105. Getting Out Of A Shame Spiral (Q&A Part 1)

We had the honor this week of sitting down with Alisa Vitti to discuss why our period simply should not suck. Alisa is a functional nutrition and women's hormone expert, the founder of the FLO Living app and a bestselling author. She’s been on our TMV bucket list since the beginning and we could not have enjoyed this conversation more. So much so we had to split it into two parts. See you next week for Part 2 with Alisa!  Use Promo Code TMVxMyFLO for a free month of access to the personalized Cycle SyncingⓇ feature inside the MyFLOⓇ app.  Link must be redeemed at: https://floliving.com/product/the-cycle-syncing-membership.  Music By: Kieran Miles Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along for more! https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we continue our Q&A from last week, this time, talking: improving communication in relationships, dealing with breakups and grief simultaneously and staying optimistic in entry level jobs. We also tell the stories of how we met our SOs. Take what resonates, dump what doesn’t. Music By: Kieran Miles Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along for more! https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're back with another unfiltered Q+A. A loaded episode inspired by our lovely listeners, giving you our thoughts on personal growth, relationships and spirituality. From building good habits and a therapist who called your ex your soulmate, to confronting a 4 year situationship, we're leaning all the way in! As always, take what resonates, dump the rest. Music By: Kieran Miles Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along for more! https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by media mogul, producer, and proud mama, Lucie Fink! We chat about all things Refinery29, the financial impact of parenthood, and dealing with negativity online. For more, be sure to go listen to us on her podcast, The Real Stuff, where we get into conversations we have never had before.  You can find Lucie on socials @luciebfink and hear more from her on her podcast, The Real Stuff. Our episode with her is linked here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-wanted-to-drop-dead-when-you-asked-me-that-gaby-meadow/id1724982367?i=1000653310785 Music By: Kieran Miles Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along for more! https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we are joined by TV host and journalist, Danielle Robay. We chat about why you should be asking better questions and how to get there. We also dive into her egg freezing journey and discuss the value of sharing these kinds of personal stories with other women. We walked away from this conversation with so much energy & insight and know you will too!  You can find Danielle on socials @daniellerobay and hear more from her as the host on Hello Sunshine’s podcast The Brightside.   Music By: Kieran Miles Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along for more! https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we dive into all things shadow work. We share our own experiences with the shadow — the most rejected and unloved aspects of yourself — and how confronting and integrating these aspects have led to significant personal growth and self-love. And of course, we discuss the work that led us to uncovering our shadows. You’re not going to want to miss this one!  To learn more about shadow work, you can download our manifestation journal, Co-Create, enroll in Unblocked Shadow with To Be Magnetic and use code “THOUGHTS”, and read The Tools book, as well as check out their online programming.  A few shadow work journal prompts to get you started (thanks to Co-Create!) Why am I not showing up in the way I want to? What parts of myself are hardest to accept? What do I need to forgive myself for? Do I hide any parts of myself from others? Why? What personality traits do I notice in others that I wish I had? How do I feel when I’m around people who exhibit these traits?  Music By: Kieran Miles Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along for more! https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re unpacking life with dynamic mompreneur, host, tastemaker, and founder of The Cool Mom Co., Lizzy Mathis. Lizzy joins us today to discuss her journey from modeling to creating community-centered platforms, while emphasizing the importance of self-love, and the role of support systems in personal and career growth. Her insights on fostering resilience, positivity, and a strong sense of self amongst her children and community members illuminate the essence of facing life's challenges with empowerment. Trust us, today’s episode is one you will find yourself constantly coming back to as you continue along your journey.  You can find Lizzy on socials @lizzymathis and hear more on her podcast, The Cool Mom Code, her website The Cool Mom Co., and on Season 2 of Honest Renovations (coming soon!).  Music By: Kieran Miles Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along for more! https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 100th episode!! We're spending this milestone celebrating our first studio, diving into the evolution of Thoughts May Vary, and sharing more about ourselves, our careers, and how we met. We then dive into some fun questions: What is our most expensive self-care ritual? (Hint: it's witchy). How would we haunt each other in the afterlife? What was our first concert? Are we inbox 0 people? We love you all and thank you for continuing to support the show! Music By: Kieran Miles Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along for more! https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5 of Thoughts May Vary is officially out April 1st! Thank you all for growing with us. We are so excited to continue bringing you episodes that encourage curiosity, share unique perspectives, and ultimately, give you a space to explore.  Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary 🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Produced by SickBird Productions For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected] Music By: Kieran Miles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know the drill: you ask us your mental health questions, we tell you to do what feels best for you (and share our experiences for guidance along the way).  00:00 Mistakes, cerulean, and Love Is Blind 05:49 Q1: How to chill and get grounded when you feel like you physically cannot slow down? 09:41 Q2: How to stop letting the fear of the unknown get in the way of putting myself out there? 14:47 Q3: How to deal with weed dependency and cut down on smoking? 17:22 Q4: Advice for learning and meeting a new self, particularly in the post-grad transition? 21:23 Q5: Tips for fulfillment, especially in career? 25:08 Q6: Advice for living in the now while working a lot in a job that isn't aligned? 26:46 Q7: To what extent do you follow signs from the universe and is there a middle way you can take? 28:39 Q8: How do you cope with making a big change? 31:01 Q9: How can I begin to slowly deconstruct the issues preventing me from dating/love when they feel never-ending? Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL:  https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary   🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices