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Hey hey, messy crew! On this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast we are diving into something a little different but incredibly important—joint health, bone strength, and what mobility REALLY means—with the incredible Jeff Bailey, author of Mobility for Life and founder of Avita Yoga. 🙌

We kicked things off with the idea of micro-mess vs. macro-mess (um, genius, right?), and from there, we journeyed through Jeff’s powerful story of overcoming injuries, chronic pain, and a ski crash that would’ve sent most people straight into full-time couch potato mode. 🛋️❌ Not Jeff!

Instead, he leaned into healing through fascial release, yoga, and an understanding of how our joints actually work (hint: it’s not about stretching those poor hip flexors until they scream). 💥

We talk about:

• Why your joints need pressure to heal and grow stronger 🦴
  
  
• How Avita Yoga differs from your average bendy, twisty yoga class (no pretzel poses required)
  
  
• The truth behind arthritis (spoiler: it’s often just toxicity trapped in the joint)
  
  
• Why mobility > flexibility—and why your nervous system needs a seat at the table too 🧠
  
  
• How Jeff’s slow, deep, therapeutic approach is changing lives—men and women alike
  
  
• The power of just starting where you’re at, mess and all

Whether you're recovering from injury, struggling with stiffness, or just wondering why you can’t twist into a warrior pose like the beach yoga influencers—this one is for you. And if you’ve ever thought, “I’m too tight for yoga,” then you especially need to tune in.

Where to Find Jeff & Try Avita Yoga:
🧘‍♂️ Website: https://avitayogaonline.com/

📚 Book: mobilityforlifebook.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avita_yoga_online/

💌 If this episode lit something up in you—share it with a friend, tag me @EverythingsMessyWellness, and let’s get this healing movement into more hands, hips, and hearts!

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to Everything's Messy Podcast! Today’s episode is as refreshing as a cold plunge—literally. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Kris Rice, founder and CEO of ChillPod, to chat about how a simple, two-minute daily ritual can reset your entire nervous system. But that’s not where it started.

Kris’s story begins in full-on mama bear mode, searching for ways to help her daughter navigate mental health challenges. Along the way, she realized her own stress and anxiety were running the show. Like many of us, she tried all the wellness tools—meditation, yoga, breathwork—but let’s be real: who has hours a day for that when life is chaotic?

Then came the cold plunge. (And yes, it started with a horse trough in the backyard because that’s how resourceful women roll. Gen Xers unite!) 🐎❄️ From hose water to a full-blown business, Kris’s journey into the cold plunge world is deeply inspiring, full of experimentation, discomfort, and ultimately—empowerment.

We dig into how cold exposure works with your nervous system, especially for women, and how even two minutes can be enough to shift everything. You’ll hear us talk about discipline, self-awareness, shiviting (yep—shift + pivot!), and giving ourselves permission to say: “This is enough.”

Kris also breaks down how to start small (like literally a bowl of ice water small), and how customizing your experience is key—temperature, time, and YOUR comfort zone matter. Plus, we tackle that controversial topic of whether women should even be cold plunging, and spoiler alert: you’re more capable than you think. 💪

This episode is about so much more than cold water. It’s about choosing yourself, showing up even when it’s uncomfortable, and building resilience in the messiest moments. So if you’ve ever wondered if a few freezing minutes could change your day—or your life—this one’s for you.

Grab that cozy beverage (then maybe toss it and jump into an ice bath 😅), and let’s get inspired.

✨ Find Kris and ChillPod:

📍 Website: thechillpod.co
📷 Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/krisricewellness/

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🎙️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders, body image struggles, and emotional eating. Please take care while listening and skip this one if you're not in the headspace—your well-being comes first. 💛

Hey friends! In this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly insightful Abby Mallard to dive into a topic that hits close to home for so many—eating disorders, control, and finding peace with food and our bodies. Abby opens up about her seven-year struggle, how food became her form of control, and the powerful shift that came when she finally reached out for help.

We chat about the emotional rollercoaster of recovery, the role family dynamics can play, and how movement and nutrition can be tools for healing—not punishment. Abby brings so much wisdom and warmth, reminding us that healing is rarely linear, but it is possible.

We talk movement, mindset, the myths around nutrition, and why it’s okay if food is emotional sometimes. Now on the other side of that mountain, Abby helps others do the same, offering support and wisdom for anyone struggling to find peace with their plate.

Now, full transparency—this episode was supposed to have a video companion on YouTube, but let’s just say… new platform, rookie mistake, and the tech gremlins won this round. The audio and video didn’t quite vibe, so there won’t be a YouTube version for this one. Thanks for your patience with the audio, and I promise not to try anything fancy again without testing it first! 😉

This conversation is real, raw, and so needed. If you’ve ever felt at war with food or your body, you are not alone—and this one’s for you. 💖

Connect with Abby:

Website: https://www.healthmyfriend.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthmyfriend/

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