The Citrus & Sun Podcast: Recent Episodes
Stephanie🦋
Welcome to the Citrus & Sun Podcast! I am so thrilled that you're here and I'm excited to celebrate YOU and all of life's small, meaningful moments! Citrus & Sun represents the idea of shining a light on little moments and thoughts throughout our daily lives and learning more about ourselves from these experiences. During our time together on this podcast we will celebrate who we are in this life and recognize the zest and light that is already inside of us as we continue to evolve into all of the amazing versions of ourselves!
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from September 2024!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your September moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph
Happy fall and guided meditation week! The first official day of fall 2024 is this Sunday, September 22nd. This week on the podcast, I am sharing my A-Z list of all things fall! Cue the lyrics, "These are a few of my favorite (fall) things," from The Sound of Music. We will finish the episode with a short guided meditation to welcome the new season and celebrate the gifts it brings us each day. I hope this time togegether helps you feel in the fall spirit! I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Episode Resources:
Guided meditation begins at 38:00.
Check out "Life of Mr. Pumpkin" on IG @lifeofmrpumpkin
We've talked a lot about the importance of self-love on the podcast but today we are answering some questions that will help us get to know ourselves on a deeper level. Get out your journals or just simply reflect as you listen to the episode on these 5 prompts pulled randomly from the self-love edition of the We're Not Really Strangers card deck! I will see you inside the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Episode Resources
We're Not Really Strangers website
Referenced C&S Episodes:
71: shining a light on cultivating self-love in the present moment
18: shining a light on moments of healing
Home can have many doors. It can be a physical structure, a place, a person, or a feeling in your heart. The word “home” can mean something different to everyone. I do believe in the phrase “home is where the heart is,” and I also believe that our heart can be found in many different places and parts of our everyday lives. In this episode we are chatting about the many meanings of the word "home." If you contributed a comment to this episode, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so grateful for your ideas and perspectives! I will see you inside of the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Read more about Maslow's hierarchy of needs here!
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from August 2024!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your August moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph
Happy guided meditation week, my amazing friends! This week, we are shining a light on the power of positive self-talk and how we can make sure our inner dialogue is adding to our self worth, confidence, and overall wellbeing. The words we say to ourselves matter. Be kind to your mind always! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Episode Resources
Guided Meditation begins around 32:00 if you would like to just skip to it!
Shop "Own Your Stigma" here at ownyourstigma.com. Use code CITRUSANDSUN15 at checkout for 15% off!
Catastrophizing what the word I could not say! Read more about ithere!
When was the last time you sat down and wrote someone a letter or a note that was handwritten? It has definitely been a while for me, but I remember doing this so often as a kid and finding so much joy in giving and receiving handwritten notes and letters! In this episode, we are chatting about the power and energy of the handwritten note and how it can connect us in a special way to ourselves and to the people we love! I will see you inside of the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the pod on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph. Tag me in your handwritten notes!!
Episode Resources:
Beatrix Potter Story @ washingtonparent.com. Click here.
Arcade Fire "We Used To Wait" Lyrics
Happy Anniversary, mom and dad!! On this episode, we are celebrating our parents' wedding anniversary with a little chat about their inspiring love and marriage, the lessons their relationship has taught us, and our wishes for them going into this next year of adventure. Thank you for joining us in this very special episode and for celebrating the love of two incredible people. We will see you in the episode!!!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie and Jonathan
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Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from July 2024!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your July moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph
Episode Resources:
Check out episode 74 to chat more about Grizzy and take a moment to experience our pet meditation to honor your pets of the past and present❤️
**In my 5th moment the 60th anniversary of the Chicago International Film Festival was happening that evening!
It's guided meditation week on Citrus and Sun!! This week we are chatting about and meditating on one of my favorite topics: compassion! In this episode chat we will be defining compassion and talking a little bit about how we can give compassion to ourselves and others. I'm so excited to share the three components of self-compassion that have changed my life and my self-love journey. When we are able to speak kindly to ourselves and give ourselves love, we are better able to put kindness and love out into the world. I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the pod on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph
Have you ever felt a little lost in knowing who you are in a season of your life? Maybe a piece of your life is overpowering the rest and you've lost sight of certain parts of yourself. Maybe you have experienced a significant change in your life that has left you feeling a little lost and uncertain of who you are and what you might want to do next. In this episode, we are shining a light on all of the pieces that make you who you are, and how we can live our lives in an intentional way so that all of our pieces can shine. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the pod on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph.
Check out Mike Posner's Instagram here! @mikeposner
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from June!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your June moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph
Episode Resources
Jacob Collier and a "Crowd Choir" performance
Listen to Motion City Soundtrack here!
Check episode 86 "shining a light on creating a meditation practice" to hear more about my sound therapy meditation experience!
It's officially summer! This week on the podcast, we are welcoming summer by celebrating all of the energy and light that this season brings to us. In this episode, we will chat about the summer solstice and why it has become a special part of my year. We will also talk about intention setting for this season and some journal prompts to think about as we transition into summer. We will end the episode with a short "welcoming summer" guided meditation to honor and welcome summer together! I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the pod on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph
Episode Resources:
Read more about the 108 Sun Salutations here!
Read more about the summer solstice here!
