The Citrus & Sun Podcast

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 2025!! 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofstephWant to be a guest on the pod??? ⁠⁠⁠Fill out this google form!⁠⁠⁠Episode Resources:Check out Chuck's IG here"whening" your life away video here

Spring is here!! Well, it has been here for about a month, but we are welcoming the new flowers, leaves, and warmer weather this week on the podcast! In this episode, I will be sharing my five words that I am taking into spring with me this year. We will follow our chat with a short guided meditation that brings those five words together to welcome spring into our lives! I will see you in the episode!Wishing you zest & light,StephanieReach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you!Follow the pod on TikTok and IG @peaceofsteph and @citrusandsunpodcast!

It's my 39th birthday this week so of course we are reflecting a lot over here!! In this episode, I am sharing my 3 "outs" that I am leaving in year 38 and my 9 "ins" that I'm taking into 39!! Thank you for celebrating this new chapter with me! I will see you in the episode!!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie :)Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you!!

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 2025!! 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofstephWant to be a guest on the pod??? ⁠⁠Fill out this google form!⁠⁠Episode Resources:Check out The Catcade at thecatcade.org.

Happy March, friends!! This week, we will be talking about what it means to be ✨mindfully lucky✨ and discover that we have so many amazing mindful tools 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph

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 2025!! 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofstephWant to be a guest on the pod??? ⁠Fill out this google form!⁠Episode Resources:Check out the Groundhog Day Episode 19!

Full transparency: I have been everything but grounded the past two weeks, so this episode is actually my attempt to bring my feet back down to the earth! We have all had moments where life can get a little overwhelming and it's hard to feel our feet on the ground. In this episode, we are chatting about ways to help us feel more balanced, calm, and stable in the present moment even when things outside of us are feeling a little busy and chaotic. Thanks for being here!! I will see you in the episode!Wishing you zest & light,Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you!Follow the pod on TikTok @peaceofsteph and IG @citrusandsunpodcast.Check out episode 110 to learn more about journaling with special guest Gracie O'Neill!Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out this google form!

Last month, the world lost a sweet friend and a ball of zest and light. Dezzy was my sweet cat of almost 16 years and on Monday January 20th we kissed her forehead one last time. In this episode, I'm sharing a little about how Dezzy 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 Dezzy. Sending you my love and gratitude. I will see you in the episode.Wishing you zest and light,StephanieReach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I'd love to hear stories about your pets =)Find me on Instagram and TikTok @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofstephCheck out Jonathan's Story "The Catting Hour"here!ghostlyhotel.com

Happy first moments episode of 2025!! 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 2025!! 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph Want to be a guest on the pod??? Fill out this google form! Episode Resources: Check out Ryan's podcast Take10Vlog here! Check out the Groundhog Day Episode 19!

This week we are diving into another question and answer session and this time we going back to the topic of healing. We are all on our own path of healing and I hope that these prompts help you get to know yourself and what you need on your own journey. Get out your journals or just simply listen and reflect on these 5 prompts pulled randomly from the healing edition of the We're Not Really Strangers card deck! I will see you inside the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on TikTok @peaceofsteph and IG @citrusandsunpodcast Episode Resources ⁠Check out We're Not Really Strangers⁠ werenotreallystrangers.com.

In the digital age of social media, it is so easy to compare our lives to the lives of others. In this episode, we are chatting about changing this mindset of comparison into inspiration instead! When we are inspired by the actions and lives of others, we can become motivated to pursue our own dreams and aspirations! We will begin this episode by going over some benefits to being inspired by others in order to begin to shift our mindset from comparison to inspiration. I am also so excited to share some beautiful examples from listeners who followed their dreams and passions that will hopefully inspire us all! I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at citrusandsunpodcast.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod @citrusandsunpodcast on IG and @peaceofsteph on TikTok Check out episode 49 to hear about Andy's RAGBRAI adventure! Want to be a guest on the podcast?? Fill out this google form! Cut and paste this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr4epJhS7_3XamUkH2MuZa_OHl5x7_w1p4WWadoeXNPCunVw/viewform?usp=sharing

I am so excited to have Gracie O'Neill on the podcast for our first episode of 2025!! Gracie is the creator of the Write & Stick Journal, a guided journal that includes a beautiful box of sticker prompts to guide you on your journey of reflection and self-discovery while also allowing you to be creative with your own personal way of journaling! In this episode, Gracie talks about her own personal journey with journaling and how this lead to her starting her own business and creating the Write and Stick Journal. We also talk about the benefits of journaling and the different types of journaling that are out there for your to explore! I am so excited for you to get to know Gracie and her incredible passion project turned business!! I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Purchase the Write & Stick Guided Journal created by Gracie by clicking here!! writeandstick.com Follow Gracie on Instagram and TikTok @writeandstick (she is so much fun to follow and her posts always inspire me!!) Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @peaceofsteph.

Happy New Year from Citrus and Sun! 🥳 In this episode I will be going through my five big takeaways from this year and how I want to bring these lessons into 2025. 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on TikTok and Instagram @peaceofsteph and @citrusandsunpodcast Check out Episode 89: shining a light on the many pieces of you

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 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 November moments, or just say hi!! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph Check out the new Barnes & Noble in Wicker Park Chicago here!

