Doll Talk

The Dolls are back for Season 2 of the Doll Talk Pod after a few months break.We dive into what took place during the last few months...1) Teddy's birth story.2) Caitlin's Dad passed away 2 weeks after Teddy's birth.3) Dani got breast augmentation and 2 leg surgeries. 4) Big news with Dani & Mini GolfThis EP is jam packed with all the goodies! 

Dolls talk to Neema Patel Pediatric Sleep Expert.You can find her on instagram at @neemaapatel : In her bio you will find all of her contact info for Sleep Wise Consulting.

A new Crumbl Cookies location is opening in the Chicagoland area.Listen to this EP for the day + location for FREE COOKIES! We sat down with The GM of the location and have all the details for you!For open career opportunities head to: https://crumblcookies.com/jobsFollow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crumblcookies/Download the app TODAY: Available in the App Store. 

Dolls share a life update on this EP of Dolltalk.Links we promised!Bridgerton Baby Shower: https://bit.ly/BridgertonBabyShowerABC 7 / how to work with your best friend: https://bit.ly/WorkBestiesabc 7 link: https://abc7chicago.com/10400693/Instagram post glimpse of Mini Golf: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMr_xecnDds/

The Dolls sit down with: https://glenellynmomsvillage.com

The Dolls talk to a pet psychic - Who sends the Dolls some great messages from Stummie (Dani's recently departed dog). You can make an Appt with Patty Summer using this link:https://www.psanimal.com/

General Doll Life UpdateDani and Mini Golf call it quits - We're spilling the tea!Caitlin’s diagnosis and her Baby Moon

Dry January ... Do it or not?Is pregnancy brain and baby weightDon't hashtag #HotauntyHow we met the ER DocsSocial Media questions from the ER DocsHow to grow your social media when you're at a plateau What is Clubhouse and are you on it?More talk about social media and digital ads!The Dolls are joining the VPOD Network! Where to find the ER DOCS:https://www.erdocsbourbonrocks.comJoin the SBSM Academy!https://www.dollhousesocial.com/smallbusiness-socialmediaFollow us on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onceuponadollhouse/Read our blog:https://onceuponadollhouse.com

DISCLAIMER from our guests during this podcast EP:The statements made and opinions expressed during this podcast are our own personal statements and opinions and should not be construed as the statements or opinions of any entity or institution that we may have been employed by or affiliated with at any time in our professional lives. Additionally, we take patient confidentiality incredibly seriously. For that reason, any references to stories about patients have purposefully been modified so as to not identify any particular patient or location. Finally, while we are both doctors, nothing that we say in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. If you are in need of medical advice, please contact your personal physician. Also, while we are doctors, we are not your doctors. Please discuss anything we discuss medically with your doctor. Additionally any ideas or opinions expressed in the links above or by the guests on our show do not necessarily reflect our own personal or professional opinions, or the opinions of any organizations that we currently or formerly worked for or represented. Thanks again for listening!Episode overview:After a day of filming with ABC 7 Chicago for a day in the life of Once Upon a Dollhouse special to air January 2021 - The Dolls caught up with their favorite ER Doc's. This EP is recorded at The Swiss Hotel in Chicago - Please excuse the technical difficulties / connectivity issues during recording!Dr. Cullen and Dr. Raj graciously took time our of their schedules of battling Covid on the front lines to answer all of our questions about the Covid Vaccine.Where to find The Doctors:https://www.erdocsbourbonrocks.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/er-docs-and-bourbon-on-the-rocks/id1517849749https://www.buzzsprout.com/1141124Where you can find more of the Dolls!@onceuponadollhouse www.onceuponadollhouse.com

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In Orlando - Staying at Reunion Resort!https://www.reunionresort.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ReunionResort/With our beautiful Doll and photographerhttps://www.crystalnicolestudio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalnicolestudios/What it’s like traveling during Covid and we compare different airlines policies during the pandemicWe also share our personal experience with flying on a plane during CovidHow Dani uses scales…Watch on YouTube to check out our looks by : https://donnaleahdesigns.comCrystal shares what’s going on with her bizWe talk about Robots We chat about Caitlin’s gender reveal and how Dani found out the gender before CaitlinOur new favorite word at The Dollhouse… Bet you’ve never heard of it.We want a show on a streaming platform — How do we even start??You need a photographer for your next friends trip!!

