Live Your Freakin' Life with Salina and Christine: Recent Episodes
Christine Kreisher and Salina Iavarone
Get your summer bucket list ready! In this episode we're talking about all the places we're going or want to go- from where we're going on vacation, where we're getting our hair done, our favorite places to buy plants, our favorite bookstores, where we're finding great clothing and everything in between.
Talking about our feelings is not often something we enjoy doing let alone actually allowing ourselves to feel them! In this episode we talk about feelings and emotions, what ones we're wrestling with right now and how to identify and name them so that we can decide what to do with them instead of letting our emotions call all the shots.
We're sharing what we're loving and what helps us live our freakin' lives in the hopes that maybe it'll help you live your freakin' life too!
Mentioned in this episode:
Lap Of Love- veterinary hospice and home euthanasia
The Shop Forward
Mary Oliver's Drunk Cousin
Dad Says Jokes
Tatum Talks
One of the biggest obstacles to resilience can be the stress we put on ourselves. Cue...human giver syndrome. In this episode we explore human giver syndrome, what it is, how to tell if you suffer from it and how you can begin to heal it.
We all know what burnout is, but do we know how to avoid it or deal with it if we're already experiencing it? In this episode we're talking all about burnout, how it affects us and how completing the stress cycle is the key to avoiding it altogether.
We've all heard of PTSD, but what about PTG: Post Traumatic Growth? In this episode we talk about what post traumatic growth looks like, how we can invite it into our experiences, and share some of our own personal experiences with both PTSD and PTG.
You know those people who seem to bounce back from just about everything? Well, it turns out there's 7 factors of resilience that can help us measure how resilient we are, and show us what areas we need to focus on to become more resilient.
We all know that seeing all the "perfect" images of the perfect people and their perfect lives all over the internet is not good for our social/emotional well-being. What's the antidote? Wabi-sabi. In this episode we explore the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi and how we can find happiness in the perfectly imperfect.
Mentioned in this episode:
Wabi-Sabi Welcome
In this episode we continue exploring what happiness looks like in different countries around the world and what we can learn from their cultures to bring more happiness into our own lives.
Mentioned in this episode: The Atlas of Happiness
Everyone's idea of "living the good life" is probably a little different and yet all equally life giving. In this episode we explore what it means to be happy and live well in different countries around the world.
Mentioned in this episode: The Atlas of Happiness
Want more happiness, health, and peace in your life? Well, this week we're looking at the 9 practices of the happiest, healthiest people in the world by examining the blue zones. Find out what blue zones are and why we should be paying attention to them.
Mentioned in this episode:
Books: The Blue Zones
Website: https://www.bluezones.com
Did you know that Denmark has the happiest people on the planet? And possibly the worst weather? What's their secret? In this episode we discuss the Danish secret to happiness, the practice of hygge- what it is, why they love it, how it can enhance our daily lives and how to bring a little hygge to our homes right now.
Mentioned in this episode:
Places
The Wicked Botanist
The Botanical Creperie
New Holland Coffee Co.
Books
The Year Of Living Danishly
The Little Book of Hygge
In this episode we give our final thoughts on the Woo-woo Or Woo-hoo series, share some life updates, and discuss what's been on our minds lately.
Mentioned in this episode:
Books: The Housemaid
Lessons In Chemistry
Daisy Jones and the Six
Come As You Are
Between Two Kingdoms
Spiritual Direction
Pocket Book Bookstore inn Lancaster, Pa: https://www.pocketbooksshop.com/
Wellington Square Bookstore in Exton, Pa: https://www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com/
Christine's SALT Webinar Link: https://vimeo.com/saltcommunity/review/810908019/8fbffbab51
We're finishing up our Woo-woo Or Woo-hoo series this week and we're talking all about acupuncture and eastern medicine with acupuncturist and eastern medicine practitioner, Covyn Montemayor. Covyn is passionate about helping people pursue health through natural and science-based practices. Listen to find out whether we've declared acupuncture and eastern medicine woo-woo or woo-hoo!
