Episodes

We’re talking anxiety, and how to deal with it, with our friend and comic Amy Estes. In this episode, we talked about: Amy Estes Comedy Amy’s Newsletter Revlon Blow Dry Brush Kindle Paperwhite A Discovery Witches Trilogy NY Times article on teens Over My Dead Body The Rain of Self-Compassion Meditation Bed Head Curlipops Curling Wand Forget “Having It All”: How America Messed Up Motherhood–and How to Fix It Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | An...

Kristen took the Genesight test to help her chose the right anxiety med, and we chat about this test and what other things it can test for. We also talk about our favorite do-from-home workout routines. In this episode we mentioned: * Genesight * PEN15 * A Discovery of Witches: * SweetLeaf WaterDrops, Peach Mango * Dell UltraSharp 24-inch Widescreen Monitor * Reform and Run at Beyond Studios OKC * Yoga with Adriene * Tone it Up App * Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred * Just Dance * African Dance Wo...

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 materi...

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 ...

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: * SheaMoist...

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...

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 ...

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” retr...

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...

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 ca...

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 ...

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 Text...

We are sharing our favorite subscription boxes, from beauty products to clothing to meal kits. Kristen shares an update on minisculpting her chin with Cosmeticare and Sarah laments her shaving woes and the cold weather that is thwarting her walking routine. In this episode we talked about: * David’s Tea Advent Calendar * Youth Baseball Cotton Ball Caps * Osmia Sandalwood Mousse Here are some of our favorite subscription boxes: Beauty Products: * Beauty Heroes * Petit Vour * Boxwalla Cleani...

We’re talking about great gifts for husbands, boyfriends, dads, grandparents, coaches and kids . . . as well as some items you might want to put on your own wishlist. We’ve got recommendations on travel, books, candles, and skincare stuff, as an assortment of unique gifts for the younger set. FOR MEN Travel The ABLE Alem leather passport holder is a great gift for anyone who travels a lot, and it’s made by artisans in Ethiopia who are earning a fair wage. Pinch Provisions Travel Set has ever...

We’re talking about great gifts for friends, for your sisters and moms, and for teachers . . . as well as some items you might want to put on your own wishlist. We’ve got recommendations on self-care gifts, cookbooks, candles, and skincare stuff, as well as gifts that give back. Beauty/Self-Care Kosas is one of Sarah’s favorite green beauty brands and their Weightless Lip Color Trio is made from moisturizing ingredients like mango seed butter and jojoba oil. This set of three neutral everyday ...

Kristen discusses going off Cymbalta, Sarah shares about posting about herself in a bra, and we discuss our rules around what we post (and won’t post) on social media. This week we talked about: * Athleta Primaloft Tights * Nude Slim Fit Layering Tees * Schitt’s Creek * Capri Blue Alpine Juniper Candle Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are talking favorite organizational tips, from keeping our calendars in order to remembering what we need to buy. In this episode we talk about: * The Saalt Menstrual Cup * Brooklinen Sheets and Duvet Covers * Aila Nail Polishes * Minted Holiday Card Address Printing * Eighth Grade * Amazon Subscribe and Save * Google Calendar * Google Keep * Voxer * TripIt * Amazon Alexa’s Shopping List Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts |...

Kristen gets her hair done and ponders why she struggles with upkeep, Sarah tries a facial toning deice, and we talk daily rituals – the things we do (or try to do) to start our day well, and the processes that help us unwind. In this episode we talked about: * NuFace facial toning device * Rika Ultrasonic Pore Cleanser * Lisa Eldridge * B Unique Purple Shampoo * Salt Fat Acid Heat – samin nosrat * The Man in The High Castle – dystopian drama * Three Identical Strangers * The Simple Habit app ...

Lisa Leonard talks with us about how she tries to make space every day to listen to her own thoughts, the psychological pull of “scrolling” and how she sets intentions around it, and how she is learning to identify her own needs and speak them out loud. Lisa has done some deep work into her own emotional triggers and shares that as well. We learned a lot from her! In this episode we also talked about: * Brave Love: Making Space for You to Be You * Lisa Leonard Designs * Breathwork * Petit Vour...

Casey Brown shares vulnerably about the realities of self-care as a trans person, from being misgendered to the struggle of public bathrooms, as well as some of the unique learnings about skincare, shaving, and more as they began hormone therapy last year. We learned a lot from Casey and hope you will give a listen to understand more about the realities of trans people and how to be an ally. In this episode we talked about: * Birch Box for Men * Sprezza Box * MeUndies * Self-harm rates among t...

\\ In this episode we are talking about our very favorite cleaning products for our homes, with an emphasis on non-toxic products, products that are easy for adults AND kids to use, and products that reduce waste. Kitchen: * Mrs. Meyers All-Purpose Cleaner (now in concentrate), basil, orange clove, pine, radish * Method Dish Soap – Free and Clear * Mrs. Meyers Dish Soap * Seventh Generation Lemon Dishwasher Liquid * Seventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent Packs * Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap (subscri...

In this episode, we talked about: - Amazon Wardrobe - Educated (Large Print Edition) - Jedidiah’s instagram series about diversity - 21 Lessons for the 21st Century - Meditation with the Simple Habit app - -

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 Ora...

Sarah has her aura read, and the girls have a chat with Barret Ward, founder of FashionABLE, about their radical new reporting system – AccountABLE. Fashion has a dirty secret: the products we enjoy are most often made by women who can’t meet their basic needs. Barrett is trying to change that by publishing the wages of everyone in the chain of making a product, and encouraging other companies to do the same. Barrett is offering 20% off your first ABLE purchase with the code SELFIE at livefashi...