The Citrus & Sun Podcast

This week we are talking about cultivating more self-love in the present moment for this current version of ourselves! Self-love is all about appreciating who we are, valuing and trusting ourselves, and loving ourselves despite our flaws, struggles, and mistakes. We will chat about the benefits of self-love, what self-love looks like in action, and go through some questions that will help us get t...

"May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be safe. May you be at ease."  In this week's episode we are talking about the loving-kindness meditation practice and how this practice can increase positive feelings and thoughts about yourself and others in your life! We will start this episode out with a chat about the benefits of practicing this meditation and then I will guide us i...

This week we are chatting about the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. When I read this book back in January, I immediately thought that it would be fun to talk about it on the podcast and share some favorite quotes and ideas from each of the four agreements. There is so much to unpack with each one! Check out the link below to take a closer look at this powerful book. I will...

In this episode we are talking about the movie Groundhog Day and going through 9 important life lessons/reminders that I gathered as I was watching the movie! If you have never seen the movie Groundhog Day before, don't worry! It's all good! We go through a little context with the movie but this episode is mostly about shining a light on simple daily life reminders that we can apply to our lives w...

Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from January!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grate...

January is known as a time for setting new goals and resolutions , and having a fresh start as we begin our new year! In this episode, we will be chatting about how important it is to *start where you are* and appreciate all of the strength, knowledge, and experience you already have inside of you from all of the mountains your past self has climbed! We will end the episode with a short guided med...

Let's romanticize January together this year! The winter blues is a real thing and always seem to hit me around this time of year. Let's embrace this season of hibernation together and add a little zest and light to these post-holiday weeks! In this episode, I am sharing a little list of ways that I am romanticizing January and using gratitude and mindfulness to shine a light on the little...

Happy New Year from Citrus and Sun! 🥳 In this episode I will be going through my big takeaways from this year and how I want to bring these lessons and ideas into 2024. Thank you so much for tuning in to Citrus & Sun this year and being a part of this community with me! I am so excited to find more zest and light with you in the New Year! Wishing you joy and lots of confetti!  I will see you...

Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from December!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grat...

In this episode we are talking all about joy and how we can create more of it throughout our day! We will talk about the differences between joy and happiness and how both are so important and needed in our lives. We will also touch a little on comparison and some ways we can overcome it in difficult moments so it does not take away the joy that we have within us. At the end of the episode we will...

The holidays are in full swing and December days seem to come and go with every blink! This time of year always seems to go by so quickly.  All of a sudden it is January 1st and I’m left with a vacation hangover and Christmas decorations covering my home that I’m not ready to take down! With all of the parties, traveling, and family time, it’s easy to let time get away from us. The holidays can al...

Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from November!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grat...

It's a beautiful time of year to practice gratitude! Join me today in a guided meditation plus a little chat about how to stay grounded in gratitude. Just as a tree's roots lead back to the tree itself, anchoring it throughout harsh seasons and making sure it develops and continues to grow, our own roots in our life keep us grounded and stable no matter what we might be going through. They remind...

Welcome to this very special episode of Citrus & Sun! One goal I have for this podcast is to spread more awareness about mental health and to bring topics like mental health and mental illness into the conversation. I am so grateful for this energizing and inspiring conversation that I had with Ally Pesta, and am excited to share her light with all of you in this episode. Ally is a published autho...

It's that time of year again! Shorter and darker days are on the horizon. I know that this time of year can be a struggle for me and can also be a difficult transition for so many others. In this episode we will chat about ways we can ignite our own inner light in order to find motivation, joy, and creativity during these darker days of the season. We all have that inner light inside of us! So...

Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from October!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. Happy spooky...

Get cozy and join me for a special Halloween episode to chat a little bit about fear and how it can show up in our lives! In this episode we will go over some ways we can dance with fear and take the lead in order to discover more about ourselves and become more comfortable with the uncertainties of life!  We will end the episode with a guided meditation to ground us in this present moment and bre...

Happy World Mental Health Day!💚 Welcome to this very special episode of Citrus and Sun. One goal I had for this podcast was to spread more awareness about mental health and to bring topics like mental health and mental illness into the conversation. This year I was so lucky to connect with Ryan Smith on social media and learn from the information and knowledge that he spreads daily across all of...

Happy birthday, Citrus and Sun!!! This week's episode is celebrating one year of the podcast and YOU for bringing so much zest and light into my life!! We will chat about the beginning of Citrus and Sun, the weeks leading up to launching this podcast, the lessons I've learned along the way, and some of my favorite moments from this first year together. If you are out there starting your ow...

Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I will be sharing five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from September!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I...

Fall is in the air and we are welcoming the first official day of the season together on the podcast with a guided meditation (plus a little chat)! The season of fall can bring up memories and traditions, while also being a beautiful time of reflection, change, and letting go. In this guided meditation, we will focus on the "letting go" piece of fall as we shed our leaves and make room f...

It’s our 50th episode!!! I’ve been saving this topic for a special occasion and our 50th episode feels right❤️ Yoga and meditation are such big pieces of my life and my heart. I’m so excited to share how my passion for these practices began, where they have taken me throughout the past few years, and why I am so grateful that they make up such a big part of my life. Thank you for being a part of t...

Welcome to this very special episode!! About a year and a half ago, I started following Andy Vaclavik on TikTok and knew very quickly that he would be one of my favorite content creators. I continue to be inspired daily by Andy's adventures and positive energy. Recently I had the privilege of talking with him for the very first time. During our interview I learned more about his personal growth jo...

Citrus and Sun Moments is a new monthly series on the pod where I will be sharing five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from August!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day....

I remember the days of disposable cameras, waiting patiently for my photos to be printed, arranging them in albums, and printing extras out for my friends! There are so many cool ways to digitally organize photos in the present day, but sometimes I miss holding the actual print in my hands. In this episode, I’m chatting about why I still try to print my photos and the joy it brings me to collect t...