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Co-Parenting During a Pandemic, Caring for Dry Hands, and Dealing with Compunded Grief | Selfie Podcast Episode 124 Apr 15, 2020

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The pandemic is affecting everyone, but what about dual-household families? And what do you do when each parent has a different outlook on CDC recommendations? In this episode, we interview Erin Levine from Hello Divorce to discuss how shelter-in-place orders are affecting everyone with custody schedules. Claire talks about how to deal with dry hands when we’re all washing our hands obsessively, and BJ gives us advice on how unresolved grief and trauma can effect our current collective grief and trauma states. In this episode we talked about: Cheeky Custom Night Guards Cocooil Ocean Leave-In Spray Compression Socks Fanny Pack Trader Joe’s Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream (only $5.99!) Dr. Bronners Balm Honest Beauty All Over Balm A huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Sloanie creates minimalist underwear for men and women made from natural, sustainable tree pulp from Austria. This TENCEL Modal material is 3x softer than cotton and 50% more absorbent and breathable than cotton, which means fresher undies for longer! For 10% off your first order, visit https://www.sloanie.com/selfie and use the code SELFIE. Photo via Diego Jock.

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Staying Connected During Isolation + Advice for a Sexless Marriage | Selfie Podcast Episode 123 Apr 08, 2020

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The 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 Stuff Botanicals Organic Skin Care * 24-Pack Cleaning Towels * Tea Towels * Austin Channing Tatum's A Conversation With My Jaw Photo by Kelly Miller on Unsplash

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Will I Ever Sleep Again? + Anticipating Grief + Roo’s Missing COVID-19 Results | Selfie Podcast Episode 122 Apr 01, 2020

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The stress of the current pandemic has affected sleep for many of us. We are talking about strategies and routines for making sure we are sleeping well. BJ talks about how to avoid living in a state of anticipated grief, and ow to get out of the cycle of trying to control things we can't. And we give a check-in on our quarantine self-care efforts, including Roo's still-missing COVID-19 test results. In this episode we also talked about: $130 Chromebook Paww SilkSound Wireless Headphones Clip-On Ring Light with Phone Mount HD Clip-On Web Camera TimeCube Guts by Raina Telgemeier SimpleHabit (now free!) Photo by Megan te Boekhorst on Unsplash

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Coping in the Midst of a Global Pandemic | Selfie Podcast Episode 121 Mar 25, 2020

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In 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 you’re looking for a place to vent or connect, please join us there! Last week, we also did our first “Social Distancing Social Hour” via Zoom, and we had a great time. Look for an upcoming “Selfie Happy Hour”! In this episode we also talked about: TABLETOPICS Family TableTopics Teen TABLETOPICS Family Gathering The Spatty Galison Puzzles (Frank Lloyd Wright) Galison Puzzles (Book Club) Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream Kim's Convenience | Netflix Schitt's Creek | Netflix Brooklyn Nine-Nine | NBC Ramy | Hulu 60 Days In | A&E Previse Hydromilk Pressed Serum Bella Terra BB Cream, Tinted Moisturizer ACURE Seriously Soothing Cloud Cream Honest Beauty Deep Hydration Face Cream with Baobab Seed Oil & Shea Butter Keys KPRO 1-Step All Natural Tinted Moisturizer Lotion Foundation Vapour Organic Beauty Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation CBD has many benefits, and we are big proponents. But not all CBD is created equal. Unlike other CBD brands, who offer just CBD, Hempfusion is CBD plus omegas plus terpenes plus other natural ingredients to help you feel 100%. HempFusion’s specific blend of natural ingredients help with stress, sleep, and energy, and it can be shipped anywhere in the US. Use the promo code SELFIE for 20% off of your first order and free shipping at hempfusion.com. Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash

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Dealing with COVID-19 anxiety, Roo gets tested, and our biggest question: how long will this last? | Selfie Podcast Episode 120 Mar 18, 2020

