F*ck Wellness

First pod with Fitz, Mal's new pup! He spills the tea on what living with Mallory and Ryan is like (hint: way more Bachelor than he even thought). Lara details her terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (everyone's anxiety nightmares coming true); & Ken is swearing off talking shit about men! Wish her luck! If you loooove (or even just like) F*ck Wellness, please leave us a rating...

YES PROFESSOR MALLORY. We love introspection, and drawing, and the combination of the two makes us giddy! Listen to us create our wandering maps, facilitated by the sweet, sweet instruction from Professor Mallory. Join in if you have a piece of paper or a pen nearby! Notes: "Connection, Courage, and Creativity: Deciphering My Wandering Map" -- Mal's Substack "On Our Best Behavi...

"Do people even care about this?" -- Ryan, questioning whether our listeners really want a play by play wedding recap. THE ANSWER IS YES. And we delivered! Enjoy hearing about the blood, sweat, and tears involved in Mal & Ryan's wedding. If you loooove (or even just like) F*ck Wellness, please leave us a rating and review! We will love u forever. Promise. Follow us on Instagram...

SEASON THREE bb!!!!!! Mal, Lara, and Ken recap the chaotic last three months while they've been away from the pod. Lara reveals the topic of her "art course" (lmao) and finally breaks the silence on her relationship ending; Makena grapples with whether she can be categorized as "well-aged;" and Mallory unpacks her tumultuous August. Notes: Amy Conner Chloe Jane Tattoos Min...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, & Ken chat with Carly (she/they), a sex toy expert, blogger, and pleasure educator. The group discusses age-appropriate sex education, moving away from goal-oriented sex, how to choose the perfect sex toy for YOU, and why teledildonics is the newest sex tech we should all know about. Go buy a sex toy at Spectrum Boutique because pleasure is importan...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lara, and Makena dig into self-care with Emily Harrison, a self-care coach, author of Making Lemonade (an amazing newsletter), abortion doula, and a full-time digital comms professional for progressive causes. Emily explains the difference between restorative and preventative self-care, why it is so hard to listen to your body and needs, and whether you shoul...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara & Mal with the help of wonderful guest, Katherine Boyle, dig into an untouched topic this month: student loans. Katherine breaks down everything you need to know about loans from the distinction between federal vs. private loans, how repayment plans work, and where interest rates come from. The group breaks down stereotypes about Millennial and Gen Z spen...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Brooke Benson, a financial wellness coach and AEA actor, absolutely blows our minds with her intentional, logical, and joyful perspective to money, finance, all the $$$ things. She breaks down why she doesn't like the term "budgeting"; she gives tools to break out of the money mindset (and why it's totally ok if you are in it right now); and sh...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lara, & Makena had the pleasure of talking to Darr Jenkins and Dr. Mark Covington-Booth about body image in the LGBTQ+ community. Both men share their experiences navigating labels, restrictive categories, and social pressure while also trying to understand their bodies and their place in the world. The group talks about how unlearning shame, seeking self...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Makena, and Mallory talk to Motti (they/them), a content creator and writer covering topics like queerness and mental health. Shortly after coming out as non-binary, they used social media to find a chosen family with whom they can connect with about transness, queerness, mental health, and humor. The group talks about setting boundaries with an internet aud...

This episode discusses sexual assault. On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mallory, and Makena explore how and where they learned about sex and sexuality.  The group chats about the instability of gender, expected norms in sexuality, and the gray area of consent. Makena talks about the importance of bodily autonomy in raising children; Lara shares her favorite quote from her college sexuality...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Makena and Mal chat with Sammy and Johneè about the intersection of race and queerness in their relationship. They tell their absolutely Hollywood meet-cute story, explain why they’ve talked more about race than queerness in their relationship, and explore what they’ve learned most from each other. It is a wholesome and insightful episode, full of many “aw” moment...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mallory, Lara, and Makena dig deeper into self-care. They cover: - how to set boundaries on dates, when sending nudes, and with family members - why watching television can be a form of self-care (@gilmoregirls) - how important prioritizing sexual self-care can be in connecting with your body - why “selflessness” should not be a goal Notes: Glennon Doyle Podcast o...