DISCLAIMER from our guests during this podcast EP:The statements made and opinions expressed during this podcast are our own personal statements and opinions and should not be construed as the statements or opinions of any entity or institution that we may have been employed by or affiliated with at any time in our professional lives. Additionally, we take patient confidentiality incredibly seriously. For that reason, any references to stories about patients have purposefully been modified so as to not identify any particular patient or location. Finally, while we are both doctors, nothing that we say in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. If you are in need of medical advice, please contact your personal physician. Also, while we are doctors, we are not your doctors. Please discuss anything we discuss medically with your doctor. Additionally any ideas or opinions expressed in the links above or by the guests on our show do not necessarily reflect our own personal or professional opinions, or the opinions of any organizations that we currently or formerly worked for or represented. Thanks again for listening!This episode has two very special guests:2 ER Doctors who are currently on the front lines of Covid are here to answer all of our Covid questions!This EP is very emotional for us - We go deep with our personal Covid stories.If you aren't feeling well - Get a Covid TestWhere to get them in Chicago1) Most insurance websites have a webpage for you to visit.http://www.dph.illinois.gov/testinghttps://wellnesshome.org/covid-19-community-assessment-and-test-centers/https://innovativecorona.comhttps://clearwellnessgroup.com/covid-19/Dani caught Covid and shares her storyCaitlin's Covid Nightmare is still on-going and she shared all the emotional detailsWhere to find The Doctors:https://www.erdocsbourbonrocks.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/er-docs-and-bourbon-on-the-rocks/id1517849749https://www.buzzsprout.com/1141124** Listen to Man in the Arena EP**CDC.GOV - To learn about donating Covid Plasma

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The Dolls share their Holiday experiences from Childhood + Adulthood before discussing their first Covid Holidaze.An audience question and the Holiday's drives the topic for this entire podcastWe share tips with you on how to handle the upcoming Covid holiday's if your family plans have been cancelled.1. Acceptance2. Get Physical3. Reconnect with your Pandemic Pal (Seasonal Depression)4. Communication 5. Educate yourself (SBSM Academy) https://www.dollhousesocial.com/smallbusiness-socialmedia6. Pamper yourself Trader Joes body scrubFrank's bod coffee scrubDry brushHere is a link to a blog post that includes all 10 tips.https://onceuponadollhouse.com/covid-holidaze/

We're *finally* answering your most asked questions. We haven't done this podcast via ZOOM in a hot minute - here we go!Dani's dating update... Why is she in Florida and how are things going with Mini Golf?? Who's new in her dating world? What is it like dating multiple people?And now the other big question, "Caitlin, are you pregnant??"Peep the BLOG POST: http://bit.ly/BabyBestieWhat exactly went into Caitlin's fertility journey & explaining the IUI, the dream team and timelines (Dani's specialty)The necklace Cait wore during her fertility journey: https://www.mjhjourney.com/Advice for friends supporting Dolls going through their own fertility journeyHow Cait told her mom, Dani and her husband!Photographing the announcement with AlphaLit Chicago and Balloons by Tommy.See our pictures here: http://bit.ly/BabyBestieHAD = Hot Auntie DaniWhat was the First Trimester like? Going from a salad bitch to bagels and cream cheese.First trimester sex + big boob update.Cait's pregnancy supplement routineCheck out Juice Plus: https://caitlinjecklin.juiceplus.com/us/enHave a question you want to Doll-talk about? Email us! dolls@onceuponadollhouse.comOR fill out this form anonymously: http://bit.ly/DollTalkQuestions

