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Choosing Names For Kids, Losing Weight On Antidepressants, Trash Guilt, And More . . . taking reader questions on Selfie Episode 72 Mar 04, 2019

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We are answering listener questions this week on everything from divorced mom overwhelm to green beauty retinols. In this episode we also talked about: Sarah’s Favorite Green Beauty Retinols Handheld Milk Frother Babyganics Flushable Baby Wipes Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert Philips Viva Collection Soup Maker Buffy makes comforters that are better for you and the earth, using skin-friendly eucalyptus fabric and fluffy fill made from 100% recycled water bottles. Buffy’s hypoallergenic materials shut out dust, mold and mites – preventing nighttime breathing of harmful allergens. The inside fill of each comforter is made from 100% recycled, bpa-free water bottles that are transformed and given a second life as a soft, fluffy fiber. Buffy believes bedding is personal, so they offer a complimentary trial. Try a comforter in your own home for 30-days. If you don’t love it, return it free! For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter the promo code SELFIE. Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

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Chores as Self-Care, Underwear Issues, and Aura Readings | Selfie Podcast Episode 71 Feb 21, 2019

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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

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Favorite Body Products: Selfie, Episode 70 Feb 18, 2019

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In this episode, we are talking about all of favorite body products . . . from body washes to bath salts, from legs to lady bits. In this episode we discussed: Body Moisturizers: * Acure Everyday Eczema Lotion * Beautycounter Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion * Osmia Sandalwood Mousse * HEMPZ Pure Herbal Extract Original Body Moisturizer * Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Body Lotion * Acure Captivating Coconut Light Body Oil Body Washing/shaving armpits: * SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Face & Body Bar * Antifungal Tea Tree Oil Body Wash * Osmia Soap in Oh So, Coffee Mint * Beautycounter Citrus Mimosa Body Wash * Beautycounter Citrus Mimosa Body Bar * Trader Joe’s Oatmeal Body Bar * Kaia Naturals Deodorant Booster Bar Shaving legs: * EO Essentials All Natural Shower Gel, Mint and Citrus * Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap * SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Body Wash * Kiss My Face Moisture Shave Washing your lady bits: * Rael Natural Feminine Cleansing Wash – For Sensitive Skin Chest: * Sio pads Deodorant: * Vapour AER Deodorant in Ginger Grapefruit * Schmidt’s Deodorant Stick in Lily of the Valley or Charcoal Magnesium Bath: * Dead Sea Mineral Salt Bath in Lavendar and Eucalytus * Colloidal Oatmeal * Osmia Recovery Salt Bath Super Dry Skin: * Weleda Skin Food For problem patches: * Tea Tree Oil * Hemp Seed Oil * Odacite Serum Concentrate for Pimples * Odacite Serum Concentrate for Clogged Pores Hand soap: * Mrs. Meyer’s Liquid Hand Soap * Method Free and Clear Hand Soap For dry hands: * Burt’s Bees Almond & Milk Hand Cream * Weleda Skin Food Podcast (selfie):

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Let’s Talk About (Not Wanting) Sex | Selfie Episode 69 Feb 11, 2019

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Low sex drive . . . it seems to be a thing that affects many women from time to time. But how do you know when it’s really a problem? We are talking about Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, the medical condition that many women (and even doctors) are not familiar with, and why the Right to Desire Campaign wants to get the word out. We also talk about what couples can do when their appetites for sex don’t match up, and how women who want to boost their sex drive can seek help. In this episode we mention: * Jus by Julie (use that link for 40% off your first order) * Maya Chia Supercritical Chia Oil * The “Vampire Facial” (microneedling with PRP) at Cosmeticare * Suki Exfoliate Cleanser * Cupping for low back pain * Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder * Homecoming on Amazon * Three books from past guests: * Brave Love: Making Space for You to be You by Lisa Leonard * Buy the Change You Want to See: Use Your Purchasing Power to Make the World a Better Place by Jane Mosbacher Morris and Wendy Paris * Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive by Jessica Turner is $1.99 on Kindle Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher |

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The Kondō Craze: The Pros and Cons of the KonMari Method of Tidying Up | Selfie Episode 68 Feb 04, 2019

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From 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 Organizing Microneedling Revlon Hair Dryer Brush Combo Summer’s Eve Cleansing Cloths Kindle Paperwhite Rahua Amazon Oil Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

