in the news a lot recently. Plus, Kristen explains the newest skincare treatment she's tried: sebaceous hyperplasia burning.Links + Resources
1Password App
Kitsch Self-Draining Shower Caddy
Drunk Elephant Face Bar
EFT Tapping
Stop Walking on Eggshells Book
2022-05-1145 minSelfieWhen A Teen's Friend Is Negatively Impacting Their Mental HealthThis week, a listener asks what to do when their teenager's friends are negatively affecting their mental health. Kristen and Matthias discuss birthdays as adults and a new kind of face mask Kristen is using. Plus, former TikTok content moderators filed a lawsuit over ‘psychological trauma’ -- what's going on there?Links + Resources:
Huberman Lab Podcast
Fluff & Tuff Dog Toys
Dermabeam Pro Light Therapy Mask
Former TikTok content moderators file lawsuit over ‘psychological trauma’
Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thinning hair. Nutrafol is a doctor-formulated supplement clinically shown to...2022-04-1333 minSelfieWhy Don't Good Therapists Take Insurance?This week, Kristen and Matthias chat about how difficult it is to find a therapist who takes insurance. Why is that? Kristen also shares about a new type of therapy for chronic pain she's having success with. Plus, with the recent news of more suicides at Stanford, Matthias and Kristen talk about high-pressure environments and the toll they take on mental health. This episode does contain frank discussion about suicide.Links + Resources:
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain
Tell Me About Your Pain Podcast
Queerology Podcast
Graydon...2022-04-0745 minSelfieAll the White Friends I Couldn't Keep with Andre HenryKristen chats with author Andre Henry about his new book All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope-and Hard Pills to Swallow-About Fighting for Black Lives. But first, Matthias and Kristen check in on how their weeks are going and share their new favorite kitchen gadgets...plus an easy dinner recipe Matthias keeps returning to again and again.Links + Resources:
Andre Henry's Website
All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep (book)
Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer
30-Minute Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
Frizzlife Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
2022-03-301h 17SelfieHelping Someone During a Panic Attack + What's Up With These Fraud Schemes?A listener wonders: "How can I help my teen when they're having a panic attack?" Kristen and Matthias share tips that will help during any panic attack. Plus, with so many new TV shows dramatizing high-profile fraud schemes (Inventing Anna, The Tinder Swindler, The Drop Out) Matthias and Kristen discuss theories on how people get away with it for so long.Links + Resources
Hiya App
Amber Glass Jars
Jar Labels on Etsy
Elizabeth Holmes, Billy Mcfarland, & Anna Delvey: How Scammers Keep Scammin'
Home Exchange
Stop a Panic Attack in its Tracks with EFT Tapping
2022-03-2332 minSelfieThe Lightmakers Manifesto with Karen WalrondThis week, Kristen chats with Karen Walrond about her new book The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy. But first, Matthias and Kristen check in on the week and share some thumbs up on books and tv shows....and some thumbs down.Links + Resources
Karen Walrond's Website
The Lightmaker's Manifesto
The House in the Cerulean Sea
Somebody Somewhere on HBO
The Gilded Age on HBO
2022-03-161h 11SelfieLet's Talk About Race with Dr. Nancy Dome | Selfie Episode 207Today, Kristen is chatting with Dr. Nancy Dome about her new book Let's Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things): A Framework for Having Conversations That Build Bridges, Strengthen Relationships, and Set Clear Boundaries. Plus, Matthias and Kristen check in on their mental health and Two Thumbs Up for the week.Links + Resources
Let's Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things) by Nancy Dome
Dr. Nancy Dome's Website
Tornado Pen by Retro 51
Rechargeable Lighter
2022-02-2355 minSelfieOur Wordle Obsession + Dating During the PandemicWordle has swept the internet! Matthias and Kristen discuss the reason the game is so popular. Plus, a listener wonders about dating during the pandemic, and Kristen shares her new self-care tool she doesn't want to leave lying around the house.Today's What I Want You To Know is from Kari about parenting a child with schizophrenia. To submit your own story for “What I Want You to Know” record using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/selfiepodcastLinks + Resources:
Gideon Neck and Shoulder Therapeutic Self-Massage Tool
How to Cook Perfect Brown Rice
Wordle
2022-01-2636 minSelfieSelfie Presents The Cardigan: Introducing Matthias + Sex-Posivity for Kids + Emotional Domestic AbuseKristen introduces Selfie's new co-host, Matthias Roberts. After playing 10-questions, Matthias and Kristen discuss resources for parents wanting to raise kids in a sex-positive environment. They end with a conversation about the new Netflix show Maid and the issues of emotional domestic abuse it addresses.Links + Resources:
Shameless Parenting by Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families
It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health
Maid on Netflix
2021-10-2045 minSelfieKristen Tapers off Benzos + How to Parent Adult KidsKristen talks about taking sedatives for her insomnia and realizing her body was dependent on them, and Roo goes analog. BJ helps us navigate parenting kids who are adults but still living at home. In this episode we also talk about:
Manta Sleep Mask
Pray Away on Netflix
Teen Trailblazers: 30 Fearless Girls Who Changed the World Before They Turned 20
Linen Blend Wide Leg Drawstring Pants
2021-09-0835 min
SelfieWhat Is Adrenal Fatigue + Building Back Our Social Muscles | Selfie Podcast Episode 170Nupeutics Health’s Bernadette Judge helps us understand adrenal fatigue and how to treat it.,Roo talks about sucking at transitions, Kristen talks about the relief of having kids back in school, and BJ helps us figure out how to build back our post-pandemic friendship muscles and dormant social skills.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Washable Reusable Mask Carrying Cases
* Watermelon CBD Gummies
* We Toast CBD Cigarettes
* Ice Face Roller
* imissmycafe.net
* Nupeutics Stress Master Supplements
The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% natural origin. A combo of Organic Harungana ext...2021-05-051h 04
SelfieAvoding Indecision Spirals + Improving your Pelvic Floor + How to Find a Good Therapist | Selife Podcast Episode 166Kristen and Roo talk about indecision spirals, Ingrid Harm-Ernandes helps us understand pelvic floor health, and BJ gives advice for finding a good therapy. In this episode we also talk about:
* Utopia Kitchen Flour Sack Dish Towels
* Parchment Paper Sheets 16x24 Inches,
* Worry Stones
* Standing Punching Bag
The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% natural origin. A combo of Organic Harungana extract and Cassie Flower wax give a visible lifting and wrinkle-smoothing effect. It works on crow’s feet, dark circles, and puffiness, and it’s also an anti-aging cream. 80% of women who t...2021-03-3156 min
SelfieResponding to Asian-American Racism with Kathy Khang | Selfie Podcast Episode 165Roo and Kristen discuss forgetting how to socialize in the pandemic, BJ talks about the pandemic void only girlfriends can fill, and author Kathy Khang helps us make sense of racism against the Asian American community, and how to be an ally/co-conspirator.
In this episode we talked about:
* Kathy Khang on instagram
* Kathy Khang on twitter
Stop AAPI Hate
* APIA Vote
* Asian American Day of Action
* Bianca Mabute-Louie on Instagram
* Angry Asian Man
* A Call for Solidarity from AAPI Faith Leaders on Youtube
* Multipurpose Immersion Hand Blender
* Derry Girls on Netflix
* Baked by Melissa
* Encyclopedia of New York
The T...2021-03-241h 11
SelfieThe Intersection of Social Media and Anxiety + Is It ADHD or Pandemic Brain Fog? | Selfie Podcast Episode 163Lauren Ellman, author of BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age In the Digital Age, is talking with us about the intersection of social media and anxiety, and how she learned that connection was causing distress. Kristen shares about getting the vaccine, she and Roo remember the FlyLady cleaning craze, and BJ helps us determine the difference between adult ADHD and pandemic brain fog.
In this episode we also talked about:
Jordan’s Skinny Classic Coffee Syrup Trio
Flour & Branch Cookies
Eekontos Ceramics
Mask Case
The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% na...2021-03-111h 13
SelfieKristen Tests Her Hormones + Breaking Free of the Cellphone Pull | Selfie Episode 159Kristen is chatting with Candace Burch about the results of a recent hormone test, her results (which were problematic but also common) and what she can do to do get things back on track. BJ helps us with breaking free of the cellphone pull.
