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Meditation for Beginners and Skeptics with Emily Kessler (Ep. 7)

Release Date: 04/09/2023

What I've Learned So Far in My Self-Love Journey (Ep. 10)

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I am officially into month 4 of my 6 month no dating self-love journey and I wanted to share some of the lessons I've learned along this ride so far. Things haven't gone exactly to plan as I've been handling some personal issues I never thought I'd have to and that's taken away from the homework each week and sharing it with you. I will do my best going forward though and wanted to take this episode to recap what I've learned from our guest episodes, how I'm navigating becoming an influencer so quickly, and future guests and episodes on the horizon! Time Stamps: (0:36) What...

Self-Compassion, Relationships, and My Most Vulnerable Moment Yet with Lily Womble (Ep. 9)

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I am so excited and nervous to share with you today's episode with Lily Womble! I've been following Lily for awhile on Tik Tok and she was the first person I thought of when I was thinking about starting this podcast. Lily is incredible at holding space for others and you'll hear that in today's episode. We get into how Lily found matchmaking, why self-compassion needs to come first, my emotional rollercoaster we talk through in real time, and more! Time Stamps: (0:20) What to Expect This Week (2:35) Lily’s Background (6:50) Finding Matchmaking (12:13) Lily’s Self-Love...

How to Use Creativity to Fight Burnout with Katina Bajaj (Ep. 8)

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Are you wanting to find your creativity in work or in life but feeling burnt out? Wanting to try something new but don't feel like you have the energy for it? My guest today is going to share with us both the science and her experience working with others on creativity and producing quality work. Katina Bajaj is the Co-Founder of Daydreamers, a place to foster creative habits for well-being and fulfillment. She is also the author of On Adulting and received her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Columbia. In today's episode, we discuss Katina's self-love journey, defining creativity, healing...

Meditation for Beginners and Skeptics with Emily Kessler (Ep. 7)

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One of the biggest things I have done for myself and my self-love journey is consistency with meditation and trust me, I used to be a skeptic too. It wasn't until I found my guest today and her method of meditation that it finally clicked for me and made all the difference. Emily Kessler is joining me today in person to discuss her own self-love journey, the power of meditation, and her special offer just for the Hey Close Friends community! Time Stamps: (0:35) Recording In-Person Tech Issues (3:44) Emily’s Self Love Journey (6:36) Emily’s Introduction to Meditation in...

Decluttering Your Home and Your Life with Kristyn Ivey (Ep. 6)

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We could all use some decluttering and with spring just around the corner, today's episode couldn't come at a better time! If you are anything like me, the cleanliness of your home is directly correlated with your mental wellbeing at the time and luckily, my guest today is going to teach us not only how to declutter our homes but our minds as well! Kristyn Ivey has an impressive resume including KonMari Master, Pro Organizer, Virtual and In-House Decluttering Expert, Co-Host of the Spark Joy Podcast, TEDx speaker, and Radical Self Care Champion to name a few. We discuss how Kristyn first got...

Skin Care Essentials with Dr. Kiran Mian (Ep. 5)

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If you remember back to my first episode when I talked about washing my face with hand soap, I knew I had a long journey ahead when it came to self-care and skin care. Luckily, I had one of my very close friends Kiran to help me as a guide and she's here today to talk everything skin care! Dr. Mian is a board certified dermatologist out of NYC with a. WHOLEistic approach to skincare. We discuss the mindset around skincare and what is self-confidence vs vanity, popular and essential products we should incorporate, anti-aging and botox, and more! Time Stamps: (0:20) My Guest/Client...

Showing Up For Yourself and Putting Your Health First with Joelle Samatha (Ep. 4)

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I can't wait to share my dear sweet friend Joelle with you and dive into one of the most important self-care topics: our health. Joelle owns an evidence based training and nutrition coaching company called Level TEN Coaching and Co-Owner of a SaaS coaching app called Fit Coach Pro. Joelle and I discuss our struggles in our physical and mental health journey, why the gym isn't therapy like you hear a lot of individuals say, Joelle's recommendations for showing up for yourself physically, and more! Time Stamps: (0:15) How We Met (2:05) Nailing the Essentials (5:10) Mental...

Artistic Expression Through Clothing and Finding Authenticity with Daniel Sherman (Ep. 3)

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Have you been wanting to breakout of your normal rut and routine when it comes to your clothing? Feel like you could pull off some riskier outfits but haven't had the courage to wear them in public? One of my best friends Daniel joins me for my first in studio podcast episode to talk about our friendship, his love for thrifting and fashion, and more! Time Stamps: (0:30) Meeting Daniel (4:10) Optimizing Human Connections (6:00) Curiosity Over the Checklist (6:57) Daniel’s Cool Clothes (11:06) Bowling Day (13:50) Ditching the Traditional Route (18:01) Clothing is Art (22:13)...

Embracing Fair Play and Domestic Labor with Laura Danger (Ep. 2)

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I instantly connected with our guest today on Tik Tok and we have so much to learn from her when it comes to Fair Play, domestic labor, and advocating for ourselves. Laura is an Educator, Advocate, and Certified Fair Play Facilitator. We discuss my early experience with my dad and what a great example he set for me when it comes to equality in the home, my reflections on my experiences with men and what I've learned about my standards, advice to both single individuals and married couples when it comes to Fair Play, and more! Time Stamps: (0:30) Meeting Laura on Tik Tok...

Living Life at Full Volume with Megan Sherer (Ep. 1)

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Where in your life have you been living at less than full volume? Have you been told you're "too much" for someone else? My first guest on the Hey Close Friends podcast is here to remind you of your personal power and to live life on your terms! Megan Sherer is a Hypnotherapy and Holistic Therapist, Founder of Therapy App The Self Care Space, Host of the Well, Then Podcast, and overall badass human being. We discuss Megan's background and her current self-love journey, what ultimate self-care looks like, why we shrink ourselves, and so much more! Time Stamps: (0:10) When I...

More Episodes

Time Stamps:

(0:35) Recording In-Person Tech Issues

(3:44) Emily’s Self Love Journey

(6:36) Emily’s Introduction to Meditation in Thailand

(10:30) The Misconception of Meditation

(12:34) Our Fight or Flight Response

(14:06) The Importance of a Quiet Morning

(20:35) Adult Learning Lessons

(27:10) Meditating Together?

(37:30) The Mindset Towards Trying Meditation

(42:38) Meditation with Kids