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Let's Get The Neighbors TalkingEP #14 One Embryo, One Surrogate, and One Hell of a Journey: A Story of MotherhoodWhat happens when the dream of becoming a mom doesn’t look the way you thought it would? In this episode of Let’s Get the Neighbors Talking, we’re sitting down with our gal Ashley Russ—fitness instructor, community builder, and new mama via surrogacy—for a raw, honest look at infertility, IVF, and choosing a different path to motherhood.Ashley kept her journey private for years. Now? She’s an advocate, a voice for others navigating fertility treatments, and a fierce reminder that your story is valid—no matter how “messy,” emotional, or unconventional it looks.We ta...2025-07-2540 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEP #13 We Asked a Plastic Surgeon Everything You’re Too Embarrassed to Say Out LoudTummy tucks. Boob jobs. Labiaplasty (yep, we said it). You’ve got questions—and in this episode, we’re asking all of them.This week on Let’s Get the Neighbors Talking, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Amalfi, a board-certified plastic surgeon and mom of two, who’s on a mission to take the shame and secrecy out of cosmetic surgery. From postpartum belly changes to perimenopausal “WTF is this new back fat,” we’re breaking down what’s actually happening in our bodies—and what you can do about it.Here’s what we cover (no fi...2025-07-1150 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEp #12 Burnout, Boundaries & Coming Back to YourselfEver feel like you’re doing everything right—and still feel totally disconnected from yourself? In this episode of Let’s Get the Neighbors Talking, we’re unpacking what it really means to come home to your own energy again.Our guest is Brett Richardson—yoga instructor, sound healer, and community builder—but this convo isn’t just about yoga poses or gongs. It’s about how to get out of your head and back into your body. It’s about reclaiming your peace, even when life is full, loud, and nonstop.We talk about:2025-06-2043 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEP #11 Microdose Your Way Out of the Mom Fog? Let’s Talk Psychedelics & PostpartumIn this episode, we’re diving into something that’s rarely talked about—but desperately needs to be: postpartum depression, and how psychedelics are being used to treat it.We’re joined by Laura Jochens—a licensed therapist, clinical researcher, and mom of three—who’s at the forefront of groundbreaking studies using psilocybin (aka mushrooms) to support women navigating postpartum mental health.This convo is eye-opening, affirming, and packed with info every woman should hear, whether you’re postpartum, perimenopausal, or just feel like a shell of yourself right now.We talk about: 🍄 Wh...2025-06-0645 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEP #10 More Than a Body: Healing, Hypnotherapy & Radical Self-WorthIn this episode, we’re sitting down with Crystal Singer—a clinical hypnotherapist, life coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt ( you guys - do you know how HARD that is to achieve?!) , and a leader in the adult entertainment industry.Yup, you read that right. This isn’t your typical confidence chat—and that’s exactly what makes it so powerful.We met Crystal during our Ayahuasca retreat (mid-vomitivo, no less 🤢), and were instantly drawn to her. Not just because she was cheering us on while we purged our souls—but because she radiates the kin...2025-05-2338 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEP #9 Mother’s Day: Can We Opt Out?We’re just gonna say it—Mother’s Day is weird 😅. And exhausting. And a little bit confusing. In this episode of Let’s Get the Neighbors Talking, we (Courtney & Lauren from Moon & Stone) talk about what no one puts on the greeting cards: the judgment, the pressure, the expectations, and the endless brunches we didn’t ask for 🥂.If you’ve ever wanted to be left alone with a book 📖 and a cup of coffee ☕ instead of hosting 14 relatives and pretending to love your Yeti knockoff—you’re in the right place.We get into: ✨ Why moms are c...2025-05-0933 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEP #8 The Ayahuasca Diaries - Trust The TripIn this juicy, no-holds-barred Part 2 of our Ayahuasca Retreat Recap, we take you deeper into the jungle—emotionally, spiritually, and yes… physically.We’re talking: 🌿 Vomitivo aftermath 🪷 The 3 Ceremony arc: Diagnostic, Surgery, Healing 🧘♀️ What it’s really like to trip with 15 strangers in a candlelit hut 😬 Ego death, excessive sweating, and the monkeys going absolutely feral ✨ Our post-retreat takeawaysWe also share:What integration actually looks like after ceremonyThe power of healing through sound (psst—we’ve got a link to an actual Icaro below 👇)This one’s tender, raw, funny, and honest. So wheth...2025-04-2541 