How Vulnerable Can I Be? with Craig Thomas

This week Christina and Jamie are joined by Craig Thomas, an author and  Co-Creator, Executive Producer and Writer of How I Met Your Mother. He shares his experience raising a son with Jacobsen Syndrome, discusses the power of storytelling to make people feel less alone, and talks about his new novel, “That’s Not How It Happened.”  Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: AG1 - Go to drinkag1.com/MESSY to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. Ridwell - Try Ridwell at ridwell.com/messy to get $10 off your first pickup or mail-in kit.Calm - Calm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show– get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/messy.

This week, Christina and Jamie read listener emails and discuss aging, being able to express emotions authentically, where to turn when you’re feeling stuck, and more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: Lola - Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code Messy at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. GoPure - Get the Tighten & Lift Neck Cream and Sculpt & Tone Arm Cream for 57% off OR get 25% off all other products with code MESSY at gopure.com  #goPurepod iRestore - Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code MESSY at irestore.com/messy! #irestorepod ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/MESSY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.

This week, Christina and Jamie read listener emails and discuss dynamic disability, not being alone in your struggles, the meaning we attach to things, and more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: Ridwell - Try Ridwell at ridwell.com/messy to get $10 off your first pickup or mail-in kit. Mudwtr - Get up to 43% off your entire order, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother when you use code MESSY at mudwtr.com Honeylove - Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/MESSY Cbdistillery - save 25% off your entire purchase. Visit CBDistillery.com and use promo code MESSY Calm - Calm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show– get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/messy.

This week Christina and Jamie are joined by Baylen Dupree. She opens up about having Tourette syndrome, the importance of being yourself, why it's crucial to remember that everyone is struggling, and more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch Baylen's Beautifully Complex: https://beautifullycomplexbybaylen.com/ This episode is sponsored by: Fatty15 - Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness -Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit at fatty15.com/MESSY and using code MESSY at checkout. OPositiv - Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/MESSY or enter MESSY at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.  Wild Grain - For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/MESSY to start your subscription. Magic Spoon - Get 5 dollars off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/MESSY. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. Jones Road - Use code MESSY at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with Purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad

This week Christina and Jamie are joined by Megan Mullally. They discuss how her role as Karen on Will & Grace came to be, understanding family trauma, the comfort of TV, and more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: Calm - Calm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show– get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/messy. This is an amazing value. CBDistillery - If you’re ready for better sleep, less stress and feeling good in your own skin again, try CBD from C B Distillery. Save 25% off your entire purchase. Visit cbdistillery.com and use promo code MESSY

This week Christina and Jamie are joined by Christina’s friend, Cindy Locke. They share how they first connected online and discuss the impact of trauma, advice to people who are newly diagnosed, the importance of support, and more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: CBDistillery - If you’re ready for better sleep, less stress and feeling good in your own skin again, try CBD from C B Distillery. Save 25% off your entire purchase. Visit cbdistillery.com and use promo code MESSY OPositiv - Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/MESSY or enter MESSY at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/MESSY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  AG 1 - If you’re ready to turn down the stress, and focus on the rest, head to drinkag1.com/MESSY to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ.  iRestore - Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask with code MESSY at irestore.com/messy  #irestorepod

This week, Christina and Jamie are joined by Fraser Olender from “Below Deck.” They discuss what his job as chief stew actually entails, his journey to find his true self, the escape of being busy, and much more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: MudWtr -Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code [MESSY] at  mudwtr.com/messy #mudwtrpod Jones Road - Use code MESSY at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with Purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Calm - Calm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show– get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/messy. This is an amazing value.

This week, Christina and Jamie read listener emails and discuss conditional friends, not identifying as the things that happen to us, staying honest, and more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: Fatty15 - Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness -Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit at fatty15.com/MESSY and using code MESSY at checkout. Everyplate - Dig into these flavor-packed meals your household will love. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code MESSY199 to get started O-Positiv - Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/MESSY or enter MESSY at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.  Magic Spoon - Get 5 dollars off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/MESSY. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store.

This week, Christina and Jamie are joined by Dr. Daniel Amen, a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, and award-winning researcher. They discuss why pain can also live in your brain, the doom loop and how to get out of it, the cost of repressed emotions, and more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: Hexclad - Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/messy #hexcladpartnerHoneylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/messy #honeylovepod AGZ - Start taking your sleep seriously with AGZ. Head to drinkag1.com/messy to get a FREE welcome kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a free frother Calm - Calm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show– get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/messy. This is an amazing value.

This week, Christina and Jamie read listener emails and discuss their kids starting the new school year, the power of manifestation, accepting reality, and much more. Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: Calm - Calm has an exclusive offer just for listeners of our show– get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/messy. This is an amazing value. O-Positiv - Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/MESSY or enter MESSY at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.  Sleep Number - It’s the Sleep Number's Biggest Sale of the Year.    25% Off the i8 Bed plus free home delivery.  Limited time. Exclusively at a Sleep Number® store near you.  See store or sleepnumber.com for details. Lola - Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code Messy at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.