Quarantine Chronicles

WELCOME BACK ! It's been a minute aka like 3 months since I recorded the last episode. Honestly a bunch of shit happened and I feel like I'm finally ready to record again. I wanted to keep this episode semi-short and talk about some tips that I learned so far from marathon training. This is for anyone who has wanted to do a race whether it is a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon! I hope you find these tips helpful! It was nice getting back on the microphone. I have to go get ready for tomorrow's 10 miles, but I hope everyone is feeling loved and taking care of themselves. I might have to rename this podcast and get a new logo too. :O !? See you guys soon xox Links: https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/marathon-training/novice-supreme/ (Marathon Training Plan I'm using) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

It has been awhile QC Fam ! And I apologize for MIA. In this episode we talk about a HUGE announcement and how ALIENS were spotted and the Pentagon confirmed it. It feels good to be back on the microphone again chatting with you all. I'm sure I will get into a routine again to start putting out more episodes. Hope you guys enjoy this episode. Articles mentioned: https://www.cnn.com/videos/business-videos/2021/04/15/navy-pyramid-ufo-video-orig-jm-kj.cnn https://lithub.com/why-would-aliens-even-bother-with-earth/ IG: @theQCpodcast xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC FAM ! Welcome back to another FFAF (free for all Friday) !! I didn't have a specific topic I wanted to talk about, so I talk a bit about the pandemic and quarantine. Then I start talking about Spartan Races which gets me into the topic of Death Races. I l talk about the creator of Spartan Races, Joe De Sena and details of the very popular Death Race. Hope you enjoy this one! Links mentioned in episode: Machine Gun Kelly on Quarantine: https://youtu.be/xTKyys4OS7E Joe De Sena: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_De_Sena Spartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/ Stay Happy & Stay Healthy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC FAM! What's happening! In this episode, I am joined AGAIN by the amazing Christina. In this episode we talk about the disastrous events going on in Texas and how we feel for those being affected by it. We talk about how we're in complete shock by the response of a Texas mayor and the senator. Then we shift topics and talk about social media affecting relationships, Chris helps me swipe left or right on Bumble. Lastly, we talk about how a trampoline workout is taking over a Boston club. Thank you to Christina for coming back on this nonsense of a podcast. I love you and appreciate you. Links used in today's episode: Ted Cruz's Cancún Trip: Family Texts Detail His Political Blunder https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/us/politics/ted-cruz-storm-cancun.html https://youtu.be/wMyRjES1lII Garrett Reisman Lived at the Bottom of the Ocean for 2 Weeks | Joe Rogan How You can help those in Texas: Donate to a mutual aid fund, such as Mutual Aid Houston, Austin Mutual Aid, or Feed the People Dallas. All three groups are working to provide housing, food, and other support systems to those in need. Donate to a food bank in Texas. Feeding Texas has a comprehensive list of food banks across the state, searchable by zip code. Donate to national organizations, such as the Salvation Army and American Red Cross in North Texas, Central and South Texas, and the Gulf Coast region of Texas. Donate to or volunteer with disaster relief organizations like Crowdsource Rescue, which has been activated to help those in Texas. Help animals in need by donating to organizations such as Austin Pets Alive!, SPCA of Texas, and Operation Kindness. Note that some facilities, such as Operation Kindness in North Texas, may be impacted by power outages. Conserve power if you're in Texas by following this handy guide from the Austin American-Statesman. xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC Fam ! Hope all IS WELL! In episode 83, I talk about how I gave up alcohol AGAIN in January. In this episode I talk about the benefits of giving up alcohol for a month. I share some tips to get through it and even share some of my mocktail recipes. If you end up doing an experiment or challenge or journey (Whatever you want to call it), of no alcohol this episode can be helpful for you! If I could give one piece of advice to anyone wanting to try it, it is to write down when you usually drink (time and day). I would try to come up with hobbies or activities to do during those times you usually are drinking. Just know you can do anything you put your mind to and you CAN do hard things. You got this. Feel free to reach out with any other questions on IG: @theQCpodcast . SOURCES: https://www.self.com/story/dry-january-health-benefits "Dry January Can Be Amazing for Your Health, If Done the Right Way" https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisfurnari/2021/01/11/new-surveys-indicate-increasing-interest-in-dry-january/?sh=218d37d46f57 "New Surveys Indicate Increasing Interest In Dry January" https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g19599968/best-non-alcoholic-wines/ "10 Best Non-Alcoholic Wines to Drink Now" Articles from Episode 50 that I still highly recommend reading: How Alcohol Impacts the Brain: "https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/alcohol-and-the-brain" Here's what happens to your body when you cut out alcohol for 30 days: "https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-quit-alcohol-for-30-days#Benefits-of-Dry-January" Documentary: The Truth About Alcohol - Documentary on Netflix Apps that I used during this challenge: Try Dry I Am Sober -- [Used for last challenge but still a great app. This app is for everything from giving up bread to sweets to alcohol] Stay Happy & Healthy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Welcome back to episode 82 with a very special co-host the one, the only, CHRISTINA !!! woooo (applause). In tonight's episode I make her draw a Valentine's themed picture (video will be down below), then we get into sam hilarious Mad Libs and we end with 2000's trivia. Also, we can't forget the highlight of this week; LAWYER CAT!! Enjoy this episode, grab a drink and play some trivia with us! Links: How to Draw a box of Chocolates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo7YllfSKM8&ab_channel=ArtforKidsHub Lawyer Cat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f9eDBpnkaU&ab_channel=NBCNews 50 Shades Mad Libs: https://www.pinterest.dk/pin/570620215268809762/ Hope you enjoy this one !! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

