Notes From the New World

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...

4: Chelsea sits down with Reiki practitioner Tiffany Ketchmark to discuss the practice of healing with energy. Think about when you're anxious, you can get knots in your stomach. Or when you're sad, you cry. When someone you have a crush on texts you, you grin. These are emotional, energetic feelings that prompt physical responses. Reiki uses energy healing to not only work through physi...

3: Spirits, angels, guides...these are all part of Dana Sowa's everyday life. Today, Chelsea sits down with the psychic medium and tarot card reader to discover what it means to be a psychic medium, growing up as an indigo child, reading tarot cards, and the purpose of it all. Dana also shares some amazing stories from different readings she's given. - Connect with Chelsea on Instagram &...

2: In today's episode, we're talking sh**... literally. Chelsea interviews Christina LaMacchia of Christina's Colonics to discuss colonics, digestive health, where the term "trusting your gut" comes from, and....cricket protein powder?  - Find more info on Christina - Connect with Chelsea on Instagram & Twitter (@chelseariffe) Connect with Chelsea: Get on the Ultimate...

1: Ever wondered why your back "cracks"? What is a "knot", and why do we get them? Why is spinal health so important, outside of being able to do the worm? In today's episode, Chelsea interviews chiropractor Dr. Reaves and clinical massage therapist Emma Bush. Find more info on . Connect with Chelsea on Instagram & Twitter ( ) Connect with Chelsea: Get on the Ultimate...