This Babe Is Not Retrograde

As we're watching the world returning back to "normal," it's hard not to question what that normal should be. In this episode, Aman and Olga discuss career-forward identity labels and how admitting to yourself that you don't want to work may actually liberate you to do more. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @iamkoffeequeen/ @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde Resources  (definitely not sponsored lol): online therapy: betterhelp.com & talkspace our favorite meditation app: Calm (free for Kaiser members) easy, free natal chart builder: Astro.com weirdly accurate astrology-based app: The Pattern our favorite gratitude journal: The Five-Minute Journal

Self-love is so much more than 'self-care' that involves candles and bathtubs. It seems counterintuitive, but appreciating 'the bad' about yourself can get you closer to appreciating 'the good' and feeling self-compassion. In this episode, Aman and Olga discuss some ways to getting there, along with some (quarantine-reality) tips on how to 'spice up' the everyday.    Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @iamkoffeequeen/ @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde Resources  (definitely not sponsored lol): online therapy: betterhelp.com & talkspace our favorite meditation app: Calm (free for Kaiser members) easy, free natal chart builder: Astro.com weirdly accurate astrology-based app: The Pattern our favorite gratitude journal: The Five-Minute Journal

Is manifesting just a fad? Yes, if you think your effort stops at a vision board. Aman and Olga discuss the best ways to take action to bring your vision to reality, and what to do if you don't know what you want. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @iamkoffeequeen/ @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde Resources  (definitely not sponsored lol): online therapy: betterhelp.com & talkspace our favorite meditation app: Calm (free for Kaiser members) easy, free natal chart builder: Astro.com weirdly accurate astrology-based app: The Pattern our favorite gratitude journal: The Five-Minute Journal podcasts we mention: The Ikonns, The Lively Show

Why do we sometimes get the opposite of what we (think) we wish for? The answer is almost always because we don't understand our true need and desire. In this episode, we chat about how to get more clarity and how these confusions spill into other areas of our lives in a weird way - like Christmas shopping! Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @iamkoffeequeen/ @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde Resources  (definitely not sponsored lol): online therapy: betterhelp.com & talkspace our favorite meditation app: Calm (free for Kaiser members) easy, free natal chart builder: Astro.com weirdly accurate astrology-based app: The Pattern our favorite gratitude journal: The Five-Minute Journal podcasts we mention: The Ikonns, The Lively Show

If we had to describe 2020 in one phrase, it would be "hurry up and wait!" In this episode, we chat about how to stay open to life changes without feeling anxious, using the concept of duality to your advantage and give a little spoiler alert (not really) on astrological events.  Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @iamkoffeequeen/ @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde Resources  (definitely not sponsored lol): online therapy: betterhelp.com & talkspace our favorite meditation app: Calm (free for Kaiser members) easy, free natal chart builder: Astro.com weirdly accurate astrology-based app: The Pattern our favorite gratitude journal: The Five-Minute Journal podcasts we mention: The Ikonns, The Lively Show

Join us for another catch-up as we compare notes on our insights from therapy, how we're battling perfectionism, indecisiveness and what role creativity plays in the process. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @iamkoffeequeen/ @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde Resources  (definitely not sponsored lol): online therapy: betterhelp.com & talkspace our favorite meditation app: Calm (free for Kaiser members) easy, free natal chart builder: Astro.com weirdly accurate astrology-based app: The Pattern our favorite gratitude journal: The Five-Minute Journal podcasts we mention: The Ikonns, The Lively Show

Starting therapy can be intimidating and understanding whether you even need it in the first place can get confusing too. We've compared notes on our experience, how to get started, what you need to know about finding a therapy and paying for it. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @iamkoffeequeen/ @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde Resources  (definitely not sponsored lol): online therapy: betterhelp.com & talkspace our favorite meditation app: Calm (free for Kaiser members) easy, free natal chart builder: Astro.com weirdly accurate astrology-based app: The Pattern our favorite gratitude journal: The Five-Minute Journal podcasts we mention: The Ikonns, The Lively Show

Peeling the layers of your identity can help you live the life you're meant to live but getting to the core is a life-long process. On this episode we chat about the elements of identity, the importance of shadow work, how to see your shadow qualities with the help of astrology and more! Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Welcome to Season 2! Join us for a quick catch up on quarantine life lessons, unexpected transformations, therapy firsts, energy benefits of investing in yourself and other things that prompt us to this season's theme - Going Inward. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Adequate self-esteem starts with getting to know yourself. We're exploring the role of Jupiter in your chart, approaches you can take to ensure your self-worth doesn't depend on outer events and circumstances, as well as tips to boost your confidence in one-off situations. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Let's re-define the idea of change. Many times, when it comes into our lives against our will, it may feel scary. However, it's just a stepping stone to becoming our better selves. We grow through frustrations! On this episode we're discussing some of our strategies of dealing with change. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

May 2020 is full of retrogrades! Find out what they all mean, what you should & shouldn't do and how to keep your mind from going overwhelmed through it all. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Meditation is so much more than sitting criss-cross and having a blissful mind full of no thoughts. In fact, it has a place for the opposite! Tune in to hear about our own experiences with meditation, the lessons we've learned and the tips we have for beginners (and beyond!).  Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

On this episode we're dissecting the topic of purpose. How to find it, how do you know it's yours once you think you found it and how can astrology assist you in this quest. Before you tune in, we recommend building your own natal chart on Cafe Astrology to find out which sign/house your South and North Nodes are in, so you can follow along if you have similarities! Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Let's talk intuition! What it is, what it's good for, and how do you actually differentiate between what an intuition is and everything else that goes on inside your brain? Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Hey friends! On this episode we're exchanging observations on how the current world events are affecting personal relationships. As a fun distraction, we also threw some astrology knowledge at you when it comes to compatibility. 

Spoiler alert - you don't have to wake up at 5 a.m! On this episode, we wanted to chat about morning routines and what steps you can take to transform your mindset and feel better every day. Aman, aka the Morning Babe, shared a few simple things from her practice and how to set yourself up for success. We also thought this episode would be super helpful considering the current situation in the world. If you're lucky to be working from home right now - consider taking a few extra steps in your morning routine to help yourself stay sane and happy, because the world really needs all the positive energy it can get right now!

Hi, friends. These days, it feels like there's no way to get away from terrible news and the world is coming to an end. In this episode, we wanted to share how we're getting through the difficult times during the Coronavirus pandemic, what astrology has to say about it and how to deal with anxiety surrounding everything. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Hello, friends! This episode covers all the basics of the natal chart and The Big Three but, like, in normal language. Listen to this episode if you feel like you can’t relate to your Zodiac sign description you found on the Internet. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Hello, friends! News alert - resistance is “why we can’t have nice things.” We don’t like that, so we’ve figured breaking it down should help not to feel like you’ll be retrograde forever. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Hello, friends! In this episode we cover dolla billz, and why you, like both of us, might be suddenly into financial planning (spoiler alert - Jupiter in Capricorn, plus #adulting). We also talk about healthy money habits, how to handle your mindset and some quick astrology tips when it comes to $$. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde

Hello, friends! Welcome to the very first episode of This Babe Is Not Retrograde. We’ll explain what’s behind this sassy name, who we are and what we intend to chat about in the future. Where to find Aman: website+blog: amankaur.co Instagram: @amankaurco / @themorningbabe Twitter: @themorningbabe Where to find Olga: website+blog: notretrograde.com Instagram: @olgaverk Twitter: @notretrograde