Quarantine Chronicles: Recent Episodes
Melissa
Have you ever wanted to do a workout challenge but wanted someone else to test it out first! Like what would happen if you ran 200 miles or 3000 push ups in a month? That’s what you will hear on episodes posted on Sunday; all different challenges that I complete for you all!
AND/OR
Do you ever just want to chill, have some beverages and laugh?! Look no further, on Friday, you will be listening to "Free for all Friday" episodes which basically means it's unscripted and anything could happen!
Join in on the fun and have some laughs with me on the QC Podcast with your host Melissa!
WELCOME BACK !
It's been a minute aka like 3 months since I recorded the last episode. Honestly a bunch of shit happened and I feel like I'm finally ready to record again. I wanted to keep this episode semi-short and talk about some tips that I learned so far from marathon training. This is for anyone who has wanted to do a race whether it is a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon! I hope you find these tips helpful! It was nice getting back on the microphone.
I have to go get ready for tomorrow's 10 miles, but I hope everyone is feeling loved and taking care of themselves.
I might have to rename this podcast and get a new logo too. :O !?
See you guys soon
xox
Links:
https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/marathon-training/novice-supreme/ (Marathon Training Plan I'm using)
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It has been awhile QC Fam ! And I apologize for MIA.
In this episode we talk about a HUGE announcement and how ALIENS were spotted and the Pentagon confirmed it. It feels good to be back on the microphone again chatting with you all. I'm sure I will get into a routine again to start putting out more episodes.
Hope you guys enjoy this episode.
Articles mentioned:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/business-videos/2021/04/15/navy-pyramid-ufo-video-orig-jm-kj.cnn
https://lithub.com/why-would-aliens-even-bother-with-earth/
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Melissa
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Hey QC FAM ! Welcome back to another FFAF (free for all Friday) !!
I didn't have a specific topic I wanted to talk about, so I talk a bit about the pandemic and quarantine. Then I start talking about Spartan Races which gets me into the topic of Death Races. I l talk about the creator of Spartan Races, Joe De Sena and details of the very popular Death Race. Hope you enjoy this one!
Links mentioned in episode:
Machine Gun Kelly on Quarantine: https://youtu.be/xTKyys4OS7E
Joe De Sena: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_De_Sena
Spartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/
Stay Happy & Stay Healthy
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Melissa
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Hey QC FAM! What’s happening! In this episode, I am joined AGAIN by the amazing Christina. In this episode we talk about the disastrous events going on in Texas and how we feel for those being affected by it. We talk about how we're in complete shock by the response of a Texas mayor and the senator.
Then we shift topics and talk about social media affecting relationships, Chris helps me swipe left or right on Bumble. Lastly, we talk about how a trampoline workout is taking over a Boston club.
Thank you to Christina for coming back on this nonsense of a podcast. I love you and appreciate you.
Links used in today’s episode:
Ted Cruz’s Cancún Trip: Family Texts Detail His Political Blunder
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/us/politics/ted-cruz-storm-cancun.html
https://youtu.be/wMyRjES1lII
Garrett Reisman Lived at the Bottom of the Ocean for 2 Weeks | Joe Rogan
How You can help those in Texas:
- Donate to a mutual aid fund, such as Mutual Aid Houston, Austin Mutual Aid, or Feed the People Dallas. All three groups are working to provide housing, food, and other support systems to those in need.
- Donate to a food bank in Texas. Feeding Texas has a comprehensive list of food banks across the state, searchable by zip code.
- Donate to national organizations, such as the Salvation Army and American Red Cross in North Texas, Central and South Texas, and the Gulf Coast region of Texas.
- Donate to or volunteer with disaster relief organizations like Crowdsource Rescue, which has been activated to help those in Texas.
- Help animals in need by donating to organizations such as Austin Pets Alive!, SPCA of Texas, and Operation Kindness. Note that some facilities, such as Operation Kindness in North Texas, may be impacted by power outages.
- Conserve power if you're in Texas by following this handy guide from the Austin American-Statesman.
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Melissa
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Hello QC Fam ! Hope all IS WELL!
In episode 83, I talk about how I gave up alcohol AGAIN in January. In this episode I talk about the benefits of giving up alcohol for a month. I share some tips to get through it and even share some of my mocktail recipes.
If you end up doing an experiment or challenge or journey (Whatever you want to call it), of no alcohol this episode can be helpful for you! If I could give one piece of advice to anyone wanting to try it, it is to write down when you usually drink (time and day). I would try to come up with hobbies or activities to do during those times you usually are drinking. Just know you can do anything you put your mind to and you CAN do hard things. You got this. Feel free to reach out with any other questions on IG: @theQCpodcast .
SOURCES:
https://www.self.com/story/dry-january-health-benefits "Dry January Can Be Amazing for Your Health, If Done the Right Way"
https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisfurnari/2021/01/11/new-surveys-indicate-increasing-interest-in-dry-january/?sh=218d37d46f57 "New Surveys Indicate Increasing Interest In Dry January"
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g19599968/best-non-alcoholic-wines/ "10 Best Non-Alcoholic Wines to Drink Now"
Articles from Episode 50 that I still highly recommend reading:
How Alcohol Impacts the Brain: "https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/alcohol-and-the-brain"
Here's what happens to your body when you cut out alcohol for 30 days: "https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-quit-alcohol-for-30-days#Benefits-of-Dry-January"
Documentary:
The Truth About Alcohol - Documentary on Netflix
Apps that I used during this challenge:
Try Dry
I Am Sober -- [Used for last challenge but still a great app. This app is for everything from giving up bread to sweets to alcohol]
Stay Happy & Healthy
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Melissa
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Welcome back to episode 82 with a very special co-host the one, the only, CHRISTINA !!! woooo (applause).
In tonight's episode I make her draw a Valentine's themed picture (video will be down below), then we get into sam hilarious Mad Libs and we end with 2000's trivia. Also, we can't forget the highlight of this week; LAWYER CAT!! Enjoy this episode, grab a drink and play some trivia with us!
Links:
How to Draw a box of Chocolates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo7YllfSKM8&ab_channel=ArtforKidsHub
Lawyer Cat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f9eDBpnkaU&ab_channel=NBCNews
50 Shades Mad Libs: https://www.pinterest.dk/pin/570620215268809762/
Hope you enjoy this one !!
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Melissa
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HEY QC FAM !
Play this 2000's pop punk quiz with me !!! First we try to figure out who sang the lyrics, but then we go on the YOUTUBES and listen to a music quiz. If you want to take a trip down memory lane and listen to some nostalgic music, COME ON IN AND LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE.
Here's an example to get your brain going: "Debbie just hit the wall, she never had it all..." What song and band sang that ?! HMMMM !!! No Cheating !!!
Okay, you're ready to play ... let's get into the episode.
Want to play more or on your own?
https://www.altpress.com/altpress-quizzes/2000s-pop-punk-lyrics-quiz/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUnaHBxCXBM&ab_channel=grungeunicxrns
https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexfinnis/how-well-do-you-really-know-pop-punk
https://www.buzzfeed.com/adrianleandro/calling-all-pop-punk-junkies
Hope you enjoy the episode !
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Melissa
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Hello QC Fam !!
In this challenge episode, I talk about my yoga journey over the past 30 days! I talk about Yoga with Adriene and what to expect if you decide to do this journey as well. This is all the things and points I would've liked to be told if this was the first time going on a yoga mat. Yoga is so yummy and beneficial for us to practice daily or weekly or even monthly; that I really hope this inspires you guys to hop on a mat and try yoga out. Although, I don't go over the benefits of yoga in this episode, feel free to listen to episode 3 and 13 to find out why yoga is SO AMAZING for our souls and body and brain and everything. I hope you all enjoy this episode and I will catch you on another episode!!
YWA Youtube Link: Breath - A 30 Day Yoga Journey
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLui6Eyny-UzzJ4NSTesh4xRWg4ZWNz5s4
QC Yoga Related Episodes:
Season 2, Episode 3: I completed 7 days of Yoga"https://anchor.fm/melissa027/episodes/Episode-3-I-completed-7-days-of-Yoga-ef44pq
Season 3, Episode 13: "I completed 30 days of Yoga with Adriene"https://anchor.fm/melissa027/episodes/Episode-13-I-completed-30-days-of-Yoga-with-Adriene-eglgp2
Stay Safe and Healthy
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Melissa
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Hey QC Fam,
In episode 79 I talk about the joys about working with kids who fight over politics, try to figure out what the heck a meme stock is & what is happening with stocks, and then a quick update on the EPIC program. (I accidentally slipped out the F work - pre-warning)
Hope you enjoy this silly episode of me trying to talk about grown up stuff. HA.
Links
"GameStop's crazy stock story explained" https://www.wltx.com/article/money/what-happened-to-gamestop-stock-explained-reddit-amc-nokia-blackberry/83-4c1cbc79-24de-4076-9bd6-d483e9e9fc64
"Elon Musk, GameStop and the C.E.O. as Internet Troll" https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/29/business/elon-musk-gamestop-twitter.html
P.S.
Seasonal Depression can be bad and mix it with COVID and isolation due to the virus. Please speak up and talk about it. You are loved. It will be okay. You will get through this. <3 Love you.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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Melissa
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Hello QC Fam !
In this episode, I talk about how I have started Caroline Girvan's 10 week Epic program on Youtube. Sunday's episodes are going to be a weekly "check in" or "update" of how the program is going. I promise I will make them entertaining for you guys. I might be doing some other non-related workout challenges that I will talk about on Sunday, but for now I'm focusing on getting into a rhythm with this Epic program first. I also mention some of my starting stats and how I realized my body is very uneven (LOL). Links to the epic program and Caroline's youtube channel will be below.
Stay Happy & Stay Healthy
Caroline Girvan Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpis3RcTw6t47XO0R_KY4WQ
Epic I Program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhu1QCKrfgPW3VAMHM-wefcO4ZyXf6cwt
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Melissa
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Hey QC FAMMMMM !! Happy Friday!!
In this episode I downloaded the very popular game "Among Us" and tried to figure it out as I played it. Enjoy me getting voted against and also kicked out for absolutely no reason at all. ENJOY ... and I hope this is somewhat funny.
Let me know if you ever played Among Us and if you ever want to play!
Find me on the gram: @theQCpodcast !!
Stay Healthy and Happy
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Melissa
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Happy Friday QC FAMM!! Happy 2021!!
In this episode, I talk about how I really really REALLY don't want to go back to in person teaching. This topic then spirals into Millennial's and how we are a generation of not only our "9-5's" but a generation of "side hustles and passion". At the end I talk about my new 10 week challenge I'm committing myself to!
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Hope you enjoyed listening!
Stay Happy and Stay Healthy
Melissa
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Hello QC Fam! HAPPY 2021 !!
This year's first episode is of a challenge I have been doing since 2020 (heh). It is going without Facebook for a week, which turned into one month, which turned into two, and well here we are 5 months later and I'm still going strong. Even though I do miss some things, which I'll talk about, the PROS of not having Facebook always trump the cons; at least for me. We talk about how Facebook can affect us mentally and how it might be best to live without Facebook.
Read this amazing article I used in this episode for motivation and learn why Facebook might not be the best.
