Happy To Be Here Vivian Nunez

2024 is off to a great start. In this episode, I talk about my pod hiatus so I can spend time writing the book I'm dreaming up, plus three books I've read this year.



While I'm on a pod break, you can find me on Substack writing on the same wellness topics: https://youaredoinggreat.substack.com/

I pulled together 7 of my go-to self-care items for 2023. I think they can be helpful as you head into the holiday season or start to think about how you want to take care of yourself in 2024. Full links below too.



Kitsch Satin pillowcase: https://www.mykitsch.com/products/satin-pillowcase-ivory 



JL Lawson Breathe Stone: https://www.jllawsonco.com/products/breathe-stone?variant=40386062254146 



Indigo Wellness Ear Seeds: https://www.indigowellnessgroup.com/online-store/p/indigo-24k-gold-ear-seeds



Indigo Wellness Hack Your Nervous System Cards: https://www.indigowellnessgroup.com/online-store/p/hack-your-nervous-system-card-deck 



Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson: https://amzn.to/3RtQRQ6 



Bonita Fierce Candles: https://bonitafiercecandles.com/collections/signature-scents/products/cafecito-con-leche-candle 



Pretty Kind Affirmations Sweatshirt: https://prettykind.co/collections/all 

I consider myself the queen of solo dates. I like spending time with myself and have done it so often that sitting at a restaurant alone doesn't feel as awkward anymore.



I know the holidays can be especially hard when you don't get a quiet moment to yourself, so in this episode, I'm sharing tips for guaranteeing even a minute to yourself and planning a solo date no matter how much time you have. It's the ultimate form of self-care.

This is part 1 of a three-part series about the holiday season and protecting your mental health. 

 

During this episode, I share the two questions I use to guide my decisions during this season. I also share how to account for others' expectations of you. 



Part 2 will focus on solo date ideas! 

 

This is the episode I mentioned during the pod: A Therapist Answers: How Do I Set Goals For My Future Self? 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I2asC4Fpj9Vk76eeb3rH8?si=1de9bf3d3f744730 

Myeisha Essex is a purpose coach and an advocate for meditation. Throughout our conversation, we talk about how life changing grief is, how she is approaching her first holidays without her mom, and what books have helped her learn more about her grief journey. I share more on how it’s like navigating my 21st holiday season without my mom and we compare notes on how much is actually more similar than different. 



You can find Myeisha @myeisha.essex 

This week is a solo episode, and we're talking about Thanksgiving. I know that the holidays can kick off an emotional rollercoaster, so this year, the pods are dedicated to helping you keep your balance and preserve your peace.

I share 3 books to read if you need a distraction, what to do when grief pops up, and how to prioritize yourself no matter how you spend Thanksgiving.