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Xtra: Life & Style Unscripted is led by host Christina Glickman: think Oprah meets Gucci.  This show is an honest, unscripted, puffy sleeve salute goodbye to the days of following the rules of anyone but your own. It’s permission to do life differently. Christina infuses her wisdom as a mother of four, uber successful businesswoman and jaw dropping fashion visionary into conversations around edgy motherhood, fashion, entrepreneurship, and aging. Plus a little bit of everything in between.  She'll show you how a pair of scissors, some paper towels and a white t-shirt can change your life. Join TEDx Speaker, best-selling author and founder of the Xtra Love Army movement as we learn together how to shift your energy into greater possibility for a life unscripted. A life on your terms.

Christina Glickman | Soulfire Productions


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    How I Wrote My Book in the Starbucks Drive-Thru

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:49


    Do you find yourself always waiting for that “right moment”? That quiet time when you can finally sit down, focus, and work on that project you've been meaning to for years. We've all been there, which also means that we all know that time never comes. So today on XTRA, Christina tackles the myth of the “right moment” and shares why we need to find the magic even when we're not feeling so inspired. She shares her story of how she wrote her book while waiting in the Starbucks drive-thru, and gives tips on how you can capture those moments of alone time and get the work done, despite all the chaos around you!In this episode of XTRA:The myth of the “Right Moment”How to find pockets of inspiration amidst the chaos of lifeThe magic of being alone with your thoughts Making space for the life you want to createConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Let's Be Clear. Your Experience Will Never Take Away From Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 13:17


    Have you stopped to think about how the lives of others are impacting you throughout your day? Are you often putting others down, for no good reason? The truth is that we all can get into negative thought cycles from time to time–this is a sign that we're not well ourselves. If we notice that we are treating ourselves poorly in response to what someone else does or doesn't do, we need to stop the train and flip the script. When we're at our best, walking through life and feeling other experiences doesn't take away from our own.In this episode of XTRA:How much we're all impacted by what happens to othersWhy reacting negatively to others' success is often a sign that we're not well ourselvesWhy you should look within when you notice someone else's life is making you question your ownA reminder to check in with yourself, and see which people or things lift you up and which bring you down  Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    We Regret to Inform You: The Beauty of a NO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:44


    In today's episode, Christina touches on her personal experience with professional rejection, and what lessons she's allowed it to teach her. She shares how she flipped “We regret to inform you” on its head and turned it into something beautiful. Learn how to embrace rejection in your own life and find the bravery it takes to face it head on. In this episode of XTRA:How to reform that dreaded phrase “We regret to inform you”Embracing rejection as an opportunity for growthHow to get past the embarrassment of being turned downFinding the beauty in the “No”Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Confidence is the Best Article of Clothing You Will Ever Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:42


    Fashion is about so much more than just the fabric on your back. What we wear and how we show up in the world is an outward expression of our truest selves. And today, Christina tackles the deeper meanings behind fashion, and shares her pro tips on how you can implement your own personal style into your closet. In this episode of XTRA:Building the confidence of you with clothing armorExploring the unexpectedness of pieces that don't matchHow to start by shopping your closetExercising the muscle of confidence through your own styleConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    The ICK Test: What It is and Why it's My Lifeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:45


    Coming out of COVID lockdowns, it felt like we all just collectively looked at our calendars and sighed. If anything revealed what our true priorities were, it was this pandemic. So today, Christina is helping you take back your week by sharing her fail safe solution: The ICK Test. Get ready to throw down your busy badges of honor and start making room for the things in your life that are actually valuable and important to you!In this episode of XTRA:How to protect your energy with the ICK TestThrowing out hustle culture to find what truly makes you happyThe art of creating space for yourself  Getting clear on your priorities and taking back your calendar Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Please Stop Telling Me How To Live My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:29


    The only rules you need to listen to are your own, and today, Christina gives you permission to do just that. In this episode, she shares the unspoken, unnecessary rules she used to follow, and how she broke free from being bogged down by them. Learn how to find and follow your own set of rules, why there's magic in the unknown, and how to never lose sight of who you are. In this episode of XTRA:Why we all subconsciously bow down to the rules of societyThe unspoken rules surrounding relationships, parenting, business, & agingHow to not let other people's opinions sway youRules bog down the potential spontaneity of lifeThe magic of following your own path Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    How Two Creative Superstars From an HBO Show Ended Up in My Closet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 22:00