"7 Reasons why quitting Facebook now is good for your future"
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/7-reasons-why-quitting-facebook-now-good-for-your-future.html
Hope you enjoy this episode & let me know if you give this challenge a go!!
Stay Happy & Stay Healthy
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Melissa
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HELLO QC FAM!
In this 8 minute audio clip, I put together SOME of the audio clips that I found to be memorable in the year 2020. There were so many ... SO MANY audio clips and hours worth of audio, but these are some of the clips that made me laugh out loud and hopefully they do the same for you !! ENJOY!!
2020 IS OVER QC FAM!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ?!!! HAPPY 2021 !!!
Thank you to everyone who ever listened to my podcast! I appreciate it so much! Thank you for being supportive and being apart of the QC FAM !! I will see you guys in the New Year !!! LOVE YOU GUYS !!
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy
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MELISSA
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Well QC FAM,
As 2020 is coming to an end, I just want to say thank you, THANK YOU and THANK YOU <3. Thank you guys for listening to my episodes, whoever you are out there! Just know that I really appreciate the listens and I hope you genuinely enjoy the podcast.
In this episode I talk about the big moments of the podcast everything from getting my first microphone to hitting 1k plays! Then I talk about some episodes that meant a lot to me. They definitely all mean a lot and each episode has their own purpose, but I mentioned these particular episodes because they stood out to me. But honestly, each episodes means a lot.
I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with me.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I will see you guys in 2021 !!
Stay Healthy, Stay Safe
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Melissa
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS QC FAM!!!
This past week I completed a 7 day booty band workout. I used videos from Caroline Girvan on Youtube that were specifically for booty band workouts. She has a couple of videos ranging from 8 minutes - 30 minutes for booty band workouts. Definitely check out her videos if you want to try this booty band challenge!
If you want to add in resistance band workouts check out this website to see different exercises you can do with them. (You can work full body with these bands)
24 Best Resistance Band Exercises: https://www.setforset.com/blogs/news/24-best-resistance-band-exercises
Check here to see top 5 benefits of booty bands: https://www.setforset.com/blogs/news/booty-band-benefits-aka-hip-circle-band
Hope you guys enjoyed this episode! Let me know if you take on this challenge: @theQCpodcast
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Melissa
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Hey QC Fam !
In this week's challenge episode, I talk about how I get back on the challenge bandwagon. I talk about how I walked for 20-30 minutes each day for 7 days. This helped me get back into the rhythm of things. I talk about the benefits, the pros, and the cons of walking. Don't be fooled, the benefits aren't all physical, they help with creativity and sleep! Listen to this episode to find more!
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Articles used in this episode:
"Walking for Good Health" https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health
"The Case For Taking a Walk After You Eat" https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health
"11 Biggest Benefits of Walking to Improve Your Health, According to Doctors" https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20485587/benefits-from-walking-every-day/
Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays ! Stay Safe
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Melissa
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Hello QC FAM !!
Holiday season is here! And I'm giving you the gift of bringing back my sister Christina for a fun-filled episode. In this episode, we watch up with her. We talk about her marathon that she COMPLETED!! THEN, she shares her Spotify 2020 Wrapped. Finally, we take a Tiger King Quiz and find out which Tiger King Character she is. Links will be below if you want to take them with us! Enjoy !!!
Articles:
"How Well DO You Know Netflix's Tiger King?" https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/tiger-king-trivia-quiz/
"Which Tiger King Character Are You?" https://www.buzzfeed.com/fjweschler/which-tiger-king-character-are-you-886stqydkj
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy ! Happy Holidays !!!
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Hello QC Fam !!
It's no secret I recently fell off the slopes.. fell off the challenge bandwagon .. So instead of hiding from that; I decided to make this episode. I created some tips to get back on the bandwagon. If anyone out there feels the same way I do, this episode is for you! Whether you feel like you fell off the bandwagon from working out, eating healthy or even hobbies!! Listen, we're human. Sometimes we fall off the bandwagon, but when you're ready to go back on; I hope this episode and my tips will help you get there!
We also talk about staying motivated during winter months. Winter is NO joke. It gets dark at 4:00 PM, it's cold outside, it's cold inside. I'd rather be in my flannel PJs all day, watching Hallmark movies with a glass of wine than work out. So, how do we do it?! How do we stay motivated to work out in the winter months?!! I'll give you 15 ways !!
Tell me how it goes ! Message me on the gram: @theQCpodcast !
xoxo
Melissa
Articles Used:
"15 Ways to Stay Motivated This Winter" https://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/15-ways-to-stay-motivated-this-winter
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HELLO QC FAM ! WHAT IS HAPPENING !
I give you a little update on my life and health! BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, we go over the top google searches in 2020. I think these top searches perfectly define 2020 and it's true meaning!!
Stay safe out there folks. Holiday season is here; let's all be the lovely humans we are!!!
Want to chat?! Message me on IG: @theQCpodcast !
Enjoy !!
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Melissa
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Hello QC FAM !
After taking about a week off ... I think I forgot how to Podcast. BUT I'M BACK after taking Turkey day week off. And I'm just here to update you guys on some things and go over my 2020 Spotify Wrapped to see what my top songs and artists were!!
Let me know what your top artists were! Message me on the gram: @theQCpodcast !
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Melissa
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Hey QC Fam !
In this episode, I talk about how I rested this past week. I relaxed so my body and muscles can recover. I talk about how it's beneficial for everyone to take a week off from their planning plan. The benefits of taking time off for your body to recover is super important and easily overlooked! Listen to this episode to find out why you should start incorporating a rest week in your training plan!
Articles Used:
"Do you really need a recovery week?" https://www.livestrong.com/article/515858-do-you-really-need-a-recovery-week-from-working-out/
Instagram: @theQCpodcast
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FAM!
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Melissa
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Some days we feel blah and content about the world. Some days we feel sad about being single. Some days we get annoyed by men who act like boys. All normal things, right? RIGHT.
But more importantly... have you every got anxiety when someone knocked on the bathroom door. Yes ?! Well then, you're in luck .. because I read to you a good 20 hilarious responses when someone knocks on the bathroom door. Here's the link to read more of them: https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2019/08/50-hilarious-responses-when-someone-knocks-on-your-bathroom-stall/
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Stay true to yourself QC Fam. It's okay to feel the feels.
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Melissa
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Hello QC Fam -
In this episode, I talk about how I'm taking a break from workout challenges. It's going to be tough for me, but at the same time very needed. I got to a spot in my life where I'm confident with how I look, and I don't want to lose the work I put in. At the same time, I don't want to have an unhealthy relationship with working out. November and December will be focused on resting my body and not doing any high impact high intensity workouts. I want to still incorporate moving in some way, because moving your body is amazing for you. I will still include light walking and yoga into my daily routine.
Cheers to the next two months!!
I'll be letting you know more details about this "resting challenge" once I have figured them out, but I wanted to update you guys :).
xoxo
Melissa
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Hey QC FAM ! Let's talk about really weird laws all over the U.S. and MASS. Here a few to spark your interest: In Mass: No gorillas are allowed in the back seat of cars. It is illegal to give beer to hospital patients.
In Wyoming, there is no intoxicated skiing.
In Washington, it's illegal to kill Bigfoot.
And listen to manyyyyy many more weird laws .. :) enjoy !
Articles Used: https://www.usatoday.com/list/news/nation-now/weirdest-laws-every-state/53ad0541-3518-4432-adc4-0fec193d389e/ "Weirdest laws passed in every state"
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2015/06/18/weird-laws-in-massachusetts "Weird laws in MASS"
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Hello QC Fam !
This week I took on probably the hardest challenge yet -- one week of no chocolate. I love chocolate, it's delicious, it's amazing, it's tasty. But I wanted to challenge myself to not have any chocolate this week, no matter how bad I wanted it.
In this episode I talk about:
- the benefits of dark chocolate
- the health complications that could happen if we consume too much chocolate
Articles mentioned;
"7 proven benefits of dark chocolate" https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
"Dechox: why should you give up chocolate?" https://www.generalandmedical.com/live-healthy/posts/2020/march/dechox-why-should-you-give-up-chocolate/
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Stay happy & healthy QC FAM !
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Melissa
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Welcome to episode 61 ! In this episode, I first talk about this week (election week) being super stressful. Then I talk about how I embarrassed myself on a work zoom call by having the camera ON. Finally, I try to figure out the meaning behind "the man holding a fish" photo.
Why Do Guys Use Photos With Fish On Tinder?
"https://www.elitedaily.com/p/why-do-guys-use-photos-with-fish-on-tinder-i-asked-heres-what-they-said-8747885"
Come talk to me: @theQCpodcast
be kind to others & be kind to yourself <3
love you guys
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Melissa
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Hey QC Fam !
One week of bedtime yoga was the challenge for this week !!! Although it seems like an easy challenge, changing your bedtime/nighttime routine is harder than it sounds!
In this episode, I talk about the PROs and benefits of bedtime yoga along with the very minor CON of it. Then I mention tips to change our nighttime routine so we can incorporate our bedtime yoga !!
Check out the benefits and yoga poses to do at night: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/bedtime-yoga
20 minute Yoga with Adriene Bedtime yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7SN-d4qXx0&ab_channel=YogaWithAdriene
10 minute Yoga with Adriene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiWDsfZ3zbo&ab_channel=YogaWithAdriene
10 minute YOGA IN BED video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKqnhbrV6ms&ab_channel=SarahBethYoga
I hope you guys are inspired to try to add bedtime yoga into your nighttime routine; even it's only for one or two days a week! Remember you need YOU time and you deserve it!
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Stay healthy & stay safe
Melissa
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!!
In the Haunted Quarantine Series Finale ...
I talk about the most scariest paranormal experience I ever had. Then I talk about the Blue Moon and what to expect from it. To close the series, I go into a room that I find to be the scariest and use the ghost radar app .... and I get so much activity from this app... the most I've gotten so far !
Thank you guys so much for letting me do this series and listening to the episodes !!! I'm so sad this chapter is coming to an end ... but maybe I'll bring the spooky intro's back in the future before next halloween.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN AND STAY SPOOKY !!
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/10/10132177/full-blue-moon-in-taurus-october-2020-meaning -- "What The Full Blue Moon Means For Your Halloween"
https://www.bustle.com/life/halloween-blue-full-moon-2020-tarot-readings-zodiac-signs --- "Your Zodiac Sign's Halloween Blue Moon Tarot Card Reading"
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In today's episode, I tackle the most important quiz of my life... how much of a millennial am I?! I take a quiz on buzzfeed and some questions lead to random rambles.... that are funny....hopefully... HAPPY FRIDAY !!!!
Take the quiz!
https://www.buzzfeed.com/perpetua/millennial-stereotype-percent
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Melissa
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Did you know that Americans are the most overworked nation in the world ?! After experiencing a lockdown where I couldn't go anywhere and was forced to take time out of the day for myself, I realized how much I let work take over my life. Pre-covid I was working and just working; NOTHING ELSE! How unhealthy is that ?!
In this episode I talk about how this week I made sure to set time out for myself and what I enjoy doing. I give you guys tips on how to set time out even if you feel like you don't have any. I also give you guys tips on what this might look like. Setting time out can be anything from doing hobbies to exercising to reading to just sitting with yourself. I also go over why it's so important to set time out for ourselves as well. Enjoy !
