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. In this episode we talked about: Target Composition Journals Overnight Oats Tea Organizer Laundry Service Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingr...
Sep 15, 2021•38 min•Ep. 184
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: Manta Sleep Mask Pray Away on Netflix Teen Trailblazers: 30 Fearless Girls Who Changed the World Before They Turned 20 Linen Blend Wide Leg Drawstring Pants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 08, 2021•34 min•Ep. 183
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. In this episode we also talk about: Home COVID-19 Rapid Self Test Kinderlyte Hydration Packs Nuvana Shield Immunity Defense Megafood D3 Gummies Gold Bond Age Defense SPF Super Long Cable Charger Photo by Roger Bradshaw on Unsplash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 01, 2021•35 min•Ep. 182
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: In this episode we also talked about: Your Super Moon Balance Mix Superfood Powder Wild Organic Original Sunburn Soap ThredUp Supergoop Everyday Lotion SPF 50 (in the big pump ) Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thinning hair...
Aug 25, 2021•41 min
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: Jungalow at Target Allay Lamp Neutrogena Invisible Face Serum, SPF 60 SOSA Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address chronic stress and a lack of nutrition. They use adaptogenic herbs to help balance cortisol levels....
Aug 18, 2021•48 min
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. In this episode we also talk about: Cocobaba Coconut Body Oil MELIXIR Vegan Lip Butter in Nude Cracker Cordless Jump Rope Glossier Ultralip Melonsun Deep Tissue Massage Tool Thumb Saver Thrive Causemetics is a clean beauty brand with skin-loving ingredients that not only highlight...
Aug 11, 2021•41 min•Ep. 179
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. In this episode we also talk about: TimerCaps mDesign Home Storage Bins Office Storage Organizer Bin Mrs Smith Spy School for Girls . Chanel mirror Organifi creates delicious superfood blends that address...
Aug 04, 2021•32 min•Ep. 178
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 J...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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 actu...
Jul 21, 2021•57 min
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 Lent...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Matthew Paul Turner joins us to talk about the new book he completed with our late friend Rachel Held Evans, and we chat about our memories of her. BJ gives advice on finding a good therapist for kids. In this episode we also talk about: * What Is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner * Jordans Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Blueberry Lavender * Sencha Green Tea Powder Decaf 30 Single Serving Packets * Anastasia Brow Freeze * Amazon Essentials Tech Tee 2-Pack Learn more about your ad ...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 27 min
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 ex...
May 26, 2021•57 min•Ep. 173
Nicole Lynn Lewis, author of the new memoir Pregnant Girl, talks to us about community care for teen moms and young families. Roo and Kristen discuss their kids getting the vaccines and BJ talks on the gender gap and why women tend to carry a greater emotional load. In this episode we also talked about: * Generation Hope * Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood, College, and Creating a Better Future for Young Families * Exa High Fidelity Foundation * Nutracollegen Immune Maximizer+ * Burke Wi...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Jessica Bacal, author of the new book The Rejection That Changed My Life, helps us normalize rejection, and shares what she learned interviewing powerful women about their own rejections. BJ talks about the difference between victimhood and victimization. In this episode we talk about: Waxelene Mychelle Ultra Hyaluronic Hydrating Cream - Hyaluronic Acid, Plant Stem Cells, Blue Lotus, Rose Petals, and Freshwater Algae. The Rejection That Changed My Life: 25+ Powerful Women on Being Let Down, Turn...
May 13, 2021•58 min
Nupeutics Health’s Bernadette Judge helps us understand adrenal fatigue and how to treat it.,Roo talks about sucking at transitions, Kristen talks about the relief of having kids back in school, and BJ helps us figure out how to build back our post-pandemic friendship muscles and dormant social skills. In this episode we also talked about: * Washable Reusable Mask Carrying Cases * Watermelon CBD Gummies * We Toast CBD Cigarettes * Ice Face Roller * imissmycafe.net * Nupeutics Stress Master Suppl...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
We are talking about how we are navigating the pace of life picking up as COVID restrictions ease, and how to know the right time to leave a marriage. In this episode we also talk about: Ergonomic Mouse Ethique Dandruff Shampoo Bar Sweet + Sassy Shampoo Bar Preemptive Love Candle Breakout Box Photo by Katja Ritvanen on Unsplash The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% natural origin. A combo of Organic Harungana extract and Cassie Flower wax give a...
Apr 28, 2021•46 min
We interview Daisy Dowling, author of the book Workparent, about what the pandemic revealed about working moms, and how to work towards that elusive balance as we move forward. In this episode we also talk about: * Jenny Lawson’s new book, Broken in the Best Possible Way * Sweetology Cake-Decorating Kits * Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Stick * ”I’m Vaccinated” Buttons * Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True to ...
Apr 21, 2021•50 min
We’re chatting with Brooke Baldwin, journalist and television host who had been at CNN from 2008 until she announced her departure from the network last month. Her new book Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power is all about how women can lift each other up. In this episode we also talked about The Libby App for audiobooks from your local library Very Gay Paint (@verygaypaint) on TikTok Ursa Major Fortifying Face Balm Paula’s Choice 2% Liquid Exfoliant Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Kristen and Roo talk about indecision spirals, Ingrid Harm-Ernandes helps us understand pelvic floor health, and BJ gives advice for finding a good therapy. In this episode we also talk about: * Utopia Kitchen Flour Sack Dish Towels * Parchment Paper Sheets 16x24 Inches, * Worry Stones * Standing Punching Bag The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% natural origin. A combo of Organic Harungana extract and Cassie Flower wax give a visible lifting an...