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEP #7 Healing, but Make It Psychedelic: Our Journey to Ayahuasca 🌿In today’s episode, Lauren and Courtney get real about one of the most unexpected, transformative, and honestly, what-were-we-thinking adventures they’ve ever been on: a psychedelic healing retreat in the jungles of Costa Rica. Yep, two suburban moms went full-on plant medicine.They’re talking about their experience with Ayahuasca—the world's most powerful psychedelic—and how they ended up at Soltara, a renowned retreat center that’s equal parts spiritual bootcamp and emotional rollercoaster. Spoiler alert: they Googled it over lunch while microdosing. Naturally.Here’s what you’ll hear:🌿 What...2025-04-1141 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEpidsode #6 🌙 Overthinking Everything? A Shaman’s Guide to Dropping Into Your Inner KnowingAre you constantly second-guessing yourself? Wondering if it's intuition or just anxiety? In this episode, we sit down with Andye Murphy, a modern-day shaman and illuminator, to uncover how to break free from overthinking and start trusting your inner knowing. 💫We dive into: 🔮 What a shaman actually does and how they work with energy 💫 How to tell the difference between fear, trauma, and true intuition 👁️ Spirit guides—who they are and how to start connecting with them 🌀 Why overthinking blocks your clarity (and how to shift out of it) 💖 How to awake...2025-03-2836 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEpidsode #5 From Rock Bottom to Rising: A Story of Love, Loss & ResilienceOn this episode of Let's Get the Neighbors Talking, we welcome a very special guest—our beloved Meredith. If you know Mere, you love Mere, and today, she’s opening up about a story that is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring.Meredith shares her journey through profound grief, mental health struggles, and ultimately, a powerful transformation. From battling OCD and depression to experiencing unimaginable loss, she takes us through the darkest moments of her life—and how she found light again.We talk about: 💔 Losing her husband suddenly and navigating single motherhood 🧠 Her personal b...2025-03-1442 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEpisode #4 - The One Fight We HadCan best friends work together every day and still like each other? Turns out… yes! But it hasn’t been without challenges. In this episode, Lauren and Courtney get real about the one and only fight they’ve ever had—what led up to it, why it happened, and how they came out stronger on the other side.They also dive into the Friendship Pool Theory (trust us, it’s a game-changer) and how categorizing friendships can help protect your energy. From learning to set boundaries to figuring out who belongs in your "bathtub" vs. just s...2025-02-2831 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEpisode #3 Crystals, Energy & Finding Your Inner WarriorIn this episode of Let's Get the Neighbors Talking, Lauren and Courtney dive into their crystal journey—how it started, how it got really weird (in the best way), and how crystals have become a huge part of their lives. From secretly buying their first crystals to attending crystal healing school (yes, that's a thing!), these two share their personal stories about how crystals truly transformed their lives.What You’ll Learn:🌟 How crystals actually work—science meets energy vibes🌟 The difference between setting an intention vs. letting a crystal guide you🌟 Courtney's aha...2025-02-1431 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingEpisode #2 - The CrumblingWelcome to Let’s Get the Neighbors Talking, Episode #2: The Crumbling. This raw and deeply personal episode takes you behind the scenes of our lives before Moon & Stone—a journey of falling apart, finding resilience, and discovering that, sometimes, the cracks are where the light shines through.🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Lauren’s Journey: Facing a health crisis that changed everything. From terrifying diagnoses to the discovery of meditation, crystals, and the mind-body connection, Lauren opens up about how she found the strength to heal and trust herself again.Courtney’s...2025-01-3131 minLet's Get The Neighbors TalkingWelcome to the Weird.Welcome to Let’s Get the Neighbors Talking! 🌟 We’re Courtney and Lauren—co-founders of Moon & Stone, crystal lovers, and your new go-to for real talk on energy, healing, and living authentically.In this first episode, we’re spilling the tea on how we went from stressed-out moms juggling all the things to starting a business that’s all about raising vibrations (and unapologetically carrying crystals). Expect lots of laughs, a little weirdness, and maybe a tear or two—because Lauren made Courtney cry, and it was hilariously uncomfortable for everyone.✨ We’ll dive into how Moon & Stone wa...2025-01-1732 min