Articles Used:
https://20somethingfinance.com/american-hours-worked-productivity-vacation/ "The U.S. is the Most Overworked Developed Nation in the World"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201202/why-you-shouldnt-feel-guilty-about-stealing-little-time-yourself "Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Stealing a Little Time for Yourself"
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Stay happy and Stay healthy
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Melissa
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Hello my ghosts & QC fam. How are we all doing ?!!
In today's episode I talk about more paranormal sightings at Boston's Omni Parker House. Then I downloaded two spirt box apps to see what they were like. Listen in to find out how the spirit box session went!!! Stay SpooOOOoooky.
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Melissa
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ooooo HAPPY FRIDAY QC FAM !!
In today's episode I talk about my first COVID test and how I was so nervous but the Grey's Anatomy look-a-like testers got me through it.... ya know? Then I go old school and read some FUNNY AMAZON REVIEWS !!! wooooo Enjoy !!
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OoooOOOoooOOOOoo another spooky episode that's apart of the Haunted Quarantine Series!
In today's episode, I talk about a really weird experience I had at Market Basket, and an experience someone had in a Market Basket in New England. Then .... THEN ... I talk about paranormal sightings at the Omni Parker House in Boston ...
Grab your Apple Cidar and change into something comfy as you listen to these scary ghost stories... ENJOY.
IG: @theQCpodcast
Links of Articles Used:
Omni Parker : https://www.omnihotels.com/blog/haunted-hotels-bostons-omni-parker-house/
Ghost Sighting at Market Basket: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/victorian-era-ghost-spotted-at-wilmington-market-basket/97897/
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Hello QC Fam !! This week I took on the challenge to dance as a workout. Listen in on this episode if you want to hear about benefits of dancing, The PROs, CONs, and how it was to dance as a workout.
Videos that I danced too will be below:
Monday (5/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdBESRDwo_8&t=170s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness
Tuesday (4/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVRlQFSsODg&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness
Wednesday (2/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TOIWNAVADw&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness
Thursday (5/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PISPefC2Jw&t=1274s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness
Saturday (5/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5MmlNf1rzU&t=430s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness
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Is it safe to date during COVID? Well, I take a look at an article written by Doctor Andrew Habib. He talks about safe ways to date and how to gradually bring it to in person dating. Great article and highly suggest taking a peek if you're on the dating scene!
Have you been comfortable with dating or are you nervous ?! Find me on the gram and let me know: @theQCpodcast
Article mentioned:
https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/HealthU/2020/09/15/is-it-safe-to-date-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/
Stay Safe; Stay Healthy
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Hey QC FAM!
This is another QC QUICK MINUTE- a rapid style question episode - where I talk about some things I might have forgotten about in Episode 50 "One Month of NO Alcohol".
Some things mentioned in this episode: apps I used, if I noticed any differences in myself, some overall general advice as well.
Hope you enjoy !
Stay Happy and Healthy QC Fam !
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Melissa
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What's up QC FAM !
In today's episode I talk about how I went one month with no alcohol !! I really do open up and share a lot with you guys during this episode with confidence. I always love being honest in this podcast and am never ashamed of what I learn about myself during these challenges.
I talk about my relationship with alcohol, what I learned and how I view it now after going a month (and a little more) without alcohol.
If you want to take on this challenge and want someone to chat with you during it; you can find me on Instagram: @theQCpodcast
Articles if you're interested in reading:
How Alcohol Impacts the Brain: "https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/alcohol-and-the-brain"
Here's what happens to your body when you cut out alcohol for 30 days: "https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-quit-alcohol-for-30-days#Benefits-of-Dry-January"
Documentary:
The Truth About Alcohol - Documentary on Netflix
Apps that I used during this challenge:
Try Dry
I Am Sober -- [this app is for everything from giving up bread to sweets to alcohol]
Stay Safe & Healthy
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QC FAM !
I don't know what is happening you guys. In this episode I talk about how I recorded an episode last week and captured a really weird audio sound clip. BUT .. YOU GUYS AREN'T GOING TO BELIEVE THIS... When I was editing this episode, I captured another weird audio clip and I have no idea what it is!!!! So that will be next episode's content .... I have no idea what's going on ... but it's creeping me out !!
Let me know what you guys think of the audio I captured from last week through instagram @theqcpodcast !
Stay Safe
Melissa
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Hello QC Fam !
In this episode, which I'm so very excited about; I talk about training like a Coastie. I found this amazing pre-bootcamp workout plan that is 3 months long, but I only completed 1 month of it. In the future, I might try to do all 3 months!!
I will be leaving links to the warm up, cool down, and the main page of the workouts. Remember if you are just starting this workout plan, start with month 03, then go to month 02, then month 01. It is a GREAT plan and you can stick to it or tweak some things to make it your own.
ENJOY this episode, and let me know if you give it a shot!
Coast Guard Boot Camp Prep Workout Links:
https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/category/physicaltraining/bootcampprepworkout/ - main workout page
https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/08/20/305/ - Dynamic Warm up
https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/08/21/injury-prevention-recovery-routine/ - Cool Down
Alternate Workouts to Pull Ups:
https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-easier-alternatives-pull-ups?slide=cf6146c8-68bf-4ba9-9bab-6eb17afa4f9c#cf6146c8-68bf-4ba9-9bab-6eb17afa4f9c
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Viewer Discretion is advised !
HAPPY SPOOKY SEASON QC FAM!!
In this episode, I talk about a really disturbing dream I had last night and then tell you guys one of my many "unexplained" experiences I had. Let me know what you guys think of this one ... I'm curious to know your thoughts...
Stay Spooky !
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In today's episode we catch up !! I talk about how I feel like I'm adjusting to the new "norm' with masks and coronavirus. But more importantly I take a quiz to see if I would survive a haunted house... Here is the link to see if you would survive with me !
https://www.buzzfeed.com/nikkif7/would-you-make-it-through-a-haunted-house-exx0
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GOOD LUCK TO MY SISTER CHRISTINA RUNNING HER FIRST MARATHON TOMORROW 10/3/2020 !! You got this girl... keep going ! Put one foot in front of the other! You got this <3 !
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Oh Man. Whoever voted "yes" on my poll if I should do this or not; y'all have to come find me and save me; if anything happens.. JUST SAYIN.. Okay... So I got this idea from a Youtuber, Brittney Crabb. Go check her out on youtube; she does this stuff so fearlessly all the time. I couldn't get it out of my head, and wanted to call these numbers myself. .... so that's exactly what I did ... ENJOY !!
These are some CREEPY numbers to call ... YOU'RE WELCOME.. in advance, since I did this for the QC FAM.
Website I got creepy numbers from: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2018/10/15/11-creepy-phone-numbers-actually-work-halloween-2018/
Brittney's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brittyy44
Stay Spooky !
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In episode 2 of the Haunted Quarantine series, I talk about some of the most disturbing conspiracy theories out there. Viewer discretion is advised.. or maybe listen discretion is advised.. if that's a thing.
Please note: these Halloween series will have a different logo to tell the difference between my usual content and the spooky content. I know this Halloween series isn't for everyone, which is why I'm uploading my normal content as well. Please keep in mind this episode has some gore and disturbing content mentioned. It's okay if this episode isn't for you.
Articles;
https://www.flavorwire.com/323058/10-bizarre-kiddie-cartoon-conspiracy-theories
10 Bizarre Kiddie Cartoon Conspiracy Theories
https://www.buzzfeed.com/annakopsky/conspiracy-theories-flipped
17 Bizarre Conspiracy Theories That’ll Freak You The Hell Out
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First and foremost if you want to learn more about the Water Project or if you want to fundraise or donate; here is the link : https://thewaterproject.org/about_us
Honestly, it just kind of felt weird not mentioning an organization as I'm over here saying "Oh my gosh, look at me doing a week of cold showers, but the water I'm provided is clean and non-toxic" as people in other areas of the world don't even have running water.
As for the challenge itself, it was eye-opening as to much time I actually spend in showers when the water is warm, but even though cold showers might sound awful (they are kind of awful); I talk about the benefits of taking them. You might be surprised by the benefits and try out a cold shower yourself!! It could actually be healthier than hot showers!! Dive into this episode with an open mind, and let me know if you end up trying out a cold shower.
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@theqcpodcast
Articles mentioned in this episode:
https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower#Why-do-we-like-hot-showers? "Cold Showers VS Hot Showers"
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This is the first episode of my Haunted Quarantine Series. In this episode, I talk about one of the most disturbing dreams I had as a teen that still haunts me to this day. Then I read a description of someone's dream that's oddly similar to my nightmare. The link for this person's dream will be below if you want to check it out. Please note: these Halloween series will have a different logo to tell the difference between my usual content and the spooky content. I know this Halloween series isn't for everyone, which is why I'm uploading my normal content as well. Please keep in mind this episode has some gore and disturbing content mentioned. It's okay if this episode isn't for you. Very Creepy Dream: https://www.reddit.com/r/Thetruthishere/comments/1xjyap/me_very_creepy_recurring_dreams_about_a_house_ive/ Happy Halloween QC Fam ! -Melissa
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Hey QC FAM! I'm really excited for you guys to listen to this episode! I brought on two of the most competitive people that I know when it comes to TRIVIA!! I THOUGHTTTTTTTTT .. they listened to country music 24/7, but I was told differently in the episode, but they're two people I think of when I think of country fans. So I put them both to the test to see who knows more about country music. Hope you guys play along!! Enjoy!! Thank you to Chris and Courtney for coming on the podcast!!!! AND CONGRATS TO THE WINNER .. I don't want to spoil it ... but they know who won .. WOOT WOOT; you guys will have to listen to find out! ENJOY ! Stay Safe & Stay Healthy xoxo
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Hey QC Fam!
Welcome back to another episode! Wow, episode 40, can you believe it ?! In today's episode, we talk about Carol Baskin's performance on Dancing with the Stars, we talk about Don Lewis's family putting in a commercial during the episode asking for help/tips of information. Then we dive into the world of UFO's in New Jersey and read about how there is life on VENUS!!
2020 is scaring me ... and there's 3 more months of it......
Come talk to me on Instagram: @theQCpodcast
Articles Mentioned:
- https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/alien-life-venus-phosphine-gas-discovery-potential-game-changer-ncna1240273 "Alien Life on Venus"
- https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/11/world/repeating-fast-radio-burst-pattern-scn-trnd/index.html "Mysterious radio signal from space is repeating every 16 days"
- https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody/peabody-ufo-sightings-heres-what-they-saw "Peabody UFO Sightings"
- https://www.tmz.com/2020/09/15/ufo-sighting-new-jersey-goodyear-blimp/ "UFO's Real Sighting in New Jersey or just Good Year Blimp"
Well QC Fam....... what a rabbit hole this was.... CREEPY.
Okay, I'm going to go watch Carol Baskin's performance to get my mind off of these UFO's.
Stay Safe, Stay healthy,
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Hey QC FAM!!
