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Hi guys. Welcome back to the Cheers podcast. I am your host, Avery woods, and I'm feeling very unwell. Scott, are you feeling.
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That was really good. I didn't even. I didn't. She didn't talk about the intro and I kind of loved that.
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Are you unwell?
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I'm extremely unwell.
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Guys, we're unwell.
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This is insane.
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Crazy. We have been kind of hinting that something really exciting is coming with the podcast that we really wanted to take the time to do a mental health podcast episode. I was mentally ill, everyone, and if you didn't notice, I had beautiful long hair down to my ass crack. And I said, you know what would be better? Chopping into my earlobes and bleaching it blonde. So tell me about your mental illness.
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I said, so I'm currently bald. Oh, yeah.
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So Scott's in the same situation cuz he had green hair about three weeks.
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I'm going to insert now all of my hair styles that I've had.
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All right, tell me your ins and outs.
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Okay. Ends not giving a Bye God 100.
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Hi, welcome to Cheers. I'm your host, Avery Woods. Hi, guys. Welcome back to the Cheers podcast. I am your host, Avery woods, and I'm feeling very unwell. Scott, are you feeling.
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That was really good. She didn't talk about the intro and I kind of loved that.
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Are you unwell?
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I'm extremely unwell.
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Guys, we're unwell.
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This is insane.
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Crazy. We have no. I mean, if you guys are a frequent listener, then you know that we have been kind of hinting that something really exciting is coming with the podcast and this has been in the works for I think four months, if not more. It's been a really long time and we were actually supposed to announce in December when it was a done deal. And then some other stuff ended up coming up and they were really sweet and they're like, you need your own moment because they had launched their Unwell drinks. Then obviously Grace came to Unwell, which, yeah, Grace on the same team now. Love that. And so we pushed it to January and it's finally here.
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That's so exciting. And it's been so loved. Everyone is hyping you up and is so excited about the Cheers podcast.
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Yeah. Not only am I so grateful for that, but I'm also so grateful to Unwell because I've talked about the fact that we had multiple offers from other production companies that wanted to pick up Cheers, which we were really flattered about, but they do require you to sign over pretty much all ownership of your podcast, and that was not something that I was willing to do. Scott and I are a two man team and we worked so hard on this. It's our baby and we were just going to give it away for a check. So Unwell is just the most encouraging company because they really just want to boost us. Like, we are obviously really successful to be able to be part of Unwell, which we're so grateful for, all you guys listening and supporting us, but they just want to take us to the next level and kind of elevate us. And I think what was really stopping us from getting us to the next level is we don't have anyone else besides us to reach out to people. It was kind of just me sliding into people's DMs.
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Yeah.
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Seeing if they want to be on the show or, you know, if they were personal friends of mine. So Unwell has so many resources because obviously the founding father, Alex Cooper. Love you. Alex, who started Unwell, has called her daddy, and they obviously are super successful celebrity guests. And so we're kind of wanting to get to that point, hopefully some point, and they have the resources to help us do that. So we're really excited. And yes, Scott's coming along. Everyone's asking about that. I. That was a no negotiation situation. I said we are a two man team. And so Unwell takes over some of Scott's responsibilities, but he works very closely with our Unwell team. So he had his meeting this last week and got to meet everyone and they're just so helpful and loving and female.
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And I was literally just gonna say when we had our first meeting and I just saw all females on the screen, I said, this is. We're in the right place.
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Yeah. Which is why I love Alex Cooper, is because she just wants to help so many females be successful in this industry. And as much as people don't like to say it is, we are business owners. We have businesses and LLCs and things that we work on. And that's what it is to be self employed on social media and have things like podcasts. And Alex is a huge example of, you know, what I strive to be and what I want to bring this podcast to be. So just really grateful for her and her team for believing in us. So it's finally out.
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I'm so. And it's. It's nice for it to be out now because we can talk about it now.
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I know. So that's why we named this episode I am Unwell. And obviously it's our first episode, aside from interviewing people of the new year. And so we really wanted to take the time to do a mental health podcast episode because this last year was easily the hardest, yet most successful year I've ever had in my life. And it was just a lot of mix of emotions.
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Totally.
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And Scott has also, you know, had struggles with mental illness, and he's been really honest about that with the people around him and also on Instagram, and. And so we figured we'd just come chat.
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Absolutely.
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Yeah. And, you know, I'm glad that people are more open to talk about mental health now, because even when I first started on social media, it was not like that. Like, if you were medicated, no one was talking about that.
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No.
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So you just felt really alone and isolated. And so I'm grateful for social media and coming a little bit farther, I mean, there's still some things people got to work on. I'm so being mean and cancel culture. Can we stop that?
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100%.
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But other than that, people are much more open and honest about therapy and medication and mental illness. So I. I was gonna say, which I told you about before, that a huge sign for me. Just FYI, if you see this happen again, don't say I didn't warn you. Okay. I'm screaming for help. Literally screaming is, can we talk about the amount of times I colored and cut my hair last year alone? Like, he just smoked a joint.
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So still have the aftermath.
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Yeah. I'm gonna have you insert all the different hairstyles I had this year on the screen for people that are watching because I was mentally ill, Everyone. And if you didn't notice, I had beautiful long hair down to my ass crack. And I said, you know what would be better? Chopping into my earlobes and bleaching it blonde. No, that sounds great. You don't have the jawline of Kiwi Bieber.
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Too done that you are. When you turn to the side, don't even. You have.
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It's the chip filler and the Massador Botox. Okay? There is no reason for me to be walking around like Betty's and Clean Betties and Cream when I have the most round face that God's ever made. Like, stop.
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Oh my God.
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And the fact that no one was like, honey, are you okay? Are you doing well? Cuz I wasn't.
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Everyone was too busy being like, the hair looks so amazing. I'm like, hey, maybe let's look at like why she cut it. Maybe let's see how she's doing.
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Or like when I went back two weeks after I chopped to get it chopped even more. And then everyone made fun of me on Tik Tok and I pulled over on the side of the road and cried on Tik Tok about it. No one was there to say, take it down, let me hold your hand. And you're like, I'm so sorry. No, you deserved it. No, don't do that again. I don't want your support. I want you to say you look like a idiot.
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I will be honest though. I. Out of all the hairstyles you've had, you can pull off any hairstyle, though.
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Not that one.
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But I. I fear you ate that one though.
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Oh my God. And you know where I pulled though? I pulled her right at the QT on the corner right before my house.
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Oh.
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Just so I could have a solid cry session. But instead of doing it alone. No. I'm gonna turn on my camera and posted my Tick Tock stories and I'll.
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See you're rolling for that.
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I don't think my Tick Tock stories have ever had more views because everyone felt bad for me. Maybe I should do. I'll get more attention.
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I said, you should cry more often.
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I. Yeah, so I did learn that the hard way. So I'm not gonna go on and cry. Well, I'll cry, but not an embarrassing way. Like I'm not gonna say feel bad for me because I chose to chop. Oh my God. What the was I thinking though? Yeah, I'm sorry, but the girls on Pinterest I was getting inspiration from were 80 pounds wet, 4 foot 11.
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What is everything?
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A jawline that could smash glass. That's. I have zero of those three things.
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Okay. Oh my God.
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Oh my God. So tell me about your mental illness.
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I said, so I'm currently bald. Oh, yeah.
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Scott's in the same situation. He had green hair about three weeks.