Practice the 108 sun salutations here! There are other videos on youtube if you search "108 sun salutations" but I thought this one was nice =)
There are many incredible benefits to having a consistent meditation practice, and there are so many different ways to fit meditation into your daily life! In this episode, we chat about the benefits of meditation, how to create a meditation practice that you will enjoy, and the different ways you can integrate short meditations into your life to connect with with your mind, heart, and breath. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the pod on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph
Episode Resources
Explore Jay Taylor's website and his sound meditations at currentvibrations.com
Citrus and Sun Episodes References:
70: shining a light on the practice of loving-kindness
50: shining a light on my yoga and meditation journey
23: shining a light on practicing mindfulness throughout your day
It’s not selfish to take time for yourself when you need it (or even when you don’t necessarily need it!). In fact, I think it’s one of the most important things that we can do to take care of ourselves and get to know ourselves. Spending time with yourself and your thoughts every now and then can be the recharging and rejuvenating. In this episode, I'm sharing the 6 reasons I value my alone time and some ways we can fit more alone time into our busy lives! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Episode Resources
Article on Aloneliness
"7 Science-Backed Reasons You Should Spend More Time Alone" (Forbes article)
"5 Signs You Need Alone Time"
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from May!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your May moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph
Episode Resources
Check out my Substack at https://citrusandsun.substack.com/
NF Official Website
Check out Sixteen Candles at sixteencandlesband.com
Have you ever found yourself in an inspirational funk? Maybe you are feeling a lack of creativity. Maybe you are having a difficult time finding inspiration in things that normally bring you joy. Maybe it has been a hard season and you are not finding inspiration in your everyday life. I am coming out of an inspirational funk myself and thought that we could chat this week about ways to find inspiration in our daily lives when it feels lost! We will end the episode with a short guided mediation to help ground ourselves in the inspiration that lives in the small details of our everyday lives. The meditation begins around 39:00 if you would like to skip right to it or come back to it later! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Episode Resources:
Article Referenced: "How To Get Inspired"
Positive self-talk is so important! The way we talk to ourselves can impact our mental health, our self-esteem, and our overall well-being. In this episode we are chatting about the power of intention setting and positive affirmations and how both can help us achieve our goals, build our confidence, and improve the way we enjoy our daily lives. We have the power to change our limiting beliefs and live more joyful lives and it all starts with our inner dialogue. Let's be our own cheerleaders! I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the podcast on IG @citrusandsunpodcast
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Episode Resources
Click here for examples of intentions from calm.com
NF Lyrics for "The Search"
Click here to read more about affirmations from positive psychology.com.
Finding affirmations that are good for your life from mindtools.com.
I am so excited for you to meet our special guest this week!! J. Allen is an author, school counselor, and mindfulness enthusiast! His new book "Finding Calm" is the first book in The Katrina Calm Series. This story follows a 7th grader named Katrina Lavender Calm and her group of friends as they navigate the challenges of middle school and learn mindfulness tools and strategies to help them out along the way. In our chat, J shares some of his favorite mindfulness strategies as well as his inspiration for his writing and social media channels. Check out J's new book and social media channels linked below!! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Episode Resources
Learn more about "Finding Calm (The Katrina Calm Series)" here!
Follow J on TikTok (@mindfuloptimism) here!
Follow J on Instagram (@katrinacalmseries) here!
Reach out to J at j.allen.stories@gmail.com
Podcast Contacts
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the podcast on TikTok @peaceofsteph and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from April!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Send me your April moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph
Happy Earth Day 2024!! In this week's episode we will be chatting about this year's Earth Day theme, "planet vs. plastics," and small changes we can make to protect our planet on a daily basis and spread Earth Day awareness all year long. We will finish the episode with a short guided meditation in order to take a moment to show our appreciation and love for our wonderful planet! I am excited to celebrate Earth Day with you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Episode Resources
Earthday.org
Planet Vs. Plastics Movement
Planet Vs. Plastics Treaty Petition
Sign up to be on the Earth Day Social Squad!
Check out Katie May's Podcast Simply Chats and her episode (Ep.5), "Why I Broke Up With Fast Fashion." (Available wherever you listen to your podcasts)
Happy Unbirthday to you! 🥳 (Unless it's your real birthday, of course! Happy Birthday!!🎉) Our birthdays are the bookends to each chapter of our lives and hold the moments from our 364 UNbirthdays between each one. In this episode, I will be sending you 3 unbirthday wishes that will shine a light on those 364 days and make them even more memorable and celebrated. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Music has always been an important part of my life. It has healed me in so many ways and has been there for me in the best and worst of times. When I discovered musical artist Sara Syms, I was immediately captivated by her voice, her music, and her lyrics. I am so incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity to chat with her on Citrus & Sun! Sara is a musician, song writer, and performer. She is a mental health advocate through her music and her social media. In this episode, Sara shares more about her passion for music and how her own healing journey has inspired her to want to help others who have experienced trauma and mental illness in their lives.
I am so excited for you to meet Sara and hear more about her healing journey, her music, and the work she is doing in the mental health community. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie =)
Check out Sara's new single "These Days" out now wherever you stream your music! Her next single "I Love You Keep Going" will be out April 19th (listen to this episode for a little sneak peek!) and the first half of her mental health album will be released on May 17th!
Visit sarasyms.com to learn more about Sara and visit her shop to find "The Darkest Light" on vinyl as mentioned in the episode!
Contact Sara at sarasymsmusic@gmail.com
Instagram @sarasyms
Tiktok @sara.syms.music
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Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com!
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from March!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Send me your March moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcastEpisode ResourcesVisit melrobbins.com to learn more about Mel Robbins and her inspiring heart! Read more about Breathe For Change at breatheforchange.comThe Midnight Library Click to read more about this book!