This is Part 2 (Episode 36 is part 1 if you want to check that episode out before this one)!!! Part 2 of August's Challenge ... In Part 1 we talked about the plank challenge and this episode is all about my 3000 push up challenge!! Let me tell you the results are wild and are going to be posted on @theQCpodcast instagram.. go check it out!!
I talk about the type of push up I did, benefits of push ups, and a huge eye-opening realization I made during this challenge. Hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it inspires and motivates you to take on this challenge as well!!
Bald Brother's 3000 Push Up Challenge: https://thebaldbrothers.com/30-day-push-up-challenge/
- You just need to put in an email for the challenge and it will be sent to you via email!
Let me know if you take on this awesome challenge!
Good Luck & Stay Healthy QC Fam!
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Melissa
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HEY QC FAM!
In tonight's free for all episode we talk:
- rest days
- country music
- being single - 7 BRUTAL reasons why we're single.. I FELT ATTACKED... ATTACKED!
I mean it's all in the title so grab ya snacks, grab ya beverages, sit back and enjoy this episode!! For my single and non-single folks out there let me know what you thought of the brutal reasons .. do you agree with them? disagree?! Let me know on the Instagram: @theQCpodcast !!
ARTICLE MENTIONED:
https://medium.com/@aaronzhu/7-brutally-honest-reasons-why-youre-still-single-96b4c7e46e31 - "7 BRUTALLY HONEST REASONS WHY YOU'RE STILL SINGLE"
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Wow you guys... just WOW. I'm not really sure what this episode is.... other than explicit. Basically, I had a thought today... like how are people going to know that I'm in a bad mood or don't want to talk to them?! I'm an introvert.. I don't like to talk to people.. OKAY. I'm kidding.. I don't like to talk to strangers.. especially those who tell me to smile. But that hasn't been happening because of the masks. Okay, so in this episode, we learn how to get out of a conversation even with our masks on AND also how to keep a conversation and to show we're interested in the convo with our mask on. Because let's be real... the mask.. covers our whole face and people can't tell our facial expressions with it on, so we have to incorporate the shoulders, the eyebrows, and more!
This was really a fun episode to make and I hope you guys enjoy it!! Let me know what you guys think and I hope you learned something!
Articles Mentioned:
https://www.etsy.com/market/resting_bitch_face_mask -Etsy shop with cute masks
https://medium.com/muddyum/help-my-mask-is-hiding-my-resting-bitch-face-4e7ca2e01c8a - "Help! My mask is covering up my RBF"
https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/showing-emotions-face-mask.html - "How to show emotion while wearing a mask"
https://www.mondly.com/blog/2019/08/23/71-best-tongue-twisters-to-perfect-your-english-pronunciation/ "71 best tongue twisters"
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy
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Hello Quarantine Fam !!
For the month of August I completed two challenges!!! I completed a plank every day and also 3000 push ups!!! Wild, right ?!!! This is part 1 of 2, and in this episode we talk about the plank challenge I did.
We talk about the benefits of planks and if I saw any differences from planking for 31 days. Enjoy!!!
Plank Challenge I completed:
https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/ultimate-30-day-plank-challenge-your-strongest-core-ever
Who invented planks?
https://physicalculturestudy.com/2018/01/15/the-history-of-the-plank-exercise/#:~:text=Specifically%2C%20people%20have%20cited%20Joseph,strength%20as%20opposed%20to%20endurance
Plank Form:
https://www.openfit.com/forearm-plank
How to Planks for Beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdvN_XEl_c&ab_channel=Bowflex
Plank Challenges:
Beginner: https://timeinthemarket.com/the-beginner-30-day-plank-challenge/
Intermediate: https://www.health.com/fitness/britney-spears-cold-after-workout
Advanced: 5 minute plank challenge: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/112590059416578141/
Hope you enjoyed this episode <3. Let me know if you end up doing any of these challenges!! Find me on the Gram @theQCpodcast !
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Hello QC Fam... It's almost spooky season, which means in this episode we talk about the Haunted Quarantine Series that will be coming up.... it's spooky... we also read through some bad tinder bios and last... we put this ghost app to use. COME ON AND JOIN ME.. take a listen for yourself and let me know what you think ... Do you have any spooky stories that you want to share? Message me on Instagram @theQCpodcast ! Hope you enjoy this episode... Stay Healthy and Stay Safe xoxo Melissa
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WHAT'S UP QC FAM !!
I'm back with another episode to talk about more random shower thoughts; some of them we Google to find out the answers to! Some thoughts are better to be thoughts and not google searches though, as we find out in this episode. We also talk about there's a dumbbell shortage and I basically NEED WEIGHTS !!! WINTER IS COMING!!!!
Sorry if this episode was odd/boring/weird; but ... shower thoughts ... am I right? It's a thing.
Find me on the gram: @theQCpodcast
Websites Mentioned:
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"Which One of These 100 Diets Could Help You Lose Weight? We've Got Tons of Info to Help You Decide" https://parade.com/986848/nancy_henderson/types-of-diets/
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"Types Of Diets: Weight Loss Plans From Low-Carb, To Low-Fat" https://diethive.com/types-of-diets/
Stay Safe & Stay Healthy
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Hey QC Fam!!
I am so excited for you guys to listen to this bonus episode!! Today I am joined with Cate and we talk all about Astrology, Horoscopes, Reiki, Reading Cards and more!!! Cate is so so passionate about this topic and also very knowledgeable as well. You can hear her passion come through in this info-packed episode.
If you ever wanted to learn more about how you could benefit from astrology, definitely give it a listen. It’s SUPER interesting and Cate does a great job giving out information and advice.
Please reach out to Cate if you want your cards read, have a Reiki session with her, have any questions, or just want to learn more! You can find her on Instagram: @cosmic_chakra_
Thank you so much Cate for coming on the QC Podcast and I can’t wait to have you back to see if we survived Virgo season (fingers crossed)
Apps that Cate suggests for horoscopes:
- Sanctuary
- Astrology
- Co-Star
- Starwalk
- Astro Future
- TimePassages.
Enjoy the episode!
-Melissa
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Hey there QC FAM!! Hope all is well!!
Today is Sunday, which means we have another challenge episode. This week you guys blessed me with a "one week of reading" challenge rather than having one week of cold showers. .... (thank you for that BTW, lol).
So in this episode, I try to make it as entertaining as possible. I talk about how I hate reading, some odd books I got as gifts, BUT (there's always a but).. how the book I'm reading now... has changed my thoughts about hating to read. That book is ......... "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle .. shocker I know. I've been posting about how much I love this book all week.
I get into how this book made me CRY, yes cry. But I also talk about the benefits of reading and some tips to make sure we are truly understand what we are reading.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Science Says This Is the Simplest Way to Remember More of What You Read https://www.inc.com/wanda-thibodeaux/science-says-this-is-simplest-way-to-remember-more-of-what-you-read.html
- Benefits of Reading Books: How It Can Positively Affect Your Life https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-reading-books#prevents-cognitive-decline
Book Mentioned in this podcast
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Enjoy & Happy Reading
Melissa
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HEY QC FAM! What's going on ?!!! We have another Free For All Friday Episode which means ... topics are all over the place and don't really make sense to have in one episode but IT'S ALL GOOD, that's what a FFAF is... and the description can be a long run on sentence ... ha. Okay well ... enjoy ! We talk September's Challenge and Amazon Reviews... remember kids don't buy in bulk. <3 Septembers Challenge: https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/category/physicaltraining/bootcampprepworkout/ Stay Safe Stay Healthy Melissa
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Hey Quarantine Fam !!
Have you ever had an amazing thought, realization, or even invention in the shower ?!! Well we read through some shower thoughts and then we talk about 2020 as an alcoholic drink.
Uploading on A THURSDAY ?!!! Yes, my sister requested that I made an episode tonight. THE THINGS YA DO FOR YA SIBLINGS. Good luck on your run Chris !! Don't forget to stretch out your feet.
xoxo
Stafe Safe & Stay Healthy,
Melissa
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Hey QC FAM! This week I completed one week of no negative self talk. In this episode you will learn about the consequences of talking and thinking negatively. Let me tell you, it is eye-opening how much it could affect our brains! I challenge you guys to take on this journey so we can grow to be nicer to ourselves. I mean, we have to be our own cheerleaders in life and how can we do that if we're talking badly about ourselves?!
Let me know what you think of the episode! Articles Mentioned in this Episode: The Toxic Effects of Negative Self Talk: https://www.verywellmind.com/negative-self-talk-and-how-it-affects-us-4161304
Destroy Negativity From Your Mind With This Simple Exercise: (This article has the exercise I talk about in the podcast and HIGHLY recommend to you guys) https://medium.com/the-mission/a-practical-hack-to-combat-negative-thoughts-in-2-minutes-or-less-cc3d1bddb3af#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20National%20Science,than%20we%20think%20positive%20thoughts.&text=All%20negative%20thoughts%20are%20not%20bad.
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Welp, here we are again. This episode is wow, it's just like .... wow. We take a trip down memory lane and talk about some 90s products that you can buy on Amazon !!! Then we find out whether or not I got "Accepted" into this "Luxy" dating app that is in fact for millionaires, so I will kindly .. delete the app LOL. But we also find one that's a bit more ... my style which is the farmers dating app. This episode is a doozy, so grab your adult beverage and join in on some laughs to end the week!!! HAPPY FRIDAY YALLL!!!!
90's products you can buy on AMAZON !!
https://www.bustle.com/p/19-authentic-90s-products-you-can-buy-on-amazon-right-now-8256787
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Melissa
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OH MY GASHHH YOU GUYS!! THE YETI IS HERE !! And I'm so excited, I OBVIOUSLY HAD TO PUT EVERYTHING ON HOLD TO TRY THIS BEAUTIFUL QUEEN OUT OMG SHE'S GORGEOUS AND WORKS SO WELL!! I'M IN LOVE!!
I wanted to record this so I can look back and laugh at myself for not knowing how to work the Yeti. Today felt like Christmas, I'm so excited!! Let me know if it was too loud or low. I'm going to play around with it even more :0.
Enjoy this episode.. .whatever it was.... hope you got some laughs.. we also talk about really weird dating apps too. Enjoy !!
I put this as explicit because we're talking about dating apps, and the two reviews I read were WEIRD. We have to save Gen Z from the weird thing us Millennial's do.
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello there! Happy Monday!!
On this episode, we talk about this week's challenge!!!! It's geared towards a mental health challenge because not only do I want to better myself physically and with nutrition but also mentally as well! Listen to find out what it is, and you guys are always welcomed to do these challenges with me too!!
Here's the article on Medium! Definitely give this exercise a try!!
https://medium.com/the-mission/a-practical-hack-to-combat-negative-thoughts-in-2-minutes-or-less-cc3d1bddb3af#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20National%20Science,than%20we%20think%20positive%20thoughts.&text=All%20negative%20thoughts%20are%20not%20bad.
Have a great week!
xoxo
Melissa
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Hey everyone!