In this episode we also talked about:
Old Survivor episodes on Prime
Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition
Imagine Out Loud
Weighted Bar
Your Hormone Balance
Ana Luisa is a jewelry company with amazing design, as well as a sustainable mission. In addition to making beautiful earrings, necklaces and bracelets, their company offsets 100% of their carbon emissions...2021-02-101h 04
SelfieA Conversation with Laura Tremaine + Taking Self-Care to the Next Level : Selfie Podcast Episode 158We’re talking mom-shame, life on the internet, writing, and more with our friend Laura Tremaine, author of the new book Share Your Stuff: I’ll Go First. Kristen and BJ also chat about what a deeper shift in soul-care looks like (hint: it’s not bath bombs.)
In this episode we also talk about:
Imperfect Foods Produce Delivery
Thistle Meal Delivery
Amazon Subscribe + Save Pantry Goods
Charitea Berry Fields Forever
Yoassi 2 Pack 18/8 Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Mesh Strainer
SYLVECO Body Care for Sensitive Skin
OUAI hair oil
Etsy chore cards
Ana Luisa is a jewelry company with amazing design, as wel...2021-02-031h 30
SelfieSaying No Gracefully: How to Have Pandemic Holiday Boundaries | Selfie Episode 155BJ and Kristen have a discussion about what to do when you aren't comfortable getting together with family due to the pandemic and it's causing hurt. We also speak to those feelings of disappointment when others pull out of longstanding traditions.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Minted Pre-Addressed Holiday Cards
* Shortcake Customized Photo Albums
* Matthew Paul Turner's All the Colors of Christmas
* The Best Self Journal
* Mike’s Hot Honey
* Kristen's Target Dress Uniform
More than 160 million projected voters cast their ballot this year -- shattering records. We want to know what motivated you to participate in an el...2020-12-0959 min
SelfieHow to Talk Politics Without Being a Jerk: A Conversation with Eugene Cho | Selfie Podcast Episode 149Eugene Cho is talking about how to have a civil dialogue about politics, the polarization of political parties, and the problem with Christians aligning with a party over their moral convictions.
Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics,
Kristen and Eugene’s trip to Iraq and Lebanon
Air Queen N95 Substantial Equivalent Masks
The Happy Labs Chill Pills
TheBalm Stainiac
Ninja Coffee Maker
Today’s show is brought to you by EBY, a seamless underwear membership.Eby’s are seamless and smooth, with the perfect amount of softness and stretch . . . your new super power to fight VPL...2020-10-211h 03
SelfieThe President Has Covid and We Have Feelings About It | Selfie Podcast Episode 147Anyone else finding the current news cycle to be frustrating and fatiguing? Kristen and Roo are taking the week off from guests to talk/vent about the current political climate and the President's response to his Covid infection.
In this episode we also talk about:
* made by Fressko Tea Infusion Glass
* TheraBox Self-Care Subscription Box
* elf Hydrating Concealer
* A Whole New World, a Twisted Tale2020-10-071h 15
SelfieDrew Hart on Anti-Racist Activism | Selfie Episode 146Drew Hart, author and anti-racism leader is helping us understand how to engage further in anti-racism. BJ is helping us figure out how to navigate election season with family and friends whose view differ. Kristen shares her emotions around making hard school decisions for her kids and Roo shares about her upcoming eye surgery.
You can find Drew's book Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism here and you can find his book Who Will Be a Witness: Igniting Activism for God's Justice, Love, and Deliverance here.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Hudson and James Co...2020-09-301h 13
SelfieOn Writing on the Internet and Using Humor to Go Deeper with R. Eric Thomas | Selfie Podcast Episode 133Kristen talks about staying nice in the midst of a book launch. We chat with R. Eric Thomas about the weird world of writing on the internet, and finding the balance between writing about humor and pop culture and also writing about social justice issues. This episode was recorded a few weeks ago, and as we discussed how we've tried to engage people on issues of racial justice, little did we know it would soon be a national conversation. BJ gives us advice on living in authenticity, and Claire talks about what to do if your cloth face covering is...2020-06-1755 min
SelfieKristen’s Book Launch + Overcoming People-Pleasing with Jonathan Merritt | Selfie Episode 132Kristen talks about launching her book, Roo braves the public wearing of her sports bra, Claire answers if the Clarisonic lives up to the hype, and BJ discusses attachment styles. We also chat with Jonathan Merritt about learning to overcome the drive to please and perform.
In this episode we also talked about:
Rage Against the Minivan
Learning to Speak God from Scratch
Cooks Innovations Non-Stick Oven Liner
Cook Once, Eat All Week: 26 Weeks of Gluten-Free, Affordable Meal Prep
Acupressure Therapy Balls
Acorns Investing app
This episode is sponsored by SaveTheChildren.Org. Right now, the coronavirus is the biggest global hea...2020-06-1051 min
SelfieBlack Voices Who Have Shaped Us + Redefining “Perfect” with Glennon Doyle | Selfie Episode 131Kristen and Roo are talking about the murder of George Floyd and learning to be better allies, and are sharing some of the black voices that have helped shape their views. We are also talking with Glennon Doyle about letting go of expectations and redefining "perfect", and her new book Untamed.
In this episode we talk about:
* The Condemnation of Blackness: Race, Crime, and the Making of Modern Urban America, With a New Prefaceby Khalil Gibran Muhammad
* How to Be an Antiracistby Ibram X. Kendi
* I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Br...2020-06-041h 16
SelfieLiving with Uncertainty and Letting Go of Outcomes with Brit Barron | Selfie Episode 130We talk with Brit Barron about learning to live with fear and uncertainty, and letting go of the need to control outcomes. Kristen and Roo discuss the things they’ve let go of during quarantine, and how priorities have shifted. In this episode we also talk about:
Worth It: Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For
Swaddle Designs Face Masks (kid sizes and designs)
Dead to Me
Lauren Ostrowski Fenton’s It’s OK Meditation
Beeswax candles (on Etsy)
Beeswax candles (on Amazon)
New sponsor Jupiter is fast and effective stress-relief in a bottle. Their USDA Organic...2020-05-2736 min
SelfieMoving from Outrage to Action: Talking Racial Justice with LaTasha Morrison | Selfie Podcast Episode 128We are chatting with Latasha Morrison, author of Be the Bridge, about racial justice, and specifically about Ahmaud Arbery and how we can take our outrage and push towards action. BJ gives us advice for that Mother's Day hangover, Roo shares a new meditation habit, and Kristen discloses some of the new difficulties of coparenting in a pandemic.
In this episode we also talk about:
Drunk Elephant D Bronzi Anti Pollution Sunshine Drops
Healist CBD Calm Chews
Smash Live
Hamilton coming to Disney+
Sustain Lip Balm2020-05-131h 00
SelfieMeal-Planning in Quarantine, Practicing Self-Compassion, and Dealing with Facial Hair | Selfie Episode 125We are all struggling with how to feed a family in quarantine. It’s so much meal prep, and groceries can be inconsistent. Stacie Billis, of the Didn't I Just Feed You?! podcast,, is here to offer advice. BJ talks about the importance of self-care, and Claire answers a reader question about what to do with wiry facial hair.
In this episode we also talk about:
Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner: 50 Winning Ways to Cook It Up! by Stacie Billis
Make It Easy: 120 Mix-and-Match Recipes to Cook from Scratch by Stacie Billis
Turmeric Supplements for inflammation by Pure Synergy
Organic VItamin C®...2020-04-221h 17
SelfieStaying Connected During Isolation + Advice for a Sexless Marriage | Selfie Podcast Episode 123The global pandemic requires that we stay home and pause from all the usuals — and the isolation is affecting even the most introverted of us (Kristen!). But social distancing is really about physical distancing, and we're all finding ways to remain social. In this episode, Kristen and Roo discuss staying connected and whether or not six-feet-apart-driveway-hangouts are ok (they both say no — you'll hear why). BJ answers a listener question about living in a marriage when the sex life has died.
