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Messie Minds
By Mary Nguyen & Jessie ChauSociety & Culture
Messie Minds episodes
- E97. Why we trust Becca Bloom 🌺 (and not the others!)
Why do we love Becca Bloom when she’s clearly living in luxury, born into money, and practically floats around in vintage designer robes? In this episode, we break down the Becca Bloom Effect — the rare case of a nepobaby who doesn’t give the ick.
We unpack why Becca’s soft, subtle rich girl energy feels warm and aspirational — while others just feel like a flex with a filter. But it goes deeper than the Instagram grid:
🧠 Do these kinds of influencers reflect real-life rich people we meet?
👀 What social cues do they miss — and how much of it is just how they were raised?
💭 What do the conversations in rich households even sound like growing up? Are they getting life coaching or just inheritance handbooks?We’re talking quiet luxury, rich girl energy done right, and the fine line between aesthetic and arrogance.
If you’ve ever rage-scrolled past a loud flex but paused for a soft-focus tea pour in a sun-drenched villa… this one’s for you.
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
#MessieMinds #PodcastEpisode #BeccaBloom #Nepobaby #QuietLuxury #RichGirlEnergy #InfluencerCulture #SoftGirlAesthetic #RichNotIcky #GenZPodcast #InternetCulture #SocialCues #WealthPrivilege #TikTokTea #PinterestVibes #SoftLaunchEnergy #ForYouPage #HotTake #TikTokMadeMeThink #ThatGirlEra #UnpackThat #GirlTalkPodcast #AestheticCulture #DigitalEtiquette
59 min - E96. Nothing’s Urgent… and That’s Weird 🥴
You’ve ticked the boxes: career wins, personal growth, glow-ups galore. But now, for the first time, there’s no big goal, no chaos, no “next thing” to chase… and it feels weirdly unsettling.
Welcome to freedom anxiety, the strange little space where success meets stillness, and purpose feels a little blurry.
In this episode, Mary and Jessie unpack what it means to exist in the in-between. When you’re not working towards marriage, babies, or a promotion, but also not in crisis. Just floating… and learning to enjoy it.
We ask the big questions:
✨ Can you be successful and still feel aimless?
✨ Why does doing nothing feel like failure?
✨ How do you redefine purpose when you’re no longer chasing milestones?If you’ve ever whispered “I should be doing more” into the void, come join the clurrrb.
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
#FreedomAnxiety #PostAchievementBlues #SoftLifeEra #MessieMindsPodcast #AdulthoodUnfiltered #LifeAfterGoals #PurposeWithoutPressure #MillennialPodcast #MentalHealthChat #StillnessIsSuccess
58 min - E95. Toxic, but make it routine?
Struggling to stay motivated? Constantly procrastinating or stuck in perfectionism? In this episode of Messie Minds, we’re unpacking the sneaky bad habits that might be sabotaging your success — from comparison spirals and burnout to fear of failure and toxic productivity.
Join us as we get real about the mindset traps keeping us stuck, share personal stories, and offer practical tips to help you break the cycle and finally move forward.
🎧 Perfect for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to grow.
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Tags: Self-sabotage, bad habits, productivity tips, mindset, personal growth, women’s lifestyle podcast, goal setting, motivation, messy healing.
54 min - E94. Unlikely spirit animal besties 🦎
Ever wondered what your true spirit animal is? No, not the basic zodiac signs—we’re talking Primal Astrology 🌀, the wildest mix of horoscopes and animal energies!
This week, Jessie & Mary dive deep into this gimmicky (but strangely accurate?) astrology trend, uncover their own Primal Zodiac spirit animals, and decide if the universe really gets them. 🧐✨
Is it spooky accurate or just pure nonsense? Tune in and find out! 🎧
Drop your Primal Zodiac animal in the comments! ⬇️ #PrimalAstrology #SpiritAnimals
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 5 min - E93. Cute until it's offensive ✌🏼 😚
Cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation — where’s the line, and why does it feel so ✨awkward✨ to talk about?
This week on Messie Minds, we’re getting into the messy middle of what it really means to engage with a culture that isn’t your own. From boba milk tea drama and festival fits to celebrity flops (lookin’ at you, Kasey's ao dai moment), we’re unpacking it all with our usual mix of chaos, curiosity, and ✨calling ourselves out✨.
💭 We get into:👘 Why appreciation ≠ appropriation
🧠 The psychology of “I just like the aesthetic”
💅 When trends turn into trauma
💸 How capitalism keeps stealing the drip
💡 And how to love a culture without lowkey stealing from itThis one’s for the girlies who want to do better, learn more, and still look cute doing it.
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
#MessieMinds #NewEpisode #CulturalAppropriation #CulturalAppreciation #CultureNotCostume #PodcastGirls #PopCulturePod #SocialAwareness #EthicalInfluencing #RepresentationMatters #BobaGate #LearnUnlearnRepeat
53 min - E92. What if we talked about it before it got bad? (Ft Ally Kelly & Mind Blank)
This week on Messie Minds, we’re joined by mental health advocate and founder of Mind Blank, Ally Kelly.
