Luxury of Self Care

"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" Is your job ever really your passion? What is passion? What is your passion? Passion makes us lean it, take risks, push through the good bad the ugly, and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Remember it's not a sign of weakness to do less. If it's not serving you why are we exhausting so much time and energy on it...

Our first guest of 2024, John R. Miles! In an era where burnout, mental health challenges, and the struggle for purpose are increasingly prevalent, John's journey from the pinnacle of corporate success to profound personal realization offers hope, inspiration, and actionable insights. John is releasing his new book,  Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite...

“Everything flows onward, all things are brought into being with changing nature; the ages themselves glide by in constant movement.” – Ovid  Learning to go with the flow is about letting go of expectations and brushing off the little things in our lives that we can’t control. It also means learning to not resist but to simply allow events to unfold in a natural way.  Today I incorporate some thin...

My word for 2024 is "Listening". Listening to others to learn, listening to my intuition to learn, listening to my body to learn. Take a moment this week to decide what your word for the year is and all the aspects of that word. What it is defined as, what it means to you, and how you plan to use it, improve it, or implement it into your life this year. Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://anchor.f...

And we are back! New Cover Art, New Year but the same show we all love and remember! Today we are welcoming in the new year. Discussing things I learned from 2023 and how I'm approaching 2024. I discuss a lot about "listening" in the new year, 2023 was not my favorite year by any means, but a lot of last year is preparing me for all I know I will accomplish this year. I'm choosing to learn from 20...

The final episode before the new year and the relaunch of the cover art on January 2nd! Wishing you all the best this holiday season! Sharing ways to avoid holiday depression, dealing with S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder), discussing with Douglas about growing our family, and our trip to Minneapolis and the Upper Penninsula of Michigan for Thanksgiving. Reflection is the theme of the meditatio...

Happy Thanksgiving week! I'm off to the Mid-West! As my packing saga unfolded again before another trip, my husband for the first time willingly came to my rescue. As it is a week to be grateful, I truly couldn't be more grateful for the way he handled all things Stazie. With all the Christmas decorating, chores, activities, and packing we had to do this weekend, my husband really knew exa...

You know her, you love her, she's back and now she is an official Lancasterine!! Chelsey Clark and I are coming to you from the cutest little downtown Lancaster workspace, The Candy Factory. Discussing being an adult and making friends in a new town, crafting our resumes for different careers, relationship reflection, and living with your close friends! Subscribe:   ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/theluxu...

Routine is soooo imperative for our overall health and wellness. It keeps us sharp, healthy and on target with our goals. Instead of making the excuse, "I don't have time". Let's lean into, "I choose to make the time". Subscribe:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Host: Instagram:   ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg ⁠⁠...

It's the start of November, which means it's the start of cold and flu season. Every year I put together types of home remedy recipes to kick the fall/winter seasons booty!! Grab a pen a paper for this EP. You won't want to miss out on all of the goodies I've gathered. Subscribe:   ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Host: Instagram:   ⁠⁠https://www.in...

Embracing Fall but also feeling a tad unmotivated lately. Focusing on the "root" of many different things from my personality to my stimulation. Who we are today, is dictated by our roots. The things that we say, how we react, the way we see the world, and our beliefs and values are all shaped by those before us and our childhoods. However, things don't have to stay that way. As we s...

Working on ways to cultivate respect for and from not only our significant other but our friends, co-workers, and our family. Subscribe:   ⁠https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe⁠ Follow Your Host: Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg  Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Spotify:  http...

"Don't care how, I want it now..." No one is striving to be Veruca Salt from Willie Wonka. Covering some attainable ways we can cultivate more patience in our daily lives. Subscribe:   ⁠https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe⁠ Follow Your Host: Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg  Facebook Page: ...

The new season is almost here. With that slowing down we continue to reflect. With self-care, fitness and meditation we think we are going to find "control" in our lives. As we continue in our practice we realize how far from true that is. Simultaneously, our breath, deep-breathing, focusing on our breath is something we can "control". Forcing our nervous system and organs to s...

Today we revisit the word, "no". It's not always an easy one to say. Throughout the episode I encourage us to just say no, without an explanation to follow. We immediately feel guilting after saying, "no" and come up with an excuse of why we said it. I want to encourage us to say it and let it linger with all it's glory. Like all things, through consistency anything can...

We are always discussing how a morning routine can set you up for success. Today I focus on a weekly cleaning reset routine. My day is typically Sunday for cleaning, resetting, and more in-depth self-care. Discussing why it's important to have multiple routines; daily, weekly, seasonal, etc. Routines help define boundaries for ourselves and keep us on course to focus on our goals. A clutter-fr...

We don't allow ourselves to let go and be still without harping on it. Forcing us to believe we aren't accomplishing anything and we don't deserve this stillness. When we are still we are coming face to face with all the scary things. The more often we find the calm moments we are able to sit still and welcome in all thoughts. When we start to do this process it tends to be the negativ...

Back from a long beach weekend in Strathmere, NJ. Uncovering the balance we find when we take the time to dress our minds for the day. Often we get to this place of feeling overwhelmed which causes us to spiral. Today I share a few tricks and how I'm able to harness myself when things go awry. The self-care, morning routine, or brief breathing exercises in times of stress really help us to tak...

You get dressed in the morning, so why not get dressed mentally too? Thomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process. The process employs negative thoughts in order to produce a perception polarization essentially showing how to change your life by learning to direct your mind. In the world of medicine, his approach would be descr...

This summer has been really busy for me. Not only am I involved in many activities and jobs, but I am also finding ways to prioritize my time and own my biggest weakness; time management. Today's episode is filled with quite a few quotes I've been carrying around in my "notes" on my phone, and break them down a bit more and why they spoke to me. We can view weaknesses in ways tha...

This nugget of wisdom was said to me last week and my mind was BLOWN!! I've been journaling about it all week and thinking about it on both a small and large scale. Just a friendly reminder to STOP FIGHTING and START LIVING. Subscribe:   https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe Follow Your Host: Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.co...

July marks Fibroid Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness for uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous growths of the uterus that impact an estimated 26 million women nationwide. "Pregnancy in and of itself, after, or in spite of infertility is quite the double-edged sword; it seems too precious to believe in any regard. No two journeys are the same. Infertility will always be par...

When we look at people who we think are truly successful, it’s not just because they are gifted, it’s consistent motivation and dedication over time that leads to their success.  Today, we dive into morning routines and/or daily routines. Inspirational words of wisdom I have heard and read about recently that we can do daily, that will impact my life in the long run. Creating healthy mental and ph...

As I approached the mic on the last day of my 34th year of life, I notice this comparison of aesthetics and materialistic things. But I also know as you furnish a home it makes it feel more like a home, instead of a place you occupy. Today I'm filling you in on little things to keep that hype up about the space you are currently in and remind you it's a process and it takes time. Just look...

Embarking on my 35th Birthday next week. Today's episode is all about change. Reminding ourselves of our accomplishments thus far and celebrating where we are today in our own unique journeys of life. Be sure to tune in until the end as this EP includes a short meditation. Next week's EP will release on Monday due to July 4th (and my birthday) falling on a Tuesday this year. Want to give y...