Luxury of Self Care

I want to give you the 411 on planning my wedding. I've held back for so long on sharing this episode and I know it won't be everyones cup on tea. But I have always spoken about my personal experience and what I've learned from them, or how I have used self-care to navigate them.  To start I want to acknowledge how wonderful and how much I love my family. This is not a bash episode, we actual...

Kurt Titchenell is the founder and President of BVTLive!  He is also the band leader, trombone player, and co-creator of the award-winning dance band Jellyroll and has been performing with the band since 1980. Planning a wedding can be a great experience, but it can also be a stressful time especially when it comes down to the details like deciding upon wedding music. The choice between a liv...

Your time is so valuable and so precious. Choosing how you spend every hour of your day is vital to your success and sanity. Try these 8 tips to hone in on your time management skills.  Rise early and plan out your day Set attainable goals Do your least favorite task first Remove unnecessary items from your to-do list Eliminate distractions Stop multitasking Delegate your work Stay healthy &a...

Ryan Tuerk and I fixate on how to just be our most authentic selves and letting go of trying to “prove ourselves” to those around us. We reminisce about auditioning and life experience as a professional performer. We talk about friendships, “how you can’t bring everyone with you in your personal evolution of life.” We migrate into the dance competitions world and what we look for at a competitions...

There's a reason we say, "Consistency is Key"! Today I go over all the things consistent in my life and why I feel they're useful. From healthy habits, to self-care routines, even celebs who feel the same and have their own tricks.  Follow Your Host: Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg  Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3h3YkVh   Facebook Page:...

Ever having a late weekend out with friends, overdo it and loose your voice? In this episode I work through how I recharge after overdoing it with Eastern Medicine remedies and singer tricks for loosing your voice or having a sore throat.  Anything you didn't know about, loved trying, or ritually do whenever you feel down share with me in a DM or screenshot the episode and share with a friend...

Do you find it harder and harder to roll out of bed in the winter? When the temperature drops and the mornings are darker and we all just want to snooze and stay cozy in our sheets. So why are we all turning into sleeping beauty? Less sunlight means your brain produces more melatonin. The more of the melatonin hormone in your body, the sleepier you get. 5 Ways to Fight Winter Fatigue: 1....

Welcome back to a new year my love and a Season 3 of the podcast!! 365 Fresh New Days for you to focus on Self Care!  I wanted to work on our new years resolution. Most of us lead the new year with: Exercise more, Lose weight, Live a little more freely, Get organized, Learn a new skill, Start a new hobby, Save more money, Spend less money, Quit something, Read more, etc... They can be so over...

My last episode of 2021! As we approach the end of the year, its reflection time. A lot has happened for us all in the past year. Things to acknowledge and celebrate and new exciting adventures to look forward to. I'd love to challenge us all to do a few things before the year is up. Opening us up to new challenges next year.  Follow Your Host: Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rumo...

Sitting on big news? Stressed about work? Money problems? All things we loose precious hours of sleep over. Today, I share a few techniques that I'm currently implementing to help get me to sleep or back to sleep. I know I'm not the only one. Nearly a third (30%) of Americans said they occasionally lose sleep because they’re worried about work. Whether it’s work, money, relationships, health,...

Stay physically active: Don't let the dark get you down this time of year! Bring in some plants: Look for winter house plants and succulents that don’t need a ton of maintenance. Organize your winter clothes: It’s not shopping, but it gets me excited to wear all these clothes I haven’t seed for a bit. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: Drink Water Often! Get cozy: Create a mood for yourself with the right...

I know I've ripped on family in the past, but this week is all about being thankful. I open up about some not so peachy experiences with my own family, but remind us all that if we have them, we are truly lucky to share this time of year with them. It's not always easy for me to dish out the dirt, but in order to connect with all of you more, I wanted you to know the full story.  Hoping you have a...