The holidays are here! This time of year can go by so fast! In this week's episode, we are chatting about little moments throughout our holiday season to stop and take a mindful moment of gratitude. We will end the episode with a short guided meditation to set our intention for finding more mini moments of gratitude this holiday season! I am so grateful for you! I will see you in the episode!! (Guided meditation begins around 28:00). Wishing you zest and light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph. Referenced episodes: Ep: 93: shining a light on the power of the handwritten note. Ep. 105: a moment to breathe and ground ourselves (a guided meditation)

There are so many amazing benefits to getting an adequate amount of rest. Rest is so much more than just the sleep we get at night. Rest can be worked in naturally throughout our day when we are mindful about how we are spending our time. In this episode, I put together a list of questions to reflect on and plan out where we can add more restful moments into our busy days. I will see you inside of the episode! Wishing you zest and light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on Tiktok @peaceofsteph and IG @citrusandsunpodcast Episode Resources: Read about "Hurkle-Durkle" here! (Apartmenttherapy.com) Read more about restorative yoga here! (verywellfit.com)

I thought we could all just take a few moments to ground ourselves together this week and remind ourselves that presence, kindness, and love are superpowers that we all have within us. Thank you for being here and for taking a moment to breathe with me. Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Reach out to me at citrusandsunpodcast@gmail. com. Follow the podcast on IG @citrusandsunpodcast. *You are loved*

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 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 October moments, or just say hi!! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast and @peaceofsteph Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty

To celebrate spooky season this week on the pod, we are welcoming my brother Jonathan as our special guest! Jonathan is the creator and author around The Ghosty Hotel, an online blog and collection of short stories and tales. In this episode, I chat with Jonathan about how he started with his blog, the inspiration behind his stories and characters, and some of his creative process. Jonathan has even picked out one of his stories to share with all of you on this episode! Cheers to spooky season! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can’t wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on TikTok @peaceofsteph and IG @citrusandsunpodcast. Episode Resources Kane pixel https://www.youtube.com/@kanepixels Lost in the Hyperverse (Spaces) https://www.youtube.com/@lostinthehyperverse Analog horror Local 58 TV https://www.youtube.com/@LOCAL58TV Midwest Angelica https://www.youtube.com/@MidwestAngelica Story read by Jonathan in this episode: "Just A Glance" https://ghostlyhotel.com/2022/09/21/Glance/ Carl and Mick Stories "Misplaced Places" https://ghostlyhotel.com/2022/01/31/MisplacedPlaces/ "Hallways" https://ghostlyhotel.com/2022/03/07/Hallways/ "Depth of Sound" https://ghostlyhotel.com/2022/09/05/DepthofSound/ "Static in the Radio" https://ghostlyhotel.com/2022/10/31/radio/ Subscribe to The Ghostly Hotel! https://ghostlyhotel.com/Post%20Office/

Overcoming imposter syndrome can be very tricky in certain moments and situations, and some of us experience it in our lives more than others. In this episode, we are defining the different types of imposter syndrome and going over some ways that we can help combat those negative thoughts when they arise. We will end the episode with a short guided meditation that will help us reframe some of those thoughts into empowering statements that we can take with us throughout our day (the guided meditation begins around 37:00). I will see you in the episode!! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on TikTok @peaceofsteph and IG @citrusandsunpodcast Episode Resources: Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg Read more about Imposter Syndrome at www.verywellmind.com.

Two years ago this week I launched the first episode of this podcast. Little did I know just how much this podcast and community would do for my heart and soul. In this week's episode we are celebrating two years by talking about following your life's passions and how following my passion for this podcast has brightened my life in so many ways. Thank you for being here and for two years of Citrus & Sun!!! I will see you in the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on IG at citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph. Episode Resources: Check out episode 53 of the podcast to hear about the start of the citrus and sun blog and the podcast! Follow these amazing people!! Sara Syms: @sarasyms Ally Pesta: @allyraepesta J. Allen: @katrinacalmseries Ryan Smith: @take10_vlog Andy Vaclavik: @andyslifestory_

Happy 100th episode!! This week we are diving into another question and answer session and this time we are talking about the topic of healing. We are all on our own path of healing and I hope that these prompts help you get to know yourself and what you need on your own journey. Get out your journals or just simply listen and reflect on these 5 prompts pulled randomly from the healing edition of the We're Not Really Strangers card deck! I will see you inside the episode! Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on TikTok @peaceofsteph and IG @citrusandsunpodcast Episode Resources Follow Kobe Campbell on TikTok @kobecampbell_ Check out We're Not Really Strangers werenotreallystrangers.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 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok @peaceofsteph and IG @citrusandsunpodcast. 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph. 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on TikTok @peaceofsteph and IG @citrusandsunpodcast. 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 [email protected]. 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 it here!

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 [email protected]. 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 Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and on TikTok @peaceofsteph

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on IG @citrusandsunpodcast and TikTok @peaceofsteph 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on TikTok @peaceofsteph and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on IG @citrusandsunpodcast Follow the podcast on TikTok @peaceofsteph 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 [email protected] Podcast Contacts Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] Instagram @sarasyms Tiktok @sara.syms.music Follow the podcast on TikTok and IG @citrusandsunpodcast Email me at [email protected]!

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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast Episode Resources Visit melrobbins.com to learn more about Mel Robbins and her inspiring heart! Read more about Breathe For Change at breatheforchange.com The 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 Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the pod on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast 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 [email protected]. I'd love to hear stories about your pets =) Find me on Instagram and TikTok @citrusandsunpodcast 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you! Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @citrusandsunpodcast Episode Resources "Kirkland" lyrics by Max Leone