Luxury of Self Care

Due to high demand Chelsey is joining us again! It's been awhile since I've had a guest on the show and it was so nice to have her back. Chelsey is a delight to laugh with and we discuss relatable life changes, to black out days, to boundaries with our parents, to navigating ways to self care. You are going to find something in this episode that's relatable, makes you chuckle and/or think twice. F...

Coming back after fully indulging in my time with Chelsey. Taking a note of feeling content, instead of always striving and pushing for more. Fully diving into some things I have learned and taken note of during the past couple of weeks with her here. Being able to soundboard with her and learn tactics and tools to help me move forward and get things accomplished, while still be grateful for what...

I've always loved the quote by Thomas Jefferson: “ NEVER PUT OFF FOR TOMORROW, WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY ” though lately I've been having trouble sleeping due to stress and the list of things to do won't turn off in my brain and I can't fall back asleep. This episode goes over a few tips that I use to help ease me back to sleep, take note of that dreaded list and use a Mantra to assist me in relaxing...

It's Fall Y'all!! Also Douglas also just left for a mission for another 5 weeks. Sometimes good, comes with bad. Sometimes we are more depressed than usual. Sometimes we need consumerism for the next holiday, just to get in a pleasant mood. And sometimes we just need to block everything out, and have a blackout day to reflect and recharge in order to move forward. It's all okay to just be where yo...

I'm BACK! Comparison is the true thief of joy. We must enjoy what we have been given and have created from that. Today I recognize I'm not perfect. We see how everyone floats through life but finding the true reality and being excited about that is what makes it great for you.  Share with me things you love about your canvas most recent post on Instagram! Instagram:   https://www.instagr...

Sharing our fertility journey! From my birth control past to my recent IUD removal. The real story is staying present and learning as we start the process of trying to grow our family. The knowing is the power, starting to learn others stories and share my own personal experience as we begin this journey. **New Subscription Only meditation episode: "Grasping a Joyful Moment". https://anchor.fm/the...

This episode hones in on a quote by Jim Kwik (links to his pages below). The quote took me for a loop as I made a reel for instagram about being at the beach. It also had me thinking, what are the things I can do now and today to bring me more joy? Or what do I do that I can enjoy more while it's happening? Talking about all the joys of being outside. Things I like to do to balance my day to make...

Sometimes all we need is just some time alone, so grant yourself grace. **New Subscription Only meditation episode: "Grasping a Joyful Moment". https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3h3YkVh  Facebook Page: https://www.fac...

Freshly back from the beach; refreshed and restored! This episode is not about self-care for yourself but allowing self-care for your partner. I always preach there are many forms of self-care and we must be reminded to respect our partners form of self-care even if its different than ours. We ask for our space for our own form and we need to respect the window that our partner needs to be the bes...

Freshly back from the Finger Lakes in NYC. Enjoying my first travel self care moment with my gals. The trip brought up a lot for me about self-care, relationships, both romantically and friendships, what I need to recharge and remember not to take everything so personally or seriously.  New Subscription Only meditation episode: "Grasping a Joyful Moment". https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare...

An expensive day at the spa shouldn't be the only time you can enjoy sipping on cucumber infused water. This whole show has been based on feeling luxurious when you take time for self-care. It's essential! Otherwise I show up as not the best version of myself; a mess, tired, overworked, not stimulated. Today I talked about my home ways I'm DIY-ing projects, places I go for a good deal. How a major...

Right after marriage all couples can attest that there is one question everyone tends to ask you is, "When are you two gonna have a baby?". Today I share my personal story, from my IUD, to irregular cycle, to our goals and perfect scenario. As a 34 year old as of Monday (July 4th Firecracker Baby) we clearly don't have time on our side, but I do believe the universe will have my back. Whatever we...

Life is full of highs but it's also full of lows. If we didn't have both, life would be redundant. With Douglas gone and coming off the high of the wedding, I'm working on self-care tips for myself as I navigate through my current day to day. Not just jam packing my time with activities while he's gone. But actually take my time to be alone, reflect and come off the high of the wedding. Follow You...