    This is a love story. A love story of style, sisterhood, and lots of shoulder pads. Join Christina this week as she shares the serendipitous story of how some of her favorite creative icons ended up in her closet, dressing her for her TEDx talk. Learn the lessons of the universe Christina learned in this experience, and why, if you keep your eyes out, you'll always end up where you were meant to be. In this episode of XTRA:What's meant for you won't miss youPutting yourself out there as an act of genuine intentionHow staying authentic will always lead you where you need to be What happens when we let fear navigate usThe magic that appears when creatives get together Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanResources:Follow Sarah Clary on Instagram: @clarysarahCheck out Sarah's Clary's bomb styling tips: sarahclary.substack.comFollow Ashley Sargent Price on Instagram:@siteligne Check out Ashley Sargent Price's brilliant interior inspiration: siteligne.com Watch the show that started the love story @jennalyonsnyc #stylishwithjennalyons @hbomax, founder of @loveseenThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    5 Lessons from My First TEDx Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:53


    Christina is here to share her biggest takeaways from her first TEDx Talk but here's the thing, it's not really about the TEDx Talk. The greatest lesson and the greatest gift we get to receive when we drive in the direction of our burning desires is who we realize we are along the way. So whatever is in your heart, whatever your version of the TEDx Talk is, these lessons are the real magic in it all.In this episode of XTRA:Learning to work through self-doubtWhy your most important asset is youHow the lessons are more important than the goal itselfWhat happens when you create validation rather than seek itConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    The Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 2:10


    Xtra: Life & Style Unscripted is led by host Christina Glickman: think Oprah meets Gucci. This show is an honest, unscripted, puffy sleeve salute goodbye to the days of following the rules of anyone but your own. It's permission to do life differently.Christina infuses her wisdom as a mother of four, uber successful businesswoman and jaw dropping fashion visionary into conversations around edgy motherhood, fashion, entrepreneurship, and aging. Plus a little bit of everything in between. She'll show you how a pair of scissors, some paper towels and a white t-shirt can change your life.Join TEDx Speaker, best-selling author and founder of the Xtra Love Army movement as we learn together how to shift your energy into greater possibility for a life unscripted. A life on your terms.

    Words Are Powerful. Use Them For Good.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:40


    Do you ever stop to think about the energy behind your words? Are you mindful of the language you use with your family and friends, the barista at Starbucks, or even the repairman who's fixing your sink? Words are our most powerful weapon. When used carefully, we can use them to lift up the people around us and potentially shift the course of someone's life. But, in order to do this, we must first use words to champion ourselves. It is then that we can truly harness all the beauty and power that words hold and begin using them for good.In this episode of XTRA:Being mindful of the power of wordsSome stories highlighting how words can be hurtfulThe beauty in the fact that the right words can change someone's experienceConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Living In a State of Emergency & How to Lessen It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:32


    Do you wake up every morning in a state of emergency? Ready for the worst of the worst, prepared to save the world and everyone in it? Some of us feel this more than others, but, the truth is, we've all been here before. As time goes on, and we gain more and more life experience, we learn to expect these emergency states to arrive in all different shapes and sizes. We cannot prevent these moments of time from happening, but we can control the way we react to them. Life is messy, but each moment in time is temporary. No matter how intense the situation, it too shall pass.In this episode of XTRA:What Christina learned from her decade of living in an emergency stateSigns of being in an emergency stateTechniques for staying calm in an emergency stateLearning to accept that emergency states are a part of lifeConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Evolve & Repeat. Have You Changed? I Hope So

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 13:52


    As humans, we love habits and routine. It's not in our natural ‘pretty mode' to really seek out change. Amidst change we're constantly pushing up against something that isn't exactly easy. And who likes that?! In this episode, Christina explains why change, as difficult as it may be, is a requirement for creation. She explains how framing change as evolution is a good way to make the process more palatable and can be a great way to foster consistent inspiration.In this episode of XTRA:The power of “evolve and repeat”Our cultural perception of “change”The contagious nature of changeAre you willing to change?Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    5 Neon Flashing Signs You're a People Pleaser & Why It Needs to Stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:21


    For some of us, being known as a ‘people pleaser' is an honor. That means everyone knows we're kind and helpful, right? And who wouldn't want that? In this episode, Christina explains why being a people pleaser is actually not something you should be striving for. And, as a certified people pleaser herself, she lists 5 neon flashing signs that may suggest you are also one. If this is you, don't fret. Remember that we always have permission to make changes. If you find yourself consistently sacrificing yourself for others, then this episode may be the catalyst you need to start making them.In this episode of XTRA:5 neon flashing signs that you're a people pleaserA few things to try on if you struggle with people pleasing tendenciesWhy being nice never equals sacrificing yourself for othersConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    The Death of Small Talk & An Invitation to More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:54