Caitlin and Dani sit down to Doll-Talk with Crystal of Crystal Nicole Studios and POPCANDY Podcast! Dolls? Right up my alley... We love a good Instagram stalk.The Photog/Influencer connectivity - why it's important!Going from behind-the-lens to in front of the camera: Crystal's journey to becoming an influencerThe COVID Pivot - what does a wedding photographer do when everything shuts down?! Pop culture obsessions and getting connected with a Real Housewife of Orange CountyCrystal's steps to becoming an Influencer + steps to content creationThoughts on reincarnation and living in the nowWhy we should all journal moreLife goals: travel and DisneyCrystal's love journey with photography: where it started, her first camera, how she left the corporate world and infiltrated the wedding industryCrystal's tips for starting out and getting into photographyHow to pitch and get clients Dani's wedding: only for the grown and sexyDirty deets of Crystal's experiences working with influencers Chicago food obsessions, including our Portillo's orderDigital vs. Film photography - why we are dreaming of a Parisian photoshootCreating art for our homes: Our glam photoshoot at Four Seasons Chicago The Bachelorette photoshoot. We're still reminiscing about an epic trip to Palm Springs: https://onceuponadollhouse.com/palm-springs-bachelorette/ The photos are worth MixTiles!How we are helping Small Business owners right now STALK STALK STALK:Crystal Nicole HQ: @crystalnicolehq (can you spy the Dolls?)Crystal Nicole Vlogs: Click HereCrystal Nicole Studios: @crystalnicolestudiosBook Crystal: Click HerePOPCANDY Podcast: Click HereHave a Q? Want to Doll-Talk more?Slide into our DMs @onceuponadollhouseFollow our blog: onceuponadollhouse.com

Lisa Leventhal AKA Lulu joins us this week!We're chatting about our friendship and Lulu's role as brand ambassador as a brand ambassador for one of our favorite brands, Somrus, the next generation of cream liqueurs.Rose Gold for the Win Jersey Chasing in PittsburgGoogly eyes --> Put a condom on the eye fuckWedding prep meal plan on the roadTraveling across the US and our Disney obsessionWill Dani be Lulu's new stepmom? Filf vs DilfLulu's pre-COVID wedding and how and why she lives in separate countries from her husbandVOTE!Why you shouldn't be intimidated & how to vote on a local level.Vajacials and Vaginal RejuvinationBack to Disney realnessWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwskoQrUZKxBOz6eXJIiKwQBlog Posts!Summer of Somrus: https://onceuponadollhouse.com/southwest-airlines/Mango-ritas: https://onceuponadollhouse.com/national-taco-day/Epcot Food & Wine: https://onceuponadollhouse.com/dolls-in-disney/San Antonio with Somrus: https://onceuponadollhouse.com/san-antonio-travel-diary/Minneapolis: https://onceuponadollhouse.com/minneapolis-mavens/

Taking the pod on the go with a staycation at Four Seasons Chicago. Getting into Netflix's new documentary "The Social Dilemma"What was your AOL screen name?Positive and Negatives of Social MediaSeeing through the Manipulation How we feel about Fake News, bullyingDoll Solutions to "The Social Dilemma"How we manage Social Media balance while running our blog and our Social Media BusinessWhere do influencers stand in The Social Dilemma The benefits of following influencers you vibe with on Social MediaHow to work the Social Media algorithms in your favor Getting into the debates and voting: in person or by mail.Always be vigilant towards the vid.Have a question you want to Doll-talk about? Email us! dolls@onceuponadollhouse.comOR fill out this form anonymously: http://bit.ly/DollTalkQuestions