HEY QC FAM ! Play this 2000's pop punk quiz with me !!! First we try to figure out who sang the lyrics, but then we go on the YOUTUBES and listen to a music quiz. If you want to take a trip down memory lane and listen to some nostalgic music, COME ON IN AND LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. Here's an example to get your brain going: "Debbie just hit the wall, she never had it all..." What song and band sang that ?! HMMMM !!! No Cheating !!! Okay, you're ready to play ... let's get into the episode. Want to play more or on your own? https://www.altpress.com/altpress-quizzes/2000s-pop-punk-lyrics-quiz/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUnaHBxCXBM&ab_channel=grungeunicxrns https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexfinnis/how-well-do-you-really-know-pop-punk https://www.buzzfeed.com/adrianleandro/calling-all-pop-punk-junkies Hope you enjoy the episode ! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC Fam !! In this challenge episode, I talk about my yoga journey over the past 30 days! I talk about Yoga with Adriene and what to expect if you decide to do this journey as well. This is all the things and points I would've liked to be told if this was the first time going on a yoga mat. Yoga is so yummy and beneficial for us to practice daily or weekly or even monthly; that I really hope this inspires you guys to hop on a mat and try yoga out. Although, I don't go over the benefits of yoga in this episode, feel free to listen to episode 3 and 13 to find out why yoga is SO AMAZING for our souls and body and brain and everything. I hope you all enjoy this episode and I will catch you on another episode!! YWA Youtube Link: Breath - A 30 Day Yoga Journey https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLui6Eyny-UzzJ4NSTesh4xRWg4ZWNz5s4 QC Yoga Related Episodes: Season 2, Episode 3: I completed 7 days of Yoga" https://anchor.fm/melissa027/episodes/Episode-3-I-completed-7-days-of-Yoga-ef44pq Season 3, Episode 13: "I completed 30 days of Yoga with Adriene" https://anchor.fm/melissa027/episodes/Episode-13-I-completed-30-days-of-Yoga-with-Adriene-eglgp2 Stay Safe and Healthy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC Fam, In episode 79 I talk about the joys about working with kids who fight over politics, try to figure out what the heck a meme stock is & what is happening with stocks, and then a quick update on the EPIC program. (I accidentally slipped out the F work - *pre-warning*) Hope you enjoy this silly episode of me trying to talk about grown up stuff. HA. Links "GameStop's crazy stock story explained" https://www.wltx.com/article/money/what-happened-to-gamestop-stock-explained-reddit-amc-nokia-blackberry/83-4c1cbc79-24de-4076-9bd6-d483e9e9fc64 "Elon Musk, GameStop and the C.E.O. as Internet Troll" https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/29/business/elon-musk-gamestop-twitter.html P.S. Seasonal Depression can be bad and mix it with COVID and isolation due to the virus. Please speak up and talk about it. You are loved. It will be okay. You will get through this.