I'm MARRIED!! The day finally happened, and I am BACK! I hope you are ready for all we have in store for you on the Podcast.  Today I reflect on self-care tips pre-wedding, on the wedding day and post wedding. Taking time to reflect as soak in what is to be one of the biggest days of your life, takes practice. Putting in the work I needed to feel grounded day of was essential. I go through so...

This weeks pre-summer storms, made me realize that overworking yourself can be like humidity, and if you don't make time for self care that humidity will take over and pour all over your timeline. This was a good reminder to prioritize self care in our schedules. In order for creativity to bloom and grow, you need some unplanned moments. Some time to just be so things can evolve. I just want you t...

“Everything flows onward, all things are brought into being with changing nature; the ages themselves glide by in constant movement.” – Ovid Sharing all the things that we can release that we can't control and enjoying the moment. Enjoying what we're doing right now instead of stressing about all the other things that we need to do, or haven't accomplished yet.  **Brief 8 minute Meditation in...

31 days until "I Do". Looking into the question we should ask ourself when in high stressful moments in life, "What do I need for myself right now?" As selfish as it sounds, it's something we need to ask ourselves in these moments of high stress. Taking care of ourselves will help us show up for everyone else. Figuring out how we can continue to work on ourselves and taking the time to do it, allo...

The moment has arrived the bachelorette interview from my bridal party! An introduction to each of them, how we met, too memorable Stazie stories, to how they knew Douglas was the one for me.  After spending hours editing this episode, I immediately wrote my vows for the wedding (at least the first draft). Each of these humans mean so much to me and this episode was a freaking treat! If you l...

The full tee on the reason we chose Middleburg, VA for my Bachelorette weekend. We wanted an "adult" place, but this exceeded my expectations. From the wineries to the restaurants to our VRBO rental. If you ever want a little get away I highly recommend this area.  Our Wineries: https://boxwoodwinery.com https://www.aspendalewinery.com https://bluevalleyvineyardandwinery.com https://www.delap...

This is a very special episode featuring my little brother Everett Albert! Upon request, we wanted to talk beginner finance. We care for ourselves but shouldn't we also care for the our savings, ways to invest, gain the knowledge to begin that process? We touch on ways you can start small and begin to save now for your retirement. Everett points out several points, so you will want a pen and paper...

As the "achiever" we tend to put more pressure on ourselves even if we don't have to. Today I want to breakdown things I put on my plate when I don't have too. Or when I push myself to be better than everyone else and don't have to be so competitive. We don't always have put so much pressure on ourself or think that everyone else is judging us to accomplish some type of societal time line. Take a...

Spring is in the air! New season means time to open up to new ways to self-care. Today's episode is a few things I'm trying along with a few tips for all of us to transition into the new season with a "spring" in our step.  Start your morning off with a stretch - 15 minutes Plan Meals with Spring Produce. Getting outside for more/longer walks - Longer days means more daylight for you to fill Reorg...

Today we are talking about how self-care can be a tool for healing. Depression and metal-health awareness have become more exposed to our society in the past few years. It's worth talking about and discussing ways to cope with depression.  Sara Esh is the owner and creator of Zen & Fit LLC and Fitness Director at the Lancaster Country Club. She is a big part of the wellness community here...

Today I break down the reasons why I feel we are worthy. Why and how we should ask for more. Understanding that moving from one career to another allows us as creators to create elsewhere and to realize we have skillsets we don't always recognize when we are chasing something else.  Sponsors: Kim + Ono : 10% off with CODE: AHNASTASIA at check out. Website: https://www.kimandono.com Insta: htt...

Val Shultz co-owner of "I Am Limitless" here in Lancaster, PA worked so hard to build a business and to keep a place of connection and community for all of us to come back to or discover post-pandemic. We discuss starting a family young to finding her "purpose" outside of motherhood and then building and sustaining a business through a global pandemic.  Learning about how to enjoy the present...