F*ck Wellness

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Amy Conner, Makena's dream guest, comes on the pod to talk about growing pains, the grief of transitions, and navigating the difference between anxiety and intuition. Amy is an intuitive reader, life coach, and possibly the wisest person we know! For more insight and perspective from Amy, book a reading ! All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now li...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, & Ken talk to Robin Gow (fae/it/he), an autistic queer poet & young adult book author. Robin talks about his autism diagnosis and his complicated feelings around society's view of autism. The group discusses the gatekeeping of diagnoses,  the structural barriers to getting support, and varying cultural perspectives towards different neuroty...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lara, and Ken talk to Susie, a labor and delivery nurse, about the journey to her ADHD diagnosis. Susie talks about navigating ADHD in nursing school, how she made the decision to switch career paths, and what she does to manage her ADHD today. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us be goofy, completely uncut. Head here for...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, & Ken talk to Gabby Granata, a friend of the pod who was diganosed with ADHD about a year ago. Gabby talks about her experience getting diagnosed, what factored into her decision to take medication, and how she's navigated her career and relationship during the process. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us b...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lara, and Ken talk about how diagnoses have impacted their lives. Lara talks about the Coast Guard diagnosis that led to a medical discharge; Mallory talks about grappling with what it means to be a "person with anxiety;" and Makena talks about working through self-harm behaviors and panic attacks. This episode definitely covers sensitive topics, so...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Ken debrief their lives, from Lara's recent dog bite to Makena's somewhat traumatic group fitness experience. The group talks about their love for smut books, what their perfect gym would be like, and how to approach getting a new therapist. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us be goofy, completely uncu...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, & Ken are LIVE from Arlington, VA. They talk about who developed a case of ringworm, what makes them feel tingly, the rationale behind their tattoos, and what their most attractive qualities are. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us be goofy, completely uncut. Head here for our Youtube Channel ! New to F*ck Welln...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara explains why she isn’t in an emotional state for her own hot seat episode, given recent big life transitions she’s gone through. The group talks about foreboding joy, when to borrow bravery from others, and how body image feelings can stem from sensory experiences. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us be goofy, completely...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara and Ken put Mal & Ryan in the hot seat to talk about their impending future decisions. When do they want to have kids? What are their biggest fears about marriage? How is wedding planning coming along? Will they get a dog? Are they planning to move out of VA? All the questions people care slightly about are answered! All of our episodes are now on Youtube...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal and Lara pester Makena with questions about her plans for grad school, dating, jobs, moving, babies, and more. Ken talks about where she's at with her spirituality journey (hint: it might not be what you think), why she wants to stop dating, and whether she thinks she will have kids out of wedlock. Spicy stuff, friends! All of our episodes are now on Yout...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara details everything you need to know about ice baths, saunas, and temperature therapy. The group talks about the power of cold showers, sauna etiquette, and whether they believe in Wim Hof’s philosophy. Sources: https://medium.com/estoniansaunas/heres-why-the-history-of-the-sauna-is-deeper-than-you-might-think-d8e5127a8232   https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mallory enlightens Makena and Lara on the many benefits of caffeine and all the fun facts you need to know. They talk about coffee vs. caffeine, caffeine sensitivity, and if caffeine should be regulated. Sources: Caffeine in the Diet: Country-Level Consumption and Guidelines Harvard School of Public Health: Caffeine 9 Reasons Why (the Right Amount of) Coffee Is Go...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Makena talks Mal & Lara through how “wellness” industry loyals start benignly advocating for transparency and end up perpetuating misinformation and latching onto the alt-right. The group unpacks Lucky Girl Syndrome, manifestation, and the horseshoe theory. Sources: "QAnon's Unexpected Roots in New Age Spirituality" by Marisa Metlzer  "The...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lara, and Ken talk about their intentions for 2023. Makena explains the backstory of her 2023 phrase "the edge;" Lara analyzes her desire to pursue dark feminine energy in 2023; and Mallory vows to do things scared this year. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us be goofy, completely uncut. Head here for our Youtu...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Ken reflect on 2022's highs, lows, and memorable moments. Warning: If you've wronged any of us in the last year, you will be called out in this episode and will definitely not be invited to our pizza party. Notes: Free Takeout Mal's Newsletter on 2022 Reflections Pam & Tommy doc Hannah Morris Bouldering All of our episodes are now...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lara, and Ken shoot the shit about wedding dress shopping, the Meghan & Harry doc, Taylor Swift, birth control, the alt right & herbalism, and holiday plans. Is this our spiciest pod ever? It might be. We are relaunching our book club! Find all the info here. We'd love to have you be a part of it. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can n...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lara, and Ken follow the drawing exercise "My Two Conflicting Selves" created by psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock. They discuss the conflict between stability and meaning in their lives and how they prioritize different aspects of their personality. We are relaunching our book club! Find all the info here. We'd love to have you be a part of it...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Ken catch up after two months of masculinity content. Mal talks about her struggles with wedding planning; Lara details her amazing facial; and Makena describes her work anxiety and potential life transitions. We are relaunching our book club! Find all the info here. We'd love to have you be a part of it. Notes: Mal's Newsletter: "You...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Makena catch up after SEVEN back-to-back masculinity guest episodes. They discuss takeaways from the masculinity episodes, what clothes make them feel the most GEB (gender euphoric bliss), and their thoughts on femininity. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us be goofy, completely uncut. Head here for our Youtube...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Makena chat with Brooks Nevrly, a high school teacher and coach at an all-boys catholic school in Chicago. The group talks about gender dynamics at an all-boys school, how we should teach young boys about masculinity, and the role sports can play in building intimate male relationships. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen &amp...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara chats with Jem (they/them) about their agender identity, rethinking gendered language in sports, and their top GEB (gender euphoric bliss) moments.  Notes: POD: DEAR EN(BA)BY: The GEBisode Part One All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us be goofy, completely uncut. Head here for our Youtube Channel ! New to F*ck Wellness? Cli...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal and Makena talk to Spencer (he/him), a dear friend of Mal's and a lovely human being. The group talks about the role masculinity plays in politics, why Joe Rogan's brand of masculinity might appeal to men, and how to manage gender dynamics in the workplace. Notes: Podcast: The Run-Up All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & wa...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal and Makena chat with Eduardo Talavera (they/them), an accessibility designer in the healthcare space, about the intersection of disability, masculinity, and queerness. Follow Eduardo at @fritos.mp3 for joyful & quality content. All of our episodes are now on Youtube! You can now listen & watch us be goofy, completely uncut. Head here for our Youtube Ch...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Makena chat with Ashton Colby (he/him), a trans man and LGBTQ+ advocate. Ashton talks about his evolving definition of masculinity, why we need more conscious and grounded masculinity, and how taking radical responsibility for your own masculinity is the first step in creating a more compassionate society. Follow Ashton at @ashtonjamescolby and visi...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mal, Lara, and Ken chat with Ryan Powers (he/him) about male friendships, reclaiming empathy, and his evolution with vulnerability. Ryan details the last time he cried (hint: it had to do with a chipmunk), why he is so bad at comforting others, and what he wants to see in his male friendships. Sign up for Ryan's weekly newsletter here ! Notes: Book: Irresisti...