Hello QC Fam ! In this episode, I talk about how I have started Caroline Girvan's 10 week Epic program on Youtube. Sunday's episodes are going to be a weekly "check in" or "update" of how the program is going. I promise I will make them entertaining for you guys. I might be doing some other non-related workout challenges that I will talk about on Sunday, but for now I'm focusing on getting into a rhythm with this Epic program first. I also mention some of my starting stats and how I realized my body is very uneven (LOL). Links to the epic program and Caroline's youtube channel will be below. Stay Happy & Stay Healthy Caroline Girvan Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpis3RcTw6t47XO0R_KY4WQ Epic I Program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhu1QCKrfgPW3VAMHM-wefcO4ZyXf6cwt IG: @theQCpodcast xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC FAMMMMM !! Happy Friday!! In this episode I downloaded the very popular game "Among Us" and tried to figure it out as I played it. Enjoy me getting voted against and also kicked out for absolutely no reason at all. ENJOY ... and I hope this is somewhat funny. Let me know if you ever played Among Us and if you ever want to play! Find me on the gram: @theQCpodcast !! Stay Healthy and Happy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Happy Friday QC FAMM!! Happy 2021!! In this episode, I talk about how I really really REALLY don't want to go back to in person teaching. This topic then spirals into Millennial's and how we are a generation of not only our "9-5's" but a generation of "side hustles and passion". At the end I talk about my new 10 week challenge I'm committing myself to! Find me on the gram: @theQCpodcast Hope you enjoyed listening! Stay Happy and Stay Healthy Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC Fam! HAPPY 2021 !! This year's first episode is of a challenge I have been doing since 2020 (heh). It is going without Facebook for a week, which turned into one month, which turned into two, and well here we are 5 months later and I'm still going strong. Even though I do miss some things, which I'll talk about, the PROS of not having Facebook always trump the cons; at least for me. We talk about how Facebook can affect us mentally and how it might be best to live without Facebook. Read this amazing article I used in this episode for motivation and learn why Facebook might not be the best. "7 Reasons why quitting Facebook now is good for your future" https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/7-reasons-why-quitting-facebook-now-good-for-your-future.html Hope you enjoy this episode & let me know if you give this challenge a go!! Stay Happy & Stay Healthy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

HELLO QC FAM! In this 8 minute audio clip, I put together SOME of the audio clips that I found to be memorable in the year 2020. There were so many ... SO MANY audio clips and hours worth of audio, but these are some of the clips that made me laugh out loud and hopefully they do the same for you !! ENJOY!! 2020 IS OVER QC FAM!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ?!!! HAPPY 2021 !!! Thank you to everyone who ever listened to my podcast! I appreciate it so much! Thank you for being supportive and being apart of the QC FAM !! I will see you guys in the New Year !!! LOVE YOU GUYS !! Stay Safe, Stay Healthy XOXO MELISSA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Well QC FAM, As 2020 is coming to an end, I just want to say thank you, THANK YOU and THANK YOU

HAPPY HOLIDAYS QC FAM!!! This past week I completed a 7 day booty band workout. I used videos from Caroline Girvan on Youtube that were specifically for booty band workouts. She has a couple of videos ranging from 8 minutes - 30 minutes for booty band workouts. Definitely check out her videos if you want to try this booty band challenge! If you want to add in resistance band workouts check out this website to see different exercises you can do with them. (You can work full body with these bands) 24 Best Resistance Band Exercises: https://www.setforset.com/blogs/news/24-best-resistance-band-exercises Check here to see top 5 benefits of booty bands: https://www.setforset.com/blogs/news/booty-band-benefits-aka-hip-circle-band Hope you guys enjoyed this episode! Let me know if you take on this challenge: @theQCpodcast xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC Fam ! In this week's challenge episode, I talk about how I get back on the challenge bandwagon. I talk about how I walked for 20-30 minutes each day for 7 days. This helped me get back into the rhythm of things. I talk about the benefits, the pros, and the cons of walking. Don't be fooled, the benefits aren't all physical, they help with creativity and sleep! Listen to this episode to find more! Message me on the Gram: @theQCpodcast Articles used in this episode: "Walking for Good Health" https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health "The Case For Taking a Walk After You Eat" https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health "11 Biggest Benefits of Walking to Improve Your Health, According to Doctors" https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20485587/benefits-from-walking-every-day/ Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays ! Stay Safe xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC FAM !! Holiday season is here! And I'm giving you the gift of bringing back my sister Christina for a fun-filled episode. In this episode, we watch up with her. We talk about her marathon that she COMPLETED!! THEN, she shares her Spotify 2020 Wrapped. Finally, we take a Tiger King Quiz and find out which Tiger King Character she is. Links will be below if you want to take them with us! Enjoy !!! Articles: "How Well DO You Know Netflix's Tiger King?" https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/tiger-king-trivia-quiz/ "Which Tiger King Character Are You?" https://www.buzzfeed.com/fjweschler/which-tiger-king-character-are-you-886stqydkj Stay Safe and Stay Healthy ! Happy Holidays !!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC Fam !! It's no secret I recently fell off the slopes.. fell off the challenge bandwagon .. So instead of hiding from that; I decided to make this episode. I created some tips to get back on the bandwagon. If anyone out there feels the same way I do, this episode is for you! Whether you feel like you fell off the bandwagon from working out, eating healthy or even hobbies!! Listen, we're human. Sometimes we fall off the bandwagon, but when you're ready to go back on; I hope this episode and my tips will help you get there! We also talk about staying motivated during winter months. Winter is NO joke. It gets dark at 4:00 PM, it's cold outside, it's cold inside. I'd rather be in my flannel PJs all day, watching Hallmark movies with a glass of wine than work out. So, how do we do it?! How do we stay motivated to work out in the winter months?!! I'll give you 15 ways !! Tell me how it goes ! Message me on the gram: @theQCpodcast ! xoxo Melissa Articles Used: "15 Ways to Stay Motivated This Winter" https://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/15-ways-to-stay-motivated-this-winter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

