We are talking about the pandemic mental health crisis with Dr. Sarb Johal, an expert in emergency management and disaster psychology and author of Steady: A Guide to Better Mental Health Through and Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic. We also discuss our favorite clothing brands and Kristen’s Everlywell food allergy test results, and BJ talks about how to teach self-compassion to our kids.

In this episode we also talked about:


 	Grove Collective at Target
 	Dashing Diva Nail Gels
 	Coola Setting Spray
 	Julep Eyeshadow 101
 	Everlywell
 	Banana Republic https://bit.ly/3yhjEfG
 	Madewell https://bit.ly/3BDJvRl
 	Target https://bit.ly/3y6vPMn
 	Levis https://bit.ly/3xZJKUx
 	Everlane https://bit.ly/2TzEbgx
 	Urban Outfitters https://bit.ly/3rA8alh
 	Able https://bit.ly/36X7hcQ
 	Anthroplogie https://bit.ly/3zvAtUD
 	Vince https://bit.ly/3BOxEjB

Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels. You may have heard this word adaptogens and might be wondering what that means. . . these are herbs and mushrooms that literally help you adapt to the stress in your life. They balance hormones, promote a state of calmness, and help get you back to baseline faster than usual. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your amazing body, we highly recommend trying Organifi. Check out the products in the Organifi shop at Organifi.com and use code selfie for 15% off any item in the store.

 

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Pandemic Mental Health + Our Favorite Clothing Brands + Teaching Self-Compassion to Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 177

Today we are talking with Janice Litvin, author of the new book the Banish Burnout Toolkit, about understanding our stress response patterns, and BJ is answering a listener question about couples who don't sleep in the same bed.

In this episode we also talked about:

 	Mare of Eastown
 	LONDONTOWN Illuminating Nail Concealer
 	‎WaterMinder on the App Store
 	Sock Drawer Organizer
 	 

Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not only highlight your best features – they actually improve your skin over time! Their clinically-proven formulas are made without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates and never tested on animals. We love everything about Thrive Causemetics, from the quality of their makeup to the clean formulations to their Bigger Than Beauty mission to help others! We think you will love them too.  Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/selfie for 15% off your first order!

 

Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels. You may have heard this word adaptogens and might be wondering what that means. . . these are herbs and mushrooms that literally help you adapt to the stress in your life. They balance hormones, promote a state of calmness, and help get you back to baseline faster than usual. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your amazing body, we highly recommend trying Organifi. Check out the products in the Organifi shop at Organifi.com and use code selfie for 15% off any item in the store

Couples Sleeping in Seperate Beds: Is It Bad? + Banishing Burnout | Selife Podcast Episode 176

Lacey Dunn, author of The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony, helps us understand how to make sense of declines in metabolism. BJ gives advice on how to talk to kids about sex.

In this episode we also talked about:

 	Bee's Knees Lavendar + Honeysuckle Cocktail Kit
 	African Dream Foods Safari Smoke Seasoning and Brai BBQ
 	Theanine for sleep
 	Ouai Hair Oil

It can be really hard to know what vitamins or supplements you should be taking, but Care/of makes it easy with an online quiz that let’s you know exactly what you need for daily vitamins. Care/of delivers daily vitamin and supplement s customized to your recommendations, sent right to your door every month. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code selfie50.

 

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Unlocking the Metabolism Mystery + Talking to Kids About Sex : Selfie Episode 173

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How 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
 	Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

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Are Screens Sapping Your Joy? Surviving Digital Distraction with Brian Solis | Selfie Episode 83

As a mom, learning to delegate can be an important aspect of self-care. There are a number of reasons moms can feel overwhelemd and yet at the same time, struggle to hand over household tasks to the kids. We are talking about our best strategies to help involve kids in the care and keeping of the home they live in. Sarah also gives an update on her aura photography, and Kristen talks about her ongoing insomnia issues.

In this episode we also talked about:

 	Honest Beauty Makeup
 	Little Girls Seamless Socks
 	Amazon Essentials Women’s Cotton Stretch Hi-Cut Brief Panty
 	Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert

Chores as Self-Care, Underwear Issues, and Aura Readings | Selfie Podcast Episode 71

Sarah 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

 

 


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VISITS WITH A PSYCHIC, BAD CAFFEINE REACTIONS, AND AN INTERVIEW WITH LISA GUNGOR: SELFIE, EPISODE 52

We are talking favorite bras – from everyday t-shirt bras to strapless to sexy bralettes. Here are some of our faves:

Everyday Bras

Natori Women’s Hidden Glamour Full-Fit Contour Underwire Bra (best brand for small ribcage)

Natori Women’s Pure Luxe Custom-Coverage Contour Bra

Warner’s No Side Effects

Maidenform Women’s Pure Genius Racerback Bra

Chantelle Le Marais Lace Demi Bra

 

Wireless/ Bralettes:

Lively Bralettes – use code LIVELYREP_SARAH for $10 off your order

Lively The All-Day No-Wire Push-Up

Yianna Deep V Lace Bralette

 