Where can you find Covyn?
Insta: @acuwithcovyn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/covynmonte/
Be Well Holistic Care: https://bewellcfl.com/
Foods recommended by Covyn, that hydrate:
· Watermelon-try freezing chunks of watermelon and then blend them with fresh lime juice and ginger. So good!!!
· Cucumber
· Grapes
· Good quality salt (not bleached or iodized; look for natural salt like Himalayan Pink or Baja Gold salt)
· Berries
Products recommended by Covyn, that hydrate:
· Electrolyte packet: https://drinklmnt.com/
· Mineral stones - can be placed in water to remineralize filtered water: https://www.myvnikenaxoffice.com/products/nikken-pimag-waterfall-replacement-mineral-stones-13846
· Coconut water is full of Electrolytes
The Body Electric book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Electric-Electromagnetism-Foundation-Life/dp/0688069711
In this episode we're continuing our series, Woo-woo or Woo-hoo, and we're talking about the practice of forest bathing/grounding/earthing. We're answering the questions, what is it, what's the difference, and is it all a bunch of woo-woo or does it deserve a woo-hoo?
The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing: Finding Calm, Creativity, and Connection in the Natural World - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399582118?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_ZRWP1EV56JDRPTJKSB47
Link to cnn podcast, "Forest bathing could be the key to feeling better – and you can even do it at work"- https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/22/health/forest-bathing-wellness/index.htmlSeen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/163570104X?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_SGDD1FK9RF0YZDXZK4JVLink to Hooga Grounding Mat - https://www.amazon.com/Grounding-Hooga-Meditation-Protection-Inflammation/dp/B07VSRK68V/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=1W5G4RLZJG58H&keywords=grounding+mat&qid=1678388607&sprefix=grounding+ma%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-4
Is it possible for us to create our own reality with just the power of our thoughts or is it all a bunch of woo-woo? In this, our third episode in the Woo-woo Or Woo-hoo series, we'll be tackling this question by talking all about the phenomena of manifesting and deciding if it's woo-woo or woo-hoo.
Meditation is not new to the scene of both the areas of religion and self-care, but is it just a bunch of woo-woo, or can it actually make us better? In this episode we explore that and more including our spicy takes on the "He Gets Us" campaign.
We are kicking off a new series, Woo-woo or Woo-hoo where we will be talking about different practices, ideas, and topics and discuss whether they're nothing more than a bunch of woo-woo or whether they're worth considering and implementing into our lives. Our first topic is revisiting our conversation about deconstruction one year later- where we are now, what's changed, what hasn't and whether the buzzword that is "deconstruction" is woo-woo or woo-hoo.
It's time to celebrate because the Live Your Freakin' Life podcast turns 1 this week! In this episode we talk all about how this last year podcasting has changed us, some of our favorite episodes, favorite feedback from listeners, and which episodes made our hands sweat as we clicked "publish".
Check out what exciting things are coming for season 2 of the Live Your Freakin' Life podcast!
We're often told to "follow our passion" if we want to live meaningful lives. But what if we don't have one? Or don't know what it is? Or have more than one? In this episode we talk about why "follow your passion" is bad advice and what you can do instead.
Here's what we know for sure: if you don't know where you are, you won't know how to get where you want to go. In this first episode of Go C*@ch Yourself, we talk about the first step to designing your life and give you the tools to help make that happen.
We are starting something new on the LYFL podcast and can't wait to tell you about it! Listen to find out!
What do you want to be when you grow up? Even as adults, we're still asking this question. But what if it's more about who we want to become in the process? In this episode we talk all about how to design a life that's truly yours.