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I'm going to insert now all of my hairstyles that I've had cuz they're much worse.
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The video of Me surprising you with a Goyard. And I said, oh, the back of his hair matches a green bag. The back of your hair was the same color as the Goyard.
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I said, I was premeditated, so I had to color my hair for it. No, that was. That was with the. Within the span of like 3 or 4 days. I had bleached my hair by myself with a bleach kit. Bleach it again. Bleached it a third time. And then I said, okay, I think my hair is going to fall out. And it was still orange. So then I was like, you know what? Spot in the back of orange. I look like a Cheeto.
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I said, scott, Scott, I pay your salary. I know what the fuck you're making. Why are you buying box bleach for $4 at Target when I know for a fucking fact my hairstylist Kenzie would have probably charged you 40 bucks.
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100%. Well, the best part is, too, is I got it at Walgreens.
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Oh, Jesus.
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You know, that was probably upgrade to Target. They couldn't even get Kristin S. I got Garnier fruit teeth, whatever that is.
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Kristen S. Is everything. Not the pink bottles from Target.
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I know.
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That was fancy, though. It was when that first came out, and I was like, I want that so bad, but I couldn't afford it. So, you know, and I've used main entail.
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I don't even know what that is.
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Oh, my God. It's the horse shampoo that's supposed to make your hair grow.
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Horse shampoo?
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Yeah, it's got horses on it.
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Oh, I thought it was four horses.
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No, it is. That's why it smells chemicals.
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And they sell at Target.
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They'll, you know, on Amazon, they'll use it for, like, horse shows, period.
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I mean, his life.
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If I'm making that up, just let me know.
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All these people have. Horses are like, that is not true.
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And all these people are gonna come for me.
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Oh, 100.
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You know what?
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Horse girls are gonna kill you.
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Speaking of, I was gonna say, I think last year, the reason it was so hard is because I was. I was trying to cope with how to deal with hate. Right? Speaking of hate, which, by the way, I am doing much better now. Okay. And I'm about to laugh at an example, and that is, I love making what I eat in the day videos because I had an eating disorder in high school. We've talked about that. I've just always struggled with body image issues because I was always the curvy girl, right? So I always felt really down When I saw people do videos like that and it was like the perfect diet. And I, in my head I just know that is not me. It never will be. And if it is, you know I'll be miserable. So if you see me eat like.
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That I'm say something.
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Dying inside. 100 I. I just. I think you have to have a healthy balance with food. And I will say turning three this year after having two C sections. I'm in the best shape of my. Of my life. 100 but I haven't cut anything out. I took my break from alcohol and I had a healthier balance with drinking. But I believe in eating in moderation.
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Totally.
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And so I like sharing my what I eat in the day because I feel like they are more relatable than ones that I've totally. And I am really honest about it. Like I'm not going to lie and say I'm eating something when I'm not. I'm going to not show something I'm eating. And those are just very highly requested videos. But now these foggy nutrition coaches are green screening my fucking video. Let's talk about it from a nutrition point. I don't fucking care. And you're causing body image issues. Period body dysmorphia by attacking me for what I'm eating. I never asked for your opinion or else I would have. Okay.
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Period.
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Can I afford a nutrition coach? Yes. Can I afford a personal trainer? Yes. Can I afford meal prepping? Yes. Do I do it? No. Because I like to do it myself and on my own and eat what makes me happy.
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100 what?
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It's. It's because has to get picked apart. All 100 and it's so dumb.
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Absolutely.
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So over the bullying on social media. It's totally crazy.
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It's insane.
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Which is why I wanted to kill myself.
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100 do you feel like you still eat very healthy but like you don't make yourself suffer to the point where it's like we're cutting. We're doing no fast food. No. This. Know that you have a pretty healthy lifestyle during the week. And then on weekends you'll go get like, you know, date nights or even date night. Whatever it is. You're not gonna suffer. I'm sorry. Life is meant to be enjoyed and have calories.
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I know.
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Not water and lettuce.
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I know. And I. I'll never sit on a dessert. And I also just like I try. Which is what you make fun of me for. Because my lifelong goal is. Literally my lifelong goal is to be in Sports Illustrated.
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100.
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Like stop doing your crumble taste test.
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No.
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And I filmed one last night and I had to impulse it to Tick Tock, period is taking away forever. God damn it.
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Exactly. Is that going away?
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Yeah. Tick Tock for sure. That if Supreme Court doesn't argue it or push it out, Tick Tock decided to shut down in all of us. So when you log on, it's going to track your location. If you're in the U.S. it's going to shut down the app. App.
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So we need to move. Yeah, we're moving to Paris.
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I was gonna say France is looking great.
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I'm so down.
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Anyways, that's besides the point. There are other streams of income and more important things that are happening in the world besides Tick Tock being shut down. But I do feel like Tick Tock is the worst app when it comes to social media harassment.
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Totally. Instagram's definitely your happy place. People are so much more supportive.
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Also, Reddit needs to be gone. Talk about that.
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The fact that Tick Tock is the one that's getting banned and there's so many other things Reddit.
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I know.
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Omegle. Actually, I think Omegle got taken down. Oh, God. That was like my childhood. It's when you FaceTime and it's like almost like a zoom call with Brandon ass people and you can skip and it's like horrible. People will just be touching themselves. So. Oh. I was in high school and we were like, let's go on Omegle. And there's just 80 year old men on there. That's 100%.
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So I don't like to talk about Reddit because I feel like it does Brick, like draw more attention to it. But I want to talk about, for the sake of this podcast, to talk about, you know, my experience with it and that is. I will say I've never been on my own Reddit page. Thank God. I just knew if I ever logged, I didn't even know it existed until maybe about a year ago. And someone had mentioned it to me. And I knew for a fact if I ever opened that page, I would go on every day and I would be a obsessed with it. And I can't do that because I already was struggling so much mentally. But my Reddit page got taken down. Thank God.
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We're gonna add some applause into there.
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And they have taken down so many backup accounts. But now that my account's been internally flagged with Reddit, these people are wasting their time making because they will be shut down, all of them. And I will tell the story of why we decided to take that action. And it was. My team had informed me that people on Reddit contacted the builder of my house and posted publicly the layout of my family home and what children, what bedrooms my children sleep in so their windows can be accessed from the street. So it was a huge safety compromise. And I. I just thought it was sick because not only are you putting my safety at risk, but my family's safety. And it's so funny that the most hate I get is that I show my kids online, yet they're compromising their life. They're talking about their bedrooms, the location that they sleep in, like, it's so beyond sick. And so my team was kind of keeping me in the loop about things just for safety reasons, because again, I was like, you guys need to handle this. I'm not logging. No, no, absolutely not. And I know friends that have gone on their own Reddits and it them up in the house.
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Totally.
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Like, massively.
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Because, I mean, here's the thing. Obviously, a lot of it's probably 99.9. All of it is untrue. Oh, but that's. The crazy words are so powerful that if you say anything and you see it multiple times, you almost start to believe it. It's like so many people are noticing it. Maybe I do need to change this. Or maybe I do need something better.
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It's like, oh, people make videos and say, I used to like Avery woods until I read her Reddit. Like, it's factual information. The stuff that's been told to me that's on that account or that that was on that page is actually hilarious. How out of pocket and insane that you and I were.
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Oh, that was the biggest one.
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What was it like I was pregnant.
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With your child, that you were pregnant with my child and that we were having affairs on our business trip.