    When we hear the phrase ‘small talk', it often elicits an emotional response. Your eyes may sink back into the back of your head, thinking about awkward conversations in line at the grocery store. The older we get, the less tolerant we become for interactions that don't feed our soul or spark our interest in some way. But what if we saw small talk as an opportunity, or the proverbial foot in the door for genuine human connection? In this episode, Christina shows us why not to dread small talk and gives an example of how small talk can quickly evolve into thought-provoking conversation.In this episode of XTRA:How small talk can be an invitation for moreA story that demonstrates the power of small talkThe power of authentic, open-ended questionsConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Family Travel: My Top Tips to Creating Epic Trips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:24


    There's nothing more valuable than getting out of your four walls and experiencing moments outside of your everyday grid. Most of us are passionate travelers, but that passion can sometimes create glamorous expectations that are more often missed than met. In this episode, Christina shares her top travel tips that she's developed over the years. Life happens, even on vacation. Some unpredictability is inevitable, but these tried and true tips can help you make your trips as successful as possible.In this episode of XTRA:Not imposing “vacation rules” on your childrenCurating the flow of the tripLetting go of glamorizing the perfect getawayAsk your family what they want to get from the tripRemember that you set the tone for your family's energyConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    The Golden Toilet Seat & Shooting Rainbows. Happiness Doesn't Just Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:36


    Happiness Doesn't Just Happen. We don't just wake up every day with a ticket to joy. It's about setting your own intentions for the energy you give and receive, and for the life that you want to live. It begins with you! In this episode, Christina shares a story from her childhood where she, “the happy one”, was pushed a little bit too far. She tells us why it's wrong to believe that comes easier for some than others and reminds us that, at the end of the day, life owes us nothing but we owe ourselves everything.In this episode of XTRA:Setting intentions for the life you wantThe challenges behind being known as “the happy one”Remembering that happiness takes work–it's not “just easier” for someConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Are You a Rescuer? How to Stop Saving People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:54


    This may be hard for some of us to hear, but people don't need you to rescue them. They need you to listen, love, support and encourage them, but you're not doing them, or yourself, any favors by constantly stepping in whenever you see them experiencing adversity. We think we're being helpful, but we're often robbing people of their own experience to feel good about themselves. We are all wildly capable, so let's not strip ourselves, or anyone else, from figuring that out.In this episode of XTRA:What does it mean to be a rescuer?The story of the rusty apple cutterWhy we can never really save anyoneThings to try when you feel the urge to rescueConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    You Are an Entrepreneur. A LIFE Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:36


    We are all life entrepreneurs. Have you ever considered that? If not, today you will! In this episode, Christina explains how the spirit of entrepreneurship applies to all aspects of life—not just business—and how being an entrepreneur of life is just as critical as traditional entrepreneurship. Anything worth feeling good about takes work, and life entrepreneurship is no exception. So, are you ready to launch your life?In this episode of XTRA:What does the word “entrepreneur” mean to you?Creating a life planEstablishing your core valuesWhat does it mean to establish your life business?Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    This Is Not the Story I Want to Tell Myself. Stay the Course, My Loves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:36


    It's common to have a love-hate relationship with social media, but most of us can agree that we enjoy the old memory photos. It often brings us some joy when we see what we were doing at that time, and it serves as a reminder for how far we've come since then. Today on the show, Christina reflects on her first TEDx interview, which occurred one year ago from the day this episode was recorded. She talks through the ups and downs of her nine month journey, and encourages us to press on with whatever it is that we're currently doing in our lives. There is no failure in trying and the unknown gifts that come to us throughout the process will always keep coming—but only if we let them. So, stay the course, my loves.In this episode of XTRA:Reflecting on Christina's first TedX interviewWhy there's no failure in trying—only not tryingA reminder to stay the courseConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    What If I Just Stop? How Stopping Helped Me Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:02


    In today's society, we are trained to keep moving very fast. But at what cost? We often forget that we can stop and, when we do, we worry about what we may lose by doing so. In today's episode, Christina explains how simply stopping some things in your life may actually be the catalyst you need to start anew. In this episode of XTRA:How letting go can actually help you gain controlStarting to be available to yourselfBeing more selective with where you place your energyHow movement can actually be pausingStopping to start anewConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Your Birthday Party Dinner Table. The Guest List