If you are doing Keto or have been interested in Keto; this is the episode for you!! In this episode, I talk about my week of Keto dinners. I talk about the price of Keto, the meal prepping organization and whether or not I felt like it was a good fit for me. I don't touch on the science behind it because if you're interested in it, I am sure you already know about it! Although, this is a shorter episode, I think it can be a great example of why we shouldn't just jump into diets and new lifestyles. I talk about how it actually stressed me out thinking that for a week I couldn't have pasta or rice for any meal. That is why I cut it down to just dinners, and it made me feel so much better! If you're looking for a new lifestyle, remember it's not wrong to start off small and build your way up! Nothing wrong with it at all!! On that note, here are some resources that could be beneficial whether you're just starting out, want to learn about more tools or are just curious on more keto meals. Enjoy!
Book mentioned:
Simply Keto by Suzanne Ryan
Website: https://ketokarma.com/book/ where to buy the book
https://ketokarma.com/recipes/ - recipes
https://www.eatwell101.com/keto-dinner-recipes where I got my dinners !!!
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/keto-on-a-budget#2 Keto on a budget !
https://www.ruled.me/keto-diet-cost-breakdowns-of-popular-recipes/ keto meals breakdown of price
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Honestly,
I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS EPISODE IS. I took a super long zombie apocalypse quiz and then I read some funny Amazon reviews. I DON'T KNOW. I don't know... but here it is. Hope you get some laughs in!!
Here's the quiz, in case you want to see if you would survive a zombie apocalypse. GOOD LUCK ! Let me know what percentage you got! i got 69% hehe. okay goodnight.
https://zomboid.com/zombie/
xoxo
Melissa
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Hey everyone!!!
Basically this quick minute episode is a rapid fire style. You guys asked some questions and wanted to know more about my 200 mile journey, and I wanted to answer them!! These questions are topics I forgot to mention, topics that might have not been a good fit for the episode or I just didn't want the episode to get too lengthy!!!
This quick minute could be a reoccurring theme for future challenge episodes, or maybe this might be the only one!! We shall see!!
See you guys on Friday's episode!!!
Stay Safe & Healthy Quarantine Fam!!
xoxo
Melissa
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Hey Everybody!
This is it ! This is the episode, I've been very excited about recording and posting. This episode is about my journey completing 200 miles in July for Stop Soldier Suicide! I can honestly say that I'm super proud of my journey, raising $610 for Stop Soldier Suicide and for making this episode! I hope you guys enjoy. Just in case you couldn't donate to my fundraiser in July, the link to donate to Stop Soldier Suicide will be down below.
https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/donate
Thank you guys for the support and donations throughout July!! You guys are awesome!!
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy
xoxo
Melissa
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Hey Quarantini's,
What's happening!! I'm back even though it's Saturday!! This is just a fun, simple and silly episode I made here.
I was super excited about the podcast today and felt really inspired/creative. I made an Instagram page where you can find all things from the podcast!! PLEASE FOLLOW ME; LETS BE FRIENDS!!!
I'm hoping the IG page can make us communicate more and you guys can send in your thoughts/comments/questions/funny stories/ funny Amazon reviews and I can read them during a FFAF episode.
In this episode we chat about next weeks challenge which is having KETO dinners for a week. I explain why it's just dinner and not all three meals!!
Let me know what you guys think about the episode, and if you liked the background music as well! I'm testing things out on the episodes. I always appreciate your feedback as well <3.
Recipes I got my Keto dinners from: https://www.eatwell101.com/keto-dinner-recipes
IG NAME: @theqcpodcast
Stay Safe & Stay Healthy
xoxo
Melissa
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Happy Friday Quarantini's !!
This episode is me chatting with you guys and catching up!!! We talk a little bit about minimilism and this August challenge I'm doing, we talk about dating during Coronavirus -- these two will be actual episodes; so we briefly chat about them !! Then we finish this episode with reading more Amazon reviews !!!
Documentary Listed: Minimalism on Netflix
August Challenge: Is to donate 1 item on the 1st, 2 items on the 2nd, so on until the last day!
Dating During Coronavirus: Let me know if you have a story or your thoughts on dating during Coronavirus - everything will be anonymous if I say it in episode.
Have a funny review? Please share them with me so I can laugh and read it on an upcoming FFAF !!
Laugh with me: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-amazon-reviews/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
Blue Yeti: https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/
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Hello Quarantini's !
This is the last episode of this "No Scrolling Series". Basically this week, I shut my phone off before bed, and set the intention of not turning it on until I was settled in the morning. In this last episode, I wrap things up by telling you guys what I learned during this process of no scrolling and not bringing my phone into bed with me. Hope you guys enjoy and I hope this inspires whoever is listening to try this challenge out too !!
No Scrolling in Bed Part 1:
https://anchor.fm/melissa027/episodes/Episode-15-One-week-of-NO-scrolling-IN-bed-egv5ik
No Scrolling In Bed Part 2:
https://anchor.fm/melissa027/episodes/Episode-17-One-week-of-no-scrolling-in-bed---PART-2-eh9i6j
Articles from Part 1 & 2 that YOU SHOULD TOTALLY READ EVEN IF YOU DON'T LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES. These articles will make you look at your phone differently because it shows how much of your day and health are being affected when taking your phone to bed/ looking at first thing in the morning.
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How it affects your sleep: https://www.sclhealth.org/blog/2019/09/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-the-phone-before-bed/
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How it affects your morning: https://medium.com/personal-growth-lab/3-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-check-your-smartphone-within-1-hour-of-waking-up-6ccb1264ec74
Hope you guys enjoyed this series !! Hope these inspired you as well !
Stay Safe
xoxo
Melissa
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What IS UP QUARANTINE FAM ?!
Episode 18 of Season 2 !! Can you believe it ?!
Tonight, I talk a little bit about my 200 mile journey and how today was the last day, but full episode will be out on Sunday August 8th. I just dip my toes into little details here and there about the challenge. And now that July is over, WHAT IS NEXT ?! WHAT CHALLENGE IS NEXT ?! LISTEN IN TO FIND OUT, but I'll give you a hint .. push ups, planks, 3000 is the golden number.
Then, I read more Amazon reviews... THESE ONES.. this week .. are MUAH.. amazing...detailed.... hilarious ... round of applause worthy.
So grab a snack, grab your choice of drink whatever it is... no judging here .. water, seltzer water, coffee, or adult beverages... whatever it is .. grab it !!
WANT TO JOIN ME ON THIS AUGUST CHALLENGE ?!! PLEASE DO .. Here's the links:
- https://thebaldbrothers.com/30-day-push-up-challenge/ - push up challenge
- https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/ultimate-30-day-plank-challenge-your-strongest-core-ever - plank challenge
See you for Sundays episode --- 1 week of shutting my phone off during the night/morning time !
xoxo
Melissa
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Hey Quarantine Fam !
So two weeks ago, I challenged myself to not bring my phone in bed with me (hehe). Last week, I challenged myself to not look at my phone in the morning while still in bed. Meaning, I had to get up to look at it. This week, I'm taking it a step further, and I'm going to completely shut my phone off in the evening and set a REAL alarm clock. I'm placing my phone across the room, and I really want to "wake up" before turning it on. I really want to be out of bed, make the bed, wash my face and just have some "me" time before being flooded with notifications and text messages.
BUT -- in this episode, we talk about the negative effects that scrolling in bed right as we wake up has on our brains. Let me tell you, it was eye opening!!! Like actually eye opening and mind blowing. Even if you don't want to listen to this podcast please do yourself the benefit of at least reading this article. It really will make you look at your phone and social media differently. It really is effecting our brains and our days! It's wild!
I hope you guys enjoy this episode. I hope you learned something from this episode as well <3.
Let me know if you end up trying these challenges and let me know how it goes for you !!
Article used in episode:
https://medium.com/personal-growth-lab/3-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-check-your-smartphone-within-1-hour-of-waking-up-6ccb1264ec74
Thanks for listening,
xoxo
Melissa
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AYEEEEEEEE!
Quarantine Fam, how we all doing this week? It's almost level 7 of Jumani !! Can you believe it ?!
In today's episode, I thank you guys a million and TWO times for listening and attempt to give you guys a motivational speech. I SAID ATTEMPT. It didn't happen and it was blubbah. But you guys will get the jist of it... IF YOU WANNA DO SOMETHING; DO IT!! Can you believe this podcast hit 1k listens ?!! Like wow, you guys must LOVE LISTENING TO ME RAMBLE ?!!!!! I love it, I love it.
Then, I read some more amazon reviews, but they didn't deliver this week. But I think I ended on a good one for next weeks, so we will just have to wait another 7 days for me to read more.
Last, we take a 2000s lyrics quiz for all my millennial folks out there. Let's just say, it was super hard, but I will leave it below if you want to take it before listening in.
Enjoy my loves xoxo
Melissa
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HELLO THERE!!
Let me ask you this! Do you bring your phone to bed with you ? Do you find yourself going from app to app scrolling for no reason before you fall asleep. Well then this, my friend, is the episode for you !!
This week, I put my phone down 30 minutes before going to sleep, and let me tell you, it made me realize A LOT about my relationship with my phone. We go through some surprising facts on the reasons why we all should leave the phone on the night stand, and NOT take it to bed with us. And let me tell you the facts are shocking and this habit could be killing us!
Hope you guys enjoy this episode! I want to challenge you guys to try this out at least once a week!! Just leave the phone behind before hopping in bed.
Enjoy the episode !!
Website used in episode:
https://www.sclhealth.org/blog/2019/09/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-the-phone-before-bed/
Calming podcasts/meditations to listen to before bed:
https://blog.castbox.fm/best-podcasts-for-sleep-or-relaxing-at-night-9943d36cec4
xoxo
Melissa
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What's up Quarantini's,
So today I did 9 miles, but I'm not proud of that. What I am proud of, is that I killed a bug with a bunch of legs on my own. I used my shoe and I was yelling in fear at the top of my lungs. No one came to check on me, which is totally fine, I'm an adult, HI! I texted my dad, saying hey dad I killed a bug with my shoe, and he said.... "Why? You could've used the vacuum." Disappointing parents 101 !
ANYWAYS, IF YOU LAUGHED AT THAT ... that's pretty much what this episode is !!! Reading hilarious Amazon reviews and a local pizza shop bad reviews as well. It's hilarious, I promise ! And it will make you laugh and forget about Level 6 of Jumanji for a couple of minutes.
SO grab your drink of choice and come join in and have a couple laughs with me. I promise, these reviews are hilarious!!
xoxo
Melissa
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What you can expect from Season 2 of Quarantine Chronicles!! Listen to find out what Friday and Sunday’s episodes will be all about!
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Hello my Quarantine Loves !!
Today we talk about my journey with completing 30 days of Yoga. We talk about 5 things that I have learned throughout this 30 day journey, and how it was helped me off the yoga mat.
I truly didn't think yoga would be for me and I unfortunately didn't consider it a workout pre-Covid. After completing it for 30 days, I realized how wrong I was !! It most definitely is a workout and has great benefits for the mind and body!
Hope you enjoy this episode!! I was very excited to record this one!
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello my Quarantinis !!
Hope all is well <3.
I don't know what it is about bad Yelp review that always get me laughing, but I find them hilarious. In today's episode I read through some bad Yelp Reviews that were written from all over!!! SOME HAD SWEARS .. just a pre-warning (LOL). Some of these reviews are ... WILD !!!