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That's crazy. Which I'm like, I was laughing to my mom about that because I'm like, the way you knew you're gay when you were nine.
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Oh. If not younger.
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You never even had sex with a woman.
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I can't. I. Quite literally, I tried it just. I cannot.
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But it's like, that's how miserable you are that you want to make. But the way that people are like, I knew it.
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Oh, I know, I know.
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Stop.
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Well, it's so funny too, because people can quite literally say anything and they'll. They'll believe it. It's like. And they can even say, I was friends with her. They probably aren't even friends with you, they can literally say whatever they want and people are just gonna believe it. Oh, it's crazy. Respectfully, I'll be on TikTok and I'll see a video. I'm like, oh my God, I didn't know that so and so passed away and it's not true. Yeah, it's like, and you believe it 100.
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So what I was gonna say was, because obviously that page was taken down, which I'm so grateful for. But they, my team had told me before I got taken down that when you opened my page, it popped up with a suicide warning directed at me saying, like, warning, if this page is about you, it might drive you to, like, harm yourself. Here's a phone number if you need help. That's how sick that website was. Like, talking about me. And I just can't believe that. I can't believe that things like that are even able to exist. And I'm so grateful for my resources to be able to get it down and knowing, totally knowing people that are able to handle business and important, but there's a lot of people that don't have that opportunity. But the whole point of bringing up Reddit is because I want to talk about how the podcast is involved with that, because I think it's insane. And here is the backstory. When I announced Unwell, someone made a nasty comment saying, I cannot believe she got this deal from Unwell with how low her reviews are on Cheers. And someone commented below and was like, what are you talking about? It's at 4.5 stars on Spotify. And she goes, no, I'm talking about on Apple podcasts where you can't delete reviews. So here's the backstory. My team tells me that every single Monday, people on my Reddit illegally downloaded the episodes, which is the reason the page got taken down as the best part is because of copyright.
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Thank you. Thank you.
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You think you're gonna get away with that? You're so stupid. You're messing with people that 100 smarter than you. They were illegally downloading the episodes to listen to them. So I didn't get monetization or listens. And they were saying, happy Monday, everyone. Time to leave. A one star review and a negative comment on every platform of Cheers.
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Totally.
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And they played the entire episode that was illegally downloaded and streamed. So every single Monday, everyone on my Reddit, which mind you, had 20 something thousand followers. Imagine, imagine over 20,000 people hating you that bad that they want you to kill yourself. I think most people would be mentally unwell too. 100 that's why I wanted to fucking die. Okay, not to be morbid, but really, that was a place I was in about last February. March.
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Yeah.
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And on Spotify you can delete reviews. And the reason we were doing it is because it was like, shitty. You're ugly.
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No, that awful.
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And we knew immediately it was from Reddit because our team was telling us that every Monday at that time they were purposely just not. Not even listening. We all know that they weren't spending the hour because they have more people to hate on just to give us a shitty review. And on Apple you can't control the comments. So we actually have a contact to Apple that we're going to talk to about that because we have proof that people on Reddit were banning together to do that, literally. But I wanted to comment so bad to that girl and say, you have no idea what you're talking about. Spotify is a true rating because it's not people banning together trying to get me to lose my success. I hope you saw my announcement about going to Unwell because it doesn't matter how many shitty reviews you leave, we will always find success because people here are loyal and they're good people and this is a safe space for a lot of people. And the best part is that that shows we have far more lovers than haters.
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Oh, totally. Totally.
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Because we would never be here without those people.
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100 of us. Well, what also makes me laugh so hard is these people who are leaving these roses that just say, like, dumb, stupid. Oh, their first and last names are there.
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Yeah.
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You're so stupid that you quite literally put your name publicly.
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That's the best part is that they.
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They don't even know.
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They think because Reddit they can have those anonymous accounts.
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Oh, I know that.
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We don't see their personal information. Oh, baby, we got your info. 100 we got all your info.
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So stupid.
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Yeah, it's actually quite wild. But anyways, we're here and we're so grateful to be with Unwell because obviously this is like a community thing. I truly believe that it's a celebration of everyone, everyone listening and everyone that's been here.
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Absolutely.
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We had shitty mics and horrible quality cameras and we had no idea what the we were doing. Thank you for sticking with us. 100 we're still learning and we have a long ways to go, but we will make it the best and we're motivated because of you guys. So we're so grateful. 100 Anyways, let's talk about your Mental illness.
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Oh, God, where do I begin? I feel like mental health has always been something, especially when I was younger. And you can definitely relate to this as well. As it was not talked about. Therapy was not common as it is now. I mean, better help. If that was around when I was in high school, it would have saved my life.
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Yeah.
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Like having like a outlet to just. I mean, maybe it wasn't. I just didn't know about it by then, but that I feel like I was. Because being raised lds, it was, you don't really need to go to therapy. You need to pray, or you don't need to do that. You need to read your scriptures. I feel like that was where it always stemmed from. And then when I separated myself from religion and I stopped going to church and I'm not really religious anymore, I'm kind of at a point where I'm like, well, now what do I do? So I feel like I've been trying to kind of figure out a lot of it, where it comes from. Because I feel like with mine, it's 90 anxiety and 10 depression. But, like, anxiety is what that I've had for as long as I can remember. Because not only haven't I was hiding my identity for so long with, like, coming out, like, I never had that idea of coming out. And when I'm 9, 10, 11 years old, I'm like, I have the biggest secret and I don't want anyone to find out. Yeah. I was always walking on eggshells. So everything was always just very, you know, sappy, sad. Like, I was never in, like, a space where I was like, I think I'm doing really well. Then I went a mission to the LD church, and it got worse. And so I kind of got to a point after my mission where I would always just suppress my feelings. And I was just got really unhealthy habits with so many things and abusing things that I was like, I need to honestly figure out what I need to do to figure out what's gonna, like, zone in specifically on anxiety. Because I feel like I had a lot of friends who struggle with depression, but, like, no one really talked about anxiety. And I didn't really know what anxiety was because I would be like, oh, my gosh, like, my hands are sweating and I'm shaking so hard. Like, what is going on? And I'm like, oh, that's a panic attack.
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Yeah.
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So I feel like it wasn't until I sought therapy and medication that I actually saw, like, a huge difference. I would always just be like, you know what? I'll just push on the rug and in a few weeks I'll have forgotten about this and I'll move on. And then when something happens and it triggers that, I'm like, I still have not figured out, like, my. So I am on medication now. I'm on 50 milligrams of Lexapro. And it's been literally life changing. Or not Lexapro. Zoloft. I'm sorry, Zoloft. And it has been night and day difference. The first, like four to six weeks, I was very much numb.
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You were almost like getting hermits.
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Yeah. And I was like, God damn it.
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David and I were like, so worried. We're like, is he good?
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Like, everybody was like, where are you? I completely disappear off the face of the earth.
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I know, but I'm so proud of you for sticking it through, even though it was hard because now you're just.