It's the first week of spring! While I am usually excited for a new season, spring can sometimes come with the pressure of new beginnings and coming out of hibernation. In this episode I share a little of how I am struggling with the idea of "new" with this transition into a new season, and little ways we can still find light in every day to move forward even when we are in a heavy season of our own. We will end the episode with a short guided meditation to welcome the season of spring and to meet ourselves where we are with grace and compassion. Thank you for being here. I appreciate you, and I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
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Check out @heidiroserobbins and her post by clicking here
This week, the world lost a sweet friend and a ball of zest and light. Grizzy was my sweet cat of 15 years and on Tuesday March 12th we hugged her one the last time. In this episode, I'm sharing a little about how Grizzy came into my life (it is truly a sweet story!) and some moments with her that I'll never forget. We will end the episode with a short guided meditation to honor our pets of the present and the past. Pets are truly a gift in this life. If you have ever had a pet, I hope this episode brings to mind some pieces of them that you love. They are always with us❤️ Thank you for giving me space to celebrate Grizzy. Sending you my love and gratitude. I will see you in the epsiode.
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I'd love to hear stories about your pets =)
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See Chuck's photo tribute and caption to Grizzy on instagram @killcutterphoto
We are bringing back March Mindfulness! This week, we are chatting about different mindfulness strategies to use throughout the day in order to stay more present, calm anxious thoughts, and squeeze more out of the day. I am so excited to share some of my favorite tools and strategies that I like to use to incorporate more mindfulness into my day and work through moments of anxiety. Even on our busiest day, finding times to check in with ourselves and what's going on around us is so important. Take a breath and settle in! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Emil me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Find me on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast
Episode Resources:
Snow globe Article on Psychcentral.com
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from February!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Send me your February moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast
Episode Resources
"Kirkland" lyrics by Max Leone
This week we are talking about cultivating more self-love in the present moment for this current version of ourselves! Self-love is all about appreciating who we are, valuing and trusting ourselves, and loving ourselves despite our flaws, struggles, and mistakes. We will chat about the benefits of self-love, what self-love looks like in action, and go through some questions that will help us get to know our current selves in a deeper way. I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest and light (and love!!),
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Episode Resources:
PsychCentral: What does self-love look like? (Article)
Book: Self Love Poetry by Melody Godfred
"May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be safe. May you be at ease." In this week's episode we are talking about the loving-kindness meditation practice and how this practice can increase positive feelings and thoughts about yourself and others in your life! We will start this episode out with a chat about the benefits of practicing this meditation and then I will guide us in a short loving-kindness meditation so that we can send love to ourselves and to others! This practice means so much to me and I am so excited to share it with you❤️ I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!🍊☀️
Episode Resources
Read more about the parasympathetic nervous system here!
This week we are chatting about the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. When I read this book back in January, I immediately thought that it would be fun to talk about it on the podcast and share some favorite quotes and ideas from each of the four agreements. There is so much to unpack with each one! Check out the link below to take a closer look at this powerful book. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz
In this episode we are talking about the movie Groundhog Day and going through 9 important life lessons/reminders that I gathered as I was watching the movie! If you have never seen the movie Groundhog Day before, don't worry! It's all good! We go through a little context with the movie but this episode is mostly about shining a light on simple daily life reminders that we can apply to our lives whether we've seen the movie or not 🙂 I hope you enjoy! Happy Groundhog Day 2024!I will see you inside of the episode!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! ❤️Follow the podcast on TikTok & Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from January!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Send me your January moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Episode Resources
Click here to explore Button Poetry! (buttonpoetry.com)
Follow poet Rudy Francisco on IG @rudyfrancisco
"Excuse Me As I Kiss The Sky" by Rudy Francisco
"I Didn't Know I Needed This" by Eli Rallo
January is known as a time for setting new goals and resolutions , and having a fresh start as we begin our new year! In this episode, we will be chatting about how important it is to start where you are and appreciate all of the strength, knowledge, and experience you already have inside of you from all of the mountains your past self has climbed! We will end the episode with a short guided meditation to give you a few moments to celebrate you and all that you are as you head into your next adventure. Remember: "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." (-Arthur Ashe). Thank you for being here and I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
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Check out the mood board for this guided meditation on Pinterest by searching Stephanie Eiler (Username citrusandsun) or by clicking here
Check out episode 15 of Citrus & Sun to chat more about choosing your core values!
Let's romanticize January together this year! The winter blues is a real thing and always seem to hit me around this time of year. Let's embrace this season of hibernation together and add a little zest and light to these post-holiday weeks! In this episode, I am sharing a little list of ways that I am romanticizing January and using gratitude and mindfulness to shine a light on the little things that brighten up the day. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
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For cozy scenes to put up on your television or computer, check out Nemo's Dreamscapes or Relax Jazz Cafe on YouTube!
