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This year has been a struggle for each of us and has challenged everyone’s mental health in some way. The uncertainty of the future is the most anxiety triggering for me. I start to spiral about the ‘what ifs” and then I just feel down. I miss seeing my family and “normalcy”...whatever that even means anymore. I am really thankful that I got to speak with Goali Saedi Bocci, Ph.D. During our conversation we discuss finding balance and setting boundaries with social media, coping with isolation, cognitive distortions and even my own triggers and anxieties. Dr. Saedi Bocci is an award-winning licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, published author, millennial expert, TEDx speaker, educational trainer, and media personality. She has been a columnist for Psychology Today for nearly a decade; her Millennial Media blog has garnered close to three million hits worldwide. She is also a highly sought-after expert for top media outlets including TIME, Newsweek, ABCNews, Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan and more.In 2018, she was awarded the highly selective Public Education Award from the Oregon Psychological Association. In 2019, she was a recipient of the Keep Oregon Well! Mental Health Heroes Award. This episode is brought to you by Native. Native cares about what you put on your armpits. That’s why their deodorant’s ingredients list includes things you’ve actually heard of like coconut oil and shea butter. Make the switch to Native today by going to NativeDeo.com/withwhit, or use promo code withwhit at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. This episode is brought to you by Grove Collaborative.  Grove Collaborative is an online marketplace that delivers natural home, beauty, and personal care products directly to your door! Make your home healthier this new year. For a limited time, go to Grove.com/WITHWHIT and you will get a FREE Mrs. Meyer’s gift set plus free shipping.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020 has been a year of hardship, stress, sadness, anxiety, depression...a lot of negative. However, there have also been moments of learning, finding light, feeling shine and experiencing growth. I wanted to reflect on my year not only to share with you some of my lessons to hopefully inspire you to look at yours, but also to say things out loud. I walked away from recording this feeling so proud of myself and happy. It truly felt like a therapy session, and I found myself actually learning new things about myself as I spoke. The power of self reflection is evident. I highly recommend that you take a moment to look back at all of the experiences you went through this year. Good, bad, happy, sad, wins, mistakes, stresses...there is something you will be able to take away from all of them. Trust me. Thank you all for listening to my podcast this year. It means so so much to me. I wish you all a happy and healthy 2021...I’ll see you next year! Xo This episode is brought to you by Nutrafol. Nutrafol supports healthy hair growth from within by targeting the five root causes of thinning: stress, hormones, environment, nutrition, and metabolism. Go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code WITHWHIT. New customers will get 20% of their order with free shipping. This episode is brought to you by Aura Frames. Aura digital frames are beautifully designed WiFi frames that connect people around the world through a delightfully simple photo sharing experience. For a limited time, use code withwhit for 15% off your purchase at auraframes.com. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Gaming. Prime Gaming is free with your Amazon Prime membership.To learn more about this month’s free offers with Prime Gaming, head over to gaming.amazon.com. This episode is brought to you by Native. Native cares about what you put on your armpits. That’s why their deodorant’s ingredients list includes things you’ve actually heard of like coconut oil and shea butter. Make the switch to Native today by going to NativeDeo.com/withwhit, or use promo code withwhit at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Timmy and I are currently making reaction videos to ‘The Hills’ on my YouTube! Did you know that?! Prior to watching 'The Hills' we binged the whole series of 'The City,' the show where I moved to NYC to follow my dreams! It was crazy and amazing, and I met some of the most inspiring people. One of those people is Joe Zee - someone I look up to immensely. Timmy and I chat with him all about his experience filming a reality show while serving as Creative Director at ELLE Magazine! Joe is an internationally acclaimed TV producer, host and style expert, and fashion industry veteran. Joe’s impressive resume features leadership roles at mega fashion publications including Creative Director at ELLE Magazine and Editor-in-Chief and Executive Creative Officer at Yahoo! Style. His trusted fashion expertise has earned him roles on top broadcast programs, including the role of resident judge on Canada’s Stitched and Oscar’s pre-show coverage for ABC’s Good Morning America, as well as on-air contributions to NBC’s TODAY, CNN, Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight. Most recently, he produced the Netflix documentary series, ‘7 Days Out’.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The process of finding the right school for Sonny was daunting and scary. It’s a lot of pressure to send your child to the “right” place where they can flourish. When you start to look, you hardly know your child’s personality yet so it’s confusing to know what’s right. The more you search, the more you realize there isn’t just one “right” place. They are all perfect in their own right but the one that worked for us was simply based on a gut reaction. We chose a Montessori School because we love their philosophy and it just felt warm and cozy. Prior to quarantine, I spoke with Zahra Kassam, Founder and CEO of venture-backed start-up, Monti Kids: the only subscription service for children ages 0-3 that provides an authentic Montessori education, proven in schools for over 100 years. During our conversation, Zahra explains all of the benefits to a Montessori education, its history and ways parents can start implementing