HELLO QC FAM ! WHAT IS HAPPENING ! I give you a little update on my life and health! BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, we go over the top google searches in 2020. I think these top searches perfectly define 2020 and it's true meaning!! Stay safe out there folks. Holiday season is here; let's all be the lovely humans we are!!! Want to chat?! Message me on IG: @theQCpodcast ! Enjoy !! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC FAM ! After taking about a week off ... I think I forgot how to Podcast. BUT I'M BACK after taking Turkey day week off. And I'm just here to update you guys on some things and go over my 2020 Spotify Wrapped to see what my top songs and artists were!! Let me know what your top artists were! Message me on the gram: @theQCpodcast ! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC Fam ! In this episode, I talk about how I rested this past week. I relaxed so my body and muscles can recover. I talk about how it's beneficial for everyone to take a week off from their planning plan. The benefits of taking time off for your body to recover is super important and easily overlooked! Listen to this episode to find out why you should start incorporating a rest week in your training plan! Articles Used: "Do you really need a recovery week?" https://www.livestrong.com/article/515858-do-you-really-need-a-recovery-week-from-working-out/ Instagram: @theQCpodcast HAPPY THANKSGIVING FAM! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Some days we feel blah and content about the world. Some days we feel sad about being single. Some days we get annoyed by men who act like boys. All normal things, right? RIGHT. But more importantly... have you every got anxiety when someone knocked on the bathroom door. Yes ?! Well then, you're in luck .. because I read to you a good 20 hilarious responses when someone knocks on the bathroom door. Here's the link to read more of them: https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2019/08/50-hilarious-responses-when-someone-knocks-on-your-bathroom-stall/ Find me on the gram: @theQCpodcast Stay true to yourself QC Fam. It's okay to feel the feels. xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC Fam - In this episode, I talk about how I'm taking a break from workout challenges. It's going to be tough for me, but at the same time very needed. I got to a spot in my life where I'm confident with how I look, and I don't want to lose the work I put in. At the same time, I don't want to have an unhealthy relationship with working out. November and December will be focused on resting my body and not doing any high impact high intensity workouts. I want to still incorporate moving in some way, because moving your body is amazing for you. I will still include light walking and yoga into my daily routine. Cheers to the next two months!! I'll be letting you know more details about this "resting challenge" once I have figured them out, but I wanted to update you guys :). xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC FAM ! Let's talk about really weird laws all over the U.S. and MASS. Here a few to spark your interest:  In Mass: No gorillas are allowed in the back seat of cars. It is illegal to give beer to hospital patients. In Wyoming, there is no intoxicated skiing. In Washington,  it's illegal to kill Bigfoot.  And listen to manyyyyy many more weird laws .. :) enjoy !  Articles Used:  https://www.usatoday.com/list/news/nation-now/weirdest-laws-every-state/53ad0541-3518-4432-adc4-0fec193d389e/  "Weirdest laws passed in every state"  https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2015/06/18/weird-laws-in-massachusetts   "Weird laws in MASS"  Find me on the gram: @theQCpodcast  xoxo Melissa  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC Fam ! This week I took on probably the hardest challenge yet -- one week of no chocolate. I love chocolate, it's delicious, it's amazing, it's tasty. But I wanted to challenge myself to not have any chocolate this week, no matter how bad I wanted it. In this episode I talk about: the benefits of dark chocolate the health complications that could happen if we consume too much chocolate Articles mentioned; "7 proven benefits of dark chocolate" https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2 "Dechox: why should you give up chocolate?" https://www.generalandmedical.com/live-healthy/posts/2020/march/dechox-why-should-you-give-up-chocolate/ Find me on IG: @theQCpodcast Stay happy & healthy QC FAM ! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Welcome to episode 61 ! In this episode, I first talk about this week (election week) being super stressful. Then I talk about how I embarrassed myself on a work zoom call by having the camera ON. Finally, I try to figure out the meaning behind "the man holding a fish" photo. Why Do Guys Use Photos With Fish On Tinder? "https://www.elitedaily.com/p/why-do-guys-use-photos-with-fish-on-tinder-i-asked-heres-what-they-said-8747885" Come talk to me: @theQCpodcast be kind to others & be kind to yourself