Happy New Year from Citrus and Sun! 🥳 In this episode I will be going through my big takeaways from this year and how I want to bring these lessons and ideas into 2024. Thank you so much for tuning in to Citrus & Sun this year and being a part of this community with me! I am so excited to find more zest and light with you in the New Year! Wishing you joy and lots of confetti! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie =)
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from December!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your December moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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In this episode we are talking all about joy and how we can create more of it throughout our day! We will talk about the differences between joy and happiness and how both are so important and needed in our lives. We will also touch a little on comparison and some ways we can overcome it in difficult moments so it does not take away the joy that we have within us. At the end of the episode we will also do a short guided Joyful Meditation that will cultivate more joy in our hearts and get us ready to find more of it in our day! I am so excited to spend this hour with you! I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest and light,Stephanie =)
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Read more about the The Hedonic Treadmill by clicking hereLet's be friends on TikTok and Instagram!! Follow the pod @citrusandsunpodcast
The holidays are in full swing and December days seem to come and go with every blink! This time of year always seems to go by so quickly. All of a sudden it is January 1st and I’m left with a vacation hangover and Christmas decorations covering my home that I’m not ready to take down! With all of the parties, traveling, and family time, it’s easy to let time get away from us. The holidays can also bring up a lot of emotions that can take away from the present moment and make this time of year difficult at times. In this week's episode we will be chatting about ways to stay mindful of ourselves and our surroundings this holiday season in order to fully experience these days, give ourselves more self-compassion, and create more memories. I will see you in the episode!!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!Follow the pod on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcastCheck out episode 10 on Mindful Listening!
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from November!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your November moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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It's a beautiful time of year to practice gratitude! Join me today in a guided meditation plus a little chat about how to stay grounded in gratitude. Just as a tree's roots lead back to the tree itself, anchoring it throughout harsh seasons and making sure it develops and continues to grow, our own roots in our life keep us grounded and stable no matter what we might be going through. They remind us who we are and how we've grown through the years. Grab a cozy space as we reflect on the major roots of our lives and all of the little pieces of ourselves that we have to be grateful for each and every day! Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie =)Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram & TikTok @citrusandsunpodcast
Welcome to this very special episode of Citrus & Sun! One goal I have for this podcast is to spread more awareness about mental health and to bring topics like mental health and mental illness into the conversation. I am so grateful for this energizing and inspiring conversation that I had with Ally Pesta, and am excited to share her light with all of you in this episode. Ally is a published author, yoga teacher, public speaker, and body empowerment coach. Her recently published memoir, Beyond My Body, has already created a space for so many readers to connect with her words, learn from her story, and share their own struggles with mental illness and body dysmorphia. Ally tells an authentically raw story about her ongoing healing journey, showing how treatment has enabled her to accept support, create community, build a healthy relationship with movement, and enjoy food. For any individuals, family members, or friends on a similar journey, this frank memoir provides hope for overcoming trauma and achieving hard-earned self-love. I am so excited to dive into this memoir with Ally in this episode and for you to hear more about her journey. I want to give a content warning that this conversation does include discussions about eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Some content could be sensitive to some listeners. If this episode does not support you at this time that is okay. Please take care of yourself and also remember how special and important you are to this world. Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie =)Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.comFollow the podcast on Instagram & TikTok @citrusandsunpodcastFollow Ally on Instagram & TikTok @allyraepestaFor more information about Ally's 10 week group program (beginning in February 2024) or her 2024 fall retreat, please reach out to her at ally@allyrae.co.Order Beyond My Body on Amazon (click here!)
It's that time of year again! Shorter and darker days are on the horizon. I know that this time of year can be a struggle for me and can also be a difficult transition for so many others. In this episode we will chat about ways we can ignite our own inner light in order to find motivation, joy, and creativity during these darker days of the season. We all have that inner light inside of us! Sometimes it just take a tiny spark to bring it to the surface. See you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie =)
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Episode Resources:
Read more on color therapy by clicking here (verywellmind.com)
Beyond My Body by Ally Pesta
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I share five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from October!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. Happy spooky season! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your October moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Click here for more info on the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Get cozy and join me for a special Halloween episode to chat a little bit about fear and how it can show up in our lives! In this episode we will go over some ways we can dance with fear and take the lead in order to discover more about ourselves and become more comfortable with the uncertainties of life! We will end the episode with a guided meditation to ground us in this present moment and breathe through our fears and anxieties together. See you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie =)
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Happy World Mental Health Day!💚 Welcome to this very special episode of Citrus and Sun. One goal I had for this podcast was to spread more awareness about mental health and to bring topics like mental health and mental illness into the conversation. This year I was so lucky to connect with Ryan Smith on social media and learn from the information and knowledge that he spreads daily across all of his platforms. I am so thrilled to have Ryan on this episode of Citrus and Sun to talk more about mental health and mental illness, and how we can help ourselves and others who might be struggling. I want to give a content warning that Ryan and I will be discussing mental illness throughout this episode and some details shared could be sensitive to some listeners. Thank you so much for being here and listening to this episode. Please always remember how special and important you are to this world. You are never alone❤️ I will see you in the episode!Wishing you zest and light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Episode Resources:American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org)National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI nami.org/home)For more information on World Mental Health Day, please click here to visit the World Health Organization. Follow Ryan Smith on the following channels:Instagram: @take10_vlogTikTok: Follow Ryan on TikTok @take10_vlogYouTube: Subscribe to Ryan's Youtube channel youtube.com/@take10vlog)Follow Ryan's podcast Take10vlog wherever you listen to your podcasts!!
Happy birthday, Citrus and Sun!!! This week's episode is celebrating one year of the podcast and YOU for bringing so much zest and light into my life!! We will chat about the beginning of Citrus and Sun, the weeks leading up to launching this podcast, the lessons I've learned along the way, and some of my favorite moments from this first year together. If you are out there starting your own passion project or are on a creative journey, I hope this episode inspires you to keep going and encourages you to share your unique light with the world. Thank you for an amazing first year!! I appreciate your support so much and feel so lucky to have this space to connect with you. Cheers to year 1!! I will see you inside the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
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As mentioned in this episode, check out episode 43 "shining a light on finding your creative spark" with my brother Jonathan!