In this episode we chat about how the 200 miles is going and I give an update on how much we have donated so far and how much mileage has been completed as well!! I also chat about what it was like going back to work this week at the gym. Then we finally get to those funny Yelp reviews.
I hope you enjoy this Free for all Friday with me !! I will see you guys on Sunday!!!
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello Hello my Quarantine Fam !!
GUESS WHAT ..... I completed 1500 burpees last month. So today's episode, we talk about what a burpee is, the origin of the burpee, some world records that were set ( I unfortunately did not set any, LOL), and my journey with doing burpees for the past 30 days.
Hope you enjoy this one &&&&& LETS ... GET .... INTO ... IT !!
xoxo
Melissa
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What's happening my quarantine fam ... .
Today I ramble about the topics :
- Phase 3 happening
- 3 days into running 200 miles in July
- A random, mind blowing fact I realized today
- Two Chicks taste test... (thanks Chris!)
Lets ramble, lets chill. Lets RELAX...IT'S FRIDAY !
xoxo
Melissa
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QUARANTINI FAM !! What's up ?! How you guys doing?!
Have you ever thought, hey maybe I should wake up at 4:30 AM and take on the day!!! No? Me either, honestly. I was listening to Jocko's Podcast one day, and he is SO motivational. He will get you to do anything...even wake up at 4:30am.
SO, this week's challenge was to wake up at 4:30 Monday through Friday. Was I successful? Did I fail ?! .... You'll have to listen to find out.
We talk about benefits of waking up early (wait .. there's benefits?) and how it can transform your life!!! We also talk about tips on how to get up early, because lets be honest here ... it's so tough to leave that warm bed.
All the Jocko Things (podcast, merch, books, quote database):
https://jockopodcast.com/
What are the benefits of waking up early?
https://www.sleepadvisor.org/benefits-of-waking-up-early/
Have an amazing week!!
xoxo
Melissa
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HAPPY FRIDAY MY QUARANTINE (not so quarantine anymore) FAM!!
Today we talk about
- Why I am running 100 miles in July and how you can help.
- LOVERBOY !! Who is he ?!!!! WHO IS THIS LOVERBOY ?!!!
- I take a Buzzfeed quiz that I'll be sharing with you all, so you can take it with me.
Link for Buzzfeed's age quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lizmrichardson/chewy-crunchy-foods-age-quiz
Enjoy this episode as you unwind for the weekend! Remember to take some time out of each day for YOU and just YOU!!!
You're amazing, you're awesome and thank you for listening in <3
I'll see you guys Sunday, for my 4 am weekly challenge results ... did I fail?! Did I wake up at 4:30 every morning and jump out of bed?!!! You'll have to listen to find out, haha.
xoxo
Melissa
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This week's challenge was to take a moment to myself and practice meditating and deep breathing. We go over what meditation and deep breathing are, how to practice, and what the benefits are.
Although, I didn't see major differences with my emotions, I did learn something new. I use the phrase "adding to my toolbox" because I feel as though deep breathing and meditating are practices you can use throughout your day. If you notice yourself feeling stressed out at any point of the day you can do different breathing techniques to help you destress.
It was quite the week though. I did feel calm and felt like I had more control over stressful situations. Therefore, I would recommend you guys to look into meditation and deep breathing.
I mention an app called "Oak" which is free and has different types of breathing and guided meditation practices. Let me know if you check them out!!
Links mentioned in today's episode:
Meditation VS Yoga
https://www.drinkiconic.com/blogs/news/meditation-vs-yoga#:~:text=Meditation%20is%20the%20practice%20of%20sitting%20with%20your%20thoughts.&text=Sitting%20still%20is%20hard!,your%20physical%20and%20mental%20wellbeing.
Benefits of deep breathing
https://urbanbalance.com/benefits-deep-breathing/https://urbanbalance.com/benefits-deep-breathing/
Meditation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858
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WHATS UP QUARANTINE FAM !!!
Oh today .. TA-DAYYYY. Today's episode might be my favorite episode. I feel like I say that about most of the episodes, but TA-DAYYY... I taste FitVine, which I've been wanting to do since the beginning of this plague. Then I take a career test .. and you guys .... the results are SCARILY ...scary..... oddly.... accurate ??? I'm going to list the career test below so you guys can take it. Grab your drink of choice and snack of choice ... get cozy in ya cocoons... and let's taste some wine, and see what the future holds.
CAREER TEST: https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz
Thank you guys so much for listening. I'll see you all on Sunday ... for an update on what happened when I drank coffee for the first time in 7 days, my 7 day mediation challenge, AND the wild challenge YOU guys chose for next week..... oh boy.
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello my Quarantini's !!
How are we doing today ?!!! Today, we're going to talk about how I gave up coffee for 7 days. It was a LONG week, let me tell you. We talk about why I would even want to do such a crazy thing, we get into some coffee statistics, the pros and cons of caffeine, and lastly I read from this week's diary entries. The diary entries are day to day comments I jot down about how I feel while doing this challenge along with major differences I see from giving up coffee, The differences are WILD honestly.... I couldn't believe the way my body got affected by giving up coffee.
So, let's get into it !! And sweet baby sunshine, I can't wait to have my cup of coffee tomorrow morning! It's going to be GREAT!!
Here's the website with all the coffee statistics. Make sure to check it out!
https://myfriendscoffee.com/usa-coffee-statistics/
I will see you guys on the next episode !!
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello my quarantine family, I feel like it's been awhile since we chatted, but it's only been 5 days ?!!! Today we compare Truly Seltzer, White Claw and High Noon. We compare nutrition facts and taste. And let me tell you, I was a little shocked by which ones I liked and didn't like :0.. Let me know if you guys like these seltzers, if you add anything to them, or have any homemade drink recipes where you include these seltzers in. We also chat a little bit about my 8.46 miles that I completed today in respect of George Floyd. We talk about tips that helped me through the 8.46 miles and how I got SHHWEATY. Last, we talk about this timeline concept that people have, or at least I do. You know that thing we do where we say to ourselves "okay, by this age, I need to have this..."
I hope you guys enjoy this episode. I hope you listen with your favorite beverage in your hand whether it's water, coffee, or a hard seltzer. Love you guys and stay healthy!! xoxo Melissa
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Hello my quarantini's !! Hope all is well. AM I A YOGI NOW?! Possible.. maybe. In episode 3 we talk about my 7 day journey of yoga. Was it successful? Is yoga difficult? Can I balance on one foot? Are there any PROS ?! We talk about my day to day thoughts of yoga and then we end on the pros and cons of it. I hope you guys enjoy this episode ! Let me know if you end up trying some yoga videos. Here are some links that were mentioned in the video and Yoga with Adriene Youtube Channel.
I will leave the Yoga with Adriene - 30 days of Yoga - Home- Playlist in case you want to hop on board with this yoga journey!!!
Links:
Yoga with Adriene on Youtube (Main Challenge) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKE7WVJfvaHW5q283SxchA
Yoga with Adriene 30 days of Yoga - Home- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWBfQjuwp4E&list=PLui6Eyny-UzzFFfpiil94CUrWKVMaqmkm
The Benefits of Yoga https://osteopathic.org/what-is-osteopathic-medicine/benefits-of-yoga/
Have a great week AND NAMASTE !
xoxo Melissa
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Sources
- https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ great website to learn more, petitions to sign, and ways to donate
- https://blackmentalhealthmatters.carrd.co/
- Self Education https://www.whiteaccomplices.org/your-self-education
- Race Talk: Engaging Young People in Conversations about Race and Racism https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/race-talk-engaging-young-people-in-conversations-about
I understand I will never understand. I understand I will make mistakes. I am here to learn and be the best ally I can be. I stand with you.
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello My Quarantini's !!
Welcome to Season 2 !!!!
In this first episode I talk about completing 60 days of the Insanity workout!!
We talk about what the workout is, the pros, the cons, would I recommend it, and the differences and progress I saw from doing this workout!!
I really hope you guys enjoy this episode/format. Every Sunday will be a journey/challenge that I complete and expressing my thoughts about it!!!
Let me know if you have done Insanity or are interested in it !!
Hope you enjoy <3
xoxo
Melissa
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BLOOPITY BLEEPITY BLOOP. This is the official goodbye to Season 1. And what better to do that, than make fun of myself with a bunch of bloopers. We take a look at some of the times I messed up while recording. I hope this gives you a laugh because I sure cracked up while listening to this.
Tomorrow, officially is the start of Season 2 !!!!! I will see you there !!
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello My Quarantini's !! HAPPY FRIDAY !!
In this episode we talk about 3 things: 1. The Water heater breaking 2. A New Beginning !! 3. A trip down memory lane -- where we look at past episodes and chat a little bit about them !!
I will say what the new beginning is.... I have decided to end Season 1 and start Season 2 of Quarantine Chronicles. The reasoning for this is.... well you'll have to listen to find out!!! Find out what Season 2 is going to be allllllll about WOOO!!!
I'm super excited for this new beginning and new season. I'm super excited about bringing all I learned about podcasting to season 2 as well.
CHEERS TO A NEW SEASON AND CHEERS TO SEASON 1 !!!
Stay safe and Stay healthy,
xoxo
Melissa
TIME STAMPS
0:00-0:14 Introduction Jingle
0:14-1:19 Introduction to the episode
1:20-1:30 Transition Jingle
1:31-14:06: Water Heater Breaks/ Should I still workout ?
14:07-18:19 MURPH
18:20-18:21: Transition Jingle
18:22-29:15 THE NEW BEGINNING !
29:16-29:18 Transition Jingle
29:19-56:17 TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE - Looking back at previous podcast episodes
56:18- 57:59 Conclusion
58:00-58:15 Ending Jingle
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Happy Sunday my Quarantini's !!!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! Here is part 2 and the final episode of the Calendar Club with Dan. I'm actually really sad that this two parter is over!! I kind of like having multiple parts to an episode. If you haven't listened to episode 18, which is Part 1, make sure you go listen to that first. We start this episode in a funny way, which is me asking Dan a bladder TMI question (LOL). In this episode we talk about time management, especially how to plan the longer mileage days, we talk about DAY 26, when he ran the Boston Marathon route, and SO much more.
I really hope you guys get inspired by this interview and you want to challenge yourselves in new ways. Think of a goal and go get after it !!!
DAN'S INSTAGRAM: danfreney_
Time Stamps:
0:00-0:14 Introduction Jingle
0:15-1:18 Introduction to episode - Dan, why you gotta call me out?
1:19-1:20 Transition Jingle
1:21-4:29 TMI Question
4:30-9:35 Soreness/types of TLC for the body
9:36-12:45 How to push through the tough days
12:46-17:59 -The #1 Question Dan gets at marathons/ Marathon Apparel
18:00-26:04 DAY 26 - THE BOSTON MARATHON ROUTE
26:05-26:52 It snowed in May/Dan Cutter
26:53-31:14 Dan is a tough guy, we get it, but did he learn anything about himself during this challenge? // Advice to others
31:15-33:00 Would Dan would be able to complete the challenge if Coronavirus wasn't happening
33:01-35:52 How to deal with the negative people
35:53-37:51 More advice
37:52-41:40 Dan calling Melissa out (first time) / Dan say's you HAVE to be ALL in for this challenge
41:41-42:48 Dan is a running coach, for sure!!!/ CONGRATS DAN FOR COMPLETING THE CALENDAR CLUB CHALLENGE!!