Hey QC Fam ! One week of bedtime yoga was the challenge for this week !!! Although it seems like an easy challenge, changing your bedtime/nighttime routine is harder than it sounds! In this episode, I talk about the PROs and benefits of bedtime yoga along with the very minor CON of it. Then I mention tips to change our nighttime routine so we can incorporate our bedtime yoga !! Check out the benefits and yoga poses to do at night: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/bedtime-yoga 20 minute Yoga with Adriene Bedtime yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7SN-d4qXx0&ab_channel=YogaWithAdriene 10 minute Yoga with Adriene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiWDsfZ3zbo&ab_channel=YogaWithAdriene 10 minute YOGA IN BED video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKqnhbrV6ms&ab_channel=SarahBethYoga I hope you guys are inspired to try to add bedtime yoga into your nighttime routine; even it's only for one or two days a week! Remember you need YOU time and you deserve it! Find me on instagram: @theQCpodcast Stay healthy & stay safe Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!! In the Haunted Quarantine Series Finale ... I talk about the most scariest paranormal experience I ever had. Then I talk about the Blue Moon and what to expect from it. To close the series, I go into a room that I find to be the scariest and use the ghost radar app .... and I get so much activity from this app... the most I've gotten so far ! Thank you guys so much for letting me do this series and listening to the episodes !!! I'm so sad this chapter is coming to an end ... but maybe I'll bring the spooky intro's back in the future before next halloween. IG: @theQCpodcast HAPPY HALLOWEEN AND STAY SPOOKY !! https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/10/10132177/full-blue-moon-in-taurus-october-2020-meaning -- "What The Full Blue Moon Means For Your Halloween" https://www.bustle.com/life/halloween-blue-full-moon-2020-tarot-readings-zodiac-signs --- "Your Zodiac Sign's Halloween Blue Moon Tarot Card Reading" " --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

In today's episode, I tackle the most important quiz of my life... how much of a millennial am I?! I take a quiz on buzzfeed and some questions lead to random rambles.... that are funny....hopefully... HAPPY FRIDAY !!!! Take the quiz! https://www.buzzfeed.com/perpetua/millennial-stereotype-percent Be my friend: @theQCpodcast xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Did you know that Americans are the most overworked nation in the world ?! After experiencing a lockdown where I couldn't go anywhere and was forced to take time out of the day for myself, I realized how much I let work take over my life. Pre-covid I was working and just working; NOTHING ELSE! How unhealthy is that ?! In this episode I talk about how this week I made sure to set time out for myself and what I enjoy doing. I give you guys tips on how to set time out even if you feel like you don't have any. I also give you guys tips on what this might look like. Setting time out can be anything from doing hobbies to exercising to reading to just sitting with yourself. I also go over why it's so important to set time out for ourselves as well. Enjoy ! Articles Used: https://20somethingfinance.com/american-hours-worked-productivity-vacation/ "The U.S. is the Most Overworked Developed Nation in the World" https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201202/why-you-shouldnt-feel-guilty-about-stealing-little-time-yourself "Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Stealing a Little Time for Yourself" Find me on IG: @theQCpodcast Stay happy and Stay healthy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello my ghosts & QC fam. How are we all doing ?!! In today's episode I talk about more paranormal sightings at Boston's Omni Parker House. Then I downloaded two spirt box apps to see what they were like. Listen in to find out how the spirit box session went!!! Stay SpooOOOoooky. Find me on Instagram: @theQCpodcast xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

ooooo HAPPY FRIDAY QC FAM !! In today's episode I talk about my first COVID test and how I was so nervous but the Grey's Anatomy look-a-like testers got me through it.... ya know? Then I go old school and read some FUNNY AMAZON REVIEWS !!! wooooo Enjoy !! Instagram: @theQCpodcast xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