this philosophy into their homes. Zahra holds a BA in Psychology from Harvard and a Master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is an internationally certified Montessori teacher at the infant, toddler and preschool levels and a mother to two young boys. Through Monti Kids, Zahra is filling the education gap from birth to preschool, the most critical years of development when 85% of the brain is formed. Visit MontiKids.com to get your kids started with a Montessori education! Use code WITHWHIT60 for $60 off for new subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Usual. Usual wines are made from world class AVAs (American Viticultural Area) in California like Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara, and are made with minimal intervention, zero sugar, and zero additives. Go to www.usualwines.com and use code “withwhit” for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us. This episode is brought to you by Peanut. Peanut provides a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to build friendships, ask questions and find support. Download the app for free today. Head to peanut.app.link/withwhit or find it on your app store. This episode is brought to you by Purple Mattress. Experience The Purple Grid and you’ll sleep like never before. Go to Purple.com/whit10, and use promo code whit10. For a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more!   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Timmy and I watch a lot of TV - especially reality and especially, especially the Bachelor franchise. Before even knowing Timmy, my family had Bachelor/Bachelorette viewings every Monday with family and friends. It was A THING in our household. Chris Harrison and friends even came over one Monday night on one of their classic mega-fan watching party pop ins! So, you can imagine our excitement when the opportunity presented itself to chat with Tyler Cameron. He shares all the details of the audition process he went through for the Bachelorette, what life was like after the show and more. Tyler is a TV personality, actor, author, model, and philanthropist. He is a co-founder & ambassador for the charity organization, ABC Food Tours, which focuses on enriching the lives of kids in underserved communities. Additionally, in July 2021, Tyler will publish his first book. You Deserve Better combines his life story with a guide for both men and women to build healthy relationships in the tricky world of modern dating.    This episode is brought to you by Usual. Usual wines are made from world class AVAs (American Viticultural Area) in California like Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara, and are made with minimal intervention, zero sugar, and zero additives. Go to www.usualwines.com and use code “withwhit” for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us. This episode is brought to you by HOMER.  HOMER Learn & Grow is part of HOMER’s essential early learning program that builds skills for school and life—taking kids on a personalized learning journey that boosts their confidence and grows with them. Visit learn with HOMER.com/WITHWHIT to start a free 60-day trial.  This episode is brought to you by KiwiCo KiwiCo is redefining learning, with hands-on projects that build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. There’s something for every kid (or kid-at-heart) at KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code WITHWHIT at kiwico.com.  This episode is brought to you by Native Native deodorants don’t just block odor better, they’re made better. Give the gift of Native by going to NativeDeo.com/withwhit (or use promo code withwhit at checkout) to get 20% off your first order. Make sure to order before December 7th to get your products in time for Christmas. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you guys watch my YouTube channel? You should. Timmy and I spent the beginning of quarantine binging and filming our reactions to ‘The City,’ my spinoff from ‘The Hills’! It was so much fun and nostalgic (and cringy). We are amazed at the community we have built while premiering our videos with LIVE chats on Wednesdays and Fridays on our channel. Join us! We thought it would be fun to interview some cast members from the show. First up is Roxy Olin! Roxy and I have been friends forever. She was my coworker and rock who got me through the strange life of filming a reality TV show. We walk down memory lane and share the process of filming including some juicy insider info. This episode is brought to you by Aura Frames. Aura digital frames are beautifully designed WiFi frames that connect people around the world through a delightfully simple photo sharing experience. For a limited time, use code withwhit for 15% off your purchase at auraframes.com. This episode is brought to you by Usual. Usual wines are made from world class AVAs (American Viticultural Area) in California like Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara, and are made with minimal intervention, zero sugar, and zero additives. Go to www.usualwines.com and use code “withwhit” for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us. This episode is brought to you by Peanut. Peanut provides a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to build friendships, ask questions and find support. Download the app for free today. Head to peanut.app.link/withwhit or find it on your app store. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sonny’s sleep has regressed. You know what that means. Our favorite sleep expert, Alanna McGinn, is back to help us! We are tired and desperate. We talk about the importance of not negotiating with toddlers, parents being on the same page and more! We have since done everything she told us to do and we now have a sleeping toddler from 7pm to 7am. Alanna is a certified sleep consultant who founded Good Night Sleep Site in 2007. It has grown into a leading source of sleep information and support for families across North America and around the world. Alanna also hosts the top-rated This Girl Loves Sleep Podcast and is the author of This Baby Loves Sleep. She is a sought-after speaker, resident sleep expert for multiple publications (including Maclean’s, Today’s Parent, and Prevention Magazine) and the media sleep expert on The Marilyn Denis Show, Cityline, Breakfast Television, CBC Radio, Your Morning, CP24, CHCH Morning Live, and 680 News. Hope this can help all of you parenting struggling to find sleep! This episode is brought to you by Press Seltzer. The sparkling taste of PRESS reflects that all of life’s delicious moments are meant to be savored. To enjoy Press Seltzer just go to EnjoyPress.com. If local to the Los Angeles area visit the nearest Costco, Target or BevMo retailer. This episode is brought to you by Peanut. Peanut provides a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to build friendships, ask questions and find support. Download the app for free today. Head to peanut.app.link/withwhit or find it on your app store. This episode is brought to you by Sakara. The holiday season is approaching. This year, treat you and your loved ones to the gift of radiant health and prepare your body for the indulgences to come with Sakara. Enter code WITHWHITEARLYACCESS at checkout for 25% off your entire order at Sakara.com. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keeping our home comfortable and cozy has been essential this year! When I have the house in tip top shape it affects my mood in the best way. In this episode, Mélanie Berliet shares tips for organizing and decorating your home, creating a sanctuary during these times full of uncertainty. Mélanie is the General Manager of The Spruce, a Dotdash lifestyle website with 30 million+ monthly uniques offering practical, real-life tips and inspiration to help you create your best home. She is a senior media executive, author, and producer with 15 years’ experience creating, producing, and publishing original content across digital, print, television, and radio platforms for Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Dotdash, she was a Partner and the Chief Editorial Director at Thought Catalog. She also worked as a producer and writer for brands including MTV, Vanity Fair, Elle, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, the Atlantic, Pacific Standard, Esquire, and more! Hope these tips and tricks help you feel more settled at home! This episode is brought to you by Press Seltzer. The sparkling taste of PRESS reflects that all of life’s delicious moments are meant to be savored. To enjoy Press Seltzer just go to EnjoyPress.com. If local to the Los Angeles area visit the nearest Costco, Target or BevMo retailer. This episode is brought to you by Jenny Life. Jenny Life makes it FAST and EASY for women to know their families will be taken care of with life insurance that's uniquely built for your needs. Visit JennyLife.com/WHIT to get a free quote. This episode is brought to you by Aurate. Aurate is jewelry for life, in every sense of the word. Their pieces are real gold, so you can wear them anywhere. Right now, you can get 15% off your first Aurate purchase when you go to AurateNewYork.com/whit and use promo code WHIT at checkout. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you have been following me for a while, you know that pregnancy was a mix of extremes - major highs and major lows. I wasn’t that stereotypical mom who felt glowy or sexy or empowered. I wanted to be excited, but I couldn’t force it and that made me feel weak and unstable. I felt really alone and wished I had been able to hear other voices singing the same tune...a community of humans bringing other humans into the world with a validating and encouraging tone. In this episode, I talk with Ariane Goldman, founder of HATCH, the most amazing maternity brand that’s mission includes cultivating a community. With over 100K followers on Instagram, the HATCH community is a place for mom’s looking for support and relief. Ariane and I discuss how she built her brand, the common denominator of motherhood and the importance of adapting as a mother (this year has really proven this). Hope all you moms or moms to be love this one! This episode is brought to you by HOMER. HOMER Learn & Grow is part of HOMER’s essential early learning program that builds skills for school and life—taking kids on a personalized learning journey that boosts their confidence and grows with them. Visit learn with HOMER.com/WITHWHIT to start a free 60-day trial. This episode is brought to you by Purple Mattress. Experience The Purple Grid and you’ll sleep like never before. Go to Purple.com/whit10, and use promo code whit10. For a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! This episode is brought to you by Press Seltzer. The sparkling taste of PRESS reflects that all of life’s delicious moments are meant to be savored. To enjoy Press Seltzer just go to EnjoyPress.com. If local to the Los Angeles area visit the nearest Costco, Target or BevMo retailer. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I love beauty. I love exploring new products, trends and everything in between. Obviously beauty has changed dramatically over this year. I know I am wearing far less makeup than ever before. It’s nice, but I also miss getting glammed up. My quarantine beauty routine is mainly just a lot of skincare! Not complaining. I have been so curious about what has been happening to the industry since Covid hit. I zoomed with Faith Xue, Editorial Director of Byrdie, a one stop shop blog for everything beauty for everyone. Faith and I discuss how our own beauty routines have changed, the future of the beauty industry and brands and celebrities to watch! Faith has been with Byrdie since 2014 as one of their first editors. Prior to joining Byrdie, Faith was a staff editor for L’Oréal’s beauty website Makeup.com, where she oversaw editorial strategy and daily content production. After a brief stint at Angeleno magazine, she realized her heart was in digital. Her first job, ghost-writing for a major beauty YouTuber, was how her love for beauty began—and where she discovered the power of social media. Hope my beauty lovers enjoy this one! This episode is brought to you by Cove. Cove helps you get the migraine relief you need all online. Go to WithCove.com/WITHWHIT for 50% off your first month of medication and free two day shipping. This episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Visit Sakara.com for 25% off sitewide, with code WITHWHITEARLYACCESS. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.