42:49-43:37 THE BET/DEAL
43:38-45:38 Would Dan do the calendar club again again?/ Does he have any other challenges in store?
45:39-47:18 Final advice to those who want to do the challenge
47:19-50:45 CALLING MELISSA OUT AGAIN..pshh. (I wish y'all could've saw my face, when he said this)/ Time Management
50:46-52:10 Tik Tok
51:11-53:03 THANKS DAN FOR COMING ON/ Social Media Shoutout
53:04-53:05: Transition Jingle
53:06-54:35 Conclusion
54:36-54:51 Ending Jingle
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy,
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello my Quarantini's !!
Tonight we talk about a bunch of random stuff!! Would you expect anything else though ?!!! We first start talking about being a millennial and we read some "dark humor" tweets about how much stuff millennial's have gone through. Next, we dive into another ghost interaction I had this week, and we Google why ghosts flicker lights!!! Then the next two topics are health related... we talk about before and after photos and if that's still a thing or not, and finally we talk intermittent fasting !! The very last thing we chat about is murder hornets and why they are IN and MISS RONA IS OUT.
Honestly, I was drinking my quarantini throughout this whole episode, and I'm wondering if anything I said makes sense.... just kidding.
Articles Mentions in this article:
- "Buzzfeed Millennials Tweets": https://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/millennials-been-through
- "4 Signs that Spirit is Trying to Get your attention": https://www.soulandspiritmagazine.com/4-signs-that-spirit-is-trying-to-get-your-attention/
- "Here's Why I Don't Want to See your Before-and-After Photos in My Social Media Feed": https://www.health.com/mind-body/before-after-photos-trigger-me
- "10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting": https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting#section10
Time Stamps: (coming soon because it's really nice out and I want to go outside, but also wanted to post this episode. love yall..OMG I DID IT YALL)
0:00-0:17 : Introduction jingle
0:18-1:19: Introduction to episode
1:20-1:23: Transition Jingle
1:24-10:11 :Buzzfeed Millenial Dark Humor Tweets
10:12-22:15 Another ghost story/ Why do lights flicker ?!!!
22:16-33:35 Before and After Photos -- are they still a thing?
33:36-42:04 :Intermittent Fasting
42:05- 44:26: Murder Hornets
44:27-45:38 Conclusion/Positive Quotes
45:39- 46:38 Things to look forward to/ Thank you'ssss !
46:38-46:54: Conclusion Jingle
STAY SAFE, STAY HEALTHY
XOXO
Melissa
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Hello my Quarantini's !!!
This is my first two partahhh (Two parter).
OOOO, I'm super pumped about today's episode. We are joined by Dan who is a Police Officer, and he recently completed the calendar club. If you never heard of the calendar club, basically you run 1 mile on May 1st, 2 miles on May 2nd, so on and so on. He completed ALL 30 days in April !! Amazing, isn't it?!!
This interview is a great combination of being informative and being funny. I pick his brain for an hour and a half, everything from tips on completing the challenge, to what to eat, to how to work a full time job and do this, plus so much more!!!!
Whether you are interested in completing the calendar club or not, I promise this episode will bring you all the information and all the motivation you need to get out there and complete a goal that you've been wanting to do!!
Feel free to follow Dan on Instagram: @danfreney_
I will see you guys next week for part 2 of this interview !! Enjoy !!
xoxo
Melissa
Time Stamps:
0:00-0:14: Quarantine Chronicle's Jingle
0:15-1:00: Introduction to Part 1
1:01 -1:03 : Transition Jingle
1:04-4:57 Dan's Introduction/ A question I always wanted to ask Police Officers/ Dan's funny story.
4:58-8:21 : Backstory of the calendar club/ Colin O'Brady & Jesse Itzler
8:22-10:24 : How did Dan find out about the calendar club/ what made him commit to it
10:25-15:59 : Dan's running background/ Marathon background
16:00-18:33 :Mental Aspect of the calendar club
18:35 -22:47: Motivation for calendar club/ What was Dan's why and motto?
22:48-26:34 : Mental barriers/Is pushing yourself to the next level dangerous? / Overcoming self-doubt
26:35- 29:56: Biking miles vs running miles / What day did Dan incorporate the bike?/ Overcoming an obstacle during the challenge.
29:57 - 32:28: Planning your training/ getting the mileage in
32:29 - 34:20: Did the calendar club interfere with being a Police Officer?
34:21-39:50: TLC for the body/ nutrition during calendar club
39:51-40:41: Kanes Donuts are AMAZING
40:41-40:43: Transition Jingle
40:44-41:31: Conclusion to Part 1
41:32-41:48: Quarantine Chronicles Ending Jingle
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HELLO MY QUARANTINI'S
You guys!!! This episode, episode 17 was so wild to record for several reasons. For some reason I knew this episode was going to be "wild" before I started recording. I knew I wanted to talk about the June Challenge, making a Quarantini and my new exciting news!!! Before I recorded, I wanted to get a hat to put my challenge options in, but something told me to find something downstairs. So I thought I would find a hat my papa used to wear, but couldn't find any. So I'm searching around and this little box stands out to me so I chose that.. needless to say .. that box might have had to do with the GHOST that decided to visit during this episode. But that's not the only wild thing that happens. You hear me get so scared by something I yell at the top of my lungs (don't worry I warn you guys to lower your volume). Thankfully, I had my amazing Quarantini drink to get me through this episode.
Listen in to find out what June's challenge in, my recipe/how I like it and some ghost action! ENJOY!
Melissa's Quarantini Recipe:
4 oz Lemonade
2 oz Malibu Rum
2 oz Corona Seltzer -Mango flavored-
Time Stamps
0:00-0:14: Quarantine Chronicle Jingle
0:15-1:52: Introduction to Episode 17 : Outline of episode
1:53-6:01: Making Melissa's Quarantini
6:02-8:04: Trying out Melissa's Quarantini/ Recipe
8:05-19:15: Random Thought 1: Jocko Willink, Morning Journaling, Being in tuned with myself, Thinking vs Executing goals
19:15-22:27: Random Thought 2: Places opening up in MA? Two months in Quarantine?
22:28-27:50 :Random Thought 3: Christina and Justin PRANKED ME.
27:51-29:09 :Ghost is here / Finished random thought 3.
29:10- 31:00: Paranormal talk; Is it Papa's ghost that's flickering the lights ?
31:01-36:55: June Challenge options/ Letting the ghosts pick my June Challenge
36:56- 38:31: Nonni and Papa/ Backstory of the box I'm using
38:32-40:58: Picking out my June Challenges
40:59-43:33: EXCITING NEWS!!!!!
43:34-45:34 TAKE 3 OF THE OUTRA/ WHY I SCREAMED AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS
45:35-46:31: PSA; Lower your volume because I'm going to yell due to getting scared!!
46:32-47:23: The original outro, and I do yell after saying Justin's name be prepared!
47:24-47:41: Saying bye for the second time
47:42: 47:57: Quarantine Chronicles Outro Music
Thank you guys for listening!!! I hope you enjoyed this VERY REAL, UNCUT episode. Let me know if you try the drink out!!!!
Stay safe and stay healthy!
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello my Quarantinies ! Today we are joined by my older sister Christina. She was supposed to be running her first marathon in May of 2020, but unfortunately with Coronavirus, the marathon got canceled; not even postponed. I am so grateful she wanted to talk about the situation because it's a touchy subject. She trained SO HARD for this marathon, out of an 18 week training plan, she only had 5 weeks left! Thank you again Chris, for coming on and giving great advice to everyone and talking about how tough it is to train for something for a long time and have it taken away from you so quick. We talk about everything from her training plan, nutrition, TLC after long runs, how she reacted when she found out the marathon was canceled and if she has another marathon in store. Yes, this episode is lengthy, but for anyone who wants to complete a race, I believe you should listen to this episode. Listen to this episode as your walking or if you're doing a long run!! It's so informative, positive and will motivate you to sign up for a race. Christina has me thinking maybe I should try and sign up for a marathon. But for now maybe I'll just cheer her on as I drink my rose`. Christina, I'm super proud of you. You motivate me every single day. Thanks for being a great big sister. Love you!! ENJOY <3 Stay healthy and safe xoxo Melissa
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HELLO MY QUARANTINIES !!!! <3
Hope you guys are doing great and staying safe !!!
This week's FFAF is a little bit of working out, a little bit of rose`, a little bit stress relief. So grab your choice of drink whatever that is!
We chat about:
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Finding a niche
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What tips from episode 14 really helped me get through this week/ tips YOU could use as well during this stressful time
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WHAT DID I SIGN UP FOR WITH THIS CALENDAR CLUB ?! Because my calves are tight.
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Month 2 of Insanity is well ....insane ... and Shaun T's podcast !
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I HAVE SOMETHING SO EXCITED TO SHARE!!!
Hope you enjoy the rambles. Hope you enjoy your rose`. HAPPY FRIDAY ! (OH , did that kind of rhyme ? kind of ?)
Stay healthy and stay safe <3
Thank you for listening to Quarantine Chronicles and supporting me through this journey <3. ONE DAY I'LL BE A PROFESSIONAL....I SWEAHS.
xoxo
Melissa
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Happy Sunday everyone.
In episode 14, we talk about 7 tips to reduce our stress and anxiety during this time.
The tips range from cutting back on caffeine to writing what is stressing you out on paper and much more.
This is a short and sweet episode that will hopefully help us all reduce our stress during quarantine.
Let me know if these tips helped you out or if you have any tips of your own that you practice when you find yourself being stressed out.
Thank you guys for listening
Shoutout for today's episode is my sister! I know today was supposed to be your marathon, but I know you will find another one and come out of this stronger and faster !!
xoxo
Melissa
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Hey everyone!
Hope everyone had a great week! Today's episode we chat, drink some Rose` (thanks chris and justin), we get deep and we chat some more. If you want to know how my April goals went, (squat/push up + insanity challenge) listen in to see !!! If you want to know what May Challenge is or even want to join in, let me know!!!
We talk about:
1, Insanity - finished month 1 , onto month 2 !!!
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Calendar Club - what it is, will I do it for May??!
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Season TWO IDEAS ?!!
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I was scared to try on jeans, but I did !!
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Panic attacks/ mental health
As always we leave these episodes on a good note, but hey listen, I'm super transparent. Not all FFAF is going to be happy stuffs!!! That wouldn't be too genuine. But I want to let everyone out there know who is going through a tough time whether it be because of work or quarantine in general, that we will get through this.
If you need someone to talk to, I AM HERE! If you need someone to listen, I AM HERE! We are going to get through this together <3.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay home <3
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello everyone,
Buckle in, as this is a lengthy but informative podcast. We talk about a great podcast 10% Happier with Dan Harris called, "How to go easy on yourself during a pandemic. Dan Harris is joined by Dr. Kristen Neff, a leading expert on self-compassion. We talk about Dr. Kristen's self-compassion 3-step model which is : 1. recognizing your feelings, 2. realizing other people are going through the same things and 3. bringing in compassion and love to yourself.