OoooOOOoooOOOOoo another spooky episode that's apart of the Haunted Quarantine Series! In today's episode, I talk about a really weird experience I had at Market Basket, and an experience someone had in a Market Basket in New England. Then .... THEN ... I talk about paranormal sightings at the Omni Parker House in Boston ... Grab your Apple Cidar and change into something comfy as you listen to these scary ghost stories... ENJOY. IG: @theQCpodcast Links of Articles Used: Omni Parker : https://www.omnihotels.com/blog/haunted-hotels-bostons-omni-parker-house/ Ghost Sighting at Market Basket: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/victorian-era-ghost-spotted-at-wilmington-market-basket/97897/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC Fam !! This week I took on the challenge to dance as a workout. Listen in on this episode if you want to hear about benefits of dancing, The PROs, CONs, and how it was to dance as a workout. Videos that I danced too will be below: Monday (5/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdBESRDwo_8&t=170s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness Tuesday (4/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVRlQFSsODg&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness Wednesday (2/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TOIWNAVADw&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness Thursday (5/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PISPefC2Jw&t=1274s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness Saturday (5/5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5MmlNf1rzU&t=430s&ab_channel=POPSUGARFitness Find me on the Gram @theQCpodcast xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Is it safe to date during COVID? Well, I take a look at an article written by Doctor Andrew Habib. He talks about safe ways to date and how to gradually bring it to in person dating. Great article and highly suggest taking a peek if you're on the dating scene! Have you been comfortable with dating or are you nervous ?! Find me on the gram and let me know: @theQCpodcast Article mentioned: https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/HealthU/2020/09/15/is-it-safe-to-date-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ Stay Safe; Stay Healthy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC FAM! This is another QC QUICK MINUTE- a rapid style question episode - where I talk about some things I might have forgotten about in Episode 50 "One Month of NO Alcohol". Some things mentioned in this episode: apps I used, if I noticed any differences in myself, some overall general advice as well. Hope you enjoy ! Stay Happy and Healthy QC Fam ! xoxo Melissa IG: @theQCpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

What's up QC FAM ! In today's episode I talk about how I went one month with no alcohol !! I really do open up and share a lot with you guys during this episode with confidence. I always love being honest in this podcast and am never ashamed of what I learn about myself during these challenges. I talk about my relationship with alcohol, what I learned and how I view it now after going a month (and a little more) without alcohol. If you want to take on this challenge and want someone to chat with you during it; you can find me on Instagram: @theQCpodcast Articles if you're interested in reading: How Alcohol Impacts the Brain: "https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/alcohol-and-the-brain" Here's what happens to your body when you cut out alcohol for 30 days: "https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-quit-alcohol-for-30-days#Benefits-of-Dry-January" Documentary: The Truth About Alcohol - Documentary on Netflix Apps that I used during this challenge: Try Dry I Am Sober -- [this app is for everything from giving up bread to sweets to alcohol] Stay Safe & Healthy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

QC FAM ! I don't know what is happening you guys. In this episode I talk about how I recorded an episode last week and captured a really weird audio sound clip. BUT .. YOU GUYS AREN'T GOING TO BELIEVE THIS... When I was editing this episode, I captured another weird audio clip and I have no idea what it is!!!! So that will be next episode's content .... I have no idea what's going on ... but it's creeping me out !! Let me know what you guys think of the audio I captured from last week through instagram @theqcpodcast ! Stay Safe Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hello QC Fam ! In this episode, which I'm so very excited about; I talk about training like a Coastie. I found this amazing pre-bootcamp workout plan that is 3 months long, but I only completed 1 month of it. In the future, I might try to do all 3 months!! I will be leaving links to the warm up, cool down, and the main page of the workouts. Remember if you are just starting this workout plan, start with month 03, then go to month 02, then month 01. It is a GREAT plan and you can stick to it or tweak some things to make it your own. ENJOY this episode, and let me know if you give it a shot! Coast Guard Boot Camp Prep Workout Links: https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/category/physicaltraining/bootcampprepworkout/ - main workout page https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/08/20/305/ - Dynamic Warm up https://bootcamp.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/08/21/injury-prevention-recovery-routine/ - Cool Down Alternate Workouts to Pull Ups: https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-easier-alternatives-pull-ups?slide=cf6146c8-68bf-4ba9-9bab-6eb17afa4f9c#cf6146c8-68bf-4ba9-9bab-6eb17afa4f9c Find me on IG: @theQCpodcast Stay Safe & Healthy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Viewer Discretion is advised ! HAPPY SPOOKY SEASON QC FAM!! In this episode, I talk about a really disturbing dream I had last night and then tell you guys one of my many "unexplained" experiences I had. Let me know what you guys think of this one ... I'm curious to know your thoughts... Stay Spooky ! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