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Dude, I have not had anxiety. And I'm not even joking. Not even like a slight bit of anxiety because I kind of. When I feel anxious, I normally just take an edible and just kind of suppress and be like, well, whatever, it'll, you know, we'll figure this out tomorrow. But instead, I've been trying to kind of figure out what's making me anxious. Can I control it? If you can't, don't. Don't let it make you anxious. Yeah. So I feel like there were things that would come up and I'm like, oh, my God, like, this is coming up tomorrow and I don't even know what I'm gonna do about this, this and this. I'm gonna see this person that I don't want to, however it was. And I would just start getting my heart beating and all these things. And then I kind of just like, take some deep breaths and be like, why is this causing me anxiety? Why am I giving this person power who I don't care about their feelings. Like, they don't bring me anything into my life. Like, why do I care about that? And so I'm really, honestly, in 2025, I'm in a. I don't give a era. Like, I don't care what anybody thinks unless they are people in my life that have lifted me up, supported me, and been there with me along my whole journey.
A
Damn. You want to be my therapist?
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God. I actually am in school for therapy.
A
Yeah. I. In the last, I would say three or so months, it's probably the healthiest mentally I've ever been because I've been able to control how I process other people's opinions.
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Totally.
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That are outside of my circle and complete strangers on the Internet. And I've created a healthy boundaries with social media where I don't spend my day scrolling or comparing to people or looking at numbers or looking at my mentions.
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Totally.
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Don't look at any of that because every day I'm going to be tagged in a new video. Why I hate Avery Woods. I can't stop that.
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No.
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But what I can do is choose not to look at it. And those people. And that's. That's me setting boundaries for my message.
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100 I feel like boundaries are so much healthier now in life. I feel like everyone's loving to set boundaries. Like I don't want to go home for the holidays and that's fine. I don't want to see my family for this reason. Or I don't want to hang out with this person for that reason. And that's okay. Doesn't mean you have anything against them. You are truly just protecting your mental health because if there's something that triggers you. Well don't put yourself in that environment. You can separate yourself and not go to like towards that environment that makes you feel unsafe. If you don't feel that don't go.
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You also need people around you that are going to support those decisions.
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Totally.
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Have people that are impression. Like what? That's so lame. Or like anxious. Really?
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Totally.
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Or. Or pressure you to keep relationships or go do things that you're not comfortable. 100 and that's also for me. I feel like with my social anxiety I have kind of taken a step back from being out in public. And I know honestly I was kind of a hermit before. But I really. And that sounds unhealthy. Like I hermit myself all day. It's really not like that. Like I do go to my Pilates. I do. Of course I drop my kids off at school. Pick them up, whatever. Like I was just doing that before dropping Stevie off at school. But it's just I kind of balance. Is this going to make my day more stressful?
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Totally.
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Is it going to make me anxious leaving the house? Is this something that I need to do? Is this something I can get delivered like groceries?
B
Period.
A
Period. Also what I think is quite funny and I talked about this on my close friends on Instagram but I don't even care. I'll say it to the public. I clean out my family vehicle after a eight hour road trip. Okay. It's. No, It's a disaster. I mean you saw. You wrote in the back. You created half the mess. Jesus. We have a guy that details our car about once a month. And we'll kind of go back and forth between an interior detail and exterior detail. And then I would say, like once every four to six months, we'll detail the inside and outside of the car. Okay, so nice guy's name. Joey. Love him.
B
Angel.
A
And he does a great job. He does our boat too. Shout out Joey. But my point is, I'm not going to leave my car in the state of that condition. First of all, for Joey. He deserves better. Second of all, I can't drive that car. It was. It will bother the out of me. I'm too clean. Do I have mess? Sure. Who doesn't? But that kind of mess is dirty to me and it distracts me and it makes me anxious. So while the kids were in school, I drove it over to the car wash where we have a little Memby ship. And I cleaned out all the trash, threw it away, washed the outside of the car and vacuumed the crumbs. It took me maybe 20 minutes. And I made a little video. 99 of the comments were very sweet and like, thank you for making me feel seen as a mom and blah, blah, blah. Right. Because social media is very unrelatable. I am probably unrelatable. But that was a very real thing. And I do that. I. I actually kind of enjoy it.
B
Yeah.
A
It's the way this comments. And I was so triggered. Girl, you're rich. Just hire a car detailer. And I want to say I can't even show what my husband got me for Christmas without you saying I'm out of touch. But one week later, now I need to use my rich girl money to pay someone else to clean my car. 100 make up your mind. Make it up.
B
And you know that that girl that commented, that is one that said this party.
A
A, I'm just so out of touch in the world that can even buy a cigarette or whatever the you're gonna complain about. It's like, Girl, 100 I have a car detailer, but I'm not gonna make him pick up McDonald's french fries and stomped on goldfish. Also, he's not coming for another couple weeks. And I wanted my car clean now. I couldn't even see the floor of it.
B
100 it just.
A
People are so miserable.
B
100 it's just.
A
That's what I had to realize is A, I will never make everyone happy, B, you're damned if you do, damned if you don't, and C, no matter what you do. Someone's gonna have some to say. So might as well do what makes you happy.
B
I love that.
A
Because I can change as much as I want. Someone will always have something to complain about. But as long as I'm happy my husband and my children and my closest family and friends know me and love me for who I am and I post on the Internet whatever makes me happy.
B
Totally.
A
Because you only live once.
B
Absolutely.
A
I don't care.
B
And something I will say that is something that you have taught me so much when it comes to caring about what other people think. Because I get opinions. But then you get millions of opinions. And honestly you honestly don't really get that much hate. It's the little 0.5% of people that quite literally have a daily routine to go on your content and just leave. That's just. That's gonna happen. It's bound to happen. Or they'll make. Yeah. No. Quite literally.
A
They could be having sex instead. 100 they're wasting their day.
B
That is what I was gonna say. I'm like. Do you realize the amount of effort you put into le this hate. You could have started so many businesses.
A
Is that that's why they're mad Is because I worked hard and I'm successful and they're losers.
B
100 and it always stems back to from when you were a nurse and that money you made compared to this money now. Because people will always praise you as a nurse. But the minute I'm like even if you are an influencer and you're a lawyer people be like slay. You're a lawyer. You bought. You buy that bag or whatever. Even if you did nothing and your husband was one that made the money and you bought it. Period. Queen. But because you are a woman. Which I know you and Allison talked a lot about this and I loved it so much. When you guys are talking about women empowerment is how influencing is definitely a woman empowered business. It's a huge minority is or majority is women. And everyone hates that. Everyone hates seeing women succeed. And it's super frustrating. So I love that you guys talked about that because it's so real. And I love seeing the tick tocks made about that clip specifically because they were like. It almost feels like this is just a woman empowerment moment. And every single person that leaves hate towards you is a woman. So that's where it doesn't make any sense Because I know for a fact because I was friends with you before you blew up to this huge public figure and you were always being like did you see so and so's doing a collab? How fucking cool is that? Did you see so and so got a new bag. How dope. I can't wait to be like. Quite literally. It's like. That is what's so frustrating is because you've always been that girl's girl. But it just is never reciprocated.
A
That's what I always say to people is there are two types of people in the world. And this. There's the people that watch other people's success and it makes them jealous and form some sort of hatred.
B
Totally.
A
And they project that in a public manner by bringing the other person down to make themselves feel better. 100 and then there's people like me. And the people that did everything on their own came from nothing. We're working on building a empire because they didn't come from one. Like my entire goal in life was I was going to build this empire for my family and give my kids and my husband everything that they've never had. And we're gonna grow it and do it together. And I looked at the people that are in my shoes now and I was like, if she can do it, so can I. I'm not stopping. Like Jacqueline, for example. 100 YouTube for like 15 years.
B
Exactly.
A
Right. She worked her ass off and worked and worked and worked for years. And I worked and worked and worked for years hoping to be in a position like she's in. And then I got there. And now I want to be that for other people.