Citrus and Sun Moments is a monthly series on the pod where I will be sharing five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from September!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Send me your September moments, or just say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Coffee, Hip-Hop, and Mental Health Café chhamh.org
Green Mill Lounge greenmilljazz.com
Fall is in the air and we are welcoming the first official day of the season together on the podcast with a guided meditation (plus a little chat)! The season of fall can bring up memories and traditions, while also being a beautiful time of reflection, change, and letting go. In this guided meditation, we will focus on the "letting go" piece of fall as we shed our leaves and make room for rest and reflection in order to prepare for changes and transformations in our lives. I am so excited to celebrate this beautiful season with you! I will see you inside of the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
It’s our 50th episode!!! I’ve been saving this topic for a special occasion and our 50th episode feels right❤️ Yoga and meditation are such big pieces of my life and my heart. I’m so excited to share how my passion for these practices began, where they have taken me throughout the past few years, and why I am so grateful that they make up such a big part of my life. Thank you for being a part of this journey and for allowing me to share this experience with you🥰🧘♀️ I will see you inside the episode!! Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Episode resources:Read more about Breathe For Change at breatheforchange.com Check out The Miracle Of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
Welcome to this very special episode!! About a year and a half ago, I started following Andy Vaclavik on TikTok and knew very quickly that he would be one of my favorite content creators. I continue to be inspired daily by Andy's adventures and positive energy. Recently I had the privilege of talking with him for the very first time. During our interview I learned more about his personal growth journey and what motivates him to go for his goals in life. In this episode, Andy shares his journey with his physical and mental health, along with his adventures during his most recent cycling event, RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Race Across Iowa). I was truly inspired by our conversation and I am so excited to share it with all of you!! I will see you inside the episode! Wishing you zest & light,StephanieEpisode resources:Click here for more information about RAGBRAI!Follow Andy on his socials!TikTok: @andyslifestoryInstagram: @andyslifestory_Threads: @andyslifestory_
Citrus and Sun Moments is a new monthly series on the pod where I will be sharing five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from August!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow Citrus & Sun on TikTok @citrusandsunpodcastClick here to follow Citrus & Sun on Insta!
I remember the days of disposable cameras, waiting patiently for my photos to be printed, arranging them in albums, and printing extras out for my friends! There are so many cool ways to digitally organize photos in the present day, but sometimes I miss holding the actual print in my hands. In this episode, I’m chatting about why I still try to print my photos and the joy it brings me to collect them over the years. I will see you in the episode!! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie :) Reach out and say hi!! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Figuring out my core values has truly changed so many pieces of my life in a positive way. My relationship with myself is stronger, I am able to be more authentic with others, and decisions are a little easier to make when I am keeping my values at the core! Join me in this week’s episode for a short chat about the importance of values as I recap a little of what we talked about in episode 15! Then we will take a moment for ourselves in a short guided meditation in order to shine a light on 3 of our most important values at this moment. I’m so excited to spend this time with you today. I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest and light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Taking a risk can be scary and so exciting at the same time! This past week I asked listeners to share a risk that they have taken in their lives, big or small! Reading these stories has been truly inspiring and I had so much fun sharing them in this episode. I hope you are as inspired as I was as you listen to each one! I will see you in the episode!! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow along on Instagram! Let's be friends on TikTok! Check out my interview with my brother about his adventure to Japan here!
Citrus and Sun Moments is a new monthly series on the pod where I will be sharing five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from July!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
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We all have a creative spark inside of us! In this episode, I sit down with my brother Jonathan to chat about what creativity means to him, how he stays inspired and motivated to create, his ideas on receiving feedback on your work, and setting your intention for sharing your creative spark with the world. We also explore his own creative project, The Ghostly Hotel, a collection of short spooky stories that he has been working on over the past couple of years. He shares his personal creative process and how he started this project! Check out the link below to explore his collection👻📚 I hope that this episode helps you discover your own creative spark within your heart!! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Episode Resources
Check out Jonathan's blog The Ghostly Hotel! (ghostlyhotel.com)
Email Jonathan at jonthanjablonski906@gmail.com
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Inspired by Enchanted (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift, this week's podcast is all about finding more enchantment in our daily lives💜. We will start this episode off with a chat (of course!) and talk about what it means to feel enchanted, and how we can look at the world with more curiosity and wonder. Then we will meditate! Join me in a meditation/visualization as I guide us down the pathway of a beautiful forest as we connect with our breath, and explore all of the wonder that nature has to offer. I hope that this meditation and visualization helps us find ways to be more curious and wonderstruck in our own lives and be enchanted in some way every day. I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
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Enchanted (Taylor's Version) lyrics
The only moment we have is now, but what happens when something is getting in the way of us truly living in the present? In this week's episode, I am going through a list of seven things that can get in the way of us living fully in the present, and how we can begin to overcome some of them in order to get back to living a full, joyful life. I'm excited to chat about these with you! I will see you in the epiosde!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Let's be friends on TikTok!
Click here to listen to my episode on discovering your values.
