Kristen introduces Selfie's new co-host, Matthias Roberts. After playing 10-questions, Matthias and Kristen discuss resources for parents wanting to raise kids in a sex-positive environment. They end with a conversation about the new Netflix show Maid and the issues of emotional domestic abuse it addresses. Links + Resources: Shameless Parenting by Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health Maid on Netflix Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Fazl is a company that works in collaboration with artisans in India to make gorgeous wool goods while providing fair wages for the women who make their products.The women Fazl employs create cozy handmade items such as warm socks, hats, and mittens in really beautiful traditional patterns. They have a passion for both caring for orphans and preventing children from being orphaned in the first place. They donate a significant portion of profits to children’s homes, and provide sustainable jobs for hundreds of Indian women in need. Fazl believes every person has the right to dignified work and ethical wages, and as such they are certified with the Fair Trade Federation for accountability. Their vegan blend of acrylic and nylon means the warmth of wool without the itch, and long-lasting durability and warmth. And guys - they are cute. If you are looking for some great winterwear, or some gifts that give back as the holiday season approaches, keep Fazl in mind. You can check out their products at shopFazl.com and use the promo code SELFIE15 for 15% off. .

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Selfie Podcast presents The Cardigan: Introducing Matthias + Sex-Posivity for Kids + Emotional Domestic Abuse | Selfie Podcast Episode 189

Roo shares about her new tv show, Undercover Underage, premiering on Discovery+ on November 6th. We talk about her next steps and some exciting changes coming up for Selfie! In this episode we also talk about: SOSA Matthias Roberts Maid on Netflix Anastasia Beverly Hills - Lip Gloss BrwnGrlz jewelry Better Than Before 

Roo's New TV Show + What’s Next for Selfie | Selfie Podcast Episode 188

Kristen ponders women’s collective anger about strategized incompetence in our partners, Roo talks her new grounding practice, and we chat with Rafia Zakaria about her new book Against White Feminism.about what white women must do to make the feminist movement in America truly intersectional. She has some amazing insights on how white privilege has infiltrated the feminist movement and shares her experiences as an immigrant woman of color and how the feminist movement alienated her. You can find her book here. In this episode we also talk about: STORi Audrey Stackable Cosmetic Organizer Drawers  The Largest Laundry Detergent Sheets Port and Polish Modern Pill Box Roo’s Record Player Chagaccino is your coffee’s new friend with benefits! Just add one packet of the Chagaccino mix into your regular coffee or latte and transform it into an adaptogenic, superfood, mushroom-based mocha! It is delish AF, vegan, keto and has no sugar or calories.It;s mad e of 100% wild foraged chaga, raw cacao, Ceylon cinnamon, and sweetened with monk fruit. It tastes like mocha ice cream and cinnamon toast crunch had a baby. Chaga is crazy high in antioxidants Each Chagaccino packet has the antioxidant equivalent of 3 lb's of blueberries so it's amazing for immune support! Chaga is the most alkaline food on the planet due to its vast mineral content. Chagaccino Chaga has more Potassium than bananas, more Germanium than Turmeric and more Rubidium than Green Tea. Visit drinkrenude.com and use the promo code SELFIE at checkout to get 15% off Chagaccino orders!

Are Husbands Employing Strategic Incompetence? + Making Feminism Intersectional | Selfie Podcast Episode 187

Kristen shares her smoothie-prep hack, Roo is back in the gym, and BJ answers our questions about what to do when your own parenting disagrees with how you parent. In this episode we also talk about: The Chair on Netflix Sugarfina Advent Calendar Tea Advent Calendar CUUP Bras Bimble CBD Beverages MyFitnessPal is more than just counting calories. MyFitnessPal helps you gradually learn from personalized data what works for you and YOUR goals. “App Customization” lets you choose the right settings to help you meet your individual goals—so if you’re into macro tracking, low-carb, heart health, etc., you can stick to it more easily. And with MyFitnessPal you’re not going it alone. You have access to guided daily workout and meal plans written by dietitians and exercise scientists. Plus, support from other members with shared goals and experiences. Unlock all the amazing things MyFitnessPal can do. Start your premium membership today. Go to selfie.MYFITNESSPAL.com and use code selfie to get a one-month premium membership for free! Our sponsor today has helped thousands of women deal with thinning hair. Nutrafol is a doctor-formulated supplement clinically shown to improve hair growth and thickness that offers two targeted formulas for women. Nutrafol Women is ideal if you’re experiencing thinning hair caused by stress, dieting, overstyling, and environmental toxins, while Women’s Balance is formulated with additional hormone support for those with thinning hair through menopause. No matter your stage in life, Nutrafol has a solution. Visit NUTRAFOL dot com and take their Hair Wellness Quiz for personalized product recommendations, and use the promo code SELFIE to save $15 off your first month’s subscription at Nutrafol.com.