Mentioned in this episode:
Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-Well-Lived-Joyful/dp/1101875321/ref=sr_1_1?crid=351V2K5O80MMJ&keywords=designing+your+life&qid=1674322890&sprefix=designing+your+life%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1
The Designing Your Life Workbook: A Framework For Building A Life You Can Thrive In
https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-Workbook-Framework/dp/1524761818/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_img_sccl_1/147-8398019-6949715?pd_rd_w=9n2zk&content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_r=TA560522N0VGYF1NBCJA&pd_rd_wg=GdooN&pd_rd_r=62b528bc-7c51-4284-bd30-695cbe60504a&pd_rd_i=1524761818&psc=1
VIA Character Strengths Survey
https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register
When you are trying to make a decision do you have to research all the options and think about it for awhile or are you one of those people that shoot from the hip when making a decision? In this episode we talk about the different tendencies in decision making and how to make better decisions that we will be happier with over time.
Mentioned in this episode:
Read: Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker Palmer
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0787947350?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_AW28NMYPA600N2K9GC86
Read: The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions by Emily P. Freeman
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800736524?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_2RDTTVTH62GAJ0NDBQMZ
Journal: The Next Right Thing Guided Journal: A Decision-Making Companion by Emily P. Freeman
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800739779?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_N4A0DXX2QYVSYGSZNKGP
“Before you tell your life what you intend to do with it, listen for what it intends to do with you. Before you tell your life what truths and values you have decided to live up to, let your life tell you what truths you embody, what values you represent.”
Parker J. Palmer
What if this year you gave yourself permission to live more fully? To actually live your freakin' life?! In this episode we talk all about how to do this by creating your Life List. Learn how to stop living to be busy and start living intentionally.
Mentioned in the episode:
Book: The Bucket List; One Thousand Adventures Big and Small
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0789332698?ie=UTF8&tag=berkwellbein-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=0789332698
Book: Creating Your Best Life: The Ultimate Life List Guide book -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1454942606?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_HEN8EXKDG6AHR5B8030X
Watch: The Last Lecture
https://youtu.be/ji5_MqicxSo
Travel: Affordable World Travel Tourguides
https://www.affordableworld.com
Like every year, 2022 was full of the good, the bad, and the ugly. In this episode we talk about the biggest lessons 2022 brought us, what we'll be leaving behind in and what we'll be taking with us in 2023.
In this mini-episode, we talk about the 4 questions you can ask yourself during the limbo week between Christmas and New Year to help you kick off the new year intentionally.
Ever find yourself asking- why am I doing this?? while participating in a Christmas tradition? In this episode, we talk about our family Christmas traditions from the past, how some have evolved over the years, and what questions to ask yourself to know when it's time to start some new ones.
We are channeling our inner Oprah to bring you our favorite things! In this episode, we tell you what we're loving in clothing, home and kitchen, beauty and wellness and more to help make your Christmas shopping a little easier.
Christmas can be complicated and stressful all by itself, and then we throw in family members and other people! In this episode we talk about how to use the enneagram to make your Christmas a little easier with your friends and family. We talk about gifts for each type, how each type tends to act around the holidays and what gift you can give yourself this Christmas based on your type.
Who doesn't love a good life hack? No one. In this episode we talk about our favorite holiday hacks in decorating, cooking, gift giving, and life in general to help make your life a little easier this holiday season.
Have you ever considered slashing your tires to avoid a family gathering? In this episode we talk about how to navigate your family gatherings this holiday season so that you can not just survive them, but actually enjoy them.
We see #noregrets everywhere. But what if we told you "No Regrets" is a load of crap? In this episode we discuss how we can stop running from our regrets and instead learn to optimize them to help us move forward.
Just like our email inbox, our minds are inundated with thoughts, ideas, and beliefs from the millions of voices we're exposed to every day. In this episode we talk about things we can unsubscribe from so that we can think clearly for ourselves and recognize our own thoughts from the thoughts of others.
At some point we all find ourselves in midlife. But does there really need to be a crisis? Umm, NO. In this episode we talk all about the good, the bad, and the ugly of midlife and offer some practical tips on how to manage midlife without the crisis.
