Unf$&k Your Health

SummaryHung Dao, co-founder of Vital Apparel (vtlapparel.com⁠), joins Allison for a special episode. In this conversation, Hung and Allison delve into the significance of Suicide Awareness Month, exploring personal stories of mental health struggles, the impact of cultural backgrounds, and the importance of therapy. They discuss the role of social media in shaping perceptions of mental health, specifically the effects of smear campaigns, and navigating the complexities of relationships. They emphasize the necessity of support systems, open dialogue, and the journey towards healing, offering advice for those silently suffering.Sections00:00 Understanding the Importance of Suicide Awareness Month04:13 Personal Stories of Struggle and Healing07:07 The Impact of Cultural Background on Mental Health10:22 The Role of Therapy in Recovery13:15 Navigating Relationships and Mental Health16:27 The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health19:23 Dealing with Smear Campaigns and Personal Growth22:13 Understanding Personality Assessments and Self-Reflection25:30 The Cycle of Hurt and Healing28:23 Creating Safe Spaces for Discussion31:07 The Importance of Community and Support37:16 Understanding the Duality of Human Experience42:33 Navigating Relationships and True Friendship45:49 The Impact of Childhood on Adult Relationships50:34 Healing Through Open Dialogue58:17 Building a Brand with a Purpose01:02:33 Finding Light in Dark TimesResourcesIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.For more information and how to get involved:https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/Follow us on social media | @vital_apparel @hungdao_@unfckyourhealth @biggie_alz Get 15% off your purchase at Vital Apparel with code: ALLISON15 (a portion of your purchase goes to brain and mental health awareness)

Our bodies are remarkable. They tell us when we're sick or when something is wrong while simultaneously working on how to bring it back to equilibrium. Being aware of what our bodies are telling us is important. This episode encompasses many aspects of the health realm. It was great to get to know Paige and hear her story. She started her career as a firefighter/paramedic and after experiencing her own health crisis, Paige shifted from conventional medicine to functional medicine. As a nurse practitioner and a certified functional medicine practitioner, she works with patients to help uncover root causes and in creating a plan specific to the patients' needs. Show Notes: Paige and I cover a range of topics such as: - Differences between functional medicine and conventional medicine - Nervous system dysregulation and the role of cortisol in our bodies - Hormones - Importance of being aware of our bodies Interested in connecting with Paige on one or more of the topics discussed? Click here or visit her functional health & wellness webpage here Follow her on Instagram | @paigeslynchnp Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where we'll dive deep into hormonal replacement therapy (HRT). Thank you for listening! Without your support, none of this would be possible. Please like, follow and share this show, I greatly appreciate it! Follow me on Instagram | @unfckyourhealth & @biggie_alz Do you have a story you'd like to share that has changed your health through mind, body and/or spirit? Would you like people to be aware of it in hopes to help others who may be going through something similar? Email unfckyourhealth@gmail.com.

Today's episode brings my friend, Kira, who is like a little sis to me. Kira also shares her new adventure of starting her own business and her reason for success. As my mini me, she also shares an appreciation for getting outside and grounding oneself with nature. We discuss what healthy means to each of us and the importance of staying true to who you are. Additionally, we talk about the importance of ridding ourselves of toxic relationships and that it's ok to cut out family members or friends who don't provide you that peace. We specifically give credit to our moms, Asian immigrants, and how they are the strongest women we know and discuss our dynamics now that we are estranged from our fathers by choice. Show notes: Books mentioned: "But First, Inner Peace: A practical guide to manifesting a peaceful life and the new beginnings that come with it" By Case Kenny "Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut" By Sherrie Campbell, PhD Follow Kira on IG | @keeruh_o @ko_creativemedia @kira_biologics Thank you all for listening! Without your support, this would not be possible. Please share, like and follow this show. Follow on IG | @unfckyourhealth @biggie_alz For more book recommendations mentioned in the episodes, click here.