B
Totally.
A
But then you have the very insecure. Mostly women that use it to try to step on your throat so they feel better about them. 100 it's sick to me. I also want to say to those people, if you haven't grown and aren't mature yet, just block 100 if myself or other people make you feel inferior, block us. 100 the fact that you take the time to put us down says so much more about you than it is.
B
Absolutely.
A
We're just living our life.
B
Totally.
A
So, you know, let's pray for them.
B
Sending thoughts and prayers Thoughts and prayers. Jesus.
A
So anywho says I really want to talk about our ins and outs for 2025. Oh.
B
I am so excited about that.
A
Okay. So are you gonna quit nicotine or.
B
Here's the thing. Here's the thing. Nicotine and I. Nicotine hates to see me coming.
A
No.
B
First of all.
A
Nicotine.
B
Pick.
A
A menthol one.
B
I love nicotine. So here's my problem that I have with nicotine. I can Go off for months at a time. And then I'll get one. Not even purchase. I will get one from a friend that has one or anything. And I will be like, slay. What are couple heads going to do? And then I take 900. By the end, I go to bed and I'm like, this is why I cannot have my own.
A
You're fudgeing. Your throat is on fire.
B
My throat hates me. So I am at a point where, yes, nicotine is definitely an out. I'm. It's been an out forever, but I just need to officially say goodbye to that. It's like my baba or my binky can't get off that.
A
I love you saying that because Stevie's addicted to her babas. This is going on four years old and she's like, baba, make it warm.
B
No, Loki, it used to be 45.
A
Seconds and now it's 48 seconds. Because 45 is not warm enough.
B
She ended today, but she said it's cold.
A
Yeah, Baba hay.
B
Will that up.
A
Yeah, yeah. So, all right, tell me your ins and outs.
B
Okay. Ends not giving a. We are not giving a what people think anymore.
A
Five gone.
B
100%. And honestly, I apply that to everything in life. Your content post, whatever you want. Your outfits, rest however you want. All of that outs. Stop. Get. I think people don't realize just because you have an opinion does not mean you have to vocalize it. Just because you see someone that you dislike. It's almost like when everyone's together and we're talking about, like a movie and someone's like, oh, I hate that movie. It's like, you didn't have to say that. You could have just been shutting up and listen to conversation. And then if we ask your opinion, vocalize it. Yeah, but I just feel like so many people feel like they have to give their opinion in order to be seen, but that just want to be.
A
The center of attention.
B
100 pick me energy is staying in 2024.
A
Oh, my God.
B
I. If I encounter one more pick me, like, good for you. I. I can't do it. It's like, then go do it. Go do it. Yes, you can. Because you're saying, I can't, I can't. You're telling yourself that you can't do it. So, yeah, you will never accomplish that. If you want something, you can do it. But people just don't have the work ethic. So that's another thing. Working hard, that's staying. Working your ass off is going to be a no. I'm not pulling A Kim crush on them. Like, get your ass off. But working hard.
A
My ins and outs for 2025. It's crazy saying 2025.
B
I know.
A
It's kind of wild. My ends is I want to continue being in the best shape of my life, both mental and physical love. I feel like I found a very healthy relationship with my fitness since finding Pilates. Thank God for Pilates. I know, because I just never. Since playing volleyball, I just never found a workout that I looked forward to and genuinely enjoyed. I. Sometimes it's hard to get out of bed in the morning. Okay. Or want to go work out. But I would say I am genuinely so happy going to Pilates Monday through Friday. And I want to keep that up. I also want to prove to women that just because you're turning 30 doesn't mean your life has to be boring, miserable, and you can't glow up.
B
I feel like your life is just starting, period. You're in your 30s, and I feel like you still got lots coming up.
A
Oh, same. And I also have never felt more beautiful.
B
100.
A
And that's not because I got a nose job, but just because I feel more confident.
B
Totally.
A
And I do feel like that is something that happens when you approach 30 and become a little bit older and more mature of a woman. I also feel like we're in a great place as a family. Like, the kids are getting to such a fun age that my ends is just focusing more on them. This last year was so busy.
B
Yeah.
A
And it also was like my first really big year. Totally with my management team. And so I said yes to everything.
B
Yeah.
A
I worked myself to the bone on top of being so mentally unwell. So I said yes to every brand trip. In the month of March, I was home for nine days.
B
That's insane. Dude. I remember that month and some of those trip.
A
Two of those trips were with the kids. So, yeah. I was away from my family.
B
Right. But still.
A
Still. It was just too much. I said yes to the majority. No, I. Okay. I would say I did find balance in saying no to brand deals, but I said yes to all the brands that I know and love and totally, like, actually love their products. But I do need to still be better about saying no. And I've been better already this year because I have really big projects coming up in collabs that I'm really excited about. So I just want to be able to pour myself into that and not have to do so many, like, a little ads here and there.
B
Totally.
A
Like, I'm so grateful for those opportunities because.
B
Absolutely.
A
I'm able to save a lot of money for my family because we're wanting to move this year. So I'm trying to save a lot of money. But I am able to focus on those big projects and it kind of spreads out the work a bit because when you.
B
Absolutely.
A
Big project, it's like, okay, take a little bit of time off and focus on the next one. And I just genuinely have been enjoying uploading to social media because I'm uploading stuff that makes me happy that I like and it's not just for work.
B
Absolutely.
A
I have separated. I'm so lucky to have this job and I'm so grateful. But I still want to have fun. Absolutely dread it.
B
Absolutely.
A
So don't want to get to the point where everyone's uploading everything for me and editing everything for me. Like I do all that myself. So I feel like I have a very special connection with my audience.
B
Totally.
A
And I want to keep that and I want it to be authentic. I like I said we're moving and so I just really want to hone in and focus on that.
B
Totally.
A
And then obviously I want my primary focus not to be the podcast. Now that we're with unwell, I just see so much potential and I feel like we can grow a empire.
B
Absolutely.
A
And I don't have to constantly work 247 where I'm stressed if I'm not uploading 3 tick tocks a day. It's ridiculous.
B
Totally.
A
I need to be better about balancing that.
B
Yeah.
A
So work, life balance for sure. And focusing on the family outs, being.
B
Affected by Haters 100.
A
That was gone a couple months ago.
B
Yeah. No, you. You mastered that honestly a couple months before the end of the year.
A
Goodbye.
B
You really slayed that out.
A
People that are your friend for the wrong reason or that don't prioritize, front your friendship, love, just want to use you. We're done with that.
B
Absolutely.
A
Or they want to talk to you and it's convenient for them.
B
Exactly.
A
Yeah. If you can't say hi, how are you? Once a month, but then you text me asking for something, I'm not responding to you.
B
Yeah.
A
I've dealt with that.
B
Well, it's. It's exhausting. It's when. When it's a one way friendship between two people, it's really hard because you pour a lot of effort because you're a very loving person. We text every single day.
A
Oh yeah.
B
Quite literally every single day. And I can see the effort and I hope that it's reciprocated and I hope you feel that as well. And I feel like there are people that you pour that, like, that energy into, and it's never reciprocated. And that it just gets to a point after a while where you understand life is busy. But a little bit of a hey, how are you? Goes so far.
A
Well, and also, like, babe, where were you a couple years ago when no one knew who I was?
B
Exactly.
