The Thick Pod

Join Michelle and Kelsey as they sit down with Blondie, a mega talented Melbourne-to-L.A. celebrity hair and makeup artist, for a very special chat about her journey from Australia to Hollywood. Blondie shares her love for horror films, her iconic all-black fashion, and the wild way she got her start in the makeup artist industry. Blondie shares insights on mentorship, the value of hands-on experience, and practical tips for aspiring artists. Blondie shares personal stories from the world of celebrity beauty including stories about bed bugs and bathroom cameras.

Michelle and Kelsey explore the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with body dysmorphia after a major weight loss. Michelle opens up about her struggles with reconciling her new body with her old self-image, and they discuss loose skin and fluctuating self-esteem. Michelle and Kelsey chat about the ongoing journey of body acceptance, the importance of mental check-ins, and the reality that self-love and body confidence can be a continuous work in progress. They also discuss the challenges of reconciling a new body image with old self-perceptions, and the impact it has on self-esteem and daily life.

This one is JUICY! Michelle asks her husband the question she’s always wanted to know - if he had any thoughts on her body before she lost weight and the answer may be surprising! Kelsey asks your questions on if her husband thinks things are different in the bedroom, and more!

You asked, they answered! Michelle and Kelsey’s husbands spill the tea on what it’s like from their perspective witnessing their lives change on social media. Michelle shares the funny story of how she first met her husband, and Kelsey’s husband shares what it’s like being a firefighter and EMT and a “thirst trap” on his wife’s TikTok.

What happens after the weight loss phase on a GLP-1 medication? Kelsey and Michelle give an update on their maintenance journey after losing almost 200 pounds between them. Both have successfully “maintained” for almost a year and they discuss what maintenance looks like for each of them as well as share with what their future looks like on a GLP-1.

One of Kelsey and Michelle’s favorite humans stops by, Annie (@aisforannie on TikTok / @a_is_for_annie on IG) to talk about her spiritual journey and tips on how to manifest what you desire. They also chat about how they first met on TikTok, who dm’d who and Annie shares about her weight loss journey and her background as a Nurse Practitioner. Annie also talks about the loss of her brother at a young age and how that impacted her spirituality journey. 

Part 1 of an ongoing Q&A series! Michelle talks about “differences” in her anatomy after mommy makeover surgery, and Kelsey’s talks about sex after weight loss. They also answer your top questions on TikTok Shop! Have a question? Email [email protected] 

Kelsey and Michelle welcome their first guest Dr. Joy Bracey to touch on the difficult topic of self love and feeling worthy after living in bigger bodies. Dr. Joy Bracey is a licensed therapist, self-love & mindfulness teacher, public speaker, single mom of four, and successful non-profit CEO. She is also the host of her podcast, The Easy Weigh Out which can be found on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. 

The full story of Michelle’s “mommy makeover” experience last summer and what landed her in the hospital. Kelsey describes her breast augmentation experience in her early 20s and what her future plans are after losing over 100 pounds.

Michelle & Kelsey dive into the world of content creation sharing how they got started as content creators, working with brands & share tips and tricks to level up your content game. They answer some of your top questions on social media and content creation.