In this episode we also talked about:
Pressure Point Ball
Shiner Photo: Custom Photo Prints on Wood
The Good Stuf...2020-04-0857 min
SelfieStaying Connected During Isolation + Advice for a Sexless MarriageThe global pandemic requires that we stay home and pause from all the usuals — and the isolation is affecting even the most introverted of us (Kristen!). But social distancing is really about physical distancing, and we're all finding ways to remain social. In this episode, Kristen and Roo discuss staying connected and whether or not six-feet-apart-driveway-hangouts are ok (they both say no — you'll hear why). BJ answers a listener question about living in a marriage when the sex life has died.
In this episode we also talked about:
Pressure Point Ball
Shiner Photo: Custom Photo Prints on Wood
The Good Stuf...2020-04-081h 08
SelfieCoping in the Midst of a Global Pandemic | Selfie Podcast Episode 121In this episode, we can’t not discuss COVID-19. We chat about our current struggles — guidelines for COVID and asthma being contradictory and how that affects Kristen; Roo still waiting for her COVID results — as well as laughing so we don’t cry. (For example, Kristen attempts explaining reality TV show plotlines to an incredulous Roo.)
BJ also responds to the anxiety many of us have been having around COVID and leads us through a soothing meditation. Our Selfie Podcast Community on Facebook has been a great place for support and talking through ideas in the midst of all of this. If y...2020-03-251h 16
SelfieCoping in the Midst of a Global Pandemic | Selfie Podcast Episode 121In this episode, we can’t not discuss COVID-19. We chat about our current struggles — guidelines for COVID and asthma being contradictory and how that affects Kristen; Roo still waiting for her COVID results — as well as laughing so we don’t cry. (For example, Kristen attempts explaining reality TV show plotlines to an incredulous Roo.)
BJ also responds to the anxiety many of us have been having around COVID and leads us through a soothing meditation. Our Selfie Podcast Community on Facebook has been a great place for support and talking through ideas in the midst of all of this. If y...2020-03-251h 27
SelfieOvercoming PTSD and a Therapist’s Advice on Anxiety | Selfie Podcast Episode 118Roo and Kristen are both dealing with PTSD and talk about how it has affected their lives. BJ addresses the number one mental health topic in our community: anxiety. And Claire offers her best recommendations for moisturizing body oil.
In this episode we also talked about:
Fab Slabs Anti Bacterial Cutting Boards
CLEARstem VITAMINscrub Daily Exfoliation
TikTok App
Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Honest Company Body Oil
All Good Organic Coconut Oil Skin Food w/Lavender Essential Oil
Earth Love Glowing Places Body Oil
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Bath, Body & Massage Oil
CBD has many benefit, and we are big p...2020-03-041h 21
SelfieMaking Marriage Work, and When To Jump Ship | Selfie Podcast Episode 113Why are women so tired? How can we make modern marriage work? Roo and Kristen discuss the mental load that tends to fall on women, and how to push back on the societal norms that tell us that, despite our efforts at equality, women are still in charge of more domestic and familial tasks. We also chat with Jennifer Petriglieri, the author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work, and our resident therapist BJ shares some advice for readers struggling to know when to end a marriage.
In this episode we also talked about:
...2020-01-291h 04
SelfieThe Difficult Task of Being Present | Selfie Podcast Episode 112Kristen is chatting with our new cohost Roo Powell about the difficulty of being present, and interviews Philip Shephard about the concept of embodiment and radical wholeness. We also introduce BJ Hickman, our new resident therapist who will be taking your questions (ask them here!)
In this episode we talked about:
* Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being
* New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-First Century
* TEPP
* The Strava App
* GoFiltr Alkaline Water
* Scrumptious Wicks
* The Davinci Wedge
* Klova Patches
Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash2020-01-241h 09
SelfieCreating Space to Feel Your Feelings + Sarah’s Last Episode | Selfie Podcast Episode 111Sarah explains her decision to step back as host, and Kristen introduces the new show format and a new co-host. We chat with Sherianna Boyle about the importance of creating space to feel our feelings.
In this episode we talked about:
* Emotional Detox: 7 Steps to Release Toxicity and Energize Joy
* Emotional Detox for Anxiety: 7 Steps to Release Anxiety and Energize Joy
* The Chalet Wrap from Mer-Sea
* Mantra Mask Hemp CBD Coconut Eye Gels
* Sarah’s Top Clean Beauty Picks of 2019
* Aleavia Body Cleanse
Photo by Cristian Newman on Unsplash2020-01-151h 03
SelfieSex Without Shame | Selfie Episode 110We’re talking about how shame affects our sex lives with Matthis Roberts, author of the new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms..
In this episode we also talked about:
* Nalgene Water Bottles
* Kristen’s Giant Water Jug
* The Berkey Water Filter
* Skylar Clean Perfume
* 365 Makeup Remover
* Drunk Elephant Cleansing Bar
* Adoratherapy Mood Boost
* MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser
The Ordinary Vitamin C Serum
* Lavender Epsom Salts
Photo by Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash2020-01-081h 05
SelfieListener-Submitted Self-Care Recommendations: YOUR Two Thumbs Up! | Selfie Podcast Episode 107It’s YOUR thumbs up! We are sharing some of our listener’s best recommendations for products, books, movies, and practices that are life-giving right now.
In this episode we (you) talked about:
* Ole Henrikson Truth Serum
* Elf Eyebrow Pencil
* Christmas tree lights
* The Highwomen
* The Creaky Floors Christmas album (Kristen’s band!)
* Smitten Kitchen Pancakes
* Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
* Educated by Tara Westover
* DIM Supplement 200mg - DIM Diindolylmethane Plus BioPerine
Schitts Creek
The Outlander Series
* Bai Narino Peach Super Tea
* Virgil's Zero Sugar Cola
* Happy Light
* True Lemon, Lime, Orange & Grapefruit 32ct Boxes Sampler Pack
* Learning about the...2019-12-0438 min
SelfieAging Skin, Perimenopause Forgetfulness, and Cultivating Family Gratitude Practices | Selfie Episode 105Kristen interviews her daughter about their family gratitude practices, Sarah commiserates about how she can’t remember anything, and both share some big feelings about aging skin. Also, find out how India really feels about Claire (spoiler alert . . . there are tears.)
In this episode we talked about:
* Beautycounter Hand Cream Trio
* Big Berkey Water Filter Bundle
* NALA Personalized Deodorants
* MY ALCHEMY Rose Hydrosol Toner
* I Will Always Write Back
* Teami Green Tea Mud Mask
Canvas People is your one stop shop for personalized gifts. They take your favorite photo memories and prints them onto canvases, mugs, throw pillows, even ornaments. Can...2019-11-2049 min
SelfieWhat happens when a doctor gets sick and questions her own training? | Selfie Podcast Episode 103Kristen and Sarah talk Halloween prep, blenders, and finding your glasses, and we interview Dr. Cynthia Li, a doctor who found an unexpected path after an autoimmune condition began consuming her body. Her book Brave New Medicine details the physical and existential crisis that forced her to question her own medical training.
In this episode we also talked about:
* NutriBullet Blender
* Evolvh SmartStart Leave-In Conditioner
* Eversmile Aligner Foam Cleaner and Whitener
* Olive and M Face Oil
* The Institute of Functional Medicine2019-10-2358 min
SelfieRebekah Lyons on Finding Your Self-Care Rhythms: Selfie Episode 102Rebekah Lyons joins us to talk about finding rhythms of self-care, and overcoming the exhaustion of meeting the expectations of others. Kristen talks about her new question: WILL THIS BRING ME STRESS? And Claire gives an update on her new boundaries with a difficult family member.
In this episode we talk about:
* Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose
* RAEN Norie Glasses in Honey
* Dr. Bronner's Bar Soap Peppermint
* Dr. Bronner’s Castille Soap Eucalyptus
* The Skin Saint Detox Mask
* Sleepenvie Matress2019-10-161h 01
SelfieHow the Healthcare System Sabotages our Self-Care with Christine Koh | Sep 18 Episode 99 (Sarah)Christine Koh joins us today to talk about how our health insurance, or lack thereof, can thwart our best efforts at self-care, and Kristen gives an update on her recent deviated septum repair and turbinate reduction with Cosmeticare in Newport Beach.
