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On this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast I’m joined by Dr. Laurette Willis—known as the Christian Weight Loss Coach, founder of Weight Loss Without Willpower, and creator of PraiseMoves Fitness Ministry, the Christian alternative to yoga.

Dr. Laurette shares her powerful journey of overcoming emotional eating, trauma, and New Age practices to discovering freedom in Christ. From childhood struggles with food to finding true transformation through renewing the mind with Scripture, her story is both raw and inspiring.

We dive deep into:
✨ How combining neuroscience with Scripture rewires the brain and transforms lives
✨ Why diets don’t work long-term—and how to live it instead of “dieting”
✨ The five dailies that anchor health: pray & plan, water, move, journal, sleep

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of overeating, shame, or quick-fix diets, this conversation will bring encouragement, hope, and a fresh perspective on inviting God into your health journey.

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In this episode, I’m diving into a topic I mention all the time but haven’t broken down in full until now—mineral deficiencies. We always hear “drink more water,” but hydration isn’t just about water—it’s about electrolytes and minerals your body must have to function.

I walk you through the big ones—sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, and phosphorus—breaking down the common symptoms when you’re running low and how to naturally replenish them with real food (and the right timing ⏰). From restless legs and brittle nails to fatigue, irritability, and brain fog, so many everyday struggles might actually be linked to missing minerals.

I also share a few personal insights about managing minerals with Type 1 Diabetes, Hashimoto’s, and thyroid health, plus why timing your thyroid meds and supplements correctly can make a huge difference. And of course, I sprinkle in some fun family updates—including a shout-out to my dad, brother, and pregnant sister-in-law who just rocked a 5K! 👏

💡 You’ll learn:

• The symptoms that point to specific deficiencies
  
  
• Why not all salts are created equal (hint: ditch the fries salt!) 🧂
  
  
• The 7 different kinds of magnesium and which ones actually work
  
  
• How calcium and iron can compete for absorption (timing matters!)
  
  
• Why Brazil nuts might be your easiest daily fix for selenium
  
  
• The balance between real food vs. supplements
  
  

This is one of my rapid-fire episodes, but it’s packed with practical, down-to-earth info to help you tune in to what your body needs. Remember, health doesn’t have to be perfect—it’s about listening, adjusting, and finding strength through the mess. 💪✨

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On this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast we’re diving into a topic that feels a little bit crazy, but one I keep seeing everywhere: how AI might change the medical and wellness world. I’m not here to argue whether it’s good or bad, or whether we should all embrace it—I just want to explore what it looks like, share my experience, and start a conversation.

AI is here, and whether we like it or not, people are curious about it. Recently, I tested it out with my own lab work, and honestly, the results floored me. I’ve been getting labs done every three months since I was fifteen, but this was the most detailed interpretation I’ve ever received. It broke down every thyroid marker, explained what each meant, and even suggested which supplements might be supportive, with specifics on amounts and timing. That’s not something I’ve ever gotten from my doctor, and while I trust and value my endocrinologist, this was information I could actually use in my day-to-day life.

It made me think about the gap between what conventional medicine gives us and what we sometimes need to really feel well. Doctors are incredible, but often they don’t have the time to talk about supplements, nutrition, or lifestyle shifts. AI didn’t replace my doctor’s expertise—it aligned with much of what he already told me—but it also added details that gave me new clarity and direction. For someone like me, who wants to be an informed patient and advocate for my own health, that felt empowering.

Of course, I’m cautious. I don’t want AI to replace human thinking, and I don’t want to rely on it blindly. But as a tool, as a way to gather information and ask better questions, I see its potential. It reminded me that being informed changes the way we approach our health. We shouldn’t throw our hands up and let someone else have all the control over our bodies. We’re the experts in ourselves. Doctors know the system, but we live in our bodies, and we have to bridge those two perspectives if we want real healing.

So today’s conversation isn’t about robots taking over the world or AI replacing doctors—it’s about how technology might give us more insight, more tools, and more confidence as we navigate our health journeys. It’s about self-advocacy and self-education. I encourage you to keep asking questions, keep learning, and never surrender your own power when it comes to your body.

Thanks for hanging out with me today on Everything’s Messy Podcast. Until next time!

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In this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast, this week feels a little different. It’s been an emotional one, both in the world and in my own life, and I want to take a moment to talk about something that’s been weighing heavy on my heart.

I shared some thoughts about the tragic events surrounding Charlie Kirk. No matter what we believe or where we stand, life is precious—every single one of them—and violence or celebrating someone’s suffering is never the answer. I’ve always lived by “agree to disagree,” and I want my kids to grow up in a world where they can speak their minds without fear. Disagreements don’t have to turn into hate, and healing can’t happen if we’re operating from that place.

