Botanical Rebellion

Join me on the road as I drive to Indiana for my first travel nursing assignment. I talk about what it takes to set goals while balancing the art of letting go of control and going with the flow.

This episode comes to you live from Misti’s bathtub, because sometimes the best conversations happen in the most unexpected places.

I also include a short interview after having lunch with Mortgage Baddie Sarah Hidy. After dropping an announcement I include a recording sent from my travel nurse recruiter Tristen Gaskins for an honest conversation about work-life balance. Topics include respecting the hustle without glorifying burnout, and why self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

We dive into what keeps us fueled, how we protect our peace while chasing big goals, and the habits that help us show up as our best selves in both our personal and professional lives.

Whether you’re building a business, climbing the career ladder, traveling for work, or simply trying to find more balance in your everyday life, this episode is a reminder that success means very little if you don’t have the energy to enjoy it.

Connect with the guests:

Sarah Hidy

Branch Manager | Loan Originator The Mortgage Firm

NMLS #198070 

[email protected]

Tristen Gaskins

Travel Nurse Recruiter | Medical Solutions 

[email protected] 

Instagram: @travelwithtristen 

TikTok: @tristen_gaskins

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I finally used my passport! In this episode I talk about traveling on a budget and going to three countries in one week.

Blog Post

In this episode of Botanical Rebellion, I’m joined by Gene Meyer, (comedian, metal vocalist, and therapist) for a raw and hilarious conversation. We dive into mental health, sobriety, and the intersections of creativity and sobriety. We also explore why honesty--sometimes dark, sometimes funny--can be one of the most powerful tools for healing, all while laughing through it.

In this episode, I share how I’ve been traveling solo since 16, why I chase season changes, mountains, and local culture, and how I keep trips affordable, safe, and low-stress. From NYC day trips to Google Flights hacks, traveling light, and health-first prep—this is a realistic take on solo travel for the curious, the cautious, and the chronically wanderlust-filled.

Travel Episode Blog

After a long season of cocooning, how do you know when it’s time to rejoin the world — to test your growth, trust your healing, and reclaim your spark? In this episode, Misti Blu Day explores what it means to move beyond survival mode, rebuild self-trust, and find strength in healthy challenge rather than chronic stress.

Special guest Cara from Eclipse Counseling, a licensed mental health counselor, joins the conversation to unpack how to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety — and how to recognize who’s a wolf and who’s a sheep when navigating relationships, boundaries, and personal growth.

This episode blends nervous system science, Stoic resilience, and a little rebellious self-discovery — a reminder that healing wasn’t meant to make you hide; it was meant to teach you how to fly.

Episode Notes

Another year around the sun brings perspective on what actually matters. In this episode, I reflect on the lessons that only come with time—how to stop fighting against life's natural chaos and how to actually go with the flow.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Botanical Rebellion, I’m unpacking the relentless voice in your head — and how trauma, stress, or toxic situations can amplify that noise. I share practical tools from Stoicism, neuroscience, and emotional regulation to help you reclaim peace, even when the noise isn’t just internal. Peace isn’t just a mindset — it’s protection, boundaries, and practice.

Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/07/14/episode-15/

I’ve had my moments of expecting mind-reading, meeting me in my mess, or loving me before I even understood what I needed. But here’s the real lesson:

• ​Love isn’t earned—it’s chosen. Know your worth and choose someone who shows up and adds peace, not chaos.
• ​Healing doesn’t require perfection. It’s about emotional intelligence, awareness, and choosing intention over reactivity.
• ​Matching energy isn’t petty—it’s data. It’s checking in: “Is this what I really want to receive?”
• ​Core values > surface vibes. Build a relationship based on stability, accountability, and emotional presence—not aesthetics or playlists.
• ​Boundaries bring peace. You don’t have to over-give or shrink yourself to maintain connection.

Ending on a High Note:You don’t have to earn love or abandon yourself to keep the peace. The right love brings peace—it complements, not compromises. You are the love you’ve been waiting for. And everything beyond that? That’s just the bonus.

Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/07/02/14-boundaries-breadcrumbs-rewriting-relationship-energy/

You don’t need to justify your symptoms to deserve support. In this episode, Misti breaks down how to access school and workplace accommodations through the ADA, while also exploring the stages of grief unique to chronic illness—and the medical trauma that rarely gets named.

Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/06/18/episode13/