A
You didn't give a about me. It actually does make me laugh because I remember when I was working in the hospital and all of night shift was talking about me, making fun of my social media, and they didn't know. I know. But I knew exactly what everyone was saying about me because I had a spy. And now they all live like, I'm so happy for you. Congratulations.
B
Let's get drinks.
A
You were talking. She was saying she thinks she's famous. She would never have us. My old man, my old director, the one that tried to get me in trouble for social media and ended up having nothing on me, and they drove everything. She had no idea that all the managers loved me. And anytime they had a meeting and she opened her mouth about me, all those managers were telling me everything.
B
She was, Oh, I love that.
A
I could. I could sue her ass. Oh, so easy. I just don't waste my time.
B
No.
A
You know what she did every day? She went to Chick Fil A every single day. And that was the only time she ever crossed the threshold of her office. She didn't give a about what's going on the pick you unless some kid was coding and she wanted to see the details. 100 come give chest compressions.
B
Period.
A
Show me your nursing skills.
B
100.
A
Oh, you don't know what the you're doing. You just want to see the drama. You didn't give a anyways. So I'm not wasting my time suing her. She needs the money for her Chick Fil A. But the funniest part is that, do you know what she said? Avery will never leave the PICU because I threatened to quit. I said, if you're gonna do this, I'm gonna quit and I'm gonna throw a fit.
B
Yeah.
A
About this. This hospital chain. Because the way you guys are running the show is not the vibe. 100 from a union in San Diego. And so I knew how nursing should have been.
B
Yeah.
A
And it was not that. Especially during the pandemic we got got sideways.
B
Oh.
A
So any who says she had the audacity to say in a meeting, avery will never leave. Pick you because it's the only reason she has a social media following. Nurse. Should I send her the art, the Forbes article about me?
B
Absolutely. Absolutely. Actually, no. Let's frame it. Let's get it in a little cute frame. Let's chop it off.
A
I'll show you what she looks like after. You're actually gonna die.
B
Of course I am.
A
It's always those people that are mad because they can't get their life together. So any who says, imagine being God. She must have been in her late 40s.
B
Ew. Oh, she's 90 now, I think.
A
When I left the PICU, I was 25 or 26. Imagine someone being twice your age and bullying you and talking in professional meetings about your social media.
B
It's like, I'm sure there are so many other important things you should have been talking about than your social media.
A
Oh, the best part was when I had the social media policy highlighted, cited, and printed in my work. So if anyone ever would ask me, there it is. Tell me what rule I broke. Tell me what rule I broke.
B
Oh, I still. Every once in a while, that content comes up in my for you page. I don't know why. Like your old, old Tik Toks or like your old. Like when I'm on Instagram reels, like, your old content comes up and I'm like, oh, this is before I knew her.
A
Oh, my God.
B
It's actually kind of cute.
A
Yeah, it's. It feels like a lifetime.
B
It does. This year, 2024, even though it was such a wonderful year, it felt so long.
A
It was my first official year without working as a nurse.
B
It was ins. It was a great year, but it did feel long.
A
It was my first year ever doing solely content creation.
B
And what a year we lasted.
A
A year. Thank God we did it. Let's do another one. Maybe five. How much we got in there? I mean, Yeah. I mean, I was just so scared. And then when I let David leave his job, I was like, oh, this is really happening. Yeah, on me now. It's kind of nuts.
B
And you've been killing it.
A
Oh, my God. Let's talk about your bag. Your cute little bag.
B
Oh, this is my back. I was like, oh, great. My guy, Chickfila. So a big back.
A
Scott's biggest fears that his butt cracks hanging out.
B
My biggest fear, it's. I would rather have my whole bare ass hanging out than my butt crack. I think butt cracks are so disgusting.
A
Why?
B
Anytime you think of a plumber, you think butt crack. If someone bends over and I see their butt crack, I want to gag. Whether they could be the hottest person. The minute you bend over and your butt cracks out, we're done.
A
It's so pitched together like. Like and long.
B
Oh, my God. It's so bad. And just even, like, when there's a.
A
Fro on top of.
B
So I just. Those always have grossed me out. I'd rather have your. My whole ass hanging out than just see my crack. Don't know why. Anytime I got out of the car, I always ask him, like, do you see my butt crack?
A
I know if I'm vlogging. He's like, was my ass crack in it? I'm like, no, I. I swear. I swear. Was it.
B
I'm crying. So what are your goals for cheers in 2025?
A
Wait, didn't I ask you a question? Did you ignore me?
B
Oh, my God. We did. Okay, wait. We're going to forget I asked that question. What was the qu. Oh, about my bag.
A
I'm like, you're such a pick. Me? Yeah. Because people don't really realize the timing. So we obviously had been negotiating with Unwell for a while, and then I wanted to make sure you were part of it. And you're so obsessed with my goyard bag.
B
Oh, I.
A
This never stops talking about it.
B
I would literally be like, I'll carry your bag for you. Because I loved her bag and it.
A
Killed me inside because I. I told David as soon as Unwell started to be negotiated, I was like, if when that gets signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours. I'm getting him a goyard. Because I finally did so for sure prompt. I finally got a goyard guy. It's really hard. Anyone that has designer bags now. My voice cracking because I am 14 years old. Anyone that has tried to get a girl, it can be a little bit difficult. It's not like Hermes, but you need someone. So I found someone, and he's a really nice guy. Daniel and Rodeo.
B
What the up period.
A
So anyways, I texted him and I said, hey, I'm wanting to order this. This green toe that you had wanted because Scott wanted a really cute laptop bag, and we're always traveling for Cheers. And I was like, you need to be traveling in style with your laptop bag. It's cunty. We can have matching.
B
It is everything.
A
And so I ordered it. And then you bought your coach bag.
B
And I said, could not have been worse Typing.
A
I was like, it's cute.
B
It's the way that that has been in the closet since I got mine.
A
Well, and I. I was like, well, I Can't tell him. Like, don't buy because I want to ruin the support.
B
100. 100.
A
I was like, okay. It's a totally different color environment.
B
Oh, absolutely.
A
But yeah, that. Remember when you were carrying over the boxes, the table, and I was like, don't touch that one.
B
Yes. I was terrified. That's what was in there.
A
That's your bag.
B
I was so scared. I was like, oh, my God.
A
Is it because they should. That massive goyard.
B
Yes.
A
Green handle bag.
B
So pretty.
A
So they put it in the box. But yeah, that was your bag.
B
Dude. I will be so honest. When you. We. Because that was night we opened our Christmas. Christmas presents. And you had said that there was one more thing, but it wasn't Christmas related. And I was. I had so many things around. My mind was like, I'm like, I'm trying to think, is it a new laptop for Cheers? Is it that? Like, I was thinking of so many things. I'm like, I'm so confused. When you pulled up that first off, that massive green bag, the bag it came in, I was. I had no reaction. I was so shocked. And it's been my absolute favorite thing ever since. I carry that everywhere with me.
A
It's your whole personality.
B
100.
A
Nothing makes me.
B
And it goes with every outfit.
A
It's same with your AirPod Pro. Max. Max. Those are your entire personality. That.
B
What else is? I mean, you got me that. I make my whole personality.
A
These your sunglasses.
B
My sunglasses. Oh, my God. My products on these 100 everything.
A
I. But I love it because you're so appreciative all the time and you actually use this stuff and totally just brings me joy to do that. And that's like, my love language is gift giving.
B
Oh, my God. And you're the best gift giver.