In today's episode we catch up !! I talk about how I feel like I'm adjusting to the new "norm' with masks and coronavirus. But more importantly I take a quiz to see if I would survive a haunted house... Here is the link to see if you would survive with me ! https://www.buzzfeed.com/nikkif7/would-you-make-it-through-a-haunted-house-exx0 Come talk to me on instagram: @theqcpodcast GOOD LUCK TO MY SISTER CHRISTINA RUNNING HER FIRST MARATHON TOMORROW 10/3/2020 !! You got this girl... keep going ! Put one foot in front of the other! You got this

Oh Man. Whoever voted "yes" on my poll if I should do this or not; y'all have to come find me and save me; if anything happens.. JUST SAYIN.. Okay... So I got this idea from a Youtuber, Brittney Crabb. Go check her out on youtube; she does this stuff so fearlessly all the time. I couldn't get it out of my head, and wanted to call these numbers myself. .... so that's exactly what I did ... ENJOY !! These are some CREEPY numbers to call ... YOU'RE WELCOME.. in advance, since I did this for the QC FAM. Website I got creepy numbers from: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2018/10/15/11-creepy-phone-numbers-actually-work-halloween-2018/ Brittney's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brittyy44 Stay Spooky ! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

In episode 2 of the Haunted Quarantine series, I talk about some of the most disturbing conspiracy theories out there. Viewer discretion is advised.. or maybe listen discretion is advised.. if that's a thing. Please note: these Halloween series will have a different logo to tell the difference between my usual content and the spooky content. I know this Halloween series isn't for everyone, which is why I'm uploading my normal content as well. Please keep in mind this episode has some gore and disturbing content mentioned. It's okay if this episode isn't for you. Articles; https://www.flavorwire.com/323058/10-bizarre-kiddie-cartoon-conspiracy-theories 10 Bizarre Kiddie Cartoon Conspiracy Theories https://www.buzzfeed.com/annakopsky/conspiracy-theories-flipped 17 Bizarre Conspiracy Theories That'll Freak You The Hell Out Follow me on Instagram: @theqcpodcast -Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

First and foremost if you want to learn more about the Water Project or if you want to fundraise or donate; here is the link : https://thewaterproject.org/about_us Honestly, it just kind of felt weird not mentioning an organization as I'm over here saying "Oh my gosh, look at me doing a week of cold showers, but the water I'm provided is clean and non-toxic" as people in other areas of the world don't even have running water. As for the challenge itself, it was eye-opening as to much time I actually spend in showers when the water is warm, but even though cold showers might sound awful (they are kind of awful); I talk about the benefits of taking them. You might be surprised by the benefits and try out a cold shower yourself!! It could actually be healthier than hot showers!! Dive into this episode with an open mind, and let me know if you end up trying out a cold shower. Come talk to me on Instagram: @theqcpodcast Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower#Why-do-we-like-hot-showers? "Cold Showers VS Hot Showers" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