She's back and with a new title, IFBB Pro!! Megan joined me early on when I first started this show and she came on to join me to share what she's been up to since the last time she shared her journey with you all! We discuss how to navigate the holidays and staying on track with macros as well as updates on life. Megan and I also touch base on gut health importance and how if we really want to succeed in our nutrition and fitness goals, we need to have a different mindset and no we don't mean "balance." Follow Megan on IG | @meganlacosse.ifbbpro Thank you for listening and supporting this show! I wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't for all you amazing listeners! Please don't forget to review and follow us on IG | @biggie_alz & @unfckyourhealth

Chatting with the Minny Hustlers was something I looked forward as they are truly the embodiment of being their true authentic selves and practicing what they preach. What started as a side hustle in sharing their passion for fitness and overall wellness, soon became a phenom many know as Minny Hustlers. These two best friends encounter what building a brand really entails and the importance of doing something you love and are passionate about. Seeing how much they've grown this side hustle on top of their careers is my definition of bada$$ boss babe vibes. This was definitely a fun interview getting to know these genuine hustlers and also fellow Tommies (ROLL TOM!). SHOW NOTES: The book mentioned throughout the episode, aka the hustlers' fitness bible, "Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body" by Michael Matthews can be found here. Available on Amazon - Kindle unlimited or order a hard copy at the link above. Interested in joining the Minny Hustlers community? Or maybe you're just starting out on your fitness journey? Perhaps you want to change up your current routine? Check out Ann & Lo's 30 Day Challenge here! Follow Ann & Lo on TikTok and IG | @minnyhustlers Website: ⁠www.minnyhustlers.com⁠ Thank you for your support and following! Please don't forget to rate and review so we can continue sharing raw conversations with real people. Follow me on Instagram | @unfckyourhealth

Today I talk about the start of my mom's journey with Ovarian cancer and all throughout the years of her being a 12-year survivor. Sometimes, it's hard to articulate exactly how I felt and how my mom did throughout this journey. No one can ever prepare you enough for being a care taker and what to expect when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. To learn more about Ovarian cancer, click here. To support and create awareness, be a part of Team "Sevie's Egglets" here. Donations small or large help create a better test for early detection. Thank you in advance for your love, thoughts and prayers during her journey! Follow me on IG | @unfckyourhealth and @biggie_alz

Dr. Rachel Allyn joins me today and we touch base on types of pleasure, intimacy in relationships and the importance of accepting our bodies. Dr. Allyn is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified yoga instructor, public speaker and author of, "The Pleasure is All Yours" which we also discuss. Not only does she help others through her practice, she also has written numerous articles as a relationship columnist and has been quoted in books and magazines including Psychology Today, Cosmopolitan, Yoga Journal, Good Housekeeping and Women's Health. Throughout the episode, she shares the value of bodyfulness and defines what a healthy relationship is not only for ourselves as individuals but also with a partner. Dr. Allyn and I share the affect shame from others on our sexual relationships, body image and intimacy can have on us. Show notes: Learn more about Dr. Allyn | https://www.drrachelallyn.com Follow her on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drrachelallyn?igsh=MTAxeDN6eGdqdXFmbQ== @drrachelallyn Interested in reading her book? https://www.thepleasureisallyoursbook.com/! For more information on her next retreat | https://www.drrachelallyn.com/retreats-with-rachel in Joshua Tree, CA November 1-4, 2024. Would you like to learn more on Dr. Allyn's scope of practice? https://www.drrachelallyn.com/therapyandcounseling Have a wellness or health journey you'd like to share with others in hopes to know they're not alone or to create awareness? Email me at unfckyourhealth@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram to https://www.instagram.com/unfckyourhealth?igsh=MTJyN2JiNDkzcW14aQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Please rate and review if you like my show. I appreciate your support and don't forget to follow along for new episodes!

I've had my fair share of unhealthy relationships and a rocky marriage. I've dealt with many insecurities and feeling undervalued and not worthy of love. This episode shares what I have learned and how I can now appreciate who I am and what I bring to a relationship. Laughter, core values and safety are some of the biggest things I want and now have in a relationship with my partner. Want amazing fitness apparel that donates to a good cause and creates mental health awareness? Check out https://vtlapparel.com/ | Use code: ALLISON15 to receive 15% off Follow me on IG | @unfckyourhealth and @biggie_alz Have questions or want my opinion on a particular topic? Send them to unfckyourhealth@gmail.com

This episode contains raw feelings and heightened emotions of anxiety. I share my current struggles and how I deal with anxiety attacks. Moments after recording, I broke down and cried. Mental health is tough, seek help and resources such as the ones I’ll list at the end. Keep going, communicate your feelings and most importantly, know you’re not alone. Mental health resources: National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov Suicide Lifeline and Prevention 988lifeline.org Follow Unf$&k Your Health on Instagram | @unfckyourhealth Follow Allison Alejo on Instagram | @biggie_alz

My first solo…episode! I ramble about relationships and some key things for people to do when dealing with a break up. I share my personal insights on what helps move forward and heal. Loving yourself first is the most important.