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:31


    When you dream up your birthday party dinner table, who's sitting with you? Why are they there? Are they there because you truly want them to be, or for some other reason? In today's episode, Christina sheds light on the significance of who we choose to surround ourselves with each day–not just at our birthday party dinner table. It's important that we check in with ourselves, and ensure that those in our inner circle are different from us, that we lift one another up and that spending time with them is ultimately adding value to our lives. If not, it may be time to say goodbye. In this episode of XTRA:The story of Christina's most impressionable birthday dinnerWho would you like to be at your birthday party dinner table?Are those you invite into your life truly worthy of being there?Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Being a Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:42


    The incredible gift of motherhood is as rewarding as it is challenging. With all the societal chatter about what to and what not to do as a mother, you may often feel like you're falling short with your children. Today, Christina shares 5 things she would have liked to know before becoming a mother, with the hopes that one or two of them will help you throughout the journey of motherhood. And remember your best is enough and, above all, your job is to love them.In this episode of XTRA:I learned the hard way that mama comes firstSetting “the calm” tone as a mother Why it's okay to dislike the phrase “you raise your children to leave you”How you're forever changed the very moment you become a motherRemembering that a mother's best is good enoughConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Pajamas In a Hotel Lobby: Cleaning Up Lies We Tell Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:32


    When we tell ourselves lies or untruths, no matter how big or small, they are harmful to us. Most likely it's prolonging some conversation that we need to have with ourselves that relates to a deeper meaning of something. Today is all about cleaning up these lies or untruths so that we can more often show up as our truest selves.In this episode of XTRA:Uncovering the lies we tell ourselvesHow we can more often behave as our true selvesReminding ourselves that “no one cares about you!”Remembering that changing feelings is a prerequisite for growth and expansionConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Meet Me Where I Am. Not Where You Want Me To Be.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:35


    Part of loving people well means meeting them where they are. Despite our good intentions, we sometimes tend to expect people to live their lives on our terms instead of their own. In today's episode, Christina touches on this subject and shares a personal story of how she learned the powerful lesson of meeting people where they are, not where you want them to be. In this episode of XTRA:Why your way isn't always the right wayLearning how to meet people where they areThe art of respecting people enough to let them live life on their termsWhy we need to let our children be their own personConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    I'm Not Here Right Now, Please Leave a Message.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:43


    We're all so busy, and we don't feel like we can stop. But what toll is that taking on our bodies and our spirits? Today, Christina shares her personal story of taking a break…and why that's so hard for us to do. Learn why taking breaks is much more than just self care, how to set limits and boundaries around your work schedule, how we can all start getting more comfortable with simply taking a step back. In this episode of XTRA:The power of the pauseWhy the world doesn't stop moving just because you doHow social media is a part of the neverending hustle cultureGive yourself permission to take a breakConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    How Making Hot Dogs Made Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 13:12


    Today Christina shares a story about hot dogs, hard work, and all the lessons it taught her. Growing up working for her family's business, she got firsthand experience in the importance of a good work ethic. Listen as she muses on the lesson it taught her as a kid, how those experiences translated to how she's raising her own kids now, and how parents can model that hard work ethic for their own children. In this episode of XTRA:The lessons Christina learned while working for the family businessWhy a good work ethic and success aren't always linkedThe value in firsthand experience when it comes to hard workHow to pass on a strong work ethic to your childrenConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    It's Simple, Really. Love is Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 13:47


    At the end of the day, it all comes down to love. Our greatest fears and desires, it all has to do with having love and potentially losing it. So today on the show, listen as Christina muses on all of this and more. Learn about the trap of avoiding love in order to avoid heartbreak and get encouragement to love in the way that works best for you, regardless of what everyone around you is doing. In this episode of XTRA:Why the greatest gift we have is loveThe trap of avoiding love to avoid heartbreakHow to love in the way that feels true to yourselfWhat ways are you giving love in your life?Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Dear Me, I Am Ready To Let You Go.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 13:12


    Life is about growth and evolution, but sometimes that can be hard to accept. Today, Christina is tackling that very subject. She shares her experiences changing as a person, and how she's learned to accept every evolution of herself. Get some tips and encouragement on how you can do the same! In this episode of XTRA:Letting go of who we once were and welcoming in a new version of ourselvesWhy we feel comfortable when we're in control How to embrace growth and evolution as a part of lifeGiving yourself permission to try on life in its many different waysConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    The Staircase: A Scary Story & Listening to Your Gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:20


    Today on the show, Christina shares a true, spooky story from her childhood that taught her a lesson about the wisdom of our instincts. Learn why it's so important to know yourself and drown out the other voices screaming for attention, so that when situations arise, you'll be able to tune into your gut without a second thought. In this episode of XTRA: Christina's story of how listening to her gut probably saved her lifeThe power of your instinct and trusting your gutListening to yourself above all other voices How to tune into your instincts in a chaotic worldConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    The Haircut That Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:04