F45 workouts: Why we love it! Intro to our show: Voice of our jingle - Caitlin’s husband is the voice of the Prince - Dani’s ex Kevin wrote the music - Caitlin wrote the script - Dani edited it. It’s a family affair. Dani has dinner with the her ex-boyfriend KevinBlock, block, block - Why men hate being blockedDani’s ex-boyfriend’s Hinge profileHinge prompts that piss Dani offMatching with guy friends and hook-ups on hingeNo EGGS!Dani’s Hinge profileWhat guys should have on their hinge profilesDating multiple guys at the same time: Check-in with Dani’s dating lifeMini Golf - Caipirinha Prince - Friend Zone - ReboundMini Golf UpdateDating Caipirinha PrinceWhat guys say to Dani that turns her off!!!What we think about guys placesThe best hummus platter & nachos can be found at the same spot in Chicago.Friend Zone!!! HELP!!!!Whispers at Oak Street Beach… Best date spot during the warm months in ChicagoRebound VS Friend Zone!Can men and women just be friends?How to easily let down a friend zone who just won’t back downTrust your journey and focus forward!Email: Dolls@onceuponadollhouse.com

Caitlin and Dani sit down with Ela Czupta of Generation Bliss Boutique in Lemont!Popping bottles to start the episode! We love the rosé from One Hope because it's delicious and gives back to charity.How Ela's successful blog turned to a personal shopping experience to the cutest boutique 7.5 years later.Keeping the boutique strong through Ela's Minneapolis move for love and all things COVID. We're all about the pivot.All the Fall Fashion things: which prints are in, the best hats and neons for fall?Mask fashion statements - yes or no?Also, smoking a blunt watching Wu Tang.Favorite transition pieces from Summer to Fall.Engaged in COVID, wedding planning & loving it! Totally threw a banger.Ela Mariie for Generation Bliss accessory line.Follow Ela @elamariie and the boutique on Instagram. If you're local visit the boutique at 14184 McCarthy Rd in Lemont or shop online www.generationbliss.com and check out Ela's blog www.elamarie.comThis episode of the Doll Talk Podcast is brought to you by One Hope. One Hope Wine is founded on one simple idea - doing good is good business. Selling wine on a mission to change the world. Their commitment to quality wine is just as important as the causes they support. Through every sale, a portion of proceeds benefit amazing causes. To date, they have donated over $5 million! We are so excited to share the magic of this wine with you... Did we mention that the champagne bottles are GLITTER?!

Weekend catchup: Birthday Bitch and Impromptu Nashville Caitlin's bday present and finance meetings. Yes, we have a joint bank account. Mackinac island : Hung like a horse and the ferry ride from hellDani's impromptu Nashville trip with Nat G MVP: shopping scores at POSH (not poosh!), the cutest winery plus #1 advice for struggling in your 30sDani's Dating Update: Mini Golf is an exciting prospect but moving slowThe BIG Question... Should you date multiple people and how to date multiple people?More BIG Questions... Is Dani jealous of Caitlin's life? What about Caitlin annoys Dani?Finance Woes & Wins: Dani getting cut off in her 30's causing major anxieties towards finances and how Once Upon a Dollhouse made it better. F*ck 2020 no wait don't f*ck it - The Small Biz Social Media Academy is born!!!The value attached to doing it for yourself: Caitlin's shares about her mom's BIG career and what is was like for her financially after being on her ownFriends come and go, BFFs are foreverStay tuned for our latest blog post - seasonal changes with nutrition, skincare and fashionHave a question you want to Doll-talk about? Email us! dolls@onceuponadollhouse.comOR fill out this form anonymously: http://bit.ly/DollTalkQuestionsThis episode is sponsored by Blue Crates, an on-demand storage and moving company. What this means is… If you’re living in a Chicago apartment or condo truth be told, you always feel like you need more space and more places to store your belongings. Blue Crates is the solution, you can store your seasonal wardrobe and holiday decorations or even utilize the service to store your items during a move. Use code Dolls1free for a free month of storage!Read our post about Blue Crates: https://bit.ly/DollBlueCrates