We dive deep into her powerful journey from lived experience to launching a nationwide charity focused on suicide prevention and early mental health education.
Ally shares how creative tools like theatre and storytelling are being used in schools and communities to start life-saving conversations before crisis hits. We talk about the importance of early intervention, breaking the stigma around mental illness, and what real support looks like — especially for young people.
⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health challenges. Please listen with care.
If you’re passionate about mental health awareness, youth support, or simply want to learn how to better check in with yourself and others — this episode is for you.
CONNECT WITH MIND BLANK
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Instagram
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LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 3 min - E91. Tiny Toys, Big Feelings 🧠💫
What do Sonny Angels, Popmart's Labubus, and your inner child have in common? Apparently… everything.
This week on Messie Minds, we’re unboxing our latest obsession (literally): blind boxes. We dive into the cute, chaotic world of collectible toys — from the thrill of not knowing what you’ll get, to the strangely emotional high of finding that rare piece 🫠
But it’s more than just toys. We’re taking it back to childhood memories, unpacking where this addiction actually came from, and digging into the psychology behind why our brains are so wired for this kind of dopamine hit.
✨Because who needs therapy when you’ve got mystery minis and emotional baggage✨
#MessieMinds #BlindBoxAddiction #SonnyAngels #PopmartLabubu #InnerChildHealing #CollectiblesCulture #TinyJoyBigFeels #NostalgiaHits #ToyTherapy
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
50 min - E90. Unleashing your soul magic (Ft Eli Celestial)
✨ In this episode of Messie Minds, we’re joined by spiritual guide, self-love coach, and tarot reader Eli Celestial to explore all things energy, healing, and manifestation. We talk about how she began her journey into self-love coaching, her experiences with Reiki and energy healing, and a wild story about an accidental paranormal encounter 👻.
Jessie and Mary also get their very first oracle card reading live on the podcast—so if you’ve ever been curious about tarot, oracle decks, or starting your own spiritual awakening, this one’s for you. Tune in for real talk, cosmic wisdom, and a dose of divine guidance 🌙💫
Find Eli on Instagram at @eli.celestial
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
#TarotReading #OracleCards #EnergyHealing #SpiritualJourney #SelfLoveCoach #AstrologyVibes #ReikiHealing #IntuitiveGuidance #ManifestationMagic #LawOfAttraction #SpiritualAwakening #MindBodySoul #HealingEnergy #DivineFeminine #ConsciousLiving #MessieMindsPodcast #PodcastEpisode #SpiritualPodcast #WomenWhoPodcast #NewEpisodeAlert #ListenNow #ConsciousConvos #PodcastVibes
1 hr 22 min - E89. Add to cart? Let's not. ❌ 🛒
Let’s talk about it… not everything deserves the hype.
In this week’s ep, we’re diving headfirst into the de-influencing trend and giving our ✨unfiltered✨ takes on the most overrated fashion fits, beauty products, lifestyle must-haves, tech gadgets, and even some way too hyped restaurants. 👀
From $80 lip oils to sad salad spots with mood lighting, we’re calling it how we see it — no gatekeeping, no sugar-coating, and absolutely no affiliate links 😂
So before you hit “add to cart,” maybe hit play first. 🖤
#MessieMinds #DeInfluencing #AddToCartLetsNot #PodcastDrop #OverratedTrends #HotTakesOnly #MessieOpinions #AntiHaul #InfluencerFatigue
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 8 min - E88. Weddings, reels & realness with The Social Precinct (Ft Christine Do)
Calling all event lovers, wedding vendors, and creative girlies or girlies getting ready for marriage —this one’s for you! 🎉
In this juicy episode of Messie Minds, we chat with Christine Do, the brilliant boss behind The Social Precinct — a boutique marketing agency that's shaking up the wedding and events scene. Christine spills the tea on how to capture all the perfect moments on your special day and how she found her place in such a saturated market.
We dive into what really goes on behind those dreamy wedding reels, why storytelling is the secret sauce, and how she built a business that's both strategic and soul-led. If you're in the world of weddings, events, or just love a good behind-the-scenes biz chat — press play now. 💍✨
Instagram
THE SOCIAL PRECINCT
CHRISTINE DO
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Keywords: wedding marketing, event marketing tips, Christine Do interview, The Social Precinct, creative business podcast, how to market weddings, content for events, marketing strategy for creatives
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About Messie Minds
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Life's a mess and so are we. Jessie Chau and Mary Nguyen aren't here to sugarcoat it - they're here to talk work fails, love dramas, life lessons, and growing up Asian-Australian in a world that…
doesn't always get it. Messie Minds is real, hilarious and just a little bit chaotic. For anyone figuring out adulthood one messy story at a time, or if you're just after some friends to bounce off, we have new episodes every Wednesday!