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Going Deeper With Friends: A Conversation With Sarah Bessey, Jen Hatmaker, Tara Livesay, and Jamie Wright | Selfie Episode 67 Jan 28, 2019

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Kristen 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 Sarah Bessey * The Very Worst Missionary by Jamie Wright * Of Mess and Moxie by Jen Hatmaker * Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey In this episode we also talked about: * Sarah got a dog. * Kristen does not understand coat racks. * Revlon Hair Dryer Brush Combo * Summer’s Eve Cleansing Cloths * Kindle Paperwhite * Rahua Amazon Oil Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

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Hangxiety: Can Drinking Make Anxiety Worse? | Selfie, Episode 66 Jan 21, 2019

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Hangxiety: 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 wash and soap) * Instacart Grocery Delivery (use that link for $10 off) * Articles on hangxiety: * Who is Most Likely to Experience ‘Hangxiety?’ * Hangover Anxiety: Why You Get ‘Hangxiety’ After a Night of Drinking * Alcohol & Panic Attacks – How Alcohol Abuse Can Worsen Anxiety * Drinking to Calm Your Nerves Might Just Make Your Anxiety Worse Want more resources for moderating your drinking? Check out our full episode on this topic. Make sure to join our facebook community! It’s a supportive and active group that is always diviing into something interesting. This week we talked about bras for teens, dealing with a passive aggressive mother-in-law, product management apps, estranged family relationships, creative ideas for ladies night in, online mental health, and CBD oil for anxiety. Outdoor Voices designs gear for Doing Things, being active and having fun. Whether you’re hoping to add versatile pieces to your wardrobe or looking for an activity- specific collection like running shorts, Outdoor Voices has gear for everything. We have a great deal for you – For 20% off your first order of $100 or more, visit OutdoorVoices.com/outdoorselfie and enter the promo code OUTDOORSELFIE. Photo by Abbie Bernet on Unsplash Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe:

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SELF-LOVE, CONNECTING TO THE DIVINE, TAROT CARDS & MAKEUP: AN INTERVIEW WITH KEVIN GARCIA | SELFIE, EPISODE 65 Jan 14, 2019

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We are chatting with Kevin Garcia about self-care, crystals, emotional attunement, tarot cards, spirituality, serums, and makeup. Kevin is a speaker, creative, musician, and host of the podcast, A Tiny Revolution. He is also a fierce advocate of LGBT rights and while he’s got a woo-woo side (he’s a fan of tarot cards and crystals) he is also pursuing a Masters of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. He’s smart, interesting, and thoughtful, and he can also rock a red lip better than we can. We loved chatting with him about all aspects of self-care. In this episode we talked about: * The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook * Inner Goddess Cards * Rumi Oracle Cards * Crystal Box for Relaxation, Stress Relief, Anxiety, and Sleep * Cosmeticare Botox Injections * Beautycounter eyebrow pencils * Beautycounter eyeshadow palettes * Cerave Face Wash * Beautycounter No. 1 Oil * Beautycounter Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion * Manny Mua makeup tutorials * Kameron Michaels makeup tutorials * NYX Slip Tease Full Color Lip Stain * NYX Matte Lipstick * Overtone Pigmented Conditioner * Ryan Beatty music * Queerly Beloved T-Shirt Shop 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 got everything from walking, strength training, yoga and pilates. They want fitness to be accessible, so memberships start at $14.99/mo (billed at $179.99/year) or $19.99/mo. You can download the app and create an account to start a 7-day free trial, and use code SELFIE to save 20% off either an annual or month-to-month membership. Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe:

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KRISTEN AND SARAH’S INTENTIONS FOR 2019 | SELFIE, EPISODE 64 Jan 07, 2019

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New 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 got everything from walking, strength training, yoga and pilates. They want fitness to be accessible, so memberships start at $14.99/mo (billed at $179.99/year) or $19.99/mo. You can download the app and create an account to start a 7-day free trial, and use code SELFIE to save 20% off either an annual or month-to-month membership. Care/Of is a monthly subscription vitamin service made from effective, quality ingredients personally tailored to your exact needs. For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter the promo code SELFIE. Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS

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SELF-CARE AND STAYING SANE DURING THE HOLIDAYS | SELFIE, EPISODE 63 Dec 24, 2018

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While 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, big or small May I have the strength to rest when I need rest May I be kind to myself and others if things are not perfect May I offer myself love and care Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS

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