Notes From the New World

29: Ever wonder how people from Europe, especially France, seem to have lean, slender bodies, but are always drinking wine, eating pastries/croissants, and enjoying dessert? Ingrid De La Mare-Kenny joins Oh My Pod! today from Monaco, to discuss the major differences between the American way of eating/living vs. the French, and what we can do to enjoy our food while also being healthy. Did you know...

28: Today, Chelsea does a solo episode about self-care and how we need to stop being so sh***y to ourselves.  She breaks it down by mind, body, and spirit.  What works for Chelsea might not work for you, and she encourages you to try out different things to see what aligns best for your needs. She shares past struggles, like: - Being obsessed with tracking things and seeing the numbers on the scal...

27: Dating in your twenties is rough. How can you decipher if he just wants to hook up? How do you go from hookup to relationship? Why can't guys just commit...or at least take you OUT to freaking ice cream? On today's episode, Chelsea has her mini-me baby sister on, Izzy Riffe. Izzy is a sophomore in college, and provides a different perspective on what she's dealing with as a 19-y...

26: If you haven't watched Vanderpump Rules, you've heard of it. And if you haven't heard of it, you must be living in an alternate universe. Then again, VPR is its own alternate universe... Fights, hookups, scandals, and drink-throwing has made this show one of the highest rated on TV. Chelsea has been obsessed since Day 1, and all this talk about manifesting on recent podcasts has...

25: Circling, journaling, feng shui, meditating, essential oils, astrology... how can things like this enhance your life? Those topics are just a glimpse of what the women behind That's So Retrograde podcast cover. In one of the hosts own words, they're "just trying to see what's good"... I'm down. In today's episode, Steph Simbari and Elizabeth Kott of That&apos...

24: No shame, no filters, no BS - that's how I describe Lauryn Evarts Bosstick from The Skinny Confidential. Today, Chelsea has one of her FAVE people on to discuss how TSC came to be, dealing with anxiety, time management, creating your own future, executing vs. envisioning, health and wellness tips (a liter of water in the AM with lemon and PINK SALT?!), time-batching, and even a special ca...

23: Manifesting something so specific can seem overwhelming, and often times we think we don't deserve the best. This mindset, combined with co-dependency issues, limiting beliefs, and negative self-talk means we never truly get what we want or deserve. Why is that? Why don't we think we can have the cutest, best, brightest apartment in our fave part of the city? Why can't we attrac...

22: Some people have gifts that can't be ignored - geniuses, scientists, astronauts ...and psychic mediums. Psychic Chris Medina ( @psychicchrism ) is on today's podcast to discuss his metaphysical gift of being a psychic medium. We talk through how he discovered this rare talent, how he uses it now, what a reading entails, and so much more... including a mini reading of Chelsea! To book...

21: In today's episode, Chelsea chats with Mona Cristo (@monacristo) about the world of blogging and being a social media influencer... They cover how Mona got started, tips for growing your following, the key to success, best editing apps, and much more - like how Mona just launched on online swimwear boutique! And of course - we had to keep it real. What's real vs. fake on Instagram? H...

20: It's the second part of the "About Me" podcast to get to know Chelsea....and boy, do you get to know Chelsea today! Shelly and Chelsea cover: - Chelsea's dating history from hell - Working in social media and the love/hate relationship with it - Getting shingles from FOMO - Biggest regrets - How Chelsea broke her toe after karaoke - Housewives taglines for themselves - Lear...

19: Today's episode is definitely different than any you've listened to before - Shelly Baldasti, one of Chelsea's BFFs, takes seat as host, while interviewing Chelsea for an "About Me" episode! They cover everything from finding motivation to finally start this podcast (after over a year of stalling), Chelsea's path to where she is now (she was a hostess at an Italia...

18: Chelsea has her most requested guest ever on this episode...her mom, AGNES! Agnes speaks wisdom and drops truth bombs as if she's lived a thousand lives. She offers her insight on dating in your 20's, setting expectations for relationships, not blaming yourself for things going south, and the keys to a successful relationship and marriage.  Chelsea shares some of her dating doozies a...

17: Chelsea sits down with the first guy to ever grace the podcast - Jared Freid! Jared hosts his own podcast, "The JTrain Podcast", and co-hosts Chelsea's favorite podcast "U Up?" with @Betches co-founder Jordana Abraham. He's an NYC based comedian, who's written for the likes of Total Frat Move, Betches, and BroBible, and often performs stand-up all over the co...