This ties back to what I always say about wellness—it isn’t just about our bodies. Healing our minds and our spirit means approaching life from a place of love. You can’t hate your way into healing. Whether it’s the way we see our bodies, the narratives we tell ourselves, or how we approach spirituality, love and respect must be at the center.

I also dive into the topic of labels. In today’s world, we’re quick to label ourselves—by diet, by illness, by diagnosis, by quirks—and while labels can help us understand and advocate for ourselves, they can also put us in boxes and define us in limiting ways. I talk about the importance of looking at the whole person, remembering that you are so much more than any label. I’ve lived with labels like Type 1 Diabetes and heart attack survivor, but those don’t define me—they’re just pieces of my story.

As I reflect on all of this, my message is simple: life is fleeting, life is messy, and life is precious. Let’s value it, respect each other, and keep working toward healing in body, mind, and spirit. Thank you for being here with me on this journey—I appreciate you more than you know. And don’t forget, my brand-new podcast Truth & Pink drops next Tuesday! I hope you’ll check it out and join me for that adventure too.

Until then, let’s keep finding strength in the mess and remember—we’re all more than just one thing. 💖

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On this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast I am joined by bestie of, gulp, 3 decades Channa Duboff. We’ve zigged and zagged through life with different worldviews and still meet in the middle with a friendship that’s strong, honest, and hilariously messy. 🥰

Channa, mom, wife, and an ICU nurse who’s currently heading back to school to become a nurse practitioner. We dig into what the medical field has taught her beyond textbooks—how every body is different, why good foundations matter, and what it looks like to advocate for patients in a system that often prefers tidy boxes over real-life nuance.

From there, we dive into lifestyle medicine—mind and body. Stress management comes first (or at least early!), and sometimes it’s as simple as stepping into a stairwell for ten slow breaths. We chat about social media pressure, giving ourselves grace, and choosing progress over perfection. Then we get practical: why steady-state cardio + strength training can coexist, how body-weight moves count, why bone density matters as we age, and why “I don’t want to look like a bodybuilder” isn’t a reason to skip the weights. 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️

We get spicy about “cougar puberty” (hi, perimenopause 👋), and laugh our way through real talk on hot yoga, breathwork, red-light therapy, acupuncture wins, and why inflammation + gut imbalance sit at the root of so much chronic illness. Lifestyle changes aren’t punishment—they’re freedom.

And now… the exciting announcement you’ve been waiting for! 🎉

I’m launching a brand-new show with Channa: Truth & Pink—for the women no one’s talking about. We’re Gen X/Xennial, still cool, still loud, still here, and very much not fading into the background. Expect unfiltered chats on midlife, family, fashion, beauty, wellness (hello, “emotional support water bottle”), money talk, and “cougar puberty”—with sass and sisterhood. Pink isn’t just a color—it’s a state of mind. 💗

Join our live premiere on YouTube on September 23 (from Las Vegas!) and catch new episodes every Tuesday wherever you listen. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truthandpink, and subscribe on YouTube at Truth and Pink. Come laugh, eye-roll, cry, and exhale with us—one unapologetic, laugh-out-loud conversation at a time.

SO, grab your coffee, your wine, or your emotional support water bottle and let’s do this. 🥂

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In this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast, I sat down with Zoa Conner, a wellbeing and lifestyle alchemist, travel strategist, and—get this—she also holds a PhD in physics! I loved how she weaves together science, movement, wellness, and even travel to create a truly unique perspective on health and healing.

Zoa shared her story of starting as a ballet dancer, moving into science and physics, and eventually returning to movement through yoga and Pilates after becoming a mom. Her journey deepened even more when her daughter faced chronic illness from mold exposure and a serious ankle injury. Instead of settling for conventional medicine’s “wait and see” approach, Zoa tapped into her problem-solving skills as a physicist and her fierce mama bear instincts to seek out holistic solutions. Her insights into how the body connects—like how an ankle boot can affect hips, shoulders, and even sleep—were so eye-opening.

We also dove deep into mold illness, detoxing, and why preparing the body’s systems in the right order is so crucial before attempting detox. Zoa broke down complex ideas like MCAS and autoimmunity in a way that makes total sense, and I especially loved how she explained the immune system as an army with special ops—it was such a clear and empowering visual!

Another fascinating part of our conversation was Zoa’s work in travel as a functional part of wellness. Instead of treating vacations like stressful events, she helps people use travel intentionally as a way to reset routines, experience new environments, and actually support health. We talked about everything from choosing destinations that balance your lifestyle needs to making travel feel restorative instead of draining. Her upcoming retreat in Iceland sounded magical—designed not for jam-packed sightseeing, but for true restoration and connection with the environment.

Zoa has a fun quiz that helps you discover your personal “travel goddess profile,” giving tailored tips on how to make travel more supportive for your wellness. You can find it at intentional-vitality.com/quiz, and also learn more about her work at zenandvitality.com.