A little bit rocker with a lot of style best describes the Dolls' designer friend from Eda & Betty. The #quarantinecouture and punk athleisure clothing pieces are taking Chicago-area boutiques by storm. Caitlin and Dani sat down with Nicole Massarelli to chat about her unique aesthetic and how the brand is thriving during the Covid pandemic. Niki custom creates one of a kind & limited edition accessories & apparel using high quality vintage recycled components mixed with new findings to create a truly unique fashion statement! Peep the website: https://www.shopedaandbetty.comRequest to Follow @edaandbetty: https://www.instagram.com/edaandbettyRead the Blog Post: http://bit.ly/EdaAndBetty

Get all the details on Dani's COVID Breakup + 5 ways she's staying positive and moving on. Most Dolls have experienced a break up that really shook them. Throw a pandemic into the mix and you better believe that this has been a rough one for Dani. This Doll’s relationship with her then-boyfriend became very strained during the Covid-19 pandemic and although they tried to work on it, it soon became clear that it was time for Dani Doll to move on and move out. Enter: Blue Crates.Blue Crates is an on-demand storage and moving company. What this means is… If you’re living in a Chicago apartment or condo truth be told, you always feel like you need more space and more places to store your belongings. Blue Crates is the solution, you can store your seasonal wardrobe and holiday decorations or even utilize the service to store your items during a move.We had a great time talking to Blue Crates owner, Mike about ALL the ways you can use this service.Blue Crates Website: https://bluecrates.com/Blue Crates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbluecrates/Blue Crates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluecratesUse the Code Doll1free for your first month of storage for free. Storage plans start at $10 per month.Read the Full Blog Post: https://bit.ly/DollBlueCrates

This week’s episode is about Fitness, Nutrition and Juice Plus with Courtney Waterebury @courtney_otgbootcamp_sgx on Instagram Here’s what we talked about:Our personal experiences with Juice Plus. Courtney introduced us to Juice Plus, and we asked her a TON of questions about the product.Why Courtney (a fitness professional of 18 years) recommends Juice PlusJuice Plus is one of the most researched companies in the worldThe difference between being vitamin deficient and nutrient deficient.The recommended dosage for each product.How Courtney has introduced her son to Juice Plus.How to start your children on Juice Plus supplements.What exactly is in Juice Plus capsules.How NSF - a third party company - tests Juice Plus capsules.How Juice Plus can help and with recovery time after working out.Juice Plus protein shakes…. Why are they so goodThe difference between dieting - and a lifestyle balance.Courtney’s take on FAD diets.How our emotions play into our nutrition and diet. How drinking alcohol impacts your weight and the best cocktails for your waistline.Having a cheat meal vs. free meal. How Courtney is pivoting her fitness business to stay virtual.Read our latest blog post about Juice Plus here: https://bit.ly/JuicePlusDollsPlease take moment and follow Courtney on instagram @courtney_otgbootcamp_sgx. Email courtney@otgbootcamp.com for a personal consult.

This week’s episode is with Quan Bailey @TrainWithQuanWhat it was like cleaning up the community in LAThe difference between peaceful protests and destructionQuan’s perception of peaceful protests, the institution of curfews, forceful action of policeThe term African American vs. Black. Which should we say?The unification of the Black Lives Matter Movement - how can we be allies as white women? Quan explains how in the golden age of the civil rights movement - there were white people there. Because of how racially tense the time was, those people faced physical backlash as well. Civil Rights has always been for everyone. The difference between a peaceful protest, rioters and looters. The reason why Quan doesn’t like looters is because they personally profiting from the items stolen - not going against the establishment.The impact of Social Media, the widespread viewership and the impact of votingThoughts on Systemic Racism and Quan’s personal experiences throughout his life… and some history.Quan’s recommendations for sharing on Social MediaWe discuss police brutality, the national guard.How to amplify messages that need to be heardPlease take moment and follow Quan on instagram @TrainWithQuanUse this link for more resources: https://bit.ly/Dolls4BLM