Form time to time most of us go through bouts of tossing and turning or even insomnia. In this episode we're talking about all things sleep- why it's important to nearly every function of our body, how much sleep we actually need, and practical ways to ensure you're getting a good night's sleep.
Ever say the phrase, "That's future me's problem"? We tend to make decisions or live in the day to day thinking of what benefits us right now. But how often do we consider future us? In this episode we talk about what it means to care for future you and some practical ways to do that.
Being in pain, whether physical, mental, or emotional, just plain sucks. In this episode we're getting real about our pain and how we can sit with others in theirs.
What if you chose to have the best fall ever? How would you begin? In this episode we talk about practical ways to incorporate mindfulness in your fall by engaging your senses in small ways every day.
Life isn't lived in the mountain top experiences, life is lived in the valleys. In this episode we talk about how we make the most of those valleys so that we can stop existing and start living our freakin' lives.
In this episode we talk about more words to delete from your vocabulary particularly in how it relates to your relationships.
Some words are unhelpful and some are just hurtful. In this episode we talk about words and phrases to delete from our vocabulary to help us live more authentic, productive lives.
Saying you won't take things personally and doing it are two very different things. In this episode Salina and Christine talk about some ways you can begin to give people the benefit of the doubt and not assume it's always about you.
What would it look like to stop the playing the blame game and start taking radical responsibility for your life?
Re-entry into the routines of fall and school can be difficult. In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about ways we can protect ourselves from the friction of re-entry.
We often do things to undermine our own personal growth without even knowing it. In this episode Salina and Christine discuss 3 more ways we self-sabotage and how we can recognize it and make a better choice.
In this episode Salina and Christine discuss self-sabotage. So often we undermine our own personal growth and we aren't even aware of it. In this part 1 of 2 episodes we break down some of the most common ways we self-sabotage and how to shift that instead to self-growth.
In this episode, Salina and Christine discuss the power of small beginnings. They give you tips and encouragement to get unstuck and take your first small step in the right direction.
In this episode, Christine and Salina talk about change. The good, the bad, the unwanted, and the chosen. They discuss how not embracing change can be holding us back and how then to move forward.
In this episode you'll meet Salina's husband, Frank, as they share a little bit about their story and talk about what goes into the secret sauce of good relationships. Of course, hijinks ensue.
In this episode Salina and Christine answer Barbara Brown Taylor's question- what is saving your life right now? The answers range from the meaningful and earnest to products they're loving.
In this episode we talk about:
-Salina's Covid update
-Christine's big news and newfound love for Body Groove
-How no-one wins the hardship olympics
-How to be a good friend when one of you is up and one is down
In this episode Salina and Christine open up and share why they're riding the struggle bus. Trigger warning: Suicide is discussed in this episode. While this episode may not be a pick me up, we believe it's important to recognize the good WITH the bad in order to live authentically.
In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about:
*Christine finally saw Top Gun
*Our Savoring Your Summer private Facebook group!
*The differences between fixed and growth mindsets
*How having a fixed mindset can show up in your life
*How fixed mindsets have shown up in Salina and Christine's lives
*The benefits of having a growth mindset
*How praise can actually be harming our kids and ourselves
*How to offer process praise instead of person praise and what differences it makes
In this episode Salina and Christine talk about:
*The how-to's of savoring- the different types of savoring and the different pathways to experience each type.
*The launch of their new Fb group, Savoring Your Summer!
*Review of Top Gun, Maverick
*Stranger Things Season 4 warnings
*Christine's new obsession with beekeeping
This episode is dedicated to Chrsitine's dad, Tom who taught us to savor each moment.
In this episode Salina and Christine share questions you can ask yourself to not only have an intentional summer, but also how not to miss it.
Mentioned in this episode:
Laura Tremain
Terrain Cafe
In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about gratitude- what actually happens in our body when we practice gratitude, how to practice gratitude, the difference between gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation, and give you some ideas on how you can practice gratitude in your daily life.