16: Do you ever hear people, or maybe even yourself, say "I can't do yoga - too boring" or "it's just way too slow". I used to be one of those people, but found it to be extremely mentally beneficial several years ago. It did take me a while to get there, but it happened. Cindy Huston has been teaching yoga for years, and is on the pod today to discuss the practice! W...

15: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Coffee Meets Bagel, Plenty of Fish, OKCupid, Match.com.... the list goes on and on about how many apps + sites are used to pair people together. What about a match-making service? Chelsea sits down with Three Day Rule, a matchmaking service in cities all over the U.S., and two of their matchmakers in Chicago, Brittney and Michela. Everything from how they find the perfec...

14: Chelsea sits down with Patty Lamberti, a journalist and grad school professor, with a colorful writing background...Playboy, NY Post, Maxim & Chicago Tribune to name a few... They chat through topics like moving from print magazines to digital, figuring out your niche, why grad school isn't always the answer, and some hilarious stories throughout Patty's career (check out her wri...

13: Some people wonder what it'd be like to have more than one "regular" or "steady" job. Two jobs?! Questions and concerns pop up like "Where do you find the time?" or "How do you manage it, and make it grow?" to "I'm so busy - I can't even think about adding something to my plate". Today, Chelsea sits down with Natalie Craig, who h...

12: Big kid problems....we all have them. But Sarah Merrill has turned her life experiences and daily observations into a major social media account and full-time job @bigkidproblems! Today, we dive into how BKP came to be, what challenges she faces around creating content, being an influencer in the meme world, keeping her creative wheels spinning, and copycat accounts, to the perks of being a so...

11: Chelsea has a follow-up episode from her Travel Tips solo podcast (Episode 7), so get your notepads out to jot some things down for your next trip! She discusses issues like carrying cash or bringing a card, if it's really safe to use public transit, planning out your trip, and adapting to different cultures. Any other questions or thoughts on travel tips? Connect with Chelsea on Instagra...

10: Have thin eyebrows from the 90's over-tweezing phase? Or want a thicker and fuller shape? You might be a perfect candidate for microblading! And ever wonder how people have beautiful lashes that aren't the fake ones that you glue on from the drugstore? Well...they might be lash extensions or a lash lift! Learn all about the world of eyebrows and lashes with Brittney Gattuso from Beau...

9: Botox, lip fillers, and Kybella - oh my! Chelsea discusses all things facial fillers with Michelle Shetty of SpaDerma in Chicago. Do people still come in asking for Kylie Jenner lips? Why is Botox so taboo? How much is too much? Find out on today’s episode! - Connect with Chelsea on Instagram & Twitter (@chelseariffe) - Connect with Michelle by calling SpaDerma, and follow her on Instagram...

8: Today, we talk about voluntarily stepping into a freezing cold chamber for extreme health benefits. And no, it's not torture, it's cryotherapy! Gabriela Galivan from Advanced Cryotherapy & Fitness explains what cryotherapy is, what it can do for you, and why stepping out into cold weather isn't the same thing as a cryotherapy session. - Connect with Advanced Cryotherapy &...

7: Today, Chelsea sits down with....herself! She shares tips around something she loves to do: travel. From finding flights, to using credit card miles to get overseas, to decide on solo or group travel, Chelsea shares some insight from her personal experience. Bon voyage, listeners!   Apps + websites discussed on this episode: -  SkyScanner  (flight comparison site) -  Kayak  (flight/rental car/h...

6: ”Chill out” is what Chill Chicago was basically built around. They’ve created a zen space for members to meditate, practice yoga, or receive massages - activities that embody “being chill”. Chelsea sits down with a Claire Mark from Chill to discuss meditation specifically. Think you’re doing it wrong? Don’t understand it or what it can do for you? Too busy? This podcast is for you!    Learn mor...

5: 401k, Roth IRA, student loans, savings, credit card debt....what does it all mean and how do you start planning for your financial future? It can be a scary topic, but Chelsea sits down with Lauren Engelking, a financial advisor, to break down the basics so you can build out a solid savings plan, stop being afraid to check your bank account, or receiving overdraft/low balance alerts (like Chels...