There is a lot of information in this episode, but I hope you guys will learn how to not be hard on yourselves during this time of being quarantine. If there's anything you take from this episode, it's to be kind to yourself and that this pandemic will pass.
This is my first episode on another podcast, and I tried my best making sure I gave you guys all the information I could.
I hope you all enjoy.
See you guys on Friday!!
Here is the episode if you want to listen to it:
https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5mZWVkYnVybmVyLmNvbS9hYmNyYWRpby8xMHBlcmNlbnRoYXBwaWVy&episode=c0lVQ25JUjNJUjBSZ0FHVWNVMFJRSEdWVFRmQ3I2UXU&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjR6sb1o4fpAhXnlHIEHW5cBgoQieUEegQIBxAM&ep=6
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Home
xoxo
Melissa
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Well, hi, HAPPY FRIDAY!!! WOOOOO. You guys, I missed last weeks FFAF. And this week made me truly miss it. I had NO script, at all. You hear me stumble over words. You hear me laugh, you hear SOME MUSIC ?!!!! Will this episode get taken down for me playing 2 seconds of a song ?! WE WILL SEE. It's all trial and error, or I could just read the rules and regs, but mehhh. I'd rather be a risk taker. This week we go over my Single Girl Quarantine Playlist ! 11 songs, we play a few, I dance to a few (thank goodness you can't see). If you want to follow the playlist on Spotify for some gym music or just want to peak to put some new songs on your Spotify playlist, it is called "CORONVIRUS SINGLE GIRL TURNUP (dance emoji)"
Then, we take a turn, or should I say BANG A UEY. And we play a game with my dad that I made up. It is the "Boston Slang/Phrase/Word" game. I say the word in a really bad exaggerated but also not exaggerated Boston accent and my dad guesses what I'm saying. It's pretty funny.
FREE FOR ALL FRIDAYS = We don't stop recording no matter what, so gear up and get ready to hear me not be able to talk and say the word "influencer" and also you hear my dad say "maybe we should cut that out of the episode" . IT'S GREAT, I promise <3.
Have a wonderful Friday and a wonderful weekend. I will see you guys on Sunday !!!
xoxo Stay safe, stay healthy and stay home. Love Melissa <3
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Okay, so us Millennial's might have thought Tik Tok was just that Kesha song from 2009 (OMG 2009?!!!!), but no it's an App now! And I'm sure you might have heard of it and had that back and forth conversation in our heads if we should download it or not. I mean, is it just for Gen Z? Well, if you did download it and fell down the Tik Tok hole and you're obsessed like me, YOU might just have to listen in on this episode.
This episode will make you look at Tik Tok a little bit differently even though it offers us SO MUCH humor, creativity and community as well. You will just have to listen to find out what I am talking about, but let me tell you, it gets deep. Articles that are mentioned are below if you want to read them! Also, let me know if you end up keeping Tik Tok after listening/reading up on what's going on! I'm curious!!
Articles/Video mentioned:
- CORONAVIRUS QUARANTINE APPEARS TO BE DRIVING A GLOBAL TIKTOK DOWNLOAD BOOM
(https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/coronavirus-quarantine-appears-to-be-driving-a-global-tiktok-download-boom/)
- How TikTok Is Rewriting the World
(https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/10/style/what-is-tik-tok.html?auth=link-dismiss-google1tap)
- Inside the rise of TikTok, the viral video-sharing app whose ties to China are raising concerns in the US
(https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-app-online-website-video-sharing-2019-7)
- Sen. Hawley announces new legislation to ban TikTok from all federal employees, on all gov devices
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_fyz5rOwFc)
Thank you guys for listening !!!
xoxo
Melissa
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Wanted to still post on a Sunday, but not just any Sunday, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND EASTER! It's beautiful out, so I take you guys outside with me and we go over how to make your birthday the best birthday ever during this time of being quarantine.
What to expect in this episode: just a couple tips, gulps of coffee with Bailey's, and well .. my voice is quite raspy here due to zooming for 4 HOURS LAST NIGHT, and I'm a little tired from staying up all night, BUT HEY IT'S MY BIRTHDAY WEEK OK YALL!
Zoom birthday parties are wild. I kind of like them better than regular parties not going to lie. I get to stay in my jammies and there's never a line for the bathroom, and never a line at the bar. IT'S GREAT!
Stay healthy and happy <3
Thanks for listening
xoxo
Melissa
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Well, when I say this was actually a free for all Friday, meaning I don't have anything planned or scripted, let me tell you it WAS!!!
Little explanation of what went down:
-Was in a pretty good mood all week and today (Friday)
-Was looking forward to an unscripted, rambling podcast
-Got to the moment where it was time to record and felt blah & didn't feel like recording
-Christina (sister) and Justin (bro - in - law) called
-Told them I was feeling blah, glad to hear from them
-BOOM A PODCAST EPISODE HAPPENED
What to expect in this podcast: TIGER KING, NEWLYWED GAME, DEPRESSION TALK, GUESS THAT SHOW FROM THE THEME SONG, LAUGHTER, DRINKING BEER AND WINE, CAROL BASKIN.
Everything on this podcast was NOT PLANNED/not scripted.
There are swears. You will see how I normally talk.
The end.
As always, stay safe, stay healthy, stay at home <3
xoxo
Melissa
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Happy Wednesday!! Two more days until the weekend.
Can you believe its been a month since we started this quarantine?! Everything has been an adjustment during this, but in today's podcast we talk about adjusting to working from home. Even though we're working from home we are still working. I don't know about you guys, but this whole month for me was a trial and error when it came to figuring out how to successfully work from home. We talk about tips to help us be as successful as we can while working from home, everything from waking up to making sure we eat; we talk about it all!
We also talk about being a teacher during this time/remote learning. To all the teachers out there, give yourself a pat on the back because it's been a lot and tough. And if I took a shot for every time I heard someone say "this is like a summer vacation for teachers", well ... that would be a lot of shots.
Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this episode!
I THINK I'M GETTING GOOD AT THIS... maybe ?
Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay home <3
xoxo
Melissa
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Hello everyone,
As much as I want every episode on Quarantine to be happy for you guys, this weekend I just wasn't feeling myself. So I figured, this was a great opportunity to talk about the brain/mental health. It's super important to check on yourself, your friends and family during this time.
We first talk about, how our brain plays tricks on us. If you're starting a new hobby or always wanted to, but your brain tells you not to, we learn why our brain does that and what we can do to rewire it.
Then we talk about mental health and get real. I think it's important to be honest with ourselves and be honest with our feelings. We shouldn't judge ourselves or anyone who is feeling any type of emotion right now. We go through 6 steps on how we can get through this pandemic staying as mentally strong as we can.
Below, if needed, are all the different crisis hotlines that are mentioned in the article: "We can get through this: How to manage your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic"
"To access coronavirus-related crisis counseling from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline, call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.
You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233."
Links mentioned in today's episode:
- "Your brain wants you to fail. Here's how to stop it" by Brian D. Evans
Link: https://www.inc.com/brian-d-evans/your-brain-wants-you-to-fail-heres-how-to-stop-it.html
- "We can get through this: How to manage your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic" by Meera Jagannathan
Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/we-can-get-through-this-how-to-manage-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-2020-03-30
As always,
Stay safe, healthy and home!
xoxo Melissa
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So I'M THINKING,
All week, we have structure, bullet points to follow, tasks we need to complete. Today, I'll be honest I was in a little bit of a mood. I said to myself "I want to record my podcast, but I also want to have a glass of wine, and I want to be able to say UMMM and BUT and YOU GUYS a bunch of times and not have the little thought in my head saying I can't do those things. So that's when I thought of "FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY'S" !!
It's the end of the week. Let's not go by a script, and just go by the bullet points. Let's be able to sip our wine and water without saying sorry for it! Let's google things we might not know during the podcast. LET'S just be ourselves, in our pjs, and relax. And that is what this podcast episode is about.
BUT , we talk about my April challenge and how we're going hardcore for it!!! If you want to join, let me know !!!
We also take a trip down memory lane, with my story time of meeting one of my biggest inspirations EVER!
I think you guys will like this one!
As always stay healthy, stay safe, stay home !!
Thanks for listening to another episode of Quarantine Chronicles. <3 :)
xoxo
Melissa
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Hey everyone !
You know how people have been saying it's okay to drink wine and eat chocolate during this Quarantine? And to not be so hard on yourself and judge yourself right now? Well I'm drinking wine, eating chocolate, AND also WATCHING TIGER KING!!!!! I'm really trying not to judge myself for that one ... the watching Tiger King part, that is.
YOU GUYS, this is a lengthy podcast ... so definitely grab a snack and a drink or if you're going for a walk bring me with ya!! In this podcast, we go through each episode and talk about all the juicy details. I ask you questions along the way because I want to know your opinions on mostly everything about Tiger King. So please let me know!!!
At the end of the podcast, I tell a really sad fact about Joe Exotic's music. I was genuinely upset about this. Here is the link that includes the sad fact about Joe's music along with what the rest of the cast has been up to since the documentary.
https://www.today.com/tmrw/tiger-king-cast-where-are-they-now-t177056
I hope you guys enjoy it this episode. I know it's a little lengthy, but I promise it's worth it!
Also, I forgot to ask.... are you TEAM JOE OR TEAM CAROLE ?!!!
Stay healthy. Stay Safe. See you guys on Friday night!!
xoxo
Melissa
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Am I the only one who thought "Well, how am I supposed to date NOW, Rona?!" when this pandemic happened? No .. just me, okay cool. Well in that case grab a glass of water, lemonade, some wine or whatever your drinking, and bring a snack, and listen in to have a couple of laughs.
Today, I talk a little bit about my online dating experience. I include a short story time from the only Match date I went on. From there it's just all about this awesome article I found on The New York Post called "How to a find a quarantine cutie online during coronavirus" by Suzy Weiss. Here's the link if you want to read it!!
https://nypost.com/2020/03/19/how-to-a-find-a-quarantine-cutie-online-during-coronavirus/
Also, just a P.S. - I'm really trying to make this podcast "official" and cool beans, so I tried out some intro and outro music. Let me know what you think/any tips/advice you might have!
See you in episode 4!!
P.S.S. You guys this virus is totally serious. Just wanted to make it clear, this episode is supposed to be light-hearted and bring some laughs and smiles to our faces. Obviously dating wasn't the first topic I thought about when this all happened. Just wanted to make some people smile/laugh. Please take social distancing serious and stay safe <3.
xoxo
Melissa
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During the week, my coworker (more like boss though because she has credentials and a SPED teacher) sent me this article from the New York Times called "How to Stay Sane when the World Seems Crazy" by Allie Volpe. We go over her tips on how to have a better mindset during all this craziness.
I also talk about how I Kim K. ugly cried and had a panic attack in front of my work wife. I also talk about how I called my nonni in Florida and she hung up on me because she was going for a walk with all her friends (but 6 feet apart!!!) Sorry for the background fuzzy noise, I think the microphone was hitting my sweater. Sorry for taking gulps of water... I don't talk a lot so my throat was like "woah...what's happening?" Thanks for listening guys. It's really appreciated. xoxo
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