Mentioned in this episode:
Group by Christie Tate
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Valorie Burton
In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about taking the reins of our own freakin' lives, Step 1= happiness- how it effects our bodies, how much of it is in our control, and ways to elicit more happiness in our lives.
Mentioned in this episode:
So What Else Podcast w/ Salina
Recipe Tin
In this episode, Salina and Christine tackle the faith-space buzzword "Deconstruction"- what it is, what it isn't, and what that journey has looked like for them.
In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about the different kinds of comparison, the difference between jealousy and envy, and how getting older is wrecking their eyesight.
In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about the second episode of Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. They discuss the double-edged sword that is vulnerability, where to get amazing ramen, and why Christine has never seen the 90's movie classic, Twister.
Mentioned in this episode:
Takkii Ramen
The Mint Leaf
European Medical Massage
In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about episode 1 of Brene Brown's series, Atlas Of The Heart. They kick the episode off sharing embarrassing stories from the weekend, and then shift gears to discuss the importance of being able to name our emotions, what happens when we don't, and the dangers of looking outside yourself to find your identity.
Mentioned in this episode:
Atlas of the Heart Series, Book
Max's Bistro & Bar
Tomato Pie Cafe
Feelings wheel pillow
In this episode, Salina and Christine share a vulnerable conversation about their experiences with social media, why they left it for a time and what the result has been. They also talk about the dangers of echo chambers and the importance of listening to diverse voices.
Mentioned in this episode:
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown, 5-part series on HBO Max, Book
Laughter Yoga
Reading the Bible With The Damned
In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about what they're loving. Everything from coaching to restaurants, to Ted Lasso, to cold brew, to The National Treasure That Is Stanley Tucci.
Mentioned in this episode:
Bri McKoy
Trattoria Fratelli
Ted Lasso
Coaching
Searching For Italy
Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
PB Cup Cold Foam Cold Brew
In this episode, Salina and Christine talk about all things body image. We often ignore the messages our bodies try to send us, or we feel a sense of being at war with our bodies. They ask the question- what would it look like to call a truce with your body?
Mentioned in this episode:
Able
The Body Keeps the Score
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Emily P. Freeman's The Next Right Thing
Salina and Christine talk about people pleasing and the importance of boundaries- why they're important, how they help our relationships and how they are a form of self-care.
Books we love: Codependent No More
Set Boundaries Find Peace
Toxic Charity
People to follow: Nedra Tawwab
Brené Brown
In this episode, Salina and Christine discuss Enneagram types 6-9. If you really want to know what makes them tick, makes them mad, or what it's like to work for them, make sure to listen because both their types are in this spectrum!
Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken and Lemon Butter Potatoes with Whipped Feta Recipe @halfbakedharvest
Shockingly Easy No-Knead Focaccia Recipe
The Four Tendencies book by Gretchen Rubin
EXIT ZERO FILLING STATION Restaurant in Cape May, NJ
West End Garage Retail Shops and Cafe and Bakery
In this episode, Salina and Christine finally talk about the Enneagram!
The Enneagram Assessment that we recommend:
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti
Books we mentioned:
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski PhD (Author), Amelia Nagoski DMA
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
The So...What Else? Podcast with Kaitlin Elliot that Christine mentioned:
Episode 55: Sheila Wray Gregoire & Dr. Keith Gregoire | Your Guide to Great SEX - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-what-else/id1550225689?i=1000552419017
In this episode, Salina and Christine invite their friend Melissa, to take a deep dive into some of the most pressing topics of our last three episodes.
The Road Back To You book
Enneagram Rheti Test
In this episode Salina and Christine tackle the topic of imposter syndrome- what it is, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can kick it to the curb.
In this episode, Salina and Christine discuss feedback from the last episode, how to be a friend to yourself, and what true vulnerability looks like.
In this pilot episode, Salina and Christine talk about why they don't have any friends, why they're pretty sure they aren't the only ones, and what they plan to do about it. True friendship seems to be a dying art and they intend to bring it back to life.