Well Done with Kat Vong

EP 34. Are you using topical steroids to manage eczema, psoriasis, or other chronic skin inflammation? In this deeply personal solo episode of Well Done, I share my battle with topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), a condition triggered by long-term steroid use that left my skin inflamed and my confidence shattered.

I dive into the science of how steroids create skin dependency, the risks of steroid overuse, and how the very thing that is supposed to help is actually making things worse. I also get into the connection between stress, inflammation, and healing and open up about what it was like to live with a visible, chronic skin condition in a beauty-obsessed world.

You'll discover:

• What's happening when your topical steroids stop working and how long-term use can cause a withdrawal or rebound effect
• What really happens to your skin barrier when you suppress inflammation
• Why visible skin conditions can deeply impact mental health and self-worth
• The stress-inflammation cycle that keeps you from healing
• The mind-body approach to healing and how subconscious beliefs impact our ability to heal
• Warning signs of potential topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)

Resources:

• ITSAN: International Topical Steroid Awareness Network
• Documentaries: Preventable and Still Preventable by Briana Banos
• You Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza
• Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza
• The Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter

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EP 33. Are you constantly second-guessing your decisions, stuck in analysis paralysis, or wondering if you can actually trust your "gut feelings"? In this episode of Well Done, I sit down with Emma Andrews—an intuitive teacher, medium, and creator of The Intuitive Method—to unpack what intuition actually is, how to develop it, and how we can use it in making more aligned decisions, whether big (like taking a new job) or small, day-to-day decisions like what to buy at the grocery store.

We dive deep into the practical side of intuition: how to distinguish between anxious thoughts and genuine intuitive guidance, why your body is your most reliable intuitive tool, and how to start strengthening your intuitive muscle with simple daily practices. This conversation also gets personal. Emma shares her unexpected journey into mediumship after receiving a premonition about a death of a loved one, and listen to the end because Emma does an impromptu reading that brought me to tears. Even if you're a total skeptic, this episode might help you learn to trust yourself in a whole new way.

You'll Learn:

• The most common intuitive senses and why it's important to identify yours
• The surprising link between grief and intuitive awakening
• How to strengthen your intuition when life feels chaotic 
• How to tell if it's your intuition, mental noise, or anxiety and fear
• Simple ways to practice daily intuitive decision-making
• How to use journaling unlock inner knowing
• Why your analytical brain and chronic stress might be blocking your intuition
• The relationship between intuition and manifestation
• Practical exercises you can do (even at the grocery store) to strengthen your intuition

Resources:

• Emma's Website
• The Intuitive Method 12-week Course

Guest Bio

Emma Andrews is an intuitive teacher, medium, and the creator of The Intuitive Method, an intuition development program launching in January 2026. After her intuitive gifts unexpectedly opened in 2017 following the death of a loved one, Emma dedicated herself to understanding and teaching others how to access their own innate intuitive abilities. Emma offers one-on-one sessions and courses designed to help people reconnect with their inner guidance and build trust in their own wisdom. When she's not working with clients, she's caring for her beloved goats on her property in Charlottesville, Virginia—a practice that keeps her grounded and present in her intuitive work.

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EP 32. Feeling stuck in your career, struggling with anxiety, or watching opportunities slip through your fingers? Your home's energy might be blocking the life you're trying to build. In this episode of Well Done, I sit down with Kimberley Gallagher, founder of The Feng Shui Flow and author of The Calm and Happy Home, to explore how ancient feng shui principles can be adapted for modern living.

We dive into the specific areas of your home that control wealth, health, and relationships, why that clutter in your entrance is costing you opportunities, and the surprising desk setup that could be impacting your business and career. If you've ever walked into a space and felt "off" but couldn't explain why, this conversation will finally give you the answers and the tools to fix it (no lucky cats required!).

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The most important areas in your home that control wealth, health, and relationships 
• What your front entryway and wallet have in common
• Why your desk position might be causing more stress at work (and a simple solve)
• The overlooked energy trap hiding in your kitchen
• Common household items that block abundance (you probably have at least one)
• How to find your personal feng shui element
• The connection between your kitchen stove and your bank account 
• The difference between modern and traditional feng shui and simple things we can do create more energy flow in our homes

Resources

Learn more about Kimberley:

• Kimberley's Website: Feng Shui Flow
• Instagram: @thefengshuiflow

Book:

• The Calm and Happy Home by Kimberley Gallagher 

Guest Bio

Kimberley Gallagher is the founder of The Feng Shui Flow and author of The Calm and Happy Home. Originally from England and now based in Australia, Kimberley's journey into feng shui began during lockdown after being made redundant from her teaching career in equine science. After experiencing the transformative power of feng shui in her own life, she became passionate about making this ancient practice accessible to modern women.