In this episode we talked about:
* Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less
* Edit Your Life
* Josh Rosebrook Serum Spray
* Boxwalla’s October Box with African Botanics Le Masque Hydralift
* BalanceMD Comprehensive Fungal and Yeast Support
* Dr. Hana’s Nasopure The “Nicer Neti Pot”
* Wedge Pillow
Today’s episode is sponsored by LOLA; a female-founded company that offer...2019-09-181h 06
SelfieLearning to Object: Healthy Boundaries with Heather Hansen | Selife Podcast Episode 97Kristen talks with author Heather Hansen about how she learned to stand up and advocate for herself. Heather is an advocacy consultant, author of The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself. She’s communicated her way to success as a lawyer, an advocate, and a mediator. Heather draws upon her personal experiences in the courtroom and in life, as well as her psychology degree, to help others learn to advocate for themselves.
In this episode we talked about:
Nespresso VertuoPlus
The Elegant Warrior Podcast
Amuliss Face Massager and Roller
True Foods Cookbook
Tranquility Temperature Balancing Weighted Bla...2019-09-0451 min
SelfieUntangling from our Kids + Dealing with Chronic Pain | Selfie Episode 96Author Amy Orr shares her experience and research on thriving the midst of chronic pain, and Kristen and Claire talk about the tricky task of differentiating from our teenagers and their emotions.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Taming Chronic Pain: A Management Guide for a More Enjoyable Life
* Untangled
* Beauty Blender
* Naked Foundation
* Beautiac Makeup Brush Refill Subscription
* TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Box Program
* Wink Brow Perfecting Quad
* Flash Eye Lift Serum
Italic is a great way to buy unbranded, high-end purses, accessories and clothing that is affordable and sustainable: Shop beautiful, unbranded luxury goods from the same manu...2019-08-291h 00
SelfieIntroversion and Self-Care with Christine Koh | Selfie Episode 95Kristen and Christine put on their therapist hats to talk about introversion and self-care. Christine Koh is a former music and brain neuroscientist turned author and blogger. She co-hosts the Edit Your Life Podcast and co-wrote the book Minimalist Parenting.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Humans Exhaust Me t-shirt* T25 with Shaun T* Plum Beauty Oil * Remake Jean Jacket from REMU apparel * CBD Essence Hemp Oil Capsules
Italic is a great way to buy unbranded, high-end purses, accessories and clothing that is affordable and sustainable: Shop beautiful, unbranded luxury goods from the same manufacturers as Gucci, Chanel, and Car...2019-08-071h 08
SelfieCan Crystals Help with Burnout? An Interview with Jennifer Marcenelle on Gemstone Therapy | Selfie Episode 92Kristen is upping her smoothie game, Claire has some recommendations for better sleep, and we chat with Jennifer Marcenelle, Board-Certified Holistic Nurse and certified Gemstone and Diamond Therapy Practitioner, about the crystals craze, the fascinating science behind gemstone therapy, and how they can help with both physical and mental health.
In this episode we discussed:
* Collagen for Her* BetterBody Foods Organic Antioxidant Fruit and Fiber Superfood Blend * BodyBio Balance Oil* NodPod Weighted Sleep Mask* Satin Pillowcase by Madison & White * CELLrenew by CLEARstem * Dream It Sleep Spray * Flying Embers | Organic Hard Kombucha
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. BetterHelp conne...2019-07-1741 min
SelfieHow To Find A Good Therapist | Selfie Episode 90Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify
From personality to philosophy to affordability, Kristen talks about how to find the right therapist to match your personal needs.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Magnetic makeup palette and Mac singles
* Sun Kissed Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
* Moon Valley Organics, Lotion Bar
* Drunk Elephant Baby Juju + Baby Pekee Bar Soap
* Silicone Travel Bottles
* Blue Shampoo from Matrix
* L’Oreal Serie 10-1 Perfecting Leave In Spray
* Good Dee’s Low-Sugar, Gluten Free desserts
* TechDen Screentime Manager + Device Storage
* Foria 450mg Broad-Spectrum CBD Pen2019-07-0956 min
SelfieIs Frizzy Hair On-Trend? Plus, Promoting Inclusivity: An Interview with Heather Avis | Selfie Episode 89Sarah and Kristen chat about the new perm trend, and we talk with author Heather Avis about being an ally, encouraging inclusivity, and her new book Scoot Over and Make Some Room: Creating a Space Where Everyone Belongs.
In this episode we also talked about:
GimMe Organic Seaweed Snacks
LivFit Superfoods Antioxidant Fruit and Fiber Blend
Beautycounter Eye Shadow Palette in Romantic
Reversible Faux Leather Tote
Vitamix
Ninja Blender
Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify2019-07-021h 01
SelfieAsk the Therapist: Affairs, Social Anxiety, and Living with an Addict | Selfie Episode 87Kristen takes listener questions on recovering from affairs, dealing with social anxiety, and knowing when to seperate when living with an addict.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Ere Perez Pressed Translucent Powder
* MudBuster Paw Cleaner
* Modest Mylk
* Conscious Coconut Dry Brush
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood is a podcast hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. They are both comedians and moms of three, but that’s where their similarities end. Margaret is laid-back to the max; Amy loves lists, research, and planning ahead. In each episode of “What Fresh Hell” they discuss a parenti...2019-06-1858 min
SelfieBirth Control by Mail, Laser Hair Removal, and the Best Green Shampoos | Selfie Episode 85Online companies are making birth control more accessible for women. We talk with Alpha Medical’s founder and CEO Gloria Lau and Chief Medical Director Mary Jacobson, MD about telemedicine for common women’s issues. Sarah gives an update on her laser hair removal, Kristen cracks the code on coloring her hair at home, and we discuss the best green shampoos.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Redken Shades EQ Color Gloss Women’s Hair Color, 06t Iron
* Professional Jewelry Cleaner
* The Big Berkey Water Filter (Sarah talks about it here and here.)
* Women’s Short Sleeve Casual Loose Pockets Tie-B...2019-06-041h 06
SelfieAre Screens Sapping Your Joy? Surviving Digital Distraction with Brian Solis | Selfie Episode 83How do we deal with our addiction to screens? Author Brian Solis offer insight into how digital distractions can affect our mental health, and what to do about it. Kristen talks about her latest breast ultrasound, and Sarah espouses the benefits of a girl’s weekend for the soul.
In this episode we also talked about:
* Kimberly Sayer Ultra Light Facial Moisturizer SPF 30
* Lily Lolo Bronzer in Honolulu
* CleverMade SnapBasket Laundry Caddy Pop-Up Hamper
* Brené Brown: The Call to Courage on Netflix
* Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive, and Happy Life
* The Lifescaling Movement
* Center for Humane Technology
* Dig...2019-05-211h 12
SelfieLeon Logothetis from Netflix’s The Kindness Diaries on Cultivating Kindness | Selfie Episode 81The star of Netlfix’s series The Kindness Diaries chats with us about what he learned from relying on the kindness of strangers, as well as self-care habits during life on the road. Kristen laments her increasing ovulation pain, and Sarah talked about spring madness and the dash to enroll kids in summer camp.
In this episode we also talked about:
* The Kindness Diaries on Netflix
* Go Be Kind: 28 1/2 Adventures Guaranteed to Make You Happier
* Petit Vour Beauty Box (25% off first box with code WHOORL25)
* Hynt SPF 25 Sun Prep Primer
* Kosmatology Lotion Bars
* Buddha Board Watercolor Art Board
Podcast (selfie): Play in...2019-05-0654 min
SelfieThe Problem of Positive Thinking: How Avoiding the Negative Can Harm Us | Selfie Episode 80Claire tries lip filler, Kristen can’t figure out how to travel without stress, and we chat with author David Essel about how only focusing on the positive things in life can actually lead to negative things, and how leaning into our struggles can be a path to healing.
In this epsiode we also talked about:
* The skincare fridge
* Primally Pure Non-Toxic Skin Care Products (use the promo code selfieclaire for a discount!)