Strapless Bras:

Lilyette by Bali Women’s Tailored Minimizer Bra

Simlu Women’s Stretch Layer Seamless Strapless Bandeau Top Tube Bra

B.tempt’d by Wacoal Strapless Bra

 

Tween/First Bras:

ToBeInStyle Girl’s Pack of 6 Seamless Solid Print

 

We also discussed:

Gillerman Organics Tension Remedy

Madewell Straw Hat

Birkenstock Women’s Gizeh Metallic Copper EVA Sandals

Made Good Granola Minis

 

Young Woodworkers kits make it easy for kids aged 7-12 to become makers and builders with their woodworking subscription kits. We’ve partnered with Young Woodworkers to offer big savings on your first shipment. You’ll pay only $9.99 plus postage and processing for the first kit — a 50% discount! Head to youngwoodworkers.com/selfie to subscribe and get our special deal.

Intelliwhite is a smart whitening system that can lighten your teeth by 6 shades via a gel and blue light combo, creating a chemical reaction called “photocatalytic conversion.”  If you want to whiten your teeth dramatically it’s a great company to try, because they have a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. Check out Intelliwhite’s Cool Blue Whitening Kit at shopintelliwhite.com and use the code selfie for 10% off!

Our Favorite Bras | Selfie Podcast Episode 43

We’re talking home design with Gabrielle Blair, the force behind Design Mom, and how design can be a form of self-care, with a few tips for creating a zen space that makes you feel good. Kristen shares about her new weighted blanket obsession and Sarah recounts an embarrassing encounter with a few of our listeners!

In this episode we talked about:

 	Design Mom’s book
 	Altitude Summit
 	Patti and Ricky weighted blankets
 	Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
 	Suki Exfoliate Cleanser
 	Digestive Advantage Probiotic Gummies Plus Fiber

Also, don’t forget to join us on our facebook community page where we are having all kinds of discussions, from night sweats to kids and screentime to dealing with imposter syndrome.

Home Design As Self Care: An interview with Design Mom | Selfie Podcast Episode 36

In addition to wanting to convert the world to the pleasures of the caftan (which we fully support), Liz Bohannon of Sseko Designs is an entrepreneur of an ethical fashion brand that’s creating jobs in vulnerable countries. We chat with her about mom guilt, house dresses, how she was inspired to start a business that empowers at-risk women, and the question of work-life balance that’s never asked of men.

In this episode we talked about:

 	Sarah’s designer husband Dustin Dorr (check out his instagram and this feature of their home in Domino magazine.)
 	Caftans
 	Kristen’s beloved amazon dress
 	Dad Privilege – it’s a thing

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. Check out PrepDish.com/SELFIE for this amazing deal!

Mom Guilt + Liz Bohannon on the Caftan Revolution | Selfie Podcast Episode 29

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Laura Mayes, founder of Mom 2.0 Summit, chats with us about how some devastating life experiences pushed her to better self-care and being more present. We also talk about some of our favorite crappy snacks for those moments when eating your feelings is all you can do.

In this episode we talk about:

ALT Summit
The Keto Diet
Kettle Salt & Pepper Chips
Alter Eco Salted Caramel
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 16 oz
Newman’s Own Peanut Butter Cups
Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups
Lundberg Family Farms Rice Chips in Fiesta Lime
Simply Cheetos Puffs 
Siete Grain-Free Tortilla Chips with Lime
Sour Patch Kids
Wiley Wallaby Australian Style Licorice
Pirate’s Booty (regular and veggie flavor)
Fruit Snacks


HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that shops, plans, and delivers your favorite step-by-step recipes. All the ingredients come pre-measured in handy, labeled meal kits, so you know which ingredients go with which recipe. They’ve got gourmet meals but also many one-pot recipes for seriously speedy cooking and minimal cleanup. For $30 off your first HelloFresh order use the promo code SELFIE30 at HelloFresh.com.

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LAURA MAYES ON BEING PRESENT + OUR FAVORITE CRAP SNACKS: SELFIE, EPISODE 27

What can you learn about your internal motivations and drives from the Enneagram? We’re kicking off a series on this fascinating personality theory. In this introductory episode we will explain what it is, and then talk through each type with writer and enneagram enthusiast Leigh Kramer. We’re also joined by Christopher Heuertz, author of The Sacred Enneagram, who shares some of the history of the enneagram, it’s spiritual origins and modern psychological iterations, and how our childhood fears and wounds shape our personality. It’s a fascinating episode that we hope will inspire you to join us on this journey of exploration.

To take the test to find out your own type, you can visit this site for a quick, free test, or buy the $12 Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator test at the Enneagram Institute for a more thorough assessment and explanation of your secondary types. (We recommend springing for the paid test.)

Here are some books we talked about in this episode:
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types by Riso and Hudson

The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge by Beatrice Chestnut

The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher L. Heuertz 

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