As a modern feng shui consultant, Kimberley specializes in helping people create homes that support their health, wealth, and relationships, bridging the gap between 4,000-year-old feng shui principles and the way we actually live today. Her approach is practical, relatable, and designed to help you build a genuine relationship with your home—one that actively supports the life you're trying to create.

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EP 31. You may have already tried your fair share of stress management techniques, but sometimes unprocessed emotions can still stay stored in the body. That’s where Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help. In this episode of Well Done, I’m joined by Lauren Fonvielle, an integrative energy practitioner and expert in EFT, reiki, and sound healing. We explore how tapping on specific points, called the meridians, in the body can dramatically lower cortisol levels, shift self-limiting beliefs, and help you process both acute stress and long-held emotional trauma. Lauren walks us through the exact tapping points and explains the fascinating neuroscience behind why this modality works. She also shares real client stories of transformation, from overcoming elevator phobias to silencing that harsh inner critic. 

You'll Learn:

• What EFT (tapping) is and how it rewires your stress response and helps you release buried emotions
• The exact tapping points on your body and how to use them for anxiety relief
• The most common limiting beliefs holding high-achieving women back and what we can do about it
• How tapping can help process old trauma you didn't even know was affecting you
• A step-by-step tapping demonstration you can follow in real time
• Why saying your feelings out loud while tapping creates powerful shifts
• Lauren's personal journey from corporate marketing to becoming an EFT trainer
• How to incorporate tapping into a daily stress-relief routine

Resources:

Learn more: Lauren's Website

Follow Lauren on Instagram 

Find her on Youtube

Guest Bio

Lauren Fonveille is an integrative energy practitioner who uses EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), reiki and somatic healing to help high-achieving women break free from anxiety, stress, and emotional blocks. Lauren offers one-on-one coaching sessions and leads virtual group sessions for entrepreneurs looking to work through limiting beliefs, money blocks, confidence issues and other business struggles.

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EP 30. Are we heading into a future where primary care is replaced by AI? In this week's episode, I sit down with Hunter Ziesing, the co-founder of Longevity Health to unpack the future of AI-powered and personalized healthcare, and why your annual physical is not giving you the full picture. From a career on Wall Street to building a fundraising empire, Hunter shares how personal loss and frustration with our healthcare system led him to build a health platform that’s changing the game in preventative care to make billionaire-level health optimization accessible to everyone.

You'll Discover:

• The most important (but often overlooked) tests to assess your healthspan, not just your lifespan
• Why blood tests alone aren't enough for true longevity optimization
• The AI technology that remembers your health conversations and analyzes your complete medical history
• The surprising truth about wearable fitness data and why it's not as useful as you think
• Hunter's vision for democratizing personalized healthcare using AI
• The gamification strategies that actually change behavior and keep people motivated
• How to use AI right now to build your own longevity plan for free

Resources

• Learn more or request to be part of the AI trial: https://www.longevityhealth.me/
• Follow on Instagram: @longevityhealth.me

Guest Bio

Hunter Ziesing is the co-founder of Longevity Health, a pioneering online medical clinic on a mission to democratize personalized preventative healthcare. With a diverse background spanning Wall Street finance, nonprofit fundraising, and health tech innovation, Hunter brings a unique perspective to healthcare disruption. Through Longevity Health's comprehensive testing protocols, executive health boards, and cutting-edge AI integration, Hunter is leading the charge toward a future where AI-powered primary care and behavior change platforms will help millions live longer, healthier lives.

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EP 29. Are you thinking of ditching your nightly glass of wine and looking for new ways to unwind? In this episode, I am joined by Emily Bennett, founder of the functional beverage brand Santé Blends, and we discuss how it's possible to still achieve calm and foster meaningful connection without the nasty hangover. We discuss Emily’s science-backed supplement and alcohol alternative, the rising “sober curious” trend, and the most effective ingredients for achieving calm and relaxation. Plus, Emily shares her journey from a career in luxury to building a wellness brand, her tips for achieving balance while juggling entrepreneurship, and how unwinding can feel like an upgrade, not a sacrifice. 

