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Chris and Jen in the Morning: Self-Care Conversations on Personal Growth, Happiness, and How Our Brains Work — 88 episodes
Rethinking Your Self-Worth & Internal Scorecard
Balancing Novelty and Familiarity in Life
Is Crying Self-Care? The Science of Emotional Release
Living Resiliently: Action Steps for Growth
What Is Real Resilience? Adapt, Learn & Grow
Top Ten list of self-care and life tips for a happier, more grounded life
Ask Ace - Everyday Questions with Surprising Answers
Why Do We Dream? The Science of Dreams
Why Your Brain Needs Sleep: The Science of Rest
Firework Facts, Flight Etiquette Fails & Maui Drives
Can Music Reduce Anxiety and Stress?
How Chosen Family Helps Us Heal and Grow Together
The Neuroscience of Normal: Breaking the Us vs Them Myth
How Representation Helps Us See What is Possible
Choose Who You Become: The Science of Identity
How to Define Your Personal Values for a Happier Life
Chiropractic Care is Self Care: Myths, Truths, and Wellness Tips
Grounding Skills: How to Live in the Present
Birthday Traditions: Cake, Reflection, and New Adventures
Why You’re So Angry: Moving from Suppression to Self-Care
Navigating Information with Objective Curiosity
The Truth About Burnout: Why Self-Care Starts with You
Curiosity Over Conflict: Building Empathy Through Listening
Overcoming Self Untruths: Break Free from Limiting Self Beliefs
Why You Feel There’s Never Enough: Scarcity Mindset
Finding Peace: How to Set Boundaries in Real Life - Part Two
Finding Peace: How to Set Boundaries in Real Life - Part One
Is Cereal a Soup? Solving Life’s Great Unanswerable Questions
Making Friends as an Adult: How to Build Lasting Connections
From Panic to Purpose: Understanding Anxiety and Control
Why We Crave Love: Science, Self-Care & Connection
Perfection Is a Trap: How It Hurts Your Mental Health
Feeling Overwhelmed: Self-Forgiveness and Coping Tools
Feeling Stuck Already? How to Reset Through Micro Changes
Hope, Resilience, and Real Life: How to Keep Going When the Future Feels Unclear
Setting New Year Intentions: Why Writing it Down Works & The 42% Rule: Science-Backed Tips for Achieving Your 2026 Intentions
Live-ish From the Sauna: Sauna Hats, 2-Hour Uno, and the Lost April 2025 Tapes
2025 in Review: Lessons Learned in Gratitude, Anxiety, Growth, Confidence, Self Worth, Bravery, Self Compassion, and So Much More
Chris and Jen - Christmas Movies are Self Care...and Jen hates the Jim Carrey Grinch
Why Gift Giving Causes Anxiety (and How to Make It Meaningful Again)
Chris and Jen - Wicked: For Good Movie Review
How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Losing Respect or Connection
Holiday Stress & Boundaries: How to Say No Without Guilt
Facing Death Without Fear: Making Peace With Mortality and Living Fully
Haunted by the Past? How Old Experiences Shape Our Reactions (and How to Heal)
Imposter Syndrome: Why We Doubt Ourselves (and How to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud)
Even Optimists Struggle: Letting Go of Toxic Positivity and Making Space for Real Feelings
Stop Making Yourself Smaller: Building Self-Acceptance and Inner Confidence
Feeling Torn? How to Navigate Conflicting Emotions Without Getting Stuck
Do Affirmations Really Work? The Science Behind Positive Self-Talk
Microjoys: Finding Happiness in Everyday Life
Creative Blocks & Burnout: How to Break Free From Creative Ruts
Chris and Jen - Explore Museums
Chris and Jen - React To Reddit
Guilty Pleasures, Guilt & Shame: Why We Judge What Brings Us Joy
Chris and Jen - Time and Space: A Journey of Discovery
Know Your Strengths: Building Confidence Without Comparison
Chris and Jen - Conversation with Community Builders
Chris and Jen - 'Completely Fine' Book Review
Chris and Jen - Trivia Show Case
What Bravery Really Feels Like (Hint: It’s Not Confidence)
Chris and Jen - Engagement Tales: Love in the Details
Chris and Jen - Gratitude and Growth: A Journey Together
Chris and Jen - Visit National Monument
Chris and Jen - Pride Parade
Chris and Jen - Allyship
Chris and Jen - Faith, Family, and Finding Pride
Chris and Jen - Vacation Vibes
Chris and Jen - Feel Fully, Act Wisely
Chris and Jen - The Mind Heist: Scams, Schemes, and the Hunt for True Wealth
Chris and Jen - Ocean of Meaning
Chris and Jen - Tourist Living and Broadway Memories
Chris and Jen - Martin Power
Chris and Jen - Couple Comm Style
Chris and Jen - Wireless Life
Chris and Jen - Music of Self Care Fails
Chris and Jen - Best Advice for Genericization
Chris and Jen - Part 2 Of Dolling Up For A Few Bites
Chris and Jen - Dolling Up For A Few Bites Pt 1
Chris and Jen - Bio Travels
Chris and Jen - Watery Goals
Chris and Jen - Awkward Villainy
Chris and Jen - Spiky Coffee and Eggcorn
Chris and Jen - To The Movies
Chris and Jen - Finding Happiness
Chris and Jen - TV Takes & Affirmations
Chris and Jen - Weathering Groundhog Day
Chris and Jen - The Beginning