F*ck Wellness

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, Mal & Ken interview Nicole Asherah, an artist, poet, photographer, and creative based in Los Angeles. The group talks about the harms of focusing on creativity in terms of output, balancing self-promotion as a creative, and how to advocate for your worth & wisdom as a young person.  Buy Nicole's book called "A Life Cycle: A Guide To Healing and R...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, & Ken discuss this month’s theme: burnout! The group talks about why hustle culture is the worst, what burnout feels like, and why you don’t need a reason to set a boundary or say no. We get riled up and vent about capitalism, 9-5 jobs, and how the system has failed us all. Notes: Freckled Foodie Podcast Episode Ambition Burnout Blog Generation Thre...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara takes us back to 1800's to explore the life and legacy of Ching Shih, a Chinese pirate leader. Ching's life was filled with many twists and turns, including marrying her adopted son who may or may not have been in queer relationship with her first husband. Women are cool, but some also tie cannons to people's legs and push them off boats. You n...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mallory tells the long and storied history of Catholic nuns, specifically focusing on a progressive group of nuns in Los Angeles, California during the 1960's. This tale focuses on a dramatic controversy between the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Cardinal McIntyre of LA, and the Vatican. Lara, Mal, & Ken discuss why Mother Teresa might be proble...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Makena tells Lara and Mal everything they would ever need to know about witches. If all you know about witches is from the Salem Witch Trials, you are in for a WILD ride. Makena describes the long history of witch persecution and hunting, why so much of the history on witches has been wiped, and how you can support your local witch. Sources: 1. Netflix documentary...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Ken talk about the history and cultural significance of the word "cunt." There is a lot of cursing, laughing, and discussion of which controversial women they love (and don't love). This month's theme is controversial women & we are bringing back our format from November where we each are professor for a week!  Generation Thr...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Makena talk to Ali Riley, a professional soccer player, captain of the New Zealand National Team, 1/2 of Girls Gone Veg , and a podcast host. The group talks about the importance of high-quality coverage of women’s sports, why sport teams should have a physiologist AND a psychologist, and how athletes can be a force for social change.  Follow Ali on...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, we have a very special guest… Lara & Makena’s housemate, Bella! Bella tells the story of her circuitous path to Boulder, why she thinks pleasure and happiness are not the same thing, and how each day in their house feels like a much-needed therapy session. This episode is freaking joy. 10/10. Follow Cool Girl Bella for more cool girl shit! New to F*ck Wellness...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mallory, and Ken have the most cohesively chaotic episode of all time. They talk about friendship equitability, restlessness, simple pleasures, and, of course, everyone's favorite Bachelor contestant, Shanae-nae. Buckle in for this one, folks. P.S. We have something super duper special to share with you all coming soon. EEK! Notes: GTG Book Club book: &...

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...

Our theme this month is pleasure, but this episode ended up being mostly us talking about our biggest fears... On this episode of F*ck Wellness, we explore the tragedy and joy of human life. Makena opens up about a recent relationship ending; Mallory talks about her struggles with finding pleasure and leisure; and Lara reads an incredible poem she wrote about being alone, but finding herself. Note...

The episode you all have been patiently waiting for... our comprehensive breakdown of the Leadville Trip of 2021! We needed some time, distance, and clarity before we were really ready to talk about this trip lol. But now, we are ready to tell all from the late-night dog attack to the early morning hospitalization to the deception, drama, tension, and more. Enjoy! New to F*ck Wellness? Click here...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, & Makena chat with Aliana Kann Michals, a poet, musician, and artist. The group chats about the upcoming release of Aliana's poetry collection called " In Defense of Science ," the vulnerability of sharing your art, and why mainstream "healing" culture isn't serving us. You can find more of Aliana's poetry on her I...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Makena discuss the problems with personality tests, 2022 pyramid schemes, and how to know whether self-improvement is taking over your life. Mal details the pyramid scheme she accidentally got caught in; Makena talks about womb work; and Lara unpacks her feelings about the Boulder fire. Notes: Ezra Klein Pod about intuition in your body The Extended...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Makena talk to Serena Nangia (she/her), an advocate for eating disorder recovery, a content creator, and Founder of The Body Activists . The group chats about preventing childhood eating disorders, diet culture marketing tactics, and why Noom and WW are 100% still diets. Follow Serena at @serenanangia and @thebodyactivists for all the updates on her...

Coming to you with a brand new theme in 2022: self-improvement. Personal growth and development is a few billion dollar industry and we are here to help you navigate it. On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Ken talk about why constantly pursuing self-improvement can be damaging. They talk about the areas of "self-help" that they've gotten stuck in (*cough* personality te...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mal, and Ken reflect on 2021 and share their intentions for 2022. Makena clears the air on whether she is on Clayton's season of the Bachelor. Lara reflects on her phases of journaling throughout the year;  and Mallory explains the results of her small-scale quantitative highlights study. See you all in 2022 <3 Notes: Blog Post with Our Fav Eps &...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, we recruited some listeners to tell us how their chosen family has impacted their life. The resulting perspectives were powerful, emotional, and funny. Basira tells the story of her two friends sitting at the vet with her dying cat. Stevie shares that with their chosen family, they can dress and express and be who they are in their most authentic form; something t...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Makena and Lara put Mal and Ryan in the hot seat to talk about chosen family, in-laws, engagement, and You (lol if you listen you'll get it). Think of this episode as the equivalent of a Bachelorette Men Tell All, except it's Mal & Ryan Tell All. You can follow Ryan on IG if you want but he posts only once or twice every decade. For more of his where...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Makena, and Mallory talk to Emily 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 intern...

During December, F*ck Wellness is talking about chosen families! On this episode, Lara, Mallory, and Makena talk about conditional vs. unconditional love, how to set boundaries with your chosen and biological family, and why it's a privilege to know you. At the end, Lara opens up about something she's been meaning to say on the pod for awhile. Don't miss it <3 We have some fabulo...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara, Mallory, and Makena talk about masturbation, vibrators, and porn. They unpack the research around each area, describe their own experiences with each, and how we can navigate the sexual wellness industry while still remaining aligned with our values (and ethics!). We HIGHLY recommend listening to our five episodes from March on sexuality if you loved this ep...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Lara leads a discussion on music and how it can be used to distract, inspire, and encourage us in different contexts. The group talks about the power of music to relive memories, how music is weaponized both positively and negatively in fitness settings, and the research behind music and wellbeing. Makena and Mallory record together from Arlington so there are lot...

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Makena leads a spirited conversation on the infamous "detox." The group talks about the historical, cultural, and religious roots of detoxification, the research on detoxes, and how dangerous constantly seeking optimal performance can end up being. Each week this month, Mal, Lara, and Ken will unpack a wellness topic. This week was Makena's topic an...