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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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 citrusandsunpodcast@gmail.com. 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.