You'll Learn:

• How certain ingredients can help provide the same effects as alcohol without the hangover 
• The four key science-backed ingredients in Santé Blends and what they do
• The "reverse tolerance" effect of one star ingredient that makes it more effective over time
• The rise of the “sober curious” movement and what it means for wellness and connection
• How to swap your nightly drink for a healthier ritual that still feels indulgent and rewarding
• Advice for early-stage founders feeling stuck or overwhelmed
• Simple ways to manage stress and find balance as a mom and entrepreneur

Resources

• Learn more: Santé Blends Website
• Follow @santeblendsofficial on Instagram

Guest Bio

Emily Bennett is the founder of Santé Blends, a functional wellness brand offering powder supplements designed to calm the mind and support social connection, without the negative effects of alcohol. After a thriving career in luxury—and earlier in investment banking—Emily stepped away to launch Santé Blends to meet a rising need: a better way to relax. Her blends are packed with science-backed adaptogens and nootropics, designed to support stress relief and connection for the modern, mindful consumer.

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EP 28. Ever wonder how those with glowing skin achieve and maintain their glowing skin? Why some rashes tend to come back time and time again? 

In this solo episode, I discuss skin barrier health and why taking care of our skin is more than just about surface-level appearances. In honor of National Eczema Awareness Month, I discuss what happens to the skin barrier in skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and rosacea, and why understanding how our skin functions as an immune organ is so important for our overall health and wellbeing. We dig into the science of how our skin works at a cellular level, the daily habits that could be compromising our skin health, and what to do about it. This episode is a must-listen whether you’re dealing with a chronic skin condition, have sensitive skin or just want to understand how your skin works!

You’ll learn:

• The science behind the skin barrier, its brick and mortar structure 
• The skin’s function as a security system for your body and what happens when it becomes over-reactive 
• How chronic skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis weaken the skin barrier
• How trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) could be compromising your skin and how to reduce it
• The surprising everyday habits that could be damaging your skin without you knowing
• How gut health, liver function, and chronic stress directly impact your skin's appearance
• What to avoid when your skin is inflamed or sensitive
• A simple, minimalist skincare routine to help repair a compromised skin barrier
• The role of specific ingredients in restoring skin health

Resources:

• FREE Calm Skin Reset Guide: Learn how to reduce inflammation and soothe your skin during a flare-up
• Products: 
  • Atopalm Palm MLE Cream 
  • 2X Barrier Repair by Soonjung
  • Gentle sunscreens
    • EltaMD Sheer Face Sunscreen SPF 50+
    • Cotz Sensitive Lightly Tinted Flawless Complexion SPF 50

*Disclaimer: Guidance offered on this podcast and in this episode are from my own experience and research, and is not to be used as a substitute for medical advice. If you do have a skin condition or are suffering from a rash that you don't know how to treat, please consult a qualified medical professional.

*Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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EP 27. There are some things diet and lifestyle alone can’t fix, and in this episode of Well Done, I chat with naturopath and trauma healing practitioner Camilla Clare to discuss the link between physical symptoms and emotional pain. Camilla shares her incredible journey of experiencing severe anxiety and debilitating arthritis in her teens, and what eventually led to her healing. We discuss what it means to not only be vegan, but raw vegan!—and dive into the topic of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a lesser known condition that can cause emotional chaos and PTSD-type symptoms. If you experience extreme mood swings monthly, listen up! This episode explores how true wellness isn’t just about diet and lifestyle, but includes positive relationships and even finding your purpose. 