A
But I was dying because I was watching that video back and I was like, it kind of sounds like I'm about to fire him.
B
I wouldn't lie if that wasn't crossing my mind.
A
Oh, my God.
B
You're like, thanks for everything you've done. Yeah, but you're done.
A
I like it in the bag. And I'm like, also, you're fine.
B
Like, thanks for everything, but you're done.
A
Oh, my God.
B
Go yourself.
A
I read that back and I was like, I should probably, like, forewarn him. This is good. Because I'm like, I'm probably gonna cry.
B
The minute you started crying, I was like, oh.
A
You said, oh, no.
B
Well, what's so funny is I have had the same. Same laptop bag before in my Goyard. I have had the same one.
A
It's my. And it's just gave to me for free.
B
And I was like, this is a Goyard because it stands up when you put it on the table for free.
A
Like, I've charged you for anything at the.
B
I think you got it as a gift. And I was like, I want that. You're like, oh, I was gonna throw it away. You can totally have it. It was just like a white.
A
See, I was gonna throw it away with it. Smith and Saint, My very sweet management team sent me the. This little tote that was embroidered with Smith and say. And it was full of, like, a candle and all these things. I kept this stuff inside. Okay. I wasn't gonna use it back. I'm gonna be honest with you.
B
And I thought it was adorable.
A
And Scott loved it. So he took it and it was his work bag. And I thought it was so cute. But I was like, it's time for an upgrade.
B
Oh, that thing is everything. She's everything. She's. And she's sturdy and durable.
A
And you got a little insert for her.
B
Oh, yeah. She's organized. She's organized, period.
A
Should we tell them what we're doing tonight?
B
Oh, abs lutely.
A
We're going to see baby a girl. Oh, why did I say it like that? Baby girl.
B
Baby girl.
A
What kind of theo language is that?
B
No, it's the way that.
A
Did you ever see that? Did you ever use. Yes.
B
You actually slept. I'm going to put that next to each other.
A
Bulbit.
B
I'm sorry, but he's hilarious. He is. Oh, he's so funny.
A
Everything.
B
Oh, he's so good.
A
Podcast.
B
I said, you go 100.
A
I kind of want them to be a couple.
B
I'm kind of here for it.
A
Are you single?
B
I think. I think so.
A
The bullet says yes.
B
I'm gonna assume yes.
A
I would love to shoot the. With him because he's.
B
No, he's.
A
But I feel like I'm the female version.
B
No, quite literally, though, he. I think he says jokes. Not thinking they're funny, but they're hilarious.
A
He just says what's on his mind. Respect his honesty so much.
B
Absolutely.
A
Give a flying. What anyone thinks about him.
B
And I feel like. I feel like once you get to that point is when you're like. Are successful. I feel like you got to a point where you're like, I don't give a what people think anymore.
A
Yeah.
B
And it's just been successful. So I'm like, he's killing it.
A
Yeah, he's Funny. But, oh, yeah, we're going to see Baby Girl, because first of all, I'm in love with Nicole Kidman. She's, like, one of my top favorite actresses. I think she's. She's wonderful and she's hot and she's for her. Are you kidding me? Do you know how old she is?
B
I don't.
A
She's like, in her mid-50s.
B
Dude, she's slaying.
A
She's.
B
She looks amazing.
A
Iconic. Anywho, this. That movie looks so hot.
B
It's. It's gonna be raunch, and I'm excited.
A
And David's going with because my dad's here, so we're gonna put the kids down for bed and then go watch it. But I was like, things might get crazy in there.
B
I said, we better bring towels to sit on.
A
Yeah, I think the whole theater is gonna explode.
B
100.
A
You, like, hear a vibrator next to you?
B
I'm like, I'm so excited, though. It looks really, really good.
A
Oh, I can't wait. And the fact that she just gets a around with that young guy.
B
Dude, she's been doing this has been her thing, though. Look at her and Zac Efron. I said she's just going around and doing everything, and I'm here for it.
A
It's a slay.
B
She's killing it.
A
Keith Urban must be like, yeah, baby.
B
She's married to Keith Urban for 20 years. I had no idea.
A
From Australia? Yeah.
B
No clue. I'd never really listened to his music.
A
I have two daughters.
B
I know. Shake heads either.
A
So you don't. You're not a fan.
B
Okay, but here's the thing. I'm going for the other guy in the movie. I don't know who he is. Yeah, but he's hot as.
A
So hot.
B
I don't. I don't know where else I've seen him, but I. I recognize his face so much.
A
Oh, yeah. I don't know his name. Is he, like, a new actor?
B
I think so, because I have only seen him where he plays gay roles.
A
What?
B
Yeah, but they're movies that are not big. I don't think so. They're not really huge movies. They're more like, like these smaller production movies that, like, never really made it to theaters or like, they were only, like, on Amazon or whatever. Yeah, but there. He's such a good actor. He played a movie where he was gay, but he was, like, really angry. So he was, like, a bully and, like, mean. But, like, it was because he was suppressing his feelings. So, like, I Have loved him. He's so hot. If I'm thinking of the right guy, it's gonna be really embarrassing. If I'm not thinking of the right person.
A
They're like different actress.
B
They're like, that is a completely different person.
A
That is so funny. Or you guys could get married.
B
That might happen. Honestly, I'll send into his DMs. I don't give a.
A
That's true. We really need to find you a man.
B
I know that. Oh, oh, oh ends for 25. Get married.
A
There's no way that's happening. I'm gonna be so honest because we have commitment issues.
B
I know, but here's.
A
Work on that first.
B
I know I need to figure out why I have commitment issues. Because here's. Do I tell you, actually, I know why I'm lying. I know why.
A
Talk to me.
B
Here's why I have commitment issues. I have been on my own my whole life. Honestly, since I was younger, I was always very independent. And when I see people. Let me give you an example. I was watching a Tick Tock and this one, this girl was doing her average, you know, get ready with me. It was super cute. Morning vlog. She wakes up and is making breakfast and she's being so cute and she goes and give her husband a kiss. And he goes, oh, you need to brush your teeth. If a man ever said that to me, I would say, get the out. We're signing divorce papers.
A
I'm telling you right now. Men have gone so downhill that.
B
And it's also hard when I have people in my life who have amazing husbands like yourself. And no one exceeds the expectation. Not even close. You can't even find people near that.
A
I went to go drop Stevie off at school and she was in the car seat already. David loaded her up, up, because I was doing something in the kitchen, like getting her backpack or something. And I walk out the driveway and my car door is open for me to get into driver's school.
B
And I just get, you know, quickie. And they're like, all right, see ya.
A
But I mean, I'm telling you that because there are men out there.
B
Absolutely.
A
You just need to find them.
B
Absolutely.
A
It's probably not going to be in Arizona, to be honest.
B
I cannot agree more.
A
Very small gay population.
B
Oh. Oh, it's tiny. It's so small.
A
Which is really a disappointment.
B
Extremely.
A
I need more gays.
B
I know. It's exactly. And you love your gays.
A
I do. Maybe I should have rainbow tattoo on my forehead. Speaking of being mentally unwell. Wouldn't that be crazy.
B
Absolutely not.
A
Connell. Do you know what someone said to me today at Pilates?
B
What?
A
I kind of loved it.
B
Oh, no.
A
They said, damn, you're way tinier in real life.
B
I. Dude, I have. I cannot even tell you how many people tell me that.
A
But I was kind of like, so how fat do I look? But also love that you said that.