Weekend check in - Dani’s Sprinkles Cupcakes addiction + Cait’s S’more galore - Dani’s Social Distancing drinks to go on the streets of Chicago - Cait’s wild Costco run - Re-Openings of restaurants, stores, salons - How we are feeling about it all.The Magic of a shared meal. How we feel dining out vs. dinner parties at home would be in the future.How food played a role in our first date with our significant others. The difference between cooking at home and going out. Chicago is basically the Mecca of good food. All our favorite foods. Why it’s OK to incorporate “naughty” foods into your nutrition plan.The story of our first Friendsgiving… and what happened when the bird didn’t cook!Our favorite boozy drinks right now.How our relationship with food has changed over the years.Eating to fuel our bodies - and to respect our bodies. How we feel about the scale. What we would make at home vs. going out Our favorite dining experiences togetherOur obsession with Whole FoodsHow we feel about SKIMS shapewear

During this episode, The Dolls talk about how your vibe attracts your tribe. Cait and Dani talk about the importance of friendship and ways to stay connected during shelter in place. The episode starts with a little weekend catch up and a mental health check-in, moving into what friendship means to The Dolls, first friends, Doll Code, communication and compromise, social distancing etiquette, getting creative with shelter in place, when we knew we'd be lifers (hilarious stories from the start of our friendship), friends throughout the years, navigating life events when you're at a different points and a questions about arguing with your significant other while "safe" at home. Covid-19 Antibody Testing: We are offering a link for you to have the affordable testing completed https://www.dhalab.com/Dolls. The testing is available nationwide - This specific test comes from a family owned and operated lab, so you can find out if you've been exposed and help a small business. The post about Dani's first childhood friend: Be BRCAware Want more Doll Talk? - Follow on instagram! @Onceuponadollhouse + @Dolltalkpodcast Ask Anything ... We will answer your question live on the pod! Click here to submit a question for the Dolls!

During episode 2 of The Doll Talk Podcast. Caitlin and Dani talk about having their Covid19 antibody testing completed. The result was negative, which means neither Doll has been exposed to the virus. This result provides us with the real data and knowledge to navigate being in public in the most respectful way to keep ourselves and everyone around us healthy, comfortable and safe. We are offering a link for you to have the affordable testing completed https://www.dhalab.com/Dolls. The testing is available nationwide - This specific test comes from a family owned and operated lab, so you can find out if you've been exposed and help a small business. The Dolls talk about spending some adequate and much needed social distanced time together for the first time in over 50 days. We get deep talking about:Caitlin's fertility JourneyBirth ControlHealing acneThe importance of positive self talkManifesting healing relationships into your lifeWe answer our first questions from a listener, it's all about saying the "L" word first. Mantra, meditation and acupuncture How to start healing your business during the Covid19 pandemicThis episode concludes with a lovely little chat about what music is currently the soundtrack of our lives and allows us to dance, heal and feel free. Want more Doll Talk? - Follow on instagram! @Onceuponadollhouse + @Dolltalkpodcast Ask Anything ... We will answer your question live on the pod! Click here to submit a question for the Dolls!

Caitlin and Dani (The Dolls) of Once Upon a Dollhouse (A popular lifestyle blog and instagram account ) - Take a quick trip down memory lane and share how we met. Then quickly dive into the details on what a Pandemic Pal is and the importance of having your own Pandemic Pal. We share with you how a Pandemic Pal can positively impact your life while we all social distance. We Doll Talk about the power of Social Media keeping us all connected, The Garlic Challenge, zoom etiquette, birthday's during shelter in place, how to combat the Quarantine 15, what it's like to work from home, pets during a pandemic and what we are trying to plan for the future. We hope you enjoy and stay beautiful! Want more Doll Talk? - Follow on instagram! @Onceuponadollhouse + @Dolltalkpodcast Sponsor: @wecanbedifferent - DM if you're a doctor or nurse for a free sample!http://bit.ly/pandemicpalhttps://bit.ly/GarlicChallengeCaitlin's Supplements + Protein Powder : Juice Plus http://bit.ly/DollsWFHhttps://bit.ly/DollSpringImagesDani's relaxing meditation: Yoga Nidra on Spotify To watch this episode video on youtube: https://youtu.be/zyiAANzhbCw