Longtime friend and fellow co-chairs of multiple clubs in high school with me, David Held, shares the importance of being your true authentic self and how loving yourself is the foundation needed before loving someone else. He takes us through his journey of studio cycle to hip replacement to giving advice on allowing yourself to be you. David provides great advice and insight for those on their own journey and how mental health is just as important as physical health.

Owners and friends, Alex and Hung, discuss how Vital Apparel evolved and the message they hope to get across on the importance of mental health and fitness. They share what helps them with positive mindset, advice for those jumping into the fitness realm and the entrepreneurial life. To check out their amazing fitness apparel, go to www.vtlapparel.com Follow Vital Apparel on Instagram | @vital_apparel Get 15% off your first purchase of Vital Apparel with code: ALLISON15 Follow Unf$&k Your Health on Instagram | @unfckyourhealth Follow Allison Alejo on Instagram | @theeallisonalejo

Brothers Jack and Sam Plant, take us through their health journeys and the motivation they provide for each other, healthy competition and what it’s like to share a passion for health with a sibling. They open up about their own experience with anxiety and that it’s ok for other men to work on their mental health. Witty banter and encouragement allows each of them to reach their goals and doesn’t stop them from helping others in the gym community to feel confident.

Health coach and model, Sophia, walks us through the day and a life of modeling. She discusses what others assume it entails and what actually happens behind the scenes. She shares her journey of what goes into this info and common misconceptions.

My sweet little cousin who is not so little anymore joins me today in an extremely raw conversation of the struggles we’ve both faced with mental health and how we cope. We also discuss our family and how mental was perceived growing up and what it meant to acknowledge we need help and to learn how to heal. The more we talk, the more we realize how much we’ve been dealing with it without knowing either of us were struggling. The stigma on mental health is real so let’s continue fighting the stigma. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, there are sources out there. Know you are not alone in your journey. Some resources include: National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov Suicide Lifeline and Prevention 988lifeline.org

Dianne is a successful director of operations for a Forbes listed top financial professional and shares how she coped with the challenges we all faced during the pandemic. She discusses her self-care routine that helps jump start her day and relives any stress working in a fast paced environment. Dianne notes what helps her stay balanced in mind and body with a high demand job. Additionally, she shares the weight that is lifted when she switched to a minimalist lifestyle and focused on what she was passionate about - traveling and being with friends and family. Minimalist documentary mentioned in today’s episode: https://www.theminimalists.com/films/

Taylor speaks on the importance of mind and body connection through his own personal journey of fitness and wellness. We discuss how times have changed and that what we grew up with is vastly different then what kids have these days and how instant gratification is at the palm of their hands.

Molly Asplin is a wife and mom of 3 young kids, a successful entrepreneur in the coaching & direct selling space, and a host of The Dream It Do It Podcast. After 7 years in corporate finance and climbing the corporate ladder, she sought a more fulfilling career to contribute to the world in a more impactful way. Today, she leads a team of 1,200 coaches, empowering women to find fulfillment with meaningful work. She is passionate about helping women create more financial, time, & location flexibility in their lives. You can find more information at mollyasplin.com or connect with Molly on Facebook or Instagram @molly.asplin. To listen to her latest episodes, you can catch Molly at Dream It, Do It Podcast LINK TO PAST INTERVIEWS Direct Sales Done Right Podcast: How To Attain Total Fulfillment With Molly Asplin (Episode 230) The Unapologetic Entrepreneur with Amanda McKinney - Striving for More: The Delicate Dance of Gratitude and Entrepreneurial Drive with Molly Asplin The Francy Life - Not Your Momma’s Podcast: Going From Burnout To Breakthrough with Molly Asplin Her Unlocked with Brittany Heyboer - Doing It Scared… The Courage to Get Unstuck | Becoming.Her Series with Molly Asplin

Jessica is not only a mom of three, but she also is a trainer and helps others build a consistency in food habits to feel better and also create a lasting healthy lifestyle. She shares her own journey on what she changed to get to where she is physically and mentally and what kept her going.

They curse like sailors, make you laugh hard and have the best life hacks anyone could ask for. Kristina and Rachael are two moms doing the best they can to raise the best minis they can. These two are some of the best friends this girl could ask for. Listen as they share the realities of parenting and their postpartum journeys.