Wedding Singer, Wedding Photographer, and 2022 Bride, Beth Ann are going to have a little chat today, all things wedding! Did I mention we are getting married the same weekend? I stumbled across Beth Ann's Instagram, dishing out her story and wedding tips and just knew she would be a fabulous podcast guest! You are gonna lover her energy and all of her wedding tips.  We dive into things we kn...

Whether it's you or a loved one, social fatigue can be a struggle. Today we cover signs of it, how to personally deal with it, how to give loved ones space when they are dealing with it, and how to avoid the negative effects. We all get burn out whether we are introverted or extroverted. You all know I'm extroverted and my fiace, Douglas is introverted. It's not a challenge but there are things we...

This solo episode we are talking all about the joy and the stress of moving in with your partner. I'm sharing a few stories of my own and a collection of tips that will assist you in this process. Whether you already live with your partner or you are thinking of moving in together this episode is a gag!  Share with me things you've learned, a story or a tip that you found helpful when moving...

We're talking core values, building a business, giving and receiving feedback, working with your spouse, relationships, and so much more. Guest Megan Fessler McCarthy and Owner of Treadhouse reminds us, "if you are moving forward, you're a runner." Let's keep moving forward! Megan is Lancaster born and raised and grew up playing just about every sport under the sun. She earned a full scholarship a...

We take the time to Self-Care in order to rejuvenate ourselves in big scales but also in small scales. Use these small act to grant yourself a daily hug! Here's a few of my favorite self-care hacks that are under rated: Get out and walk - Dog or no dog... get out there. Feel Good Playlist - I list several of my favorites in the episode Cooking yourself a good Clean Meal  That hot evening shower or...

Melissa always dreamed of the white picket fence, that whole T.V. family life. Two years after her second child was born, she woke up one morning and thought to herself, "Who am I? Where did I go? What lights me up?" She felt trapped under her own view and what society's view of motherhood looked like.  She decided to take ownership of that and found herself in counseling and coaching. Meliss...

And all at once Summer collapsed into Fall ~Oscar Wilde As we approach a new season, you know I’m hear with a fresh perspective on self-care. There are small ways to delegate breaks to ourselves without taking a full vacations. Even one minute of breathing can reduce stress. On today’s episode I encourage us to look out for WHEN we need to take a break and HOW we can go about taking it. Even if yo...

Self Worth is not just self-esteem or self-acceptance. Self worth truly comes from Y.O.U. It’s not about your social media followers or the amount of friends you have, your job, the amount of money you’re worth, your relationship status. It truly comes from you my friend. You are the only one that can determine your self worth! Merriam-Webster defines self worth as: “a feeling that you are a good...

One size truly does not fit all. Today's conversation fits all sizes and lifestyles. Remember we can keep learning and evolving. Cole is an actor, personal trainer, and Capricorn originally from Williamsburg, Virginia. After going to college in upstate New York, Cole moved to The Big Apple and has since traveled internationally and regionally performing in TV shows, Films, musicals, plays, operas,...

Hey gang! Sometimes adulting isn't the easiest. As much as we what it to have crisp straight edges and make sense, it's not that simple. Each one of us have different circumstances of which is a different "sheet" it's not easy to fold it despite how others have folded their fitted sheets in the past. We have to find what works for us through trial and error. My sheet right now is not loving my fol...

Jenn Trepeck has been described as a “force of nature” in the wellness space. She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster and Business Consultant. After graduating from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Jenn founded Better Life Now LLC while working full time in hedge funds. After over a decade of coaching clients, Jenn started Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast to help pay it forw...

A friendly reminder that Goals and Expectations are two different journeys. Goals allow us to strive for more and challenge ourselves, whereas expectation falsify our beliefs of "what should be" and possibly resent our current reality. Expectations are always a strength. I share a few different recent stories of how I recognized expectations to get in the way of appreciating my own beautiful...

Ever all this thought to come to mind? "What is it that I’m bringing to this experience that is uniquely me?" Today we dive in with guest Andrew Abaria and break down Vibrations. Not only do they affect our daily connections with others but also how we use vibrations within ourselves to connect to our unique voice and moment.  Andrew Abaria is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and founder of DE...