B
100.
A
Thank you.
B
You said, we're gonna have you stop. We're gonna knock it off. We're gonna knock.
A
Because my. My body dysmorphia so bad. Because all I do is edit videos of myself all day.
B
100.
A
So maybe tick tock is just making me look 10 times bigger.
B
Camera at 10 pounds. So it's the camera's fault that's on Apple.
A
But she said that. And I said, you know what? I'll take this.
B
Take what I can get. No. It's the way that you went to Denny's baby shower in a skims dress, and quite literally, everyone was questioning where your organs sit. I said, they're not in the same place as mine. And no, there's no way.
A
And no, it's not Ozempic.
B
Oh, no. Let them. Let them think it is, because that's such a compliment question. If I was on. On Ozempic. God, what a compliment.
A
I also want to be like, oh, honey, there's a lot of other places that need improvement. If I was on Ozempic, they wouldn't be there anymore. Okay. Jesus Christ.
B
I'm dead.
A
Okay, anyways, on that note, look at my Cheers. Pink nails.
B
No, you're slaying all the pink. It looks so good.
A
That's iconic. All right, well, I'm gonna go be a parent the rest of the day, and then when the kids are down, we're going to see baby girl.
B
I can't wait. It's gonna be so fun saying that right over that, you saying that.
A
All right, anyways, to wrap it all up, we're so grateful for you guys, and we're so happy to be part of the Unwell Network, and we cannot wait for what this year has, because it's gonna be amazing.
B
Cheers to being unwell.
A
Cheers to being unwell.
B
Love that.
A
I love it.
Podcast Summary: CHEERS! with Avery Woods
Episode: EP59 | I AM UNWELL
Release Date: January 13, 2025
In Episode 59 of CHEERS! with Avery Woods, titled "I AM UNWELL," host Avery Woods and her co-host Scott delve deep into their personal mental health journeys, their experiences with social media, and the exciting developments surrounding their podcast's partnership with Unwell Network. This candid and heartfelt episode offers listeners an authentic glimpse into the challenges and triumphs Avery and Scott face, providing valuable insights and relatable stories for anyone navigating similar struggles.
Timestamp: [00:30] – [04:58]
The episode opens with Avery announcing a significant milestone for the CHEERS! podcast—the partnership with Unwell Network. Avery expresses immense gratitude for this collaboration, highlighting how Unwell will elevate their podcast without compromising ownership. She shares that other production companies had approached them, but Unwell's supportive and empowering approach resonated most with their vision.
Notable Quote:
"Unwell is just the most encouraging company because they really just want to boost us." – Avery Woods [03:29]
Avery emphasizes the importance of retaining ownership, especially since she and Scott are a dedicated two-person team who have poured their hearts into the podcast. The partnership with Unwell brings in additional resources and support, allowing them to aim for higher-profile guests and broader reach.
Timestamp: [05:02] – [14:20]
The core of the episode centers around mental health. Avery candidly shares her struggles over the past year, describing it as the hardest yet most successful period of her life. She humorously recounts drastic changes in her appearance, such as cutting and bleaching her hair, as manifestations of her mental distress.
Notable Quotes:
"I was mentally ill, everyone, and if you didn't notice, I had beautiful long hair down to my ass crack." – Avery Woods [00:45]
"Everyone was too busy being like, the hair looks so amazing. I'm like, hey, maybe let's look at like why she cut it." – Avery Woods [07:33]
Scott opens up about his own mental health challenges, highlighting his journey with anxiety and depression. He discusses his transition away from religious upbringing, which initially limited his avenues for seeking help, and how therapy and medication have transformed his well-being.
Notable Quote:
"I am on medication now. I'm on 50 milligrams of Lexapro. And it's been literally life-changing." – Scott [25:02]
Both Avery and Scott emphasize the importance of seeking professional help and the positive impact it has had on their lives. They also touch upon the stigma surrounding mental health, noting progress in societal openness while acknowledging ongoing issues like cancel culture.
Timestamp: [14:24] – [27:31]
Avery and Scott discuss the pervasive influence of social media on mental health. Avery shares her frustrations with online harassment, particularly on platforms like TikTok and Reddit, where coordinated efforts by certain groups led to negative reviews and personal attacks.
Notable Quotes:
"Our team tells me that every single Monday, people on my Reddit illegally downloaded the episodes... leaving one-star reviews and negative comments." – Avery Woods [19:44]
"I have created healthy boundaries with social media where I don't spend my day scrolling or comparing to people." – Avery Woods [26:32]
Scott echoes these sentiments, advocating for setting personal boundaries to protect mental health. They both highlight the necessity of focusing on supportive relationships and ignoring baseless negativity from strangers online.
Notable Quote:
"You are truly just protecting your mental health because if there's something that triggers you, well, don't put yourself in that environment." – Scott [27:00]
The hosts stress the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and the empowering act of choosing not to engage with harmful online behavior.
Timestamp: [22:49] – [35:29]
Throughout the episode, Avery and Scott interweave personal stories and humor to illustrate their points. Avery humorously describes her attempts to maintain cleanliness and organization as coping mechanisms, while Scott shares light-hearted banter about their shared experiences.
Notable Quotes:
"I cleaned out all the trash, threw it away, washed the outside of the car, and vacuumed the crumbs. It took me maybe 20 minutes." – Avery Woods [28:25]
"People are so miserable. That's what I had to realize is A, I will never make everyone happy, B, you're damned if you do, damned if you don't." – Avery Woods [31:13]
These moments of levity provide a balance to the serious discussions, making the episode both engaging and relatable.
Timestamp: [35:37] – [58:59]
In the latter part of the episode, Avery and Scott outline their personal goals for 2025 and beyond. Avery shares her commitment to maintaining both mental and physical health, continuing her Pilates routine, and focusing on family life. She also discusses her aspirations for the podcast, aiming to build an authentic and supportive community with Unwell's backing.
Notable Goals:
Avery:
Scott:
Notable Quote:
"My ins and outs for 2025 is I want to continue being in the best shape of my life, both mental and physical love." – Avery Woods [38:21]
They also discuss practical aspects of their lives, such as purchasing designer bags to symbolize their partnership with Unwell and planning family activities, which adds a personal touch to their professional aspirations.
Timestamp: [59:11] – [59:15]
Avery and Scott conclude the episode by expressing heartfelt gratitude to their listeners. They celebrate their affiliation with Unwell Network and look forward to the future with optimism and excitement.
Notable Quote:
"Cheers to being unwell." – Avery Woods & Scott [59:12]
This closing remark encapsulates the episode's theme of embracing vulnerability and the strength found in acknowledging one's struggles.
Overall Insights:
Mental Health Advocacy: Avery and Scott use their platform to destigmatize mental health issues, encouraging listeners to seek help and prioritize their well-being.
Navigating Social Media: They provide a realistic portrayal of the impact of social media on mental health, advocating for digital boundaries and resilience against online negativity.
Authentic Storytelling: The hosts maintain authenticity by sharing personal stories, making the content relatable and engaging.
Community and Support: The partnership with Unwell Network signifies a commitment to building a supportive community focused on mental health and personal growth.
This episode serves as a powerful testament to the importance of mental health awareness and the value of genuine connections in an increasingly digital world. Avery and Scott's openness fosters a sense of solidarity among listeners, inviting them to share in their journey toward healing and self-improvement.