Mar 31, 2021•56 min
Roo and Kristen discuss forgetting how to socialize in the pandemic, BJ talks about the pandemic void only girlfriends can fill, and author Kathy Khang helps us make sense of racism against the Asian American community, and how to be an ally/co-conspirator. In this episode we talked about: * Kathy Khang on instagram * Kathy Khang on twitter Stop AAPI Hate * APIA Vote * Asian American Day of Action * Bianca Mabute-Louie on Instagram * Angry Asian Man * A Call for Solidarity from AAPI Faith Leader...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Meagan Francis: writer and author, podcaster at The Mom Hour, and mother of reinvention.is chatting with us about divorce and coparenting in the time of COVID. BJ is helping clarify the difference between a boundary vs. an ultimatum when dealing with difficult people. In this episode we also talked about: The Happiest Mom: 10 Secrets To Enjoying Motherhood, Target Hair Clip OLOVES Natural Whole Pitted Olives Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Matrix Green Shampoo The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is ...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Lauren Ellman, author of BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age In the Digital Age, is talking with us about the intersection of social media and anxiety, and how she learned that connection was causing distress. Kristen shares about getting the vaccine, she and Roo remember the FlyLady cleaning craze, and BJ helps us determine the difference between adult ADHD and pandemic brain fog. In this episode we also talked about: Jordan’s Skinny Classic Coffee Syrup Trio Flour & Branch Cookies Eekontos C...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 12 min
We are talking with Dr. Cynthia Hayes about toxic positivity and how to avoid projecting it onto our friends with serious illness. In this episode we also talk about: * The Big Ordeal: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Turmoil of Cancer * Sourse Chocolate Supplement Bites * The Durrells in Corfu on MASTERPIECE on PBS * Baron Fig Journals (Use Roo’s link for $10 off!) * Paddywax Candles The Total Eye Lift from Clarins is a plant-based formula is fueled by ingredients of 94% natural ori...
Mar 03, 2021•49 min
We are talking with Emily Paulson, co-founder of the Sober Mom Squad, about drinking in mom culture, and how the pandemic has affected drinking habits. BJ talks about the loss of her aunt to COVID, and how the pandemic compounds the grief of losing a loved one. In this episode we also talked about: Bowls of Plenty: Recipes for Healthy and Delicious Whole-Grain Meals 3,001 This or That Questions Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels Pacifica Stress Rehab &...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Stephanie Estima, author of The Betty Body and a clinician in functional neurology, is sharing how more orgasms can actually improve our health on a number of levels. We also talk about hitting that pandemic wall and what we are doing about it, and how much privacy vs. supervision we should be allowing our kids on their phones. In this episode we also talked about * Johnny Was Face Masks * VOVO STYLEMENT VB-3000SE Electronic Bidet Seat, * SKIMS bralettes and underwear * TruSkin Vitamin C Serum E...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Kristen is chatting with Candace Burch about the results of a recent hormone test, her results (which were problematic but also common) and what she can do to do get things back on track. BJ helps us with breaking free of the cellphone pull. In this episode we also talked about: Old Survivor episodes on Prime Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition Imagine Out Loud Weighted Bar Your Hormone Balance Ana Luisa is a jewelry company with amazing design, as well as a sustainable mission. In addition t...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We’re talking mom-shame, life on the internet, writing, and more with our friend Laura Tremaine, author of the new book Share Your Stuff: I’ll Go First. Kristen and BJ also chat about what a deeper shift in soul-care looks like (hint: it’s not bath bombs.) In this episode we also talk about: Imperfect Foods Produce Delivery Thistle Meal Delivery Amazon Subscribe + Save Pantry Goods Charitea Berry Fields Forever Yoassi 2 Pack 18/8 Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Mesh Strainer SYLVECO Body Care for Se...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 31 min
We are talking decision fatigue . . . that paralysis and exhaustion that happens when we have too much to decide. We talk about how we’ve been trying to simplify and automate to avoid decision fatigue where we can. In this episode we also talk about: Everlane cashmere scrunchie Zen Heel Socks The Lazy Genius Bite Toothpaste Bits NanoBio Protect Nasal Antiseptic Today’s episode of Selfie is sponsored by shapeandfoster.com. Shape & Foster is a lifestyle development app that provides monthly ac...
Jan 27, 2021•37 min
Between the pandemic and political strife, the world feels upside-down right now. We are talking through how to process the political upheaval we are collectively experiencing, and how to balance self-care with staying aware of what’s going on in the world. In this episode we talk about: * Thistle * Perfect Image Glycolic 30% Gel Peel * Cell Phone Sanitizer * Pill Box Today’s episode of Selfie is sponsored by shapeandfoster.com. Shape & Foster is a lifestyle development app that provides mon...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 21 min
BJ and Kristen have a discussion about what to do when you aren't comfortable getting together with family due to the pandemic and it's causing hurt. We also speak to those feelings of disappointment when others pull out of longstanding traditions. In this episode we also talked about: * Minted Pre-Addressed Holiday Cards * Shortcake Customized Photo Albums * Matthew Paul Turner's All the Colors of Christmas * The Best Self Journal * Mike’s Hot Honey * Kristen's Target Dress Uniform More than 16...
Dec 09, 2020•58 min