* Island Citrus Artisan Soap from SoapCreek
* I.C.O.N. India Hair Oil
* Positive Thinking Will Never Change Your Life But This Book Will
Podcast (selfie): Play in new w...2019-04-2948 min
SelfieWhat No One Told You About Your Body in Your 40’s with Aileen Weintraub | Selfie Episode 79Aileen wrote a viral post about the surprises your body has in store in your 40’s, and we are talking about it. We also discuss Kristen’s insomnia, Sarah’s live music bender, and the best essential oil sprays for a better mood.
In this episode we talked about:
This Is What No One Tells Women About What Happens To Your Body In Your 40s
Spray the Bitch Away Spray
Tired Old Ass Energizing Spray
Electric Milk Frother and Warmer
Amazon Essentials Cotton Bikini Panty
FOND Bone Broth Tonics
Aileen Weintraub
Photo by Leighann Renee on Unsplash
Podcast (selfie): Play in new win...2019-04-2254 min
SelfieBody Image, Air Fryers, Admissions Scandals and Raising Kids in the “Me Movement” : An Interview with Entitlemania Author Richard Watts | Selfie Episode 78It’s Claire’s first week as co-host! We are talking body image in our 40’s. Kristen chats with author Richard Watts about the tricky task of letting our kids fail, and we sing the praises of the air fryer.
In this episode we talked about:
Entitlemania: How Not to Spoil Your Kids, and What to Do If You Have
Mario Badescu Rose Spray
Fiddle Leaf Tree
Air Fryer
Richard Watts
Fables of Fortune: What Rich People Have That You Don’t Want
Art of Sport Deodorant
Buffy makes comforters that are better for you and the earth, using skin-friendly eucalyptu...2019-04-151h 11
SelfieSarah’s Big News, Getting a Good Haircut, CBD for Anxiety, And More | Selfie Episode 77We are taking reader questions and Sarah has an announcement! We’re talking haircuts: how to find the right stylist and how to ask for the right haircut for your face shape. We are also divulging our experiences with CBD products and even medical cannabis to address anxiety. Kristen chats a bit about self-care and dating for single moms, and we talk silicone pads for wrinkle reduction.
In this episode we also talked about:
Eucalypso organic eucalyptus pillowcases for better skin
Edge Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate sweetened with stevia and 35 calories per bar
CBDistillery CBD topical patches
Wrinkles Schminkles silicone smoothing chest p...2019-04-081h 13
SelfieLaughter Yoga, Organizing the Bathroom Cupboard, and a Round-up of Trader Joe’s Products | Selfie Episode 76Sarah is back to report on laughing yoga, Kristen is in a prison of book deadlines, and we both detail our favorite Trader Joe’s foods. Judge if you want but we consider Trader Joe’s one of our top self-care destinations, because they make eating healthy so easy. This is not an ad . . . we are just really excited about TJ’s, and today we are sharing our favorite products that help us feed ourselves well.
In this episode we mentioned:
Laughing Yoga
Slain in the Spirit laughter
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
Go Macro Vegan Protein Bars
The True C...2019-04-011h 01
SelfieOur Favorite Workouts and DNA Testing for Depression and Anxiety Meds | Selfie, Episode 73Kristen took the Genesight test to help her chose the right anxiety med, and we chat about this test and what other things it can test for. We also talk about our favorite do-from-home workout routines. In this episode we mentioned:
* Genesight
* PEN15
* A Discovery of Witches:
* SweetLeaf WaterDrops, Peach Mango
* Dell UltraSharp 24-inch Widescreen Monitor
* Reform and Run at Beyond Studios OKC
* Yoga with Adriene
* Tone it Up App
* Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred
* Just Dance
* African Dance Workout with Debra Bono
Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify2019-03-1156 min
SelfieThe Kondō Craze: The Pros and Cons of the KonMari Method of Tidying Up | Selfie Episode 68From her bestselling book to the new Netflix show, Marie Kondō’s methods for decluttering have swept the nation . . . but they’ve also received some criticism. We are talking about the pros and cons of the KonMari Method, what we’ve tried and what has challenged us, and why we think you should read the book anyway. Kristen also talks about getting the “vampire facial” (microneedling with PRP) at Cosmeticare and Sarah ponders eyelid surgery as her lids are starting to affect her vision.
In this episode, we talked about:
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and...2019-02-041h 01
SelfieGoing Deeper With Friends: A Conversation With Sarah Bessey, Jen Hatmaker, Tara Livesay, and Jamie Wright | Selfie Episode 67Kristen chats with her friends Sarah Bessey, Jen Hatmaker, Tara Livesay, Jamie Wright, and Sarah Goodfellow about how to go deeper in friendships. This tribe of friends gathers every year for an annual “cheerleading and ass-kicking” retreat. They talked about their friendship origin story at their gathering last year (check out The Friendship Episode: Selfie, Episode 21) and it was one of our most popular episodes. They are talking this year about how to strengthen vulnerability and intimacy in friendships.
If you enjoyed this conversation you might appreciate the books written by these ladies:
For the Love by Jen Hatmaker
Out of Sorts by S...2019-01-2846 min
SelfieGoing Deeper With Friends: A Conversation With Sarah Bessey, Jen Hatmaker, Tara Livesay, and Jamie Wright | Selfie Episode 67Kristen chats with her friends Sarah Bessey, Jen Hatmaker,Tara Livesay, Jamie Wright, and Sarah Goodfellow about how to go deeper in friendships. This tribe of friends gathers every year for an annual “cheerleading and ass-kicking” retreat. They talked about their friendship origin story at their gathering last year (check out The Friendship Episode: Selfie, Episode 21) and it was one of our most popular episodes. They are talking this year about how to strengthen vulnerability and intimacy in friendships.
If you enjoyed this conversation you might appreciate the books written by these ladies:
* For the Love by Jen Hatmaker
* Out of Sorts by...2019-01-2856 min
SelfieHangxiety: Can Drinking Make Anxiety Worse? | Selfie, Episode 66Hangxiety: it’s a thing. We’re talking about the science behind the drinking/anxiety connection. Sarah talks about her resolution success and almost ruining Santa, and Kristen gives an update on going to Tokyo with four kids.
Wanna ask a question “on the air”? Leave us a message, question, or advice query and we will feature it on the show. Go to our Speakpipe page and talk to us!
In this episode we mentioned:
* Amazon’s archive feature
* Circe (a novel based on greek mythology)
* The Gleener Ultimate Fuzz Remover
* AOS Natural Deodorant for Men (made with matcha, also great body was...2019-01-2154 min
SelfieKRISTEN AND SARAH’S INTENTIONS FOR 2019 | SELFIE, EPISODE 64New Year’s Resolutions? Word for the year? Setting intentions? Or just skipping it? Sarah and Kristen chat about how they are approaching the new year and what (if any) resolutions they have for themselves.
In this episode we talked about:
Barefoot Dreams Robe
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Shortcake Albums
American Biotech Silver Gel
Gixo is on a mission to make great, live workouts accessible to everyone so that we all live longer, healthier lives. They have live and on-demand workouts that you can access on your phone 24/7. It’s designed for busy schedules with 15, 25 or 40-minute workout classes, and they’ve...2019-01-0755 min
SelfieKRISTEN AND SARAH’S INTENTIONS FOR 2019 | SELFIE, EPISODE 64New Year’s Resolutions? Word for the year? Setting intentions? Or just skipping it? Sarah and Kristen chat about how they are approaching the new year and what (if any) resolutions they have for themselves.
In this episode we talked about:
Barefoot Dreams Robe
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Shortcake Albums
American Biotech Silver Gel
Gixo is on a mission to make great, live workouts accessible to everyone so that we all live longer, healthier lives. They have live and on-demand workouts that you can access on your phone 24/7. It’s designed for busy schedules with 15, 25 or 40-minute workout classes, and they’ve...2019-01-071h 05
SelfieSELF-CARE AND STAYING SANE DURING THE HOLIDAYS | SELFIE, EPISODE 63While holiday stress may be peak #firstworldproblems, it’s also a very real phenomenon for many of us. Between school commitments, trying to be extra at buying the most meaningful gifts, maintaining boundaries with difficult relatives and overscheduling woes, Kristen and Sarah are sharing how they are keeping themselves sane this season.