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In this episode, we move from our usual format to take a deeper dive into what’s happening with COVID-19 and how it’s affecting every aspect of our lives. If you’re worried, well, you’re not alone. We have an open and honest conversation about our fears of the future, one of us getting tested for COVID, and — for the sake of a moment of levity — apocalyptic grooming and the things that are keeping us sane. Some stuff we currently can’t live without: Suddenly Homeschooling?: * Masterclass (my kids are loving this, it’s $15 for the whole family — KH) Khan Academy (math and grammar and it’s free — KH & RP) Dominoes (not for the traditional game; let them spend hours making domino runs; plenty of math, creativity, and physics involved! — RP) Clipboards (print out some worksheets and a writing prompt, stick it individual clipboards, and let them work through those at the kitchen table — RP) Apocalyptic Self-care Cuticle butter (removed my gel nail polish myself, DIY nail care here on out — RP) Emery boards Weleda Skin Food (with all of us washing our hands extra extra, it keeps my hands from feeling like sandpaper — RP) At-home hair dye (COVID won’t catch me with roots — KH) You are the Beloved by Henri Nouwen (a balm to my soul in these trying times — RP) CBD has many benefits, and we are big proponents. But not all CBD is created equal. Unlike other CBD brands, who offer just CBD, Hempfusion is CBD plus omegas plus terpenes plus other natural ingredients to help you feel 100%. HempFusion’s specific blend of natural ingredients help with stress, sleep, and energy, and it can be shipped anywhere in the US. Use the promo code SELFIE for 20% off of your first order and free shipping at hempfusion.com. Photo by Paweł Czerwiński on Unsplash

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COVID-19: To Panic or Not to Panic + The Difference Between Introversion and Social Anxiety | Selfie Podcast Episode 119 Mar 11, 2020

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We are talking about the growing fears around the COVID-19 virus and how we are finding the balance between being prepared and not panicking. BJ talks about social anxiety vs. introversion and Claire discusses the temptation to tan before a vacation. In this episode we talked about: Trophy Skin RejuvadermMD at Home Handheld Microdermabrasion Machine SNOOZ White Noise Machine Glossier Boy Brow Glossier Lipstick Glossier Super Bounce Glossier FutureDew Dr. Bronner’s hand spray KeepCup Coronavirus Stats CBD has many benefits, and we are big proponents. But not all CBD is created equal. Unlike other CBD brands, who offer just CBD, Hempfusion is CBD plus omegas plus terpenes plus other natural ingredients to help you feel 100%. HempFusion’s specific blend of natural ingredients help with stress, sleep, and energy, and it can be shipped anywhere in the US. Use the promo code SELFIE for 20% off of your first order and free shipping at hempfusion.com. Photo by Anna Earl on Unsplash

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Overcoming PTSD and a Therapist’s Advice on Anxiety | Selfie Podcast Episode 118 Mar 04, 2020

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Roo 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 proponents. But not all CBD is created equal. Unlike other CBD brands, who offer just CBD, Hempfusion is CBD plus omegas plus terpenes plus other natural ingredients to help you feel 100%. HempFusion’s specific blend of natural ingredients help with stress, sleep, and energy, and it can be shipped anywhere in the US. Use the promo code SELFIE for 20% off of your first order and free shipping at hempfusion.com. Photo by Freshh Connection on Unsplash

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Roo Reveals Her Job Catching Online Predators + BJ’s Advice For Dealing With Morose Teens | Selfie Podcast Episode 117 Feb 25, 2020

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Roo is sharing the secret project she's been working on for several months, that has blown the lid off of internet safety issues for young teens, and how it has affected her own life. Claire gives advice on who to seek help from for skincare issues, and BJ helps us make sense of our morose teenager's behavior. In this episode we also discussed: * Bark Safety Monitoring for Kids I’m a 37-Year-Old Mom & I Spent Seven Days Online as an 11-Year-Old Girl. Here’s What I Learned. * Sloane Ryan Unmasked * Ramy on Hulu * Fable Soap Company * Spoolies * Light Blocking Glasses

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When You Need Community Care, Not Self-Care: Selfie Podcast Episode 116 Feb 19, 2020

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We are talking about community care as an aspect of self-care, and how to create community when you don’t have it. We also talk about hangover cures, sweatpants, and stomach ailments. Claire gives advice on peeling nails and BJ answers a listener question about women as family breadwinners. We also talked about: * Tummy Drops * Territory Foods (use this link for $50 off across your first two orders) * Amazon Sweatpants Cheers Restore * GinGins * Community care vs. self-care Shouting "self-care" at people who actually need "community care" is how we fail people. - Nakita Valerio Photo by Vonecia Carswell on Unsplash

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What To Do When You Feel Like S#@!, Loving an Addict, and Retinol Advice | Selfie Podcast Episode 115 Feb 12, 2020

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We’re talking emergency self-care and coping skills for those moments when you are so overwhelmed that your brain is misfiring. BJ answers a listener question about how to help a partner who is struggling with addiction, and Claire gives us her best advice on dipping our toes into the world of retinol. In this episode we also talked about: Nuuly Clothing Rental from Anthropologie Graydon “The Putty” Plant-Based Moisturizer Ellia Pay Attention Essential Oil Blend Weighted Hula Hoop You Feel Like S#@!, A n Interactive Self-Care Guide Photo by Tim Goedhart on Unsplash

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