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What if your thyroid isn’t the only thing you should be looking at when you’re dealing with thyroid symptoms?

In this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast, I’m connecting some dots between the thyroid, liver, gallbladder, and female hormones—because our bodies don’t work one organ at a time.

We talk so much about thyroid labs: TSH, T4, T3, and whether those numbers fall into the “normal” range. But a lab result is one piece of information. How you feel, your symptoms, medications, nutrition, hormonal changes, and what’s happening elsewhere in the body can all be part of the bigger picture.

I break down, in simple terms, why the liver matters for thyroid hormone metabolism, how the gallbladder and bile fit into digestion, and why changing estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause can add another layer to the conversation.

And of course, I bring in my own experience with thyroid disease and navigating healthcare. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that you have to be willing to ask questions. If something doesn’t feel right, “your labs are normal” doesn’t have to be the end of the conversation.

We’re talking about:

• The thyroid–liver connection
• Why thyroid hormone conversion matters
• What your gallbladder actually does
• Estrogen, perimenopause, and menopause
• Why symptoms and labs need context
• Asking better questions at your appointments
• Looking at health as a whole instead of chasing one symptom at a time

This isn’t about diagnosing yourself or assuming every symptom has one hidden root cause. It’s about understanding your body well enough to have better conversations about your health.

Because healing—and figuring out what the heck your body is doing—is messy.

Keep it Messy. 🦋

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This week on Everything’s Messy Podcast, I’m keeping things short, messy, and straight to the point.

I start with a little life update and some gratitude before jumping into something that seems to be EVERYWHERE in the wellness world right now: red light therapy.

You know how I feel about wellness trends. When something suddenly claims to help your skin, inflammation, mitochondria, recovery, autoimmune conditions, thyroid, sleep, energy and basically everything except your laundry…I have questions.

So, is red light therapy legitimate—or are we looking at another wellness trend with really good marketing?

I talk about what red light therapy actually is, why wavelength, strength and dosage matter, and why simply buying the strongest red-light device doesn't necessarily mean you're getting better results.

And, of course, I had to dig into Hashimoto’s.

There is some promising research looking at red light therapy—also called photobiomodulation—and thyroid health. But promising research doesn't mean we've found a cure, and it certainly doesn't mean we should replace medication or medical care with the latest wellness gadget.

I also take a look at the history of red light therapy, because despite its recent explosion on social media, researchers have actually been studying this concept since the 1960s.

Then I ask the question I couldn't get out of my head:

If red light is so beneficial, why didn't we need these panels hundreds or thousands of years ago?

Maybe because we already had something pretty powerful…

☀️ THE SUN.

My biggest takeaway from this episode isn't that you need to run out and buy a red-light panel.

It's actually the opposite.

Before adding another wellness trend to your routine, understand what you're trying to accomplish and whether there's evidence behind what you're buying.

Sometimes getting back to basics—sunlight, movement, sleep, real food and taking care of ourselves—is still pretty powerful.

Wellness shouldn't become another thing we're overwhelmed trying to perfect.

Keep asking questions.

Keep doing your research.

And, of course…

Keep it Messy. 🦋

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We’re heading into fall… allegedly. Here in Southern California, it’s still hot, humid, and not exactly giving cozy sweater weather. But the change of seasons got me thinking about another kind of transition—the ones we’re constantly trying to make in our own lives.

And specifically: Why is it so hard to stay consistent when we KNOW what we want to do?

On this episode of Everything's Messy Podcast I get down to the triggers that might keep us from executing a plan of action to be consistent and peel back the layers to discover what's holding us back...

We hear all the time that consistency is the secret to building habits.

Be consistent with your workouts.
Be consistent with your food.
Be consistent with your sleep.
Be consistent with your routines.

Okay...but what happens when you’re burned out?

What happens when your nervous system is already overwhelmed, you're making a thousand decisions a day, and adding one more “healthy habit” feels like one more thing you’re failing at?

In this episode, I’m talking about the connection between burnout, mindset, decision-making, and consistency—and why the answer may not be more discipline.

Sometimes, we need to go back to the MESS first.

I share one of my own struggles with meal prepping. I had all the right intentions, but I was making the process so complicated that I couldn't consistently do it. When I finally reversed the way I was thinking about it, I realized something ridiculously simple:

I was making it harder than it needed to be.

Instead of prepping a million different meals, I started focusing on a few basic ingredients I could mix and match for myself and my family.

Less decision-making.
Less overwhelm.
Less perfection.
More consistency.

That’s where momentum starts.

This episode is your reminder that maybe you don't need to try harder.

Maybe you need to make it simpler.

Because sustainable consistency isn't about doing everything perfectly.

It's about creating something you can actually keep doing when life gets messy.

Keep it Messy. 💕

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When did making friends as an adult get so complicated?

In this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast, I sit down with Janessa Vicenty founder of "Girls on the Go" for a conversation about something we don’t always put in the wellness category: community, connection, and simply having somewhere you feel like you belong.

Janessa shares how her passion for bringing people together grew into Girls on the Go, creating events where women can show up, try something new, meet people, and actually connect—without feeling like they have to fit a certain age, background, or personality to belong.

And what started as an idea has grown into something much bigger.

We talk about how socializing is changing, especially among younger generations who may be choosing wellness events, experiences, movement, and meaningful connection over the traditional bar scene. We also get into why creating different kinds of events matters. Not everyone wants to hike. Not everyone wants yoga. Not everyone wants a fancy dinner. Building real community means creating enough variety that people can find the spaces that feel like them.