Citrus and Sun Moments is a new monthly series on the pod where I will be sharing five moments from my month that stood out to me in some way. Citrus and Sun is all about finding zest and light in each day and sprinkling energy on our present experiences. I would love to hear your citrus and sun moments from June!! I hope this series helps us inspire each other to find zest and light every day. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Happy Summer, my amazing friends! ☀️ Like every season, summer arrives with its own unique puzzle pieces. The music, the feel of the air, the holidays, the food, and the activities fit together to create memories from this distinct time of year. Growing up I remember feeling so excited for the next one to begin! Summer has its own song, its own feeling, its own language. There is a certain sense of freedom that comes with summer, and an urge to create, experience, and reconnect with yourself and with others. Want to ignite your own firecracker heart? In this week's episode we are chatting about how to keep your heart inspired all summer long! I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
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Summer is right around the corner!☀️Let's welcome the new season together by taking a moment to reflect on summers of the past and daydream about summers of the future, including this one! Take a moment to breathe and be still with me as we ground ourselves in this year's changing of the seasons as spring fades into summer. Find a comfortable space, settle in, and join me for this guided meditation as we embrace the warmth and light of the summer sun! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
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Episode Resources:
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More info on the 108 Sun Salutations practice
Sweet summertime calls for more adventures, right?? I always look forward to going on vacation, and then that time always seems pass by in the blink of an eye. In this episode we will be chatting about how we can use mindfulness to take in all of the moments of our next vacation, from weekend getaways to trips across the country. I will see you in the episode!! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie
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In this episode I am highlighting the second half of my mental health challenge that I did on TikTok throughout the month of May for Mental Health Awareness Month! In this challenge I chose something that I wanted to do for my mental health each day beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. Check out part 1 for letters A-M! In this episode we will be chatting about my ideas for letters N-Z. I hope this episode helps you shine a light on some ways you can take care of your mental health each day❤️ I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Episode Resources:
The Science of Smiling
Episode 32: shining a light on rainy days
Episode 21: shining a light on building a relationship with yourself (Part 1)
Episode 22: shining a light on building a relationship with yourself (part 2)
Citrus and Sun Podcast on TikTok
Mental Health Awareness Month Information
If you follow me on TikTok, you know all about my Mental Health Challenge of May where I have been doing one thing each day for my mental health beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. In this episode, I am shining a light on that challenge and going through the first 13 letters of the alphabet and sharing what I did for my mental health each day. Doing little things each day to keep our mind happy and healthy is so important. I hope that you can pick out a few ideas from this challenge to try in your own life! I will see you in the episode!Wishing you zest & light,StephanieReach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.comEpisode ResourcesWe Are Not Really StrangersCitrus & Sun on TikTok*National Alliance on Mental Illness
We could all use a moment out of our busy days to give ourselves a little love, right? This episode is a special guided meditation that continues our chat from last week about self-celebration and loving every piece of ourselves! I hope you will join me in taking a few minutes for yourself today to breathe and acknowledge all of the wonderful pieces that make you so unique and such an important part of this world. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie :)
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Inspiration for this guided meditation
You are made up of so many puzzle pieces that all fit together to create the unique and special person you are in this world. Sometimes when we are having low moments in life it is not always easy for us to see all that there is to celebrate about ourselves. I know that I am personally very hard on myself when I am going through a difficult time in life. In this episode, we will chat about different ways to celebrate you and your unique self and how we can remind ourselves of all of these special pieces and the value we bring to this world no matter what we are going through in life. The world needs you and your unique self. Shine on!✨ I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Read more about Mental Health Awareness Month here
How do you feel about rainy days? 🌧 I think that sometimes a rainy day can be refreshing. Rejuvenating. Peaceful. A rainy day can give us permission to slow down from our busy lives and use a little more mindfulness as we listen to the raindrops fall outside. This episode was inspired by the rainy weekend I had this past week! I think if we pay attention we can learn a lot from the weather, especially the rain. I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest & light
Stephanie
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Quote: "Do not be angry with the rain. It simply does not know hot to fall upward." -Vladimir Nabokov
Life is a ray of sunlight. It’s bitterly cold. It’s windy and destructive. It’s calm and breezy. Life is all of these things, and that’s what makes it life. In this week's episode, we are chatting about the weather patterns of our lives and how we can experience them as they come and go! This episode is all about living through the sunshine and perfect temperatures as well as the rain, snow thunder, and high winds. We are not necessarily talking about always "looking on the bright side" of a situation (although that is good, too), but rather being there for ourselves through it all so that we can fully experience all of the different types of weather patterns of our lives while growing and learning from them, too. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
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"Some people dance in the rain. Others just get wet." -Bob Marley
Happy Earth Day! There is so much to celebrate and appreciate about nature and our Earth! Join me in this special bonus episode as I lead us in a guided meditation that will help us take a few moments to appreciate our planet that we call home! Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Happy Earth Week! 🌎🌍🌏 Earth Day is this Saturday and we are celebrating our planet together in this special Earth Day episode! In this episode, I will be reading some of your comments from one of my TikTok videos that posed the question, "What is your favorite thing about nature?" We all have different pieces of our Earth and nature that bring us joy and that have helped us heal in some way. I am so excited to talk about your ideas and perspectives in this episode as we celebrate Earth and Mother Nature together! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie =)
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Check out the Citrus & Sun Podcast on TikTok! Click here!