Ryan Powers joins Mallory on F*ck Wellness this week to discuss their views on marriage, dating apps, and what makes a successful relationship. Ryan tells the story of a date gone awry; Mallory explains the three tests she gave Ryan during their first conversation; and the pair talks about how their different views of marriage almost caused problems in their relationship. This might be the most dr...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, & Makena wrap up April talking about the paralyzing effects of burnout, differing generational experiences with burnout, and what their recurring nightmare is. Makena gives her secret tip for great sleep; Lara explains some small benefits of burnout; and Mallory talks about grappling with maintaining too many friendships. Notes: "This is Your M...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mallory, and Makena reminisce about important relationships and friendships during their late high school and college years. Lara talks about her obsession with bodycon dresses; Mallory describes feeling lonely during college; and Makena tells the story of how her first relationship shaped how she viewed her body. The episode ends with the three girls giving...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lar, & Ken talk to Anna Przy, a content creator focused on mental health, burnout, and hustle culture from a comedic lens. The group talks about the pressure to have it all figured out, the liberation (but also wild anxiety) in trying a new career direction, and how you can't overachieve your way through healing even if you reaaallllllly want to. Thi...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Ken announce they are taking a pod break from June-August to prepare for Mal's wedding, do some pod rebranding, and figure out their next life moves. Lara talks about the process and grief of leaving her job; Mallory describes seeing her wedding reception venue for the first time; and Makena explains her summer business strategy. Follow us on I...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Makena talks about the social media phenomenon of morning routines and how to navigate creating your own. The group talks about Benjamin Franklin, pooping, and the sexiness of a morning walk. New to F*ck Wellness? Click here for our blog post on the best episodes to start with! Sign up for our newsletter for monthly updates on our lives, events, and blog posts. Fo...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, we take a step back into 1984 to discuss employee tracking and monitoring. The group talks about privacy, productivity, and why an AI might flag your work dildo purchase (you'll have to listen to understand). Notes: Harvard Business Review Article Info on Privacy Laws Worker Mistrust Research Fitness Tracking x Work Article New to F*ck Wellness? Click here fo...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara explains the history, science, and research behind the fad of o-o-o-Ozempic. The group talks about the morality of intentionally losing weight and  whether clinicians are complicit in the craze of Ozempic. Notes: Sounds Like a Cult Mal’s Newsletter New to F*ck Wellness? Click here for our blog post on the best episodes to start with! Sign up for our newslette...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal & Ken talk about Richard Schwartz's Internal Family Systems Model (IFS). It sounds boring, but it MIGHT change your life!!! They talk about parts work, their experiences with IFS, and how to integrate compassion for your parts into your daily life. Notes: Internal Family Systems (IFS) Website "No Bad Parts" by Richard Schwartz Mal's pie...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal unpacks her neuropsychiatrist appointment; Ken describes her shrooms experience; and Lara reveals her newest endeavor! Notes: Period Underwear New to F*ck Wellness? Click here for our blog post on the best episodes to start with! Sign up for our newsletter for monthly updates on our lives, events, and blog posts. Follow us on Instagram at @fckwellness or visit...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Makena describes the night she hit an elk with her car. The group talks about post-trauma therapy, Mal's wedding updates, and how Ken's car crash is impacting her now. New to F*ck Wellness? Click here for our blog post on the best episodes to start with! Sign up for our newsletter for monthly updates on our lives, events, and blog posts. Follow us on Ins...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, & Ken laugh a lot. They laugh about painful situations they are navigating. They laugh about the reality of being a mid-20 year old. They laugh about grieving during transitions and managing change. Sometimes laughing and humor is an unhealthy coping mechanism, but today it felt really damn good. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now l...