When Your Parent Disagrees With How You Parent + Smoothie Food-Prep Hacks | Selfie Podcast Episode 186

We are talking with Jenny Lawson (The Bloggess) about her book Broken (In the Best Possible Way) about mental health, using humor to cope, our brains lying to us, and our shared introversion mishaps. Jenny’s memoir is simultaneously hilarious and thought-provoking, and you can find it here. 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.   ReadySlim’s Snoozzzy Night Detox Tea is full of soothing, caffeine-free ingredients designed to destress and calm your mind, like lavender, chamomile and valerian root to promote better sleep, as well as peppermint, Lemon Verbena and nettle leaf to aid with digestion and help reduce bloating. Their morning tea, called Wakey Wakey, is a detox blend to help to remove toxin buildup and reduce inflammation. Green rooibos, ginger, lemon verbena, and nettle leaf all work to reduce bloating and help with digestion, while Organic Yerba mate gives a natural energy boost. ReadySlim’s detox teas are made with high-quality, 100% organic herbs. ReadySlim’s detox teas are NOT a laxative tea. They are made with no fillers, no additives, and no laxatives – so they’re safe to drink every day. Their ReadySlim’s 28 Day Detox Tea Kit has both the morning and evening tea. And right now, for a limited time you can save 25% on your first order of ReadySlim’s 28 Day Detox Tea Kit plus get a FREE collapsible water bottle! Go to ReadySlim.com/SELFIE and use code SELFIE.  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  

Broken in the Best Way with Jenny Lawson | Selfie Podcast Episode 185

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 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! 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.

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

Kristen Tapers off Benzos + How to Parent Adult Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 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  

COVID in the Vaccinated House + How To Address Return-to-School Anxiety | Selfie Podcast Episode 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. Nutrafol is a doctor-formulated supplement clinically shown to improve hair growth and thickness that offers two targeted formulas for women. Nutrafol Women is ideal if you’re experiencing thinning hair caused by stress, dieting, overstyling, and environmental toxins, while Women’s Balance is formulated with additional hormone support for those with thinning hair through menopause. No matter your stage in life, Nutrafol has a solution. Visit NUTRAFOL dot com and take their Hair Wellness Quiz for personalized product recommendations, and use the promo code SELFIE to save $15 off your first month’s subscription at Nutrafol.com. ReadySlim’s Snoozzzy Night Detox Tea is full of soothing, caffeine-free ingredients  designed to destress and calm your mind, like lavender, chamomile and valerian root to promote better sleep, as well as peppermint,  Lemon Verbena and nettle leaf to aid with digestion and help reduce bloating. Their morning tea, called Wakey Wakey, is a detox blend to help to remove toxin buildup and reduce inflammation. Green rooibos, ginger, lemon verbena, and nettle leaf all work to reduce bloating and help with digestion, while Organic Yerba mate gives a natural energy boost. ReadySlim’s detox teas are made with high-quality, 100% organic herbs. ReadySlim’s detox teas are NOT a laxative tea. They are made with no fillers, no additives, and no laxatives – so they’re safe to drink every day. Their ReadySlim’s 28 Day Detox Tea Kit has both the morning and evening tea. And right now, for a limited time you can save 25% on your first order of ReadySlim’s 28 Day Detox Tea Kit plus get a FREE collapsible water bottle! Go to ReadySlim.com/SELFIE and use code SELFIE.  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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

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. 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. 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! Photo by Connor Pope on Unsplash

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

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 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!

How Much of Our Mental Health Is Genetic? Selfie Podcast Episode 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 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. EveryPlate’s easy-to-follow recipes and pre-portioned ingredients take the stress out of dinnertime. Great for kids learning to cook and great for parents who are stressed between work and school supervision. EveryPlate does the meal planning, shopping, and prepping for you, taking the time-consuming guesswork out of cooking. Try EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal plus an additional 20% off your next 2 boxes by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code selfie199. Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

Time Tracking and Break Breaks + Internet Safety for Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 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 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  

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

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

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

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

The Teacher Burnout Crisis + Acceptance for Psych Meds: Selfie Podcast Episode 175

Let’s talk self-care. Sarah James, a lifestyle blogger and self-help aficionado, is joined by bestie Kristen Howerton, a writer and psychotherapist, as they tackle the tricky and often elusive aspects of caring for ourselves. Their weekly conversations explore questions like: Why don’t I eat the way I should? How do I get enough sleep? What aspects of my personality make self-care tricky? And what’s the best way to deal with pubic hair? From the silly to the serious, Kristen and Sarah are taking a vulnerable and often humorous look at body, mind and spirit . . . and maybe a touch of the random, all while looking at the distractions and defenses that keep us from caring for ourselves like we should.

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