This conversation really highlighted how science, intuition, and lifestyle all merge together when it comes to health. Zoa’s perspective reminded me that healing and wellness aren’t one-size-fits-all—they’re about finding the connections others might miss and creating solutions that work for your unique body and life.

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Hey messy people! 💕 Can you believe it?! This episode marks TWO YEARS of Everything’s Messy Podcast! 🎉 I’m honestly blown away that we’re heading into Season 3. Today’s episode is my love letter to Season 2 — tying it up with a big messy bow 🎀, giving it a kiss and a hug 💋, and looking ahead to what’s coming next.

When I started this show, it was just me, my heart attack recovery, and a whole lot of feelings about how lost I felt in the medical system. 😔 I needed a space to vent and wondered if anyone else out there felt the same. Spoiler alert: YOU DID. 💖 From there, this podcast evolved into a safe, authentic place for deep conversations about life’s mess — health struggles, mom guilt, autoimmune diagnoses, heartache, and the beautiful magic that can come out of all that chaos.

Over the last two years, I’ve shared my own messy journey (hello gym meltdowns 🙋‍♀️), incredible guest stories, and lots of solo chats on everything from wellness trends to self-advocacy. We’ve laughed, cried, and connected in ways I never imagined when I hit record for the first time. And through it all, one thing has become crystal clear: mess is universal. 🌎 What matters is what we choose to do with it.

In this episode, I reflect on:

• How this podcast started as my personal journal and became a community of connection 💬
  
  
• The power of being authentically messy and how sharing struggles leads to transformation ✨
  
  
• Some of my favorite guest moments — from Dr. Diana Driscoll’s insights on POTS, to Linda Torgensen helping women over 50 reclaim health, to heart-melting stories like a little boy’s wagon of hope ❤️
  
  
• Why I’m obsessed (in the best way!) with helping you advocate for yourself and your health 🩺
  
  
• What’s coming in Season 3 — more inspiring guests, deeper convos, and a HUGE announcement this fall 👀
  
  

My hope? That even one listener out there felt seen and heard, and maybe even empowered to take messy action in their own life. If you’ve been riding this messy wave with me since day one or you just found the show — THANK YOU. 🫶 You’re why I do this.

Here’s to Season 3, more messy magic, and finding your strength through life’s storms. 🌪️💪 As always, grab your water (and electrolytes 😉), hit play, and let’s keep these real conversations going.

Love you all so much — thank you for an unforgettable two years. On to the next adventure! 🥂

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Hey friends—welcome back to Everything’s Messy Podcast! 🎧 Can you believe we’re almost at the two-year anniversary of this little messy adventure? Season 3 is right around the corner, but before we get there, I wanted to take some time to chat solo with you about a few things that are trending in the health and wellness world. Some of them I’m totally on board with, others… well, let’s just say I’ve got opinions. 😉

First up—posture as a beauty trend. Yep, apparently standing up straight is the new facelift. I get it—I grew up in pageants (mock me all you want, I can handle it!) where posture was everything, so I’m all for people standing tall and aligned. But when it turns into another excuse for TikTok gadgets and billion-dollar beauty standards? Ehh, let’s breathe (literally!) and be careful not to corset ourselves back into the dark ages.

Then we dive into “quadrobics” (yes, I finally managed to say it right 😅)—basically moving around like animals on all fours. Think crab walks, bear crawls, gorilla walks. It’s playful, it’s trending, and while I’m all for movement in any form, I also want us to be careful with mobility versus flexibility, stretching safely, and not injuring ourselves in the name of looking cool crawling across the gym floor.

Of course, I couldn’t resist a good rant on self-discipline and promises we keep to ourselves. Showing up for your health has to become non-negotiable—like picking up your kids from school. You don’t skip it, you just do it. And every time you keep that promise to yourself, your body learns to trust you more, and that momentum builds.

Oh, and don’t even get me started on “med-cations.” Yep, medical vacations are apparently the new luxury trend—think genome sequencing and biohacking retreats instead of margaritas on the beach. Personally? Hard pass. Chronic illness doesn’t take vacations, and I’d rather spend my travel time soaking in culture, connection, and joy—not obsessing over more wellness industry gimmicks.

I wrap things up with some heart-to-heart thoughts about heritage, traditions, and storytelling. Maybe all of this wellness obsession is a sign that what we’re really craving is connection—tribal, ancestral, cultural connection. I don’t want us to lose the stories of where we came from or the joy of living life itself in the chase for the next shiny health trend.

So that’s where I land: let’s ask the hard questions, be curious, move our bodies, and take care of ourselves—but let’s not forget to live. Health should enhance life, not consume it. 💖

Thanks for hanging out with me for this ranty little solo episode! We’re almost at two years, and I’m so grateful you’re here—mock me, laugh with me, roll your eyes at me—but hopefully learn a little along the way. And as always—keep it messy!

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