Janessa also shares the evolution into Man on the Move and co-ed experiences designed to bring even more people together.

But underneath all of it is a bigger conversation:

We need people.

Sometimes healing isn't another supplement, morning routine, or wellness hack. Sometimes it's getting out of the house, doing something that makes you a little uncomfortable, talking to someone you wouldn't normally meet, and realizing you aren't as alone as you thought.

We talk about stepping outside your comfort zone, creating inclusive spaces, friendships that have grown from these events, and what happens when an idea meant to connect a few people turns into a real community.

Because wellness can be messy.

Friendship can definitely be messy.

And sometimes finding your people starts with being brave enough to walk into the room.

Keep it Messy. 🦋

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsonthegosd/

Email: girlsonthegosd@gmail.com

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Season 4 of Everything's Messy Podcast is HERE — and apparently we're starting messy right out of the gate.

Before I introduce today's guests, I have to talk about something that didn't sit right with me: the controversial Good Good Golf and Callaway Golf driver ad and its depiction of violence against a woman.

Golf is growing. Women's participation in sports is growing. And women deserve to feel welcomed, respected and represented in those spaces — not used as the punchline or prop for violence in an advertisement.

Which, strangely enough, brings me right into today's conversation.

I sat down with sisters Laney Lovsteen-Tait and Lily Lovsteen, co-founders of Good Sport Collective, two women who wanted a seat at the "big table" of golf apparel and ultimately decided to make their own table.

Good Sport Collective is creating women's golf clothing designed around confidence, movement and women actually living their lives — whether they're playing 18 holes or grabbing coffee afterward.

And they're not stopping at golf.

With pickleball, tennis and Pilates pieces on the horizon, Laney and Lily are building something much bigger around women and movement.

Of course, because this is Everything's Messy, our conversation wasn't without a little chaos. We battled some technical difficulties, rolled with it and kept going — which may be the most appropriate way possible to kick off Season 4.

We talk entrepreneurship, sisterhood, breaking into a traditionally male-dominated space, betting on yourself, confidence, women's sports and what happens when you stop waiting for someone to give you a seat at the table.

We also have some fun with a rapid-fire round before ending with a Messy Moment that I absolutely love.

Laney and Lily's parents raised them to believe they could do anything they set their minds to — but also taught them something even more important:

Be kind, and learn from everyone in the room — from the CEO to the janitor.

THAT is a lesson worth carrying with us.

Welcome to Season 4.

We're just getting started.

Keep it Messy. 🦋

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Website: www.goodsportcollective.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodsportcollective/

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SEASON 3 IN THE BOOKS!!!

In this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast, I celebrate a wrap on season 3! What an amazing season this turned out to be! Great guests, great topics and great mess! I am so thankful for this podcast and to all my listeners and all the support!

Episode List:

Ep 114 From Lyme to Limitless: Anthony Guastella on Mindset, Healing and True Wellness

Ep 117 The Boobie Expert Exposes the Estrogen Epidemic with Dr. Wendy Sellens-Bronson

Ep 135 Fairways, Flip Flops & a Heart Wake-up Call with Brian Blaylock.

Ep 137 Mental Toughness & Grit: What a LAPD Veteran Taught Me with Curtis Wilson

Ep 139 From Diagnosis Empowerment: A Type 1 Diabetes Story with Kelsey Lynne Stokes

This is just a sampling of Season 3.

I am thankful to all my guests this season and can’t wait to share more “messy” stories in season 4.

Catch the podcast on all platforms including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and so many more! If you listen on Spotify don’t forget to follow me there so you don't miss an episode!

KEEP IT MESSY!

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In this episode of Everything's Messy Podcast, I am chatting about kids returning to school and the rest of us getting back into familiar routines. When summer hits we tend to deviate from the tried and true routines, and hey that's ok! But at some point we need to circle back and lock in again, especially as temptations like the holiday food that is coming will most likely derail us again.

I focus on why consistency is always the play, sticking to that 80/20 rule and extending grace; especially when it comes to that inner toddler who needs to be soothed!

So as the new school year kicks off it's a great reminder to use this a reset point and welcome back the routines and. habits that help us with success.

Keep it Messy

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This week, I'm diving into one of the biggest conversations happening in the wellness world after listening to Dr. Andrew Huberman's discussion on full-body MRIs and preventative imaging. But instead of asking whether you should get one, I want to ask a different question...

What does prevention really mean?

We're living in a time where we have access to more health information than ever before. From wearable technology and continuous glucose monitors to genetic testing and full-body MRI scans, data is everywhere. But does having more information automatically make us healthier?

In this episode, I explore both sides of the conversation—the incredible promise of early detection and the emotional weight that can come from knowing too much. We discuss how preventative imaging may benefit some people while also asking an important question:

Does the information change your health...or just your anxiety?

I also share my own Prevention Pyramid—the habits I believe give you the greatest return on your health investment before spending thousands of dollars on advanced testing.

We'll discuss:

✨ What a full-body MRI actually looks for

✨ The pros and cons of preventative imaging

✨ Incidental findings and why they matter

✨ Why habits still outperform health "hacks"

✨ Where I'd spend my health dollars first

✨ Why sleep, walking, strength training, and nutrition remain the foundation of long-term wellness

✨ How to avoid confusing prevention with control

If you've ever wondered whether the latest health trend is worth it, this episode is for you.

Today's Messy Moment:

"Am I investing more energy into searching for disease...or building health?"

Because those are not always the same thing.

As always...

Keep it messy. 💙