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TWO SICK CHICKS IN NEW YORK SPILLING THE TEA ON CHRONIC ILLNESS. Amanda (@amandanovawellness) and Melanie (@everybodybymel) have both been dealing with chronic illness for almost a decade. Together, they have found a space to feel like themselves discussing all things alternative healing, nutrition, and celebrity gossip. Join them to hear about living life in New York while balancing symptoms, jobs, relationships, and their own businesses.
Episodes
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Amanda and Mel are BACK with a bang! In this super-fun easy listening episode, the duo catch up, spill tea, and recap all the happenings during their September hiatus. So much has happened between weddings, courses, cookbooks and concerts, and this episode fills you in on it all. Closing out with a jam-packed HOT GOSS segment covering new shows, old shows and an impromptu visit to a movie theater. You won’t want to miss hanging out with Amanda and Mel in this episode!
Intro: Life Updates & Where We Have Been
- Amanda’s Cookbook 4:00
- Mel’s Course Update 6:00
- Amanda’s Course 9:00
Topic: Happy Hormones, Happy Life (Amanda got married!)
- Hormones, Thyroid & Labwork 10:00
- Back to the world at the Jonas Brothers Concert 18:00
- Amanda’s Wedding Weekend 20:00
- Honeymooning 49:00
Hot Goss (54:00)
- Vampire Diaries Re-Watch 54:23
- Riverdale Updates & Finale 56:00
- Good Trouble 58:49
- Squid Game 1:02:00
- Ted Lasso 1:03:00
- The New James Bond Movie 1:05:00
- Sex Education NEW season! 1:08:00
- Bachelor in Paradise Finale 1:10:00
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
In this week’s episode, Amanda & Mel come back on the pod after a few week hiatus to chat about their individual journeys giving up alcohol and how it has changed their lives for the better! They cover the awkward phase of giving up drinking (what do I do with my hands?), tips and tricks for being in social situations and the important question of why behind making the choice to quit. The episode closes out with a long awaited Hot Goss that covers Panic, Outer Banks and the surprising finale of this season’s Bachelorette! Grab a mocktail and strap yourself in for an episode of laughs, girl talk and all the chronic illness tea that you need right now.
Intro:
- Where we’ve been & what’s going on (0:30)
- Amanda bachelorette party (2:30)
Topic: Alcohol Woes
- How did we get here? (14:00)
- Why did we decide to give up drinking? (17:00)
- Dealing with being sober in social situations (20:00)
- Tips & tricks to navigate staying sober (25:18)
HOT GOSS (44:00)
- Panic is CANCELLED! (45:00)
- Outer Banks (47:00)
- The Kissing Booth 3 (SPOILERS ahead!) (50:10)
- Never Have I Ever (55:10)
- After We Collided Update (55:45)
- Fboy Island (56:30)
- Bachelorette Finale (57:00)
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
In this essential episode, Amanda & Mel dive into the depths of mold. With a mix of expertise and real-life experience, they discuss all the important details of dealing with mold; how you know you have it, where to find it, what to do when you have it and how to move forward. The episode closes off on a light note with delicious Hot Goss discussing all things Bachelorette, The Bold Type and a BIG surprise from a new show, called Sex/Life. You won’t want to miss this wild ride of an episode!
Intro:
- Mel got the Pfizer COVID vaccine: side effects and aftermath (1:00)
- Job News & Self Care (13:22)
Topic: Mold Toxicity
- How to Know if You Have Mold: Signs & Symptoms (25:10)
- How & Where to Find Mold (35:27)
- What to Do When You Have Mold & How to Get Rid of It (43:00)
- How to Move Forward from Mold (54:00)
HOT GOSS (58:00)
- Favorite Will/They Won’t They Couple
- The Bold Type Finale (No spoilers)
- Never Have I Ever
- Virgin River Season 3
- Outer Banks Season 2 Trailer
- The Bachelorette Updates
- BIG surprise from the show Sex/Life
For more information and resources, purchase Mel's Guide To Surviving Mold Toxicity eBook at Everybodybymel.com
Disclaimer: The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
In this fast-paced, fun-filled episode Amanda and Mel dive head-first into the long awaited topic of diet culture and body positivity. The two open up about their personal struggles with dieting and growing up in a time when thin was in. They share tips on how to remain healthy, at whatever size or way healthy looks for YOU. The episode closes out with a Hot Goss segment fresh off the presses and touching on all things the duo love in TV right now. If you enjoy the ride remember to like, comment, and subscribe!