In this episode we talked about:
* Lisa Eldridge makeup videos
* Sarah’s Happy Holidays playlist on Spotify
* Travel Cable Organizer
* DevaCurl Wavemaker Texture Whip
* If it makes you yell, it’s a no.
Sarah’s holiday stress meditations:
This holiday season may I see the joys in front of me, bi...2018-12-241h 07
SelfieTIPS FOR AGING FACES + ENNEAGRAM TYPE 8: SELFIE, EPISODE 19Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash
Aging skin – it’s inevitable. But we’re talking about the practices and products that can help. We also chat about the confrontational charm of the enneagram type 8, including an interview with blogger (and mom of 9) Heidi Weimer.
In this episode, we talk about:
Kristen brought Sarah over to the robe dark side. Kristen loves Barefoot Dreamsbut Sarah says the Parachute Robe is superior.
Facial Massage increases circulation in the skin, drains lymph nodes, boosts collagen, relieves tension, and allows face products to absorb. Here’s a great video on it. And this Jade roller for the...2018-12-211h 03
SelfieTIPS FOR AGING FACES + ENNEAGRAM TYPE 8: SELFIE, EPISODE 19Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash
Aging skin – it’s inevitable. But we’re talking about the practices and products that can help. We also chat about the confrontational charm of the enneagram type 8, including an interview with blogger (and mom of 9) Heidi Weimer.
In this episode, we talk about:
Kristen brought Sarah over to the robe dark side. Kristen loves Barefoot Dreamsbut Sarah says the Parachute Robe is superior.
Facial Massage increases circulation in the skin, drains lymph nodes, boosts collagen, relieves tension, and allows face products to absorb. Here’s a great video on it. And this Jade roller for the...2018-12-2100 min
SelfieFREEZING AWAY CHIN FAT AND OUR FAVORITE SUBSCRIPTION BOXES | SELFIE, EPISODE 59We are sharing our favorite subscription boxes, from beauty products to clothing to meal kits. Kristen shares an update on minisculpting her chin with Cosmeticare and Sarah laments her shaving woes and the cold weather that is thwarting her walking routine.
In this episode we talked about:
* David’s Tea Advent Calendar
* Youth Baseball Cotton Ball Caps
* Osmia Sandalwood Mousse
Here are some of our favorite subscription boxes:
Beauty Products:
* Beauty Heroes
* Petit Vour
* Boxwalla
Cleaning Products:
* Mighty Fix
Monthly instagram printed photobooks
* Chatbooks
Razors:
* Angel Shave Club
Food:
* HelloFresh
* Sunbasket
* Daily Harvest
Clothing:
* Stitchfix
* Trunk Club
* Amazon Subscribe and Save
G...2018-12-2154 min
SelfieSOCIAL MEDIA BOUNDARIES: HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU SHARE? | SELFIE, EPISODE 60Kristen discusses going off Cymbalta, Sarah shares about posting about herself in a bra, and we discuss our rules around what we post (and won’t post) on social media.
This week we talked about:
* Athleta Primaloft Tights
* Nude Slim Fit Layering Tees
* Schitt’s Creek
* Capri Blue Alpine Juniper Candle
Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS2018-12-031h 02
SelfieSARAH TRIES THE MENSTRUAL CUP, KRISTEN CONFESSES HER SOCIAL JUSTICE FATIGUE, AND OUR FAVORITE ORGANIZATIONAL TIPS | SELFIE, EPISODE 58We are talking favorite organizational tips, from keeping our calendars in order to remembering what we need to buy.
In this episode we talk about:
* The Saalt Menstrual Cup
* Brooklinen Sheets and Duvet Covers
* Aila Nail Polishes
* Minted Holiday Card Address Printing
* Eighth Grade
* Amazon Subscribe and Save
* Google Calendar
* Google Keep
* Voxer
* TripIt
* Amazon Alexa’s Shopping List
Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS2018-11-1959 min
SelfieHAIR UPKEEP STRUGGLES, MORNING & EVENING RITUALS, AND FACIAL TONING DEVICES | SELFIE, EPISODE 57Kristen gets her hair done and ponders why she struggles with upkeep, Sarah tries a facial toning deice, and we talk daily rituals – the things we do (or try to do) to start our day well, and the processes that help us unwind.
In this episode we talked about:
* NuFace facial toning device
* Rika Ultrasonic Pore Cleanser
* Lisa Eldridge
* B Unique Purple Shampoo
* Salt Fat Acid Heat – samin nosrat
* The Man in The High Castle – dystopian drama
* Three Identical Strangers
* The Simple Habit app
* The Alexa Dot morning brief
* Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride tea
Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Su...2018-11-121h 05
SelfieVISITS WITH A PSYCHIC, BAD CAFFEINE REACTIONS, AND AN INTERVIEW WITH LISA GUNGOR: SELFIE, EPISODE 52Sarah visited a psychic medium and got some surprising results. Kristen has the sinking feeling she might have an adult-onset caffeine allergy. And the girls talk with Lisa Gungor about her new book The Most Beautiful Thing I’ve Seen.
In this episode we talked about:
The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It
Daily Harvest – get three free cups with this link!
Purely Northwest Antifungal Tea Tree Oil Body Wash
Digestive Enzymes
Rumi Oracle Cards
Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify2018-10-081h 01
SelfieBUSTING THE BEAUTY MYTHS WITH DR. SARAH VILLAFRANCO: SELFIE, EPISODE 50Is Botox safe to use? Does dairy truly cause acne and do you *really* need to wash your face every day? These questions plus a great discussion on embracing aging with Dr. Sarah Villafranco, a former ER doc turned artisan soap maker. (The most gorgeous soaps you’ve ever seen, by the way.) Also, Kristen ponders trying fillers for her furrowed brow, and Sarah discusses her new at-home laser tool.
In this episode we talked about:
Osmia Organics
SmoothSkin Gold IPL Permanent Hair Reduction Laser
Cosmeticare
Silicone Wine Glasses
Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
Suki Skincare Line
Essentialism by Gr...2018-09-241h 03
SelfieLIGHT SENSITIVITY, INDIGESTION WOES, G-STRING JUDGEMENT, AND JESSICA TURNER ON LOSING THE MOM GUILT | SELFIE EPISODE 49Kristen and Sarah talk about their shared sensitivity to bad lighting, their indigestion woes, and their hot take on the proliferation of g-strings at the beach this summer. They also interview Jessica Turner, author of the new book Stretched Too Thin, on self-care for working moms and how to kick the mom guilt.
In this episode we talk about:
The Highly Sensitive Person
Tara Whitney Photography
FODMAP’s
Thrive Market (get $25 off your first order through this link)
Gin Gin Ginger candies
Tessemae’s Salad Dressing (Organic Zesty Ranch)
Sleeping at Last Podcast enneagram series
An American Marriage
The Heart’s Invisibl...2018-09-171h 05
SelfieRolling Needles On Your Face & Jade Eggs Where The Sun Don’t Shine: Microneedling, Dermaplaning, & Fillers | Selfie, Episode 47Claire Boyce, Kristen’s neighbor and our resident oversharing aesthetician, is here to tell us about the wacky world of yoni eggs, and the difference between microplaning and dermarolling. (Hint: one involves a super-sharp razor and the other, a million tiny needles on your face.) Who’s excited?
In this episode we talk about:
Derma Roller Cosmetic Needling Instrument For Face .25mm
Jade Yoni Eggs
Exfoliating Dermaplaning Tool
Jade Face Roller
Gua Sha Face Scraper
Cooling Ice Facial Roller
The Marco Polo app
Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask
Hanging Toiletry Bag
CHI Magnified Volume Finishing Spray
Throat Coat Tea by Trad...2018-09-0353 min
SelfieA LITTLE PANIC: MANAGING ANXIETY WITH AMANDA STERN | SELFIE EPISODE 46Both Kristen and Sarah have been frank about their struggles with anxiety, and they are chatting with author Amanda Stern, who wrote a memoir about her own struggles.
