Luxury of Self Care

"Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think." -Benjamin Disraeli We strive for perfection in so many aspects of live. Today, we dive deeper into this word, social norms, and the personal pressure we put on ourselves. In addition, I share about our very recent 3.0 baby loss that I have been waiting to share good news again with y'all, but it turned out to...

We are talking about all things Fall! From cozy things to do in your home to finally taking a break and time for yourself, pacing yourself through the holidays, and truths about relationships. Although these very different topics are discussed separately, they work together to bring you joy and balance during this time! Let me know your favorite thing about this season and what you are doing for y...

A recap on our beautiful reunion weekend in Chicago and the wedding union of our dear friend! This episode is full of things to do while visiting Chicago and wedding details for any of you who are getting married. I also go into more detail about where we are in our fertility journey and this week's updates. Follow Your Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg ...

Last week was the predicted due date of our 2.0 baby we lost at 17 weeks in March. I've been sharing all my drafted weekly update videos on my TikTok and Instagram that I was waiting to release once we had announced everything. Chatting about others who've lost and where Douglas and I are mentally at this point in our fertility journey, along with some testing updates. Follow Your Host: In...

Labor Day is approaching, and it always feels like the last weekend of summer, even though we still have a few weeks left. We are looking back at the summer we've had and excited for the fall, holidays, and the rest of the year to come. I've been struggling with my approach to how I want to share with people when we are pregnant again. I felt like the best form of action was to stop drinki...

How do we want to feel once we accomplish the goals that we've set out for ourselves? There are ways to build upon those goals along the journey. Every little step adds to the visual of what your life will look like and how you'll feel when you've accomplished these things. Holding on to that feeling is what keeps us going through the more difficult moments on the timeline. Follow Your...

As I shared on social media, we did a lot of testing over the past couple of weeks, leading to more updates on our fertility journey. I am learning a lot about my body and how a healthy pregnancy that comes to term is truly a miracle in itself! More than anything else, I am doing my best to relinquish control of a specific timeline. I am doing the best I can to prepare myself for pregnancy and be...

We had our first couples getaway to the Finger Lakes this weekend! Covering several different topics, from" how-to" do weekend getaways to discussing the positives and negatives of our devices, what it truly looks like to unplug, and ways to accomplish that on a daily basis. Concluding with a little pep talk on where we are, striving to learn more, and utilizing our strengths in both our...

Recapping July 4th, some new updates on our fertility journey, and focusing on marriage and friendships. We are all struggling with something, and dealing with challenges daily. I think we all secretly miss our lives in our younger adulthood when we still had backup plans or our parents to possibly bail us out or give us advice when we really needed them. But as we struggle, we grow. As we overcom...

Fresh and back from the beach! Another way of looking at your life and enjoying things while they last is to remind ourselves to enjoy the present because we don't know what tomorrow or the next season will bring. Take the time to enjoy every moment because it may be the last time life looks a certain way. Follow Your Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sometimes we ask ourselves, "Am I doing my best?" The same goes with our partners. Are we doing our best to support them? Can we choose to do better for them? Can we choose to respond better in situations to get the outcome that we are actually looking for? Today, we dive a little deeper into supporting our partners and living in that high vibration by leading by example. Follow Your Hos...

We don't have control on many things but we do have a handle on some. As I worked through all my trauma, the loss of yet another pregnancy, I stopped blaming my situation and started doing things and choosing the higher vibration. Choosing things that truly make me feel happier when I have completed them. Taking each small step to get back to feeling better about myself. Follow Your Host: Inst...

“You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something—your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” -Steve Jobs Today's guest, Heidi Schalk, is a business strategy and leadership coach, author, speaker, and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard....

Sometimes, we talk plenty, but are we actually saying the right things? Today we dive a bit more into how using our voice to ask for what we need vs. the reaction can truly benefit our relationships. Follow Your Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www...

Seeing the physical growth of something you are nurturing can be the most rewarding experience. However, the growth does not happen overnight. We must lean in, be patient, and enjoy the process. Follow Your Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.face...

Sometimes after a big shift or a traumatic event, we need to stop, turn everything off, and reboot. I wish all the mamas a Happy Mother's Day! I know in my heart that one day, I will be able to celebrate it on the other end. It was a difficult day to prepare for and navigate. This Tuesday, we attended our unborn baby's communal burial. We continue to look for closure and continue to move through t...

Society has a way of making us feel ashamed about our grief. Many don't know how to respond to someone who is grieving. We are made to feel we should rush things along and "get back to normal", so everyone else around us can know how to act around us again. Sharing more on my social platforms has really assisted me through my grieving process. Leading with my heart instead of my mind...

Discussing how I'm working through self-care during grief and the loss of our little girl at 17 weeks pregnant. Reminding us all in those times of lows to be gentle with ourselves. The ego tends to push us into spirals of anxiety even more these days. Each day is a choice to pick ourselves up and move forward. Follow Your Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersbur...

What I thought was big news to share is still big news; unfortunately, it's not the way I thought I would tell this story. **Trigger Warning** Today, I share my second pregnancy journey. As I thought I would celebrate my big news with you all at 18 weeks, we sadly lost our baby girl at 17 weeks and had to get another D&E. This episode is the full story from start to finish of our pregnancy...

For some time I have believed our thoughts attract certain events. Through the power of a dream box, manifesting, or a vision board, if I expect something to happen, I can make it happen. Harnessing the true power of positive thinking. Today, I still believe that positive thoughts combined with consistency can truly empower us to achieve our goals no matter how large. However, as I have, am I'm su...

Reminding us all about owning our power and all the work we have put in to get where we are today. We should stand up while also reminding ourselves we have earned our seat at the table, vs. the privilege to be here. Life doesn't and shouldn't get handed to you. You have worked hard to earn everything you deserve and you have absolutely, earned your seat at the table! Follow Your Host: Ins...

Today's guest Arndreya Price, is recognized as one of the world’s most progressive and insightful lifestyle brand luminaries. Her mission to help people feel beautiful and value themselves is achieved through her highly sought-after black Greek apparel brand LNO Greek which has served thousands of customers and her exotic destination wellness retreats.  As someone who battled with body image i...

Oversharing can be a way of connecting or it can be a negative habit. We’ve all done a little of both. Today I share my thoughts and stories about Oversharing how we can better understand why we do it and how we can separate the times we use it for positive vs. negative. Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.i...

Release Control, Release Outcome, Relinquish all Expectations and just surrender into the now. Let go of how you are going to get there and just be. Know the good stuff will all come. When we truly surrender we are able to trust that all the things we want will come. Giving you two exercises to take with you today to assist you in surrendering into a situation or challenging moment you are current...

Who says Valentine's just has to be for those who are "in love"? Whoever said that was most likely in a relationship. Today I want to give ourselves the gift of love. To not look at it just for those in love. Leaving you with tips and to-do's, stories of Valentine's Day past, and how I'm spending mine this year. So whether you are in a relationship or not, you will defini...