Intro:
- Amanda’s Bridal Shower (2:08)
- Changing and Post-Pandemic Newness (7:02)
- Dealing with Dietary Restrictions while Socializing (10:00)
- Mel’s Metro-North Train Mishap (11:24)
Topics: Diet Culture & Body Positivity
- Diving into Diet Culture – What is a Beach Body? (19:21)
- The Ghosts of Diets Past (23:21)
- Body Image & Specific Dietary Patterns (38:58)
- Normalize Normal Bodies (44:00)
- Size Inclusivity (52:41)
- Stop Commenting on People’s Bodies, Just Don’t (54:10)
Hot Goss: (1:02:11)
- Starstruck (1:03:19)
- Cruel Summer Finale (1:07:44)
- Amanda Loves RuPaul (1:11:07)
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
In this light-hearted, yet educational episode, Amanda & Mel explore all things detoxification. The two flex their nutritional and functional expertise on how, why and when to detox your body and give you all that you need to know on this powerful healing tool. The episode closes out with a romance-driven Hot Goss that covers off on the girls' favorite will they/won't they TV couples. Get ready for a fun-filled episode of laughs!
Intro:
- Getting ready for Amanda’s bridal shower (1:30)
- Mel's new nutrition jobs (4:15)
- Mel’s move upstate (13:10)
Topics: Tips & Tricks For Detoxification
- Health changes since moving out of the city (13:10)
- Amanda's health transition (19:38)
- Our favorite detoxification methods (27:36)
- Detoxing foods (43:28)
- Supplements for detoxification (53:18)
Hot Goss:
- Shadow & Bone (54:43)
- Younger Series Finale (57:57)
- Panic on Amazon Prime (1:05:17)
- Our favorite Will They/Won't They couples (1:10:30)
- Cruel Summer (1:22:44)
- The Bold Type (1:24:45)
- The Bachelorette premiere (1:25:48)
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
In their latest episode, Amanda & Mel tackle the vastly important topic of COVID-19 & Vaccines. Understanding the sensitivity around this hot topic, the duo aim to present facts, research and details to equip their audience with easy-to-digest information without any bias. Amanda & Mel rely on personal experience, research studies and info from The Whole View, a podcast by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD & Stacy Toth to bring you this very special episode.
Intro:
- Decisions, Disclaimers & Details (1:27)
Topic: COVID-19, mRNA Vaccines & Chronic Illness
- Mel’s Covid Journey (6:00)
- Is it Covid or Chronic Illness? (15:00)
- Things that Helped Deal with Covid-19 (17:35)
- What you need to make the big V decision (24:00)
- Vaccine Injury & Chronic Disease (28:41)
- mNRA Vaccines: How, What, Why (33:15)
- Vaccine & Chronic Illness Flares (40:00)
- Allergic Reactions to the V & Should I get the Second Dose (47:00)
- Myth Busting! (52:00)
- Menstruation, Hormones & Shedding (53:33)
- Do the mRNAs override our DNA? (1:01:00)
- Pregnancy & Pre-pregnancy (1:07:00)
- Can you get Covid-19 after getting Vaccinated? (1:19:00)
- Long Haul Symptoms and Moving Forward (1:29:00)
Disclaimer: The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The scientific research and information provided in this episode were provided by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD of the Paleo Mom and The Whole View Podcast. If interested in references to the studies presented, please visit their website or listen to their vaccine series: episodes 440, 441, 443, 444, 454, and 455.
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
In this week’s energetic, roller coaster ride of an episode, Amanda and Mel explore how to navigate hospitalizations, medications, misdiagnoses and auto-inflammatory conditions. They take a deep dive into the inner workings of the immune system and explain cutting edge information with a side of laughter and sarcasm. The episode closes out with Hot Goss, where the dynamic duo covers all things TV and celebs. Make sure to tune in as this is one you will not want to miss!
Topics:
- Mel moving out of NYC (1:03)
- Upstate NY (4:23)
Hospitalization, Medication, and Misdiagnosis:
- Amanda's recent hospitalization (11:40)
- Self care intervention & stress (25:00)
- Medication situation (26:48)
- Immune system: Innate & Adaptive (38:30)
- Auto-inflammatory conditions (43:00)
- Diagnosis woes (50:00)
HOT GOSS (56:29)
- How I Met Your Father: Hilary Duff announcement!