In this episode we talked about:
Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life by Amanda Stern
PROBIOGEN Stress & Mood Balance Probiotic
Farmhouse Fresh Face Masks
Dinner: Changing the Game Cookbook by Melissa Clark
Madewell Whisper Crewneck Muscle Tank
The Worry Cure
Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS2018-08-271h 07
SelfieCLAIRVOYANT HEALING, COLON CLEANSING, AND HYPNOTHERAPY: THE WEIRDEST THINGS WE’VE DONE IN THE NAME OF HEALTH | SELFIE EPISODE 45[et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.10.1"]
Sarah saw a hypnotherapist. Kristen went to a faith healer. One of us has had her colon roto-routed. We are talking about the most wacky and woo-woo things we’ve done in the pursuit of better health.
In this episode we talked about:
* EMDR
* Coffee Enemas
* Love Real Food Cookbook
* Alexa Fire Stick
* IV Therapy
* Aunt Fannies Vi...2018-08-1449 min
SelfieOUR FAVORITE BOOKS EPISODE: SELFIE, EPISODE 39We’ve got an entire episode dedicated to talking about books! From self-help to escape reads, we share our favorites. Kristen also shares about her Moment app moment of truth, and Sarah shares about her foray into allergy testing and dealing with migraines.
In this episode we talk about:
Organic Cotton Adjustable Spa Towel
Oona PMS Tablets
Sipp Organic Sparkling Soda
Shea Moisture Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Soap
And now on to the books we recommend!
The Untethered Soul
The Complete Enneagram
No More Dirty Looks
So Sad Today
The War of Art
The Language of Letting Go2018-06-2553 min
SelfieMONKEY PEE & MISGUIDED HELP: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE VERY WORST MISSIONARY | SELFIE, EPISODE 38We are chatting with Jamie Wright, author of the new book The Very Worst Missionary, about her experience uprooting her family to Costa Rica, the trials of finding healthcare when you don’t speak the language, an unfortunate incident of sitting in monkey pee, and what Jamie learned about how (and how not) to help others.
Sarah also discusses smudging her new house with sage, and Kristen reveals concerns around her recent mammogram results.
In this episode we also talk about:
Calm Magnesium Gummies
Wool Dryer Balls
Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser
Suki Care Active Daily Regimen Mini Kit
Big Heart Tea...2018-06-181h 16
SelfieBODY POSITIVITY, END-OF-SCHOOL-YEAR STRESS, AND RICE-COOKER WOES | SELFIE, EPISODE 37We’re chatting with Jenny McQuaile, Director/Producer of the documentary Straight/Curve which takes aim at the lack of body diversity in the fashion industry. We’re also lamenting the madness of the last few weeks of our kids in school, and Sarah bids farewell to her beloved rice cooker.
In this episode we talk about:
Sarah’s recent reading of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work
Honest Beauty Truly Lush Mascara
The Arlo Security System that Kristen installed in her house
The beauty of a Keyless Coded Deadbolt
Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: 2018-06-1148 min
SelfieFRIENDSHIP BOUNDARIES WITH KAREN WALROND: SELFIE, EPISODE 35We chat with Karen Walrond on how to cultivate healthy friendships, Kristen divulges her goal to stop multitasking, and Sarah shares about her new meditation journey.
Check out Karen Walrond’s podcast Make Light on our own Life, Listened network!
Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service that sends you an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. The meals are delicious and give you the choice of gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo meals that are whole-food based. Prep Dish is offering our listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out. Ch...2018-05-251h 05
SelfieWTF IS GOAT YOGA: SELFIE, EPISODE 34We explore the weird side of yoga, re-entry after a vacation, Sarah’s bigger boob mystery and Kristen’s quest to do all of the doctor things.
In this episode we talk about:
Mammograms
Uterine Ablation
Trunk Club
CleverMade Reusable Collapsible Grocery Bags
Made Good Granola Bar Variety Pack
Travel Garment Steamer
Summer is upon us and if you are in the market for some new summer dresses, jeans or even swimsuits, Modcloth is a great destination for clothing. They have a ton of vintage-inspired clothes with really fun prints for summer, designed by women for women in a full-size range...2018-05-2158 min
SelfieWASHCLOTHS VS. LOOFAHS VS. POUFS: A SUDSING-UP SHOWDOWN | SELFIE, EPISODE 32We have a heated debate about washcloths, Kristen tries to convert the world to shower wands, and Sarah shares about how she’s trying to break up with her phone. Be sure to join us over at our facebook page where this, and many other conversations, are inspired.
In this episode:
The How to Break Up With Your Phone book
An easy replaceable rainfall shower head WITH A DETACHABLE WAND
Moment App
Instacart (a grocery delivery service that allows you to shop whole recipes from PrepDish)
The Wet Brush
Covergirl Eyebrow Powder Wand
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment – Salicylic Acid Scrub
...2018-05-0446 min
SelfieEMBARRASSING HOT DOCTOR STORIES + CAN YOU ZAP YOUR CRAMPS AWAY? SELFIE, EPISODE 30We’re sharing mortifying stories of embarrassing ourselves at doctor visits, involving a mistaken hug, a conversation leading to a bladder sling, and other traumatic tales. Also, Kristen tries Livia for her cramps and is here to report on it. Spoiler alert: it works!
In this episode we talk about:
Our new facebook community to discuss all things selfcare. Come join us!
The transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device Livia which is a game-changer for period cramps
The Gratitude Jar as a great family exercise for thankfulness
Sarah’s obsession with One Love Vitamin C Body Polish which smells like a tropical vaca...2018-04-2046 min
SelfieOUR BEST TRAVEL HACKS FOR LESS-STRESS TRAVEL + HOW FOMO CAN ROB YOUR JOY: SELFIE, EPISODE 26Photo by Francesca Tirico on Unsplash
Our best travel tips! Travel can spark some serious anxiety but here are some hacks to stay sane. We also chat with Samantha Broxton (@sisterlocked), founder of Sister Locked and Raising Self, on FOMO (fear of missing out) and how it can rob us of our zen.
In this episode we talked about:
Buying one of everything, using refillable containers, labeling everything with alabel maker, and investing in a hanging toiletries bag.
Kristen swears by the American Express Platinum card for it’s awesome travel perks including lounge access (free food!) at most airports, rental car u...2018-03-2352 min
SelfieOUR BEST TRAVEL HACKS FOR LESS-STRESS TRAVEL + HOW FOMO CAN ROB YOUR JOY: SELFIE, EPISODE 26Photo by Francesca Tirico on Unsplash
Our best travel tips! Travel can spark some serious anxiety but here are some hacks to stay sane. We also chat with Samantha Broxton (@sisterlocked), founder of Sister Locked and Raising Self, on FOMO (fear of missing out) and how it can rob us of our zen.
In this episode we talked about:
Buying one of everything, using refillable containers, labeling everything with alabel maker, and investing in a hanging toiletries bag.
Kristen swears by the American Express Platinum card for it’s awesome travel perks including lounge access (free food!) at most airports, rental car u...2018-03-231h 02
SelfieTHE FRIENDSHIP EPISODE: SELFIE, EPISODE 21Kristen chats with friends Sarah Bessey, Jen Hatmaker,Tara Livesay, Jamie Wright, and Sarah Goodfellow about how they created friendships in their 30’s and 40’s, and built a tribe of ride-or-die friends in a unique way.
If you enjoyed this conversation you might appreciate the books written by these ladies:
For the Love by Jen Hatmaker
Out of Sorts by Sarah Bessey
The Very Worst Missionary by Jamie Wright
Of Mess and Moxie by Jen Hatmaker
Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey
We’ve got a great deal for you: Grove Collaborative, our favorite online destination for clean and green beauty products, no...2018-02-161h 02
SelfieINSTANT POT: IS IT WORTH THE HYPE + ENNEAGRAM TYPE 9: SELFIE, EPISODE 20We ponder the merits of the instant pot and share some favorite recipes, as well as our other must-have kitchen gadgets. We also conclude our enneagram series by talking about type nine, along with interviews with author Sarah Bessey and psychotherapist Baron Harley.