"Do what you love, love what you do." We've all heard this phrase at least once in our lives, right? This week we are talking all about passions in life, why they are important, and unique ways we can look for them throughout our day! When we are living a life with passion, we live a life with purpose and intention. I can't wait to find our passions in life together! I will see you in the episode!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!Episode resourcesFollow Your Blister article
Happy Unbirthday to you! 🥳 (Unless it's your real birthday, of course! Happy Birthday!!🎉) Our birthdays are the bookends to each chapter of our lives and hold the moments from our 364 UNbirthdays between each one. In this episode, I will be sending you 3 unbirthday wishes that will shine a light on those 364 days and make them even more memorable and celebrated. I will see you inside the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie 🍊☀️
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsun@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Episode Resources
Book: Finding Muchness by Kobi Yamada
Alice in Wonderland Movie 2010
Welcome to the last episode of our Mindfulness Series!! I am so excited to welcome back my brother Jonathan as a special guest on this episode! Join us as we chat about Jonathan's journey with mindfulness and ways he has used this practice in his everyday life. I will see you in the episode!!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Spring is such a beautiful time of year to practice mindfulness! In this episode we will be talking about some ways we can practice more mindfulness in spring in order to take in all of the changes that subtly happen throughout this season. Spring can come and go in the blink of an eye. Practicing mindfulness can help us notice and enjoy all that is happening in nature as we move through this season. If you like to journal, I will also be offering some prompts that you can write and reflect on towards the end of the episode! I can't wait to celebrate spring with you! I will see you in the episode! 🌱🍃🌷
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
Welcome to the third episode of our mindfulness series! This week we will be talking about emotional mindfulness and how we can expand our emotional vocabulary in order to label our emotions and understand how our bodies respond to emotions in different ways. Below are some resources that I talk about in the episode! At the end of the episode I invite you to join me in a 5 minute guided meditation that focuses on the practice of observing our emotions and accepting them in the present moment. I will see you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! 🍊☀️
Episode Resources
Permission To Feel by Marc Brackett
How We Feel app
Calm App The Daily Jay
Welcome to the next episode in our mindfulness series! This week, we will be talking about what it means to be ✨mindfully lucky✨ and discover that we have so many amazing pieces of ourselves present within us at all times. Being mindfully lucky shows us that we don't always need to look outside of ourselves to feel lucky. To talk about these inner pieces, we will be attaching each one to a different charm from Lucky Charms Cereal to help us remember all of the ways that we are mindfully lucky. I will see you in the episode!!Wishing you zest and light,Stephanie 🍀Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Episode Resources Permission To Feel by Marc Brackett, Ph.D. How We Feel App
We are on the first episode of our mindfulness series!! In this episode, we are talking about The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh and how this book has changed the way I think about time. We will talk about 6 parts of our day where we can incorporate more mindfulness in order to gain more time back in our day as our own and live our lives with more presence. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
More mindfulness while driving tips
Welcome to part 2 of our chat on building a solid relationship with ourselves! In this episode, we will be going through the second half of my list of ways to continue to set that foundation of a healthy friendship with our inner selves and ways we can build upon what we talked about in part 1! I am so excited to continue this conversation with you. I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest and light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! 🍊☀️
Our relationship with ourselves has a huge impact on our mental health, daily lives, and overall well-being. In this episode (part 1 of 2), I will be going through my first 6 helpful ways to begin strengthening your relationship with yourself! This process is definitely a journey of self-discovery and I can't wait to go on it alongside you! Let's do this❤️ I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! 🍊☀️Episode mentions and resources: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Citrus and Sun Episode 15
"May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe. May you feel at peace." In this week's episode we are talking about the loving-kindness meditation practice and how this practice can increase positive feelings and thoughts about yourself and others in your life! To start this episode I lead us in a short 5 minute guided loving-kindness meditation, and then I share with you my first experience with this practice and how it has changed my thoughts towards myself and others in my life. This practice means so much to me and I am so excited to share it with you❤️ I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!🍊☀️
In this episode we are talking about the movie Groundhog Day and going through 9 important life lessons/reminders that I gathered as I was watching the movie! If you have never seen the movie Groundhog Day before, don't worry! It's all good! We go through a little context with the movie but this episode is mostly about shining a light on simple daily life reminders that we can apply to our lives whether we've seen the movie or not 🙂 I hope you enjoy! I will see you inside the episode!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! ❤️
How is your heart feeling today? ❤️ Are you in the process of healing from something that has happened in your life? In this episode, we will talk about 6 different ideas to remember when we are in the process of putting the pieces of ourselves back together again and going down the road of healing. We have all been through moments in our lives that have tested us and took us down a difficult path. I hope that you find comfort in some of these ideas and can hold them close to your heart as you go on your own healing journey. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you!❤️
Coming to you from a beach in Mexico/my hotel room! 🙃 It's truly amazing how spending time in a certain place can completely turn your whole day around or make you feel inspired. In this week's episode I am talking all about the impact certain places in my life have had on my heart and mind and how I'm still connected to some of my favorite places from my past. I hope this episode inspires you to rediscover a place in your life that you have felt a connection to, or even encourage you discover a new place that brings your life joy! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie
In this episode, we are talking all about our future selves, whether that be our future self in 5 minutes from now or a year from now! I will be sharing 5 takeaways for creating a vision for future you! We will shine a light on what is already inside of our present selves and how those values and ambitions can help inspire us to take small steps to intentionally create a vision for that future self who will one day be our present self! I will see you inside the episode!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie =)
In this episode, I am share how creating a list of values and principles for my life has helped me build my relationship with myself throughout the past year! I talk a little bit about my process in creating these values and truths for my life and how I checked in with myself and reflected on them throughout the year. I am so excited to share a little more about this process with you and how it helped transform my life! I hope you find a little light and inspiration for whatever path of self discovery you are on❤️🦋 I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie =)
Use this list of core values as inspiration for picking yours!