    Let's talk about Christina's hair. If you know anything about Christina, you probably know that her iconic hair is one of the first things you notice about her. And there's a story behind it. Today on the show, she shares that story, and the important life lessons a simple haircut ended up teaching her. In this episode of XTRA:The story behind the haircut that changed Christina's lifeWhat happens when you take a chance and are unsure about the resultsThe art of giving yourself permission to try something new Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    What's Mine. What's Yours.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 14:04


    Do you tend to hold other's emotions? Do you feel weighed down by the baggage of the people around you? Being empathetic is a strength, but sometimes it can become our downfall. So today, Christina is tackling that very subject! She shares how she used to carry everyone else's baggage, until she realized she didn't have to anymore. Learn about the biological explanation behind this struggle, the physical toll it takes on our body to carry the emotions of others, and how to stop and take inventory of what's mine and what's yours. In this episode of XTRA:Why we take on emotional baggage that doesn't belong to usWhy mothers and empaths are prone to doing thisHolding space without holding baggage How to create safe spaces for those you love without falling into this trapConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    No One Cares About You. Isn't that Fantastic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:40


    Today Christina is going to share with you why it's a GOOD thing that people don't care about you. Yep, you heard that right. People don't care about you as much as you might think they do, because they're too busy worrying about themselves! So use this knowledge to your advantage, and take on the world knowing your opinion is the only one that really matters. In this episode of XTRA:No one cares about you - isn't that glorious?!Why everyone is too worried about themselves to worry about youHow to use this as a beautiful motivator to live without fearConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    A Dress. A Dream. And Why You Can Have Both.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:37


    This is a story about a dream and a dress. (A bright yellow, tulle dress that is.)  And what happens when you go for that dream dress, even when it seems impossible. Listen as Christina shares what it means to be an “I can't'” person, versus an “I can” person, and how to become the kind of person who goes for what they want, no matter how impossible it seems.In this episode of XTRA: How a yellow tulle dress taught Christina a powerful lesson about priorities“I can't” energy versus “I can” energyWhy we make the time for the things we truly care aboutGetting clear on and taking responsibility for what's important to usConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Living Life Xtra: It's Not What You Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 12:09


    Today we dive deep into the meaning behind the name of this show. Christina shares what it truly means to live your life “xtra”, and why it's probably not what you think. Plus she shares a real life example of how she lived xtra (which may or may not include a red carpet walk at the Emmys!)In this episode of XTRA: The meaning behind living your life “xtra” Christina's red carpet experience that truly embodied being xtraWhy xtra doesn't have to mean loud or excessiveHow this mindset allows you to give more to yourself Connect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    How Honoring an Ending Invites in a Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 11:48


    In our society, we don't know how to handle endings well. We hold onto the past so dearly, never wanting to let go. Or we'll rush right through any change, not taking the time to fully experience and appreciate the changing of the seasons. So on this week's episode of XTRA, Christina shares what she's found are the best ways to truly honor endings and new beginnings. In this episode of XTRA:Why our culture struggles with endingsThe art of honoring the passing of time How to commemorate the changing seasons of life with grace Why mothers tend to hold onto the pastConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    For The Love, Stop Explaining Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 10:23


    Calling all people pleasers! If you're the kind of person who feels like they need to give an explanation for their actions, this episode is for you! Christina breaks down why we all tend to justify everything we do, and why it's actually rooted in the need for validation. Listen to learn how you can stop yourself from belittling your voice, and stop needing to please others with every step you take. In this episode of XTRA:Why explaining yourself is rooted in people pleasingThe need for validation by justifying your actionsLiberate your voice by honoring yourself firstHow to stop the spiral of needless excusesConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

    Permission Slip to Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 15:07


    Today's episode is your permission slip. Your permission slip to be the mother that you've been called to be, without guilt or fear. From a funny story with a poignant lesson, to some sweet encouragement, Christina shares her experiences about motherhood, and how she's learned to mother in the way that works best for her and her children. In this episode of XTRA:How to have the confidence to mother unapologeticallySome grace and encouragement for mothers strugglingThe beauty of respecting your children for who they areLet's normalize asking for help as parentsConnect with Christina:Check out her Instagram: @christinaglickmanWatch Christina's TEDx talk on women reclaiming their voices: TEDx Talk Join the Xtra membership community or inquire about 1x1 time with Christina Click HerePurchase her best selling book: Xtra: The Art of Being Find her on LinkedinConnect with Christina on clean beauty: beautycounter.com/christinaglickmanThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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