- Younger Season 7 so far
- Cruel Summer
- Baker and The Beauty
- The Circle
- Shadow & Bone
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
- Mel started her course, The Everybody Program (1:30)
- Our experience with SIBO: symptoms & what SIBO is (6:09)
- Mold, Lyme, and SIBO go together (10:50)
- How to get tested: breath tests (13:20)
- Low FODMAP diet is a temporary fix (16:39)
- Herbals for treatment & recovery (20:38)
- Fasting to support the MMC (23:19)
- DNRS is what cured Mel of SIBO (26:25)
- Problems with probiotics (29:19)
Interview With Phoebe Lapine of Feed Me Phoebe:
- Phoebe’s journey with Hashimoto’s and writing her first book, The Wellness Project
- Discovering SIBO and writing her book, SIBO Made Simple (36:00)
- Stress is the under appreciated root cause (38:56)
- SIBO & IBS (39:50)
- Healthy Hedonism: nourishing your body & feeding your spirit (45:00)
- Low FODMAP recipes in Phoebe’s new book (46:50)
- Phoebe’s podcast (51:24)
- Gut health myth busting (54:00)
Hot Goss:
- YOUNGER SEASON 7 (1:00:53)
- Mel watched Love Island (1:05:07)
- Sweet Magnolias Recap (1:07:34)
- Demi Lovato Dancing With The Devil (1:12:14)
Disclaimer: The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
In this week’s episode Amanda and Mel dive into the dark world of Lyme Disease. The duo cover Amanda’s experience with the disease and co-infections, and details around diagnosis, and symptoms. The episode heats up with a special guest interview with Brittany Elliott (@britterbeez) about all things Lyme and her treatment with Bee Venom Therapy. Strap yourself in for an episode filled with information and entertainment.
Topics:
- New shower filter (1:15)
- Mel’s 30th birthday (7:31)
- Amanda inviting Mel to her bachelorette party (16:11)
- Full moon madness (22:58)
All Things Lyme Disease:
- Amanda’s experience with Lyme Disease (26:24)
- Co-infections: Babesia & Bartonella (31:09)
- Methods of treatment (35:20)
- The cost of Lyme treatment (43:27)
- Herx or die-off reactions (48:02)
- Does it ever go away? (50:10)
- LLMDs and getting tested (52:50)
Interview: Brittany Elliott of @britterbeez
- Brittany's Lyme journey & living in mold (57:57)
- Bee Venom Therapy (1:12:02)
- Honoring & saving the bees (1:20:27)
- Bullying on social media (1:22:10)
- Recovery and progress from BVT (1:26:57)
To learn more about Brittany or purchase her Bee Boxes visit her website: https://www.britterbeez.com/
Disclaimer: The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In this weeks episode, we are discussing the judgement and fear that comes along with having a chronic illness and a full-time job. We have both had our own experiences in an office environment while dealing with debilitating symptoms like fatigue, nausea, or brain fog. Throughout the years, we have learned how to manage the stress of a job and heal at the same time. Meal prep, arthritis tools, energy healing, and how to get by unnoticed at a happy hour are just a few of the topics we dive into. And a surprise singing performance from Mel as Amanda's prize for winning our Bachelor bet! You don't want to miss this one!
Topics:
- Spring has sprung!! What to expect in Kapha season (2:53)
- What Mel's iris says about her health (4:48)
- Planning Mel's 30th B-day (9:44)
- Congrats to Amanda who quit her job and won our Bachelor bet (14:09)
Managing Chronic Illness and your Full-Time Job:
- Judgement and fear when we were first dealing with symptoms at our jobs. How did our symptoms affect our work? (15:50)
- How your coworkers negative energy affects you (23:00)
- Tools to guard your energy (26:14)
- Flexibility and honesty at your job (29:18)
- Prepping food for work (35:36)
- Socialization at work: eating out & happy hour (39:29)
- How to manage stress and use your time wisely to heal even with a job (42:31)
- Tools and resources we use to help keep our symptoms at bay (45:45)
Hot Goss:
- Mel sings because she lost our Bachelor bet (56:28)
- The Bachelor finale (59:52)
- What we’re rewatching (1:11:04)
- Cherry & Coming 2 America reviews (1:13:40)