Well Done with Kat Vong

EP 04. AI as a wellness tool? YES. I know AI can feel overwhelming, but what if it could actually reduce overwhelm and improve your wellbeing—not just your work? In this episode, I chat with productivity and strategy expert Marissa Brassfield, founder of Ridiculously Efficient and CTOx, about how to use AI to get your time, energy, and creativity back. 

Whether you’re a founder juggling a million tabs, a busy mom trying to meal plan, or someone who’s just AI-curious but unsure where to start—this episode will open your mind to the human side of artificial intelligence. As someone who's navigating this tech myself, I’m right there with you—curious, cautious, and wondering how we can use AI tools to work smarter and live better.

What You'll Learn:

• How AI can help you build an ideal workday that protects your energy
• The 4-letter framework that can save you hours each week
• The AI prompt that helped Marissa navigate family relationships (yes, even the tough ones!)
• How to prompt AI to give you more personalized support
• How AI might help you be more present with your kids
• Why you shouldn't use AI like Google—and what to do instead
• How to use AI to support personal growth and well-being

Marissa's work: RidiculouslyEfficient.com

Connect with Marissa on Instagram: @marissa.brassfield

Tools mentioned:

• ChatGPT
• Perplexity AI
• Claude AI
• SuperWhisper (speech-to-text)

Guest Bio

Marissa Brassfield is a strategic consultant, productivity expert, and founder of Ridiculously Efficient, where she helps visionary leaders eliminate burnout and scale sustainable success. A former right-hand to Peter Diamandis and now the founder of CTOx, she trains tech leaders and non-technical folks alike to use AI practically, ethically, and with heart. From designing high-performance systems for billion-dollar businesses to using ChatGPT to navigate difficult conversations, Marissa believes that tech should serve humans—not the other way around.

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EP 03. Your home might be the most toxic place you spend time in—and you don’t even know it.

In this episode of Well Done, certified functional nutritionist and non-toxic living expert Caitlin Fierro shares how hidden toxins in your home environment and lurking in everyday products could be contributing to chronic symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and more.

We dive into non-toxic living, home detox tips, and how to reduce your toxic load with simple, affordable changes. Caitlin also opens up about her own journey healing from autoimmune conditions and what led her to help other families create safer, healthier homes.

Whether you’re just getting started with low-tox living or looking to take your wellness routine to the next level, this episode is packed with practical tips you can start today.

What You'll Learn:

• The 3 biggest sources of toxins in your home—and how to address them
• How you can make safer choices for yourself and family without feeling overwhelmed
• What to look for on product labels to avoid hidden toxins
• Why certain pantry staples and beauty products might contain ingredients you’d never expect
• The everyday habit that could be polluting your home—and a super simple way to fix it
• Small changes that can make a big impact when you’re out and about with your kids

Resources:

Caitlin’s website: NonToxicHomes.com

Follow Caitlin on Instagram: @nontoxichomes_

Mentioned Brands:

• Branch Basics – Non-toxic cleaning and laundry products
• Root & Splendor – Safe, high-performing laundry care
• AquaTru – Reverse osmosis water filtration system
• Clearly Filtered – Water pitchers with advanced filtration
• EWG’s Skin Deep Database – App for checking product safety

Guest Bio:

Caitlin Fierro is a certified functional nutritionist and the founder of Non-Toxic Homes, a platform dedicated to helping families reduce their toxic load and create healthier living environments. After struggling with autoimmune issues and finding relief through natural healing methods, Caitlin left her career in tech to pursue holistic nutrition and toxin-free living. Today, she combines her expertise in nutrition, functional wellness, and product curation to guide others toward safer choices—while proving that non-toxic living doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive.

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EP 02. Are you constantly reaching for supplements, working out, but still not feeling your best? In this episode of Well Done, I sit down with Mary Tufano, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and founder of The Root Cause Solution, to talk about the not-so-obvious ways your body is trying to get your attention. 

We dive into Mary's personal journey with SIBO, why conventional testing often falls short, and how to start uncovering the root cause of chronic symptoms—especially the ones we tend to normalize. As a mom and founder, I’ve been on this same path of figuring out what my body is trying to tell me—and I know so many of you listening are too. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Functional diagnostic testing and how it differs from conventional tests
• Why some chronic symptoms like fatigue, acne, or bloating persist even when your blood work is “normal”
• What exactly is SIBO—and how do you know if you have it?
• A surprising cause of acne!
• What you’re eating that could be the cause of anxiety, brain fog, or even depression
• Why some people “look healthy” on the outside but still feel off inside
• Mary’s go-to morning wellness ritual that supports the liver and gut

Learn more: 

www.therootcausesolution.com

Follow @therootcausesolution on Instagram 

Tool for learning more about the causes behind your symptoms: Mother Nature AI

Supplement brand mentioned: Cellcore

Guest Bio

Mary Tufano, FDN-P, is the founder of The Root Cause Solution, a functional diagnostic lab testing practice based in Long Island, New York. After decades in the wellness and supplements industry—and a personal health crisis that conventional medicine couldn’t solve—Mary discovered functional nutrition and never looked back. Today, she helps clients get to the bottom of their chronic health concerns using diagnostic testing, healing protocols, and her no-nonsense, compassionate approach.

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EP 01. In this vulnerable first episode of Well Done, I share the raw truth behind my decades-long struggle with eczema and the health crisis that changed everything—topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). From a steroid spiral to postpartum skin trauma, I reveal how my mind, body, and identity broke down—and how I slowly, intentionally rebuilt them. From almost losing myself in motherhood, and facing a chronic illness to rebuilding my wellness from the inside out, I reflect on what it really means to heal. If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you or you’re drowning in wellness advice but still feeling lost, this episode will meet you where you are.

What You'll Learn:

• How inflammation could be triggered by emotional trauma, stress, or pregnancy
• Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), and how to recognize early signs
• How mindset shifts can have a big impact on physical healing
• The dangers of long-term steroid use for chronic skin conditions like eczema
• What holistic healing looks like beyond