Growing Pains

Hellllooo strangers! We were back with season two... and then it just wasn't in alignment. We had to continue making adjustments, taking care of ourselves, and prioritizing our transition into this new chapter in Philly! We're so grateful that we trusted the timing, and we want to talk about some special moments in our lives that just felt right. We talk about divine timing, which cannot be controlled or manipulated. It's a reminder to stop forcing situations and start surrendering to what is present right now.

This episode is just a conversation to catch up! We're so excited to be back, it's been so long, and life feels so different yet so familiar. We're getting used to a lot of new realities (on tv and in life), so we wanted to talk to you about some things that have been on our mind. As always, let us know what you want to hear us discuss next -- looking forward to a beautiful and fruitful season! Follow the pod on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa19xQW1XU1VsZ0RDMldyX2lZTkN1SW56OTNmQXxBQ3Jtc0tuMmtCVlA5U005UmktdGVsMUFaQUE1XzBISEFVOEZrOW1yaVVXdjc0QmZDZmlEVHV2cndmTE5uVkowX0owMFZhVmlSSDR2OEZWMFdGNy03cWNjYVhRczZRNllWd2RpRVFNTHlDRFQ2MDVFbk5BOHZkOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F5Pp9OkFTzTL6MLTcKenwho%3Fsi%3Db0wjQNeTT7eZoT4Wz5iw2w&v=tnlWladN9LU) on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJpUk5BbTVOcGNVRUMyZFg0MkZRajc4dU9Jd3xBQ3Jtc0tuTUN2VFV0NjgtUHdyWXAwWnhHM3ppcUNjWW9TeEExOGN4aW5QZ3pQVEFYSlFCbXdRdHRnTHVxZEhBMUhNTC1qeHBUWUwwbk9mQzQ2YWFZTElZZ3psTjlQMDdvVEVvQy1aUVh2Ym1DRDNPaU1UMlliZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fgrowing-pains%2Fid1738932959&v=tnlWladN9LU) ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/crazychristabel⁠⁠⁠ For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline ⁠⁠⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

We're talking the current seasons of Perfect Match and Love Island -- two of the hottest shows highlighting young adults looking for love. We talk about our observations and reflections about the many dynamics at play in these social experiments aired across the globe. Take it with a grain of salt and start to be more curious about the relationships that you experience and witness in your day-to-day life. Follow the pod on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Follow us on social: ⁠⁠@crazychristabel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@veeekks⁠⁠ For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline ⁠⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

Today goes back to the basics -- we're talking about the window of tolerance! This is a part of our weekly check-ins and a tool we constantly use to get back to safety and grounding when we are pushed out of the present moment. If you've struggled with being stuck in survival mode, this episode is for you! Get present again by regulating your nervous system. You got this babe! Click here for more window of tolerance information and resources! Follow the pod on ⁠Spotify⁠ on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ Follow us on social: ⁠@crazychristabel⁠ ⁠@veeekks⁠ For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline ⁠988lifeline.org⁠ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

This is a continuation of a conversation that started on our other couch. We moved to our usual spot and started recording because we were so inspired. The "preface" is a voice recording that led up to this... let us know if in the poll you want to listen to that! This emotional episode about mental health, about how we feel about bullshit and how we aren't taking it any longer -- and neither should you. Be mindful of sensitive topics in this one! Follow us on social: www.⁠instagram.com/curlychristabel⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/veeekks⁠ For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline ⁠988lifeline.org⁠

We're talking one of our favorite series -- the Real Housewives. Why we watch, what we learn, and, of course, our opinions on the drama. Come talk some tea and let us know which Real Housewives franchise you watch and why you are hooked. Subscribe to our podcast! on Spotify — ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pp9OkF... on Apple — ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on social: www.⁠instagram.com/curlychristabel⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/veeekks⁠ For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline ⁠988lifeline.org⁠

Get into part two of our gaslighting episode! We share some tools to handle it, and Vika gets into the last time she got gaslit. There are some tech issues in this episode btw -- thanks for your patience! Enjoy the gems regardless. Subscribe to our podcast! on Spotify — ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pp9OkF...⁠ on Apple — ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠ Follow us on social: www.⁠instagram.com/curlychristabel⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/veeekks⁠ For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline ⁠988lifeline.org⁠ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

This week we're talking gaslighting -- a form of master-manipulation. It's for your education because it's often hidden to the victim themselves and others around it. It can be toxic or even abusive, so check yourself before you wreck yourself. Learn to stop perpetuating or accepting this behavior. If you don't know, now you know. We couldn't stop talking, so part 2 next week! Follow us on social: instagram.com/curlychristabel instagram.com/veeekks For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline 988lifeline.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

In today's episode, Vika shares her perspective on adoption starting from the beginning of her story -- in Russia. She gets honest, as per usual, and shares a unique point of view about what being adopted means to her and how it got her to where she is today. Christabel listens, responds, and asks questions at the end. This is a story with so many interesting nuances that will teach you not to judge anyone by their appearance. Follow us on social: instagram.com/curlychristabel instagram.com/veeekks For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline 988lifeline.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

In this episode, we get personal and even emotional about our younger selves. we tell you what we mean, why it matters, and how to practice getting in touch with your own inner child. Remember, every episode ends with a call to action for you to do something about what you learn -- this one has some iconic journal prompts from the shadow work book! Follow us on social: instagram.com/curlychristabel instagram.com/veeekks For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline 988lifeline.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

In today's talk on the red couch, we get right into it. It's about one of the most common and undetected toxic, and sometimes abusive, traits -- codependency. Talk about a trauma bond. This episode is about our stories with codependency and what we've learned along the way. We're each at different points in our journeys, as you will be too. That's the point. Be patient and compassionate with yourself. The only way out is through your truth. Follow us on social: Christabel -- instagram.com/curlychristabel www.youtube.com/curlychristabel Vika -- instagram.com/veeekks For mental health support: Call 988 988lifeline 988lifeline.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

In today's episode, we're sharing our stories about how we ended up at inpatient behavioral hospitals and how we met at outpatient trauma therapy. Of course, trigger warning -- our intention is to share our individual experiences and open the conversation about this type of mental health treatment. It shouldn't be shameful to get help. We'll list resources at the end of every episode description. Follow us on social: instagram.com/curlychristabel instagram.com/veeekks For mental health support: Call 988. 988lifeline 988lifeline.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

Join us while we tell you a little bit about ourselves as well as why we started growing pains! We hope this can be a safe space for you all. Enjoy! For mental health support: Call 988. 988lifeline 988lifeline.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.