This is the first episode of my Haunted Quarantine Series. In this episode, I talk about one of the most disturbing dreams I had as a teen that still haunts me to this day. Then I read a description of someone's dream that's oddly similar to my nightmare. The link for this person's dream will be below if you want to check it out. Please note: these Halloween series will have a different logo to tell the difference between my usual content and the spooky content. I know this Halloween series isn't for everyone, which is why I'm uploading my normal content as well. Please keep in mind this episode has some gore and disturbing content mentioned. It's okay if this episode isn't for you. Very Creepy Dream: https://www.reddit.com/r/Thetruthishere/comments/1xjyap/me_very_creepy_recurring_dreams_about_a_house_ive/ Happy Halloween QC Fam ! -Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC FAM!  I'm really excited for you guys to listen to this episode! I brought on two of the most competitive people that I know when it comes to TRIVIA!! I THOUGHTTTTTTTTT .. they listened to country music 24/7, but I was told differently in the episode, but they're two people I think of when I think of country fans.  So I put them both to the test to see who knows more about country music.   Hope you guys play along!! Enjoy!!  Thank you to Chris and Courtney for coming on the podcast!!!! AND CONGRATS TO THE WINNER .. I don't want to spoil it ... but they know who won .. WOOT WOOT; you guys will have to listen to find out!  ENJOY !  Stay Safe & Stay Healthy  xoxo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC Fam! Welcome back to another episode! Wow, episode 40, can you believe it ?! In today's episode, we talk about Carol Baskin's performance on Dancing with the Stars, we talk about Don Lewis's family putting in a commercial during the episode asking for help/tips of information. Then we dive into the world of UFO's in New Jersey and read about how there is life on VENUS!! 2020 is scaring me ... and there's 3 more months of it...... Come talk to me on Instagram: @theQCpodcast Articles Mentioned: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/alien-life-venus-phosphine-gas-discovery-potential-game-changer-ncna1240273 "Alien Life on Venus" https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/11/world/repeating-fast-radio-burst-pattern-scn-trnd/index.html "Mysterious radio signal from space is repeating every 16 days" https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody/peabody-ufo-sightings-heres-what-they-saw "Peabody UFO Sightings" https://www.tmz.com/2020/09/15/ufo-sighting-new-jersey-goodyear-blimp/ "UFO's Real Sighting in New Jersey or just Good Year Blimp" Well QC Fam....... what a rabbit hole this was.... CREEPY. Okay, I'm going to go watch Carol Baskin's performance to get my mind off of these UFO's. Stay Safe, Stay healthy, xoxo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Hey QC FAM!! This is Part 2 (Episode 36 is part 1 if you want to check that episode out before this one)!!! Part 2 of August's Challenge ... In Part 1 we talked about the plank challenge and this episode is all about my 3000 push up challenge!! Let me tell you the results are wild and are going to be posted on @theQCpodcast instagram.. go check it out!! I talk about the type of push up I did, benefits of push ups, and a huge eye-opening realization I made during this challenge. Hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it inspires and motivates you to take on this challenge as well!! Bald Brother's 3000 Push Up Challenge: https://thebaldbrothers.com/30-day-push-up-challenge/ You just need to put in an email for the challenge and it will be sent to you via email! Let me know if you take on this awesome challenge! Good Luck & Stay Healthy QC Fam! xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

HEY QC FAM! In tonight's free for all episode we talk: rest days country music being single - 7 BRUTAL reasons why we're single.. I FELT ATTACKED... ATTACKED! I mean it's all in the title so grab ya snacks, grab ya beverages, sit back and enjoy this episode!! For my single and non-single folks out there let me know what you thought of the brutal reasons .. do you agree with them? disagree?! Let me know on the Instagram: @theQCpodcast !! ARTICLE MENTIONED: https://medium.com/@aaronzhu/7-brutally-honest-reasons-why-youre-still-single-96b4c7e46e31 - "7 BRUTALLY HONEST REASONS WHY YOU'RE STILL SINGLE" xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message

Wow you guys... just WOW. I'm not really sure what this episode is.... other than explicit. Basically, I had a thought today... like how are people going to know that I'm in a bad mood or don't want to talk to them?! I'm an introvert.. I don't like to talk to people.. OKAY. I'm kidding.. I don't like to talk to strangers.. especially those who tell me to smile. But that hasn't been happening because of the masks. Okay, so in this episode, we learn how to get out of a conversation even with our masks on AND also how to keep a conversation and to show we're interested in the convo with our mask on. Because let's be real... the mask.. covers our whole face and people can't tell our facial expressions with it on, so we have to incorporate the shoulders, the eyebrows, and more! This was really a fun episode to make and I hope you guys enjoy it!! Let me know what you guys think and I hope you learned something! Articles Mentioned: https://www.etsy.com/market/resting_bitch_face_mask -Etsy shop with cute masks https://medium.com/muddyum/help-my-mask-is-hiding-my-resting-bitch-face-4e7ca2e01c8a - "Help! My mask is covering up my RBF" https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/showing-emotions-face-mask.html - "How to show emotion while wearing a mask" https://www.mondly.com/blog/2019/08/23/71-best-tongue-twisters-to-perfect-your-english-pronunciation/ "71 best tongue twisters" Stay Safe and Stay Healthy xoxo Melissa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa027/message