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Do I Have ADD? Am I On the Spectrum? What To Do If You Are Suspecting You're Neurodivergent | Selfie Podcast Episode 184 Sep 15, 2021

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From Tiktok to Youtube, more and more people are talking about their ADD or neurodivergence, and the result is that many of us are wondering . . . is this me? BJ talks about what to do if you suspect it could be true. Kristen talks about shifting away from blogging as a profession, and Roo gives us her outsourcing laundry hack.

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Give InKind is a platform specifically created for offering care. It is highly customizable and offers a number of ways for family, friends, and even strangers to help out. It offers a variety of ways to crowdfund, as well as the ability to set up care like meals and housekeeping. It allows people to sign up to bring a homemade meal, or to choose an option to send a meal through GrubHub, or simply a gift card to any number of meal delivery services. They also offer the ability to send a number of gifts that are appropriate for times of crisis and loss. Whether you are having a baby, preparing for surgery or a hospital stay, battling cancer, or simply want to support your friends as they go through a challenging time - Give InKind is a great place to coordinate any and all of life's disruptions (the good and bad) and get people the support they need. You can check them out at GiveInKind.com.

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Kristen Tapers off Benzos + How to Parent Adult Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 183 Sep 08, 2021

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Kristen 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:

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Pray Away on Netflix
Teen Trailblazers: 30 Fearless Girls Who Changed the World Before They Turned 20
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COVID in the Vaccinated House + How To Address Return-to-School Anxiety | Selfie Podcast Episode 182 Sep 01, 2021

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Kristen shares about one of her kids testing positive, Roo shares her own family scare, and BJ talks about how to help our kids who are having anxiety about being back at school.

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How Hard Should We Push Our Kids + Help For People with Longstanding Mental Health Issues | Selfie Podcast Episode 181 Aug 25, 2021

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Today we are musing about when to back off and when to push when our kids are struggling, and BJ answers a question about what to do when longstanding mental health issues aren’t improving despite our best efforts. In this episode we also talk about:

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Colonoscopy Talk + Roo’s Non-Profit Combatting Online Predators + Thriving in Professions with High Burnout Rate | Selfie Podcast Episode 180 Aug 18, 2021

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Kristen shares about her troubling colonoscopy news, Roo talks about her new non-profit SOSA that is fighting online child sex abuse, and BJ answers a reader question about how to avoid burnout in jobs that are inherently stressful.

In this episode we also talk about:

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How Much of Our Mental Health Is Genetic? Selfie Podcast Episode 179 Aug 11, 2021

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BJ answers a listener question: How much does a parent's mental health issues contribute to their child’s? Kristen talks about her fun but exhausting nomadic summer and Roo shares about her disappointing LASIK journey.

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Time Tracking and Break Breaks + Internet Safety for Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 178 Aug 04, 2021

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Roo shares how she is tracking her time to give her brain breaks throughout the day. Kristen and Roo answer a listener question about how to help kids who do not understand cause and effect with internet safety. “It’s like they need their own 24 hour tech support,” this mom said. Ugh. We agree.

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Pandemic Mental Health + Our Favorite Clothing Brands + Teaching Self-Compassion to Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 177 Jul 28, 2021

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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. Photo by Eye for Ebony on Unsplash

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Couples Sleeping in Seperate Beds: Is It Bad? + Banishing Burnout | Selife Podcast Episode 176 Jul 21, 2021

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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

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The Teacher Burnout Crisis + Acceptance for Psych Meds: Selfie Podcast Episode 175 Jun 09, 2021

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What is the impact of burnout on teachers, and how can it trickle down to students and our communities? We are talking with Stanford professor Greg Hammer about post-pandemic burnout and how to center ourselves. BJ answers a community question about needing psychotropic medications to function, and how to get out of guilt about a brain that needs meds. In this episode we also talked about: * Gain without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals * Enjoy Life Thai Chili Lime Lentil Chips * AG Hair Curl Re:coil Curl Activator * Cottage Core Print Kit * Stilts * Bigger Stilts Usual Wines are wines for the modern drinker. They make single-serving wines in adorable glass bottles. They are great for travel, great for girl’s nights or date nights when people want their own type of wine, and perfect for gifts. Usual Wines has several varieties: a red blend, a rosé, and a sparkling white wine. All of their wines are low carb with 0 grams of sugar. Go check out their website at usualwines.com and use our discount code “SELFIE” for $8 off your first order and your first glass on us! Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash

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