In this episode, we talk about:
The infamous Instant Pot
Sarah’s favorite rice cooker
Kristen’s rice cooker for supersized families
The George Foreman grill
Kristen’s favorite slow cooker
Nom Nom Paleo’s instant-pot-rich new cookbook
Daily Burn is the world’s leading provider of on-demand video workout programs you can do at home or anywhere with a co...2018-02-0956 min
SelfieINSTANT POT: IS IT WORTH THE HYPE + ENNEAGRAM TYPE 9: SELFIE, EPISODE 20We ponder the merits of the instant pot and share some favorite recipes, as well as our other must-have kitchen gadgets. We also conclude our enneagram series by talking about type nine, along with interviews with author Sarah Bessey and psychotherapist Baron Harley.
In this episode, we talk about:
The infamous Instant Pot
Sarah’s favorite rice cooker
Kristen’s rice cooker for supersized families
The George Foreman grill
Kristen’s favorite slow cooker
Nom Nom Paleo’s instant-pot-rich new cookbook
Daily Burn is the world’s leading provider of on-demand video workout programs you can do at home or anywhere with a co...2018-02-091h 06
SelfieTips for Aging Faces + Enneagram Type 8 | Selfie Podcast Episode 19Aging skin – it’s inevitable. But we’re talking about the practices and products that can help. We also chat about the confrontational charm of the enneagram type 8, including an interview with blogger (and mom of 9) Heidi Weimer.
In this episode, we talk about:
* Kristen brought Sarah over to the robe dark side. Kristen loves Barefoot Dreams but Sarah says the Parachute Robe is superior.
* Facial Massage increases circulation in the skin, drains lymph nodes, boosts collagen, relieves tension, and allows face products to absorb. Here’s a great video on it. And this Jade roller for the face is effective too.
...2018-02-081h 14
SelfieMOST-USED APPS + ENNEAGRAM TYPE 7: SELFIE, EPISODE 18We are sharing the apps that help us function, sleep, maintain relationships, and edit photos. We also chat with Ryan Walton, blogger at DaringtoDad.com, about being an enneagram type 7.
On this episode we mentioned the following apps that can be found in the iphone app store:
We both credit Voxer for keeping many of our friendships alive, and count it as the app we use the most on any given day.
Sarah is a fan for Group Me to stay in touch with special-interest kid’s activities like sports teams or dance groups.
Kristen loves Google Keep as a way t...2018-02-051h 12
SelfieMOST-USED APPS + ENNEAGRAM TYPE 7: SELFIE, EPISODE 18We are sharing the apps that help us function, sleep, maintain relationships, and edit photos. We also chat with Ryan Walton, blogger at DaringtoDad.com, about being an enneagram type 7.
On this episode we mentioned the following apps that can be found in the iphone app store:
We both credit Voxer for keeping many of our friendships alive, and count it as the app we use the most on any given day.
Sarah is a fan for Group Me to stay in touch with special-interest kid’s activities like sports teams or dance groups.
Kristen loves Google Keep as a way t...2018-02-051h 23
SelfieNew Year’s Resolutions + Enneagram Type 3 | Selfie Podcast Episode 14What are Kristen and Sarah’s goals for the New Year – and are resolutions really such a good idea? We’ll be taking a break next week to celebrate Christmas, but see you back here in 2018!
Our old posts about New Year’s Resolutions:
Kristen’s year of ENOUGH
Kristen’s failed resolutions from 2011
Sarah’s 2012 resolutions
Sarah’s 2017 resolutions (still trying to embrace her natural waves #BIGFATFAIL)
Here is a great read for our fellow Enneagram 3s.
Ambition Addiction
Also, Zola is reinventing the wedding registry and planning process to make the happiest moment in couples’ lives even happier. The Zola Registry h...2017-12-211h 00
SelfieThe Selfie holiday gift guide | Selfie Podcast Episode 12In our last episode of Selfie, Sarah and I shared a ton of unique gift ideas for the women, men and kids in your life. Here are some of our favorites:
For Women:
If you love the smell of walking into an Anthropologie, you need Capri Blue candles. It smells like a tropical vacation. Kristen is partial to the mercury glass collection because of the glow the glass gives off. She’s also a fan of Jonathan Adler’s red currant candle.
Wanna gift a cookbook? We recommend How To Cook Anything by Mark Bittman and the True Foods cookbook.
Can a va...2017-12-111h 03
SelfieThe Selfie holiday gift guideIn our last episode of Selfie, Sarah and I shared a ton of unique gift ideas for the women, men and kids in your life. Here are some of our favorites:
For Women:
If you love the smell of walking into an Anthropologie, you need Capri Blue candles. It smells like a tropical vacation. Kristen is partial to the mercury glass collection because of the glow the glass gives off. She’s also a fan of Jonathan Adler’s red currant candle.
Wanna gift a cookbook? We recommend How To Cook Anything by Mark Bittman and the True Foods cookbook.
Can a va...2017-12-1153 min
SelfieEnneagram type 1’s, and botox, should you do it? | Selfie Podcast Episode 11We are talking about type 1’s (the Reformers) in our ongoing Enneagram series. And botox – should you do it? We have a fascinating interview with Kendra Adachi of The Lazy Genius Podcast, who is an Enneagram 1, as well as Jenny Potter, a creative producer at Willowcreek. Also, Kristen admits to her cognitive dissonance around her own botox use.
Here are some books we talked about in this episode:
The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge by Beatrice Chestnut
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron
Subscribe to the Enneathought of the Day here.2017-12-061h 04
SelfieMorning Skincare Routines + Staying Sane with Politics + Tattoos | Selfie Podcast Episode 08We talk our morning skincare rituals, and interview Obama’s former social media manager about keep the peace when our politics collide. Caleb Gardner of the digital innovation firm 18 Coffees gives us some insight for staying sane in the midst of our current climate. Plus, to tattoo or not to tattoo? Kristen regrets not having any, and Sarah regrets the ones she has.
In this episode, we mentioned:
The new Nom Nom Paleo book
Wanna go green with your face routine? We recommend:
For luxe:
Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser – use code whoorl10 for 10% off
One Love Organics Cleanser
MUN Anarose Toner – use...2017-11-091h 02
SelfieWe’re talking pubic hair: to remove or not to remove? And also: the art of detachment | Selfie Podcast Episode 6This is my favorite episode of Selfie so far because 1) our conversation about pubic hair was so cringey and hilarious that my cheeks hurt from laughing, and 2) our conversation about detachment with Bj Hickman was full of life-giving lightbulb moments about relationships and detaching from people pleasing.
In this episode we take a deep dive (ooph) into pubic hair and some of the challenges of hair removal in this delicate area, sharing our own experiences with lasers, waxing, shaving, trimming, and even Nair. We also chat with therapist B.J. Hickman about the psychological concept of detachment, and how we...2017-10-311h 07
SelfieEATING WELL + MYERS BRIGGS J VS. P + FAVE FASHION TRENDS | Selfie Podcast Episode 05Most of us know how to eat well . . . so why don’t we? We discuss the barriers to a healthy diet, the last factor of Myers Briggs (Judging vs. Perceiving) and how it affects self-care, and we each dish on our current favorite fashion trend. Spoiler alert: we have a strong disagreement on high-waisted pants. Our latest episode is here:
In this episode, we talked about:
Have you tried Whole 30? Kristen found it to be a game-changer in terms of learning to meal plan.
We are both fans of Trader Joe’s Cruciferous Crunch Mix.
Kristen is a tea fanatic and sh...2017-10-2058 min
SelfiePeriods + More Myers Briggs + Brow Shaping | Selfie Podcast Episode 02We’re talking periods and the unwelcome symptoms that go along with them, as well as N vs. S on the Myers-Briggs and secrets to shaping your brows well. We get real about the frustrating aspects of periods, from clots to cramps, from bleed-outs to perimenopause and that tricky moment you realize that your white hot rage about your husband not emptying the dishwasher might actually be fueled by PMS. Oops.
Links We Mentioned in Episode 2
Kristen has had good success with methylated folate supplements to regulate hormones.
Sarah is a fan of magnesium supplements to mitigate PMS symptoms.
We recommend...2017-09-281h 03