You’ll Learn

• What helped reduce Camilla's arthritis pain by 50% within weeks
• What PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) really is and how it differs from regular PMS
• The surprising connection between trauma and cyclical mood disorders
• What raw vegan eating really means (it doesn't necessarily mean cold food!)
• Myths and misconceptions about plant-based diets, and the plant that’s 50% protein
• Alternative trauma healing modalities that outperform traditional talk therapy for PTSD
• The omega-3 source that beats fish oil, flax, and algae
• The family constellations process and how it helps release ancestral trauma

Resources

Learn more about Camilla's work:

• CamillaClare.com 
• PMDD-focused care: pmddnaturopath.com
• Instagram: @camillaclaranaturopathy

Products & Ingredients Mentioned:

• Ahiflower oil (omega-3 source) - Available in the US through Clean Machine brand

Healing Modalities Discussed:

• Rapid Core Healing
• Family Constellations

Guest Bio

Camilla Clare is a naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma healing practitioner who transformed her own debilitating health challenges—including autoimmune arthritis, severe depression, and PMDD—into a thriving holistic health practice. After conventional medicine offered only symptom management, she discovered the power of plant-based nutrition, natural medicine, and trauma work to help others feel truly more at home in body and mind. Now based in Ubud, Bali, Camilla is also now on a mission to bring Ahiflower oil—nature's richest source of omega-3s—to Australia and New Zealand for the first time. Camilla's work bridges the gap between conventional and alternative medicine, offering trauma-informed, plant-based care that honors both science and soul.

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EP 26. What's a surprising cause of leaky gut? Find out in this episode of Well Done, where I chat with Lisa Smith, functional dietician and host of the Pretty Well Podcast, to dive into what may be creating holes in our gut lining—yes, literal holes! 

Lisa shares her personal health journey dealing with Hashimoto’s, and how we need to pay attention to symptoms that just won’t resolve. We also dive deep into the "three-legged stool" of autoimmunity, why conventional medicine's "pill for an ill" approach falls short, and how your subconscious mind might be the missing piece in your healing journey. Plus, if you’re a woman in your thirties or forties, you’ll want to pay attention to the discussion around hormonal imbalances and what we can do to feel better right now. 

This conversation is packed with actionable strategies for anyone tired of band-aid solutions and ready to take action to feel better.

You’ll learn:

• The three-part system (perfect storm) behind autoimmune disease
• A shocking cause of leaky gut and what to do about it
• What “estrogen dominance” really is and how it affects your cycle and mood
• How your gut bacteria directly impacts hormone balance
• What functional medicine does differently to treat fatigue, migraines, and skin issues
• Simple daily changes that support gut health, stress resilience, and hormone harmony
• How we can rewire our subconscious for deep, lasting healing
  
  

Resources:

• Hormone Testing Mentioned: Dutch Test
• Probiotic brand Lisa recommends*: Seed
• Pharmacist & author mentioned: Dr. Isabella Wentz on Hashimoto’s
• Book mentioned*: When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
• Probiotic brand mentioned*: Seed DS-01® Daily Probiotic - Get 25% Off

*Disclosure: As a Seed affiliate partner, I may earn commission on sales of this product through the link provided.

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EP 25. Struggling to break old patterns or rewire your brain for real, lasting change? In this solo episode of Well Done, I share a science-backed, 3-part method to help you shift your identity, reprogram limiting beliefs, and create lasting behavior change and achieve transformation.

For me, true healing from my severe eczema required dismantling some deep-seated beliefs about myself and my skin. I identified with my illness, which is often the case for those of us who have lived with chronic symptoms. We become so used to our suffering that we cling to the familiar, even if they’re not good for us. 

In this episode, I discuss how the same neuroplasticity that locks us into old behaviors can also be harnessed to create profound personal change so we can finally unlock the 2.0 versions of ourselves. We discuss brain rewiring, mindset transformation, and how to break free from the brain’s default mode network (DMN) that keeps us stuck, with actionable steps on how to let go of your old identity and step into who you’re meant to be.

What You'll Learn

• A 3-part framework for shifting your identity based on neuroscience and personal growth principles
• Why your brain's default mode network keeps you stuck in familiar situations (even harmful ones) and how to interrupt the patterns
• How to recognize the "I am" statements that are secretly sabotaging your growth
• The science-backed role of visualization and embodiment for behavior change 
• A technique for embodying your 2.0 self before you feel ready and why action must come before confidence (not the other way around)
• How to use AI to accelerate identity transformation
• How somatic therapies help release stuck identity patterns

Resources from Episode

• Identity Shift Prompts Worksheet - Free Download
• Somatic Therapy - Benefits
• The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman
• Meditation research: 2011 Harvard study on default mode network activity
• Neurogenesis & neuroplasticity research

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