Examples of life principles
Happy New Year from Citrus and Sun! 🥳 In this episode I will be going through my 7 takeaways from this year and how I want to bring these lessons and ideas into 2023. Thank you so much for tuning into Citrus & Sun this year and being a part of this community with me! I am so excited to find more zest and light with you in the New Year! Wishing you joy and lots of confetti! I will see you in the episode!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie =)
In this episode we are talking all about joy and how we can create more of it throughout our day! We will talk about the differences between joy and happiness and how both are so important and needed in our lives. We will also touch a little on comparison and some ways we can overcome it in difficult moments so it does not take away the joy that we have within us. At the end of the episode we will also do a short guided Joyful Meditation that will cultivate more joy in our hearts and get us ready to find more of it in our day! I am so excited to spend this hour with you! I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest and light,Stephanie =) Joy vs. Happiness Chart The Hedonic Treadmill TikTok: @citrusandsunpodast and @peaceofsteph
Welcome to part 2 of my brother's amazing journey to Japan to see the 88 Temples of Shikoku! In this episode we will be continuing his story as he talks about more of the amazing people he met, lessons he learned as he embarked on the second half of his trip, and his key takeaways that can be applied to other experiences and challenges in this life. I am so excited for you to hear about the second half of his adventure. I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie =)
Click here for more information on this journey!
I am so excited to have my first ever guest on the podcast, my brother Jonathan! In this episode, we will be shining a light on Jonathan's solo adventure to Japan when he went on the 750 mile journey to see the 88 Temples of Shikoku. In part 1, I talk with Jonathan about why he decided to go on this adventure, how he prepared, some heavy moments of self-doubt at the beginning of his trip and how he overcame these, and one of the most difficult mountains he has ever climbed (both literally and figuratively). We can learn a lot about ourselves when we are away from our normal routine and personal space, and the challenges that we face alone to reach a specific goal can grow our perseverance and strength in this life. I am so excited for Jonathan to share his story with you! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie =)
Click here for more information on this journey!
Listening is truly a gift and an art form. Listening with patience and non-judgement. Listening not just with our ears, but with our eyes, mind, and heart. Listening with awareness and genuine compassion. In this episode, we use three characters from the classic story of The Wizard of Oz to simplify what it means to be a mindful listener! We break mindful listening down into three main components that you can take into every conversation in order to listen with presence and compassion. I'm so excited to talk about this topic with you!! I will see you in the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie =)
Join me for this ~15 minute guided meditation on gratitude as we continue to shine a light on creating a daily gratitude practice! We will be exploring some of the ideas from the previous episode throughout this meditation and illuminating that light of gratitude within our hearts. Thank you for allowing me to lead you through this special practice! Sending my gratitude and warmth your way. I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie =)
Practicing gratitude has so many amazing benefits to our mental health and can lead to happiness in our lives. This week we are talking about how we can embed gratitude more into our day in a natural way so that we can begin to create an authentic gratitude practice in our lives! Check out this amazing TED Talk with David Steindl-Rast entitled "Want To be Happy? Be Grateful." This video is referenced throughout this episode as we build off of David's thoughts on gratitude in order to shape our own practice. I will see you inside the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie :)
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_be_grateful?language=en
The holidays can be a very busy and energizing time. They can also be a total whirlwind and it can be easy to experience moments when we don't feel as grounded or connected to ourselves. The holidays can also bring up a lot of different feelings which can sometimes cause us to go on a little roller coaster of emotions at times! In this episode I will be sharing 8 ideas for staying grounded and connected to yourself this holidays season no matter what you are feeling and experiencing in a moment! I hope that we can try out these ideas together and have a mindful and memorable holidays season with ourselves and with the ones we love! I will see you inside the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie :)
It's that time of year again! We are "falling back" this week and losing an hour of daylight. I know that this time of year is always a struggle for me and can be such a difficult transition. In this episode we will talk about ways we can ignite our own inner light in order to find motivation, joy, and creativity during these darker days of the season. We all have that inner light inside of us! Sometimes it just take a tiny spark to bring it to the surface. See you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie =)
Get cozy and join me for a special Halloween episode to chat a little bit about fear and how it can show up in our lives! In this episode we will go over some ways we can dance with fear and take the lead in order to discover more about ourselves and become more comfortable with the uncertainties of life! See you in the episode!!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie =)
Self-doubt can creep up on us when we least expect it and can really have an impact on our self-confidence and motivation to put ourselves out there in this life! In this episode we will talk about some ways that we can overcome that self-doubt and reframe our mind to look at certain moments of self-doubt in a more healthy way! See you in the episode!
Wishing you zest & light,
Stephanie =)
In this episode we will talk about how staying young at heart can help us live more joyful and creative lives! I will go through 6 ideas that you can embed into your daily life to help you embrace the mindset of staying young at heart. I can't wait to see you inside of the episode!
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie =)
**Article referenced in episode provided by: lab.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Experiencing a change in life can be hard. In this episode of Citrus and Sun I will be going through 8 of my favorite mantras for embracing changes in our lives and how these can help us all feel a little more in control during some of those difficult moments!
Wishing you zest & light!
Stephanie :)
Welcome to the first official episode of the Citrus and Sun podcast!!! In this episode I talk about the meaning behind Citrus and Sun, what to expect when you tune in to future episodes, and a little bit about the history of the Citrus and Sun blog turned podcast! I am so grateful for you and am very excited to have you be a part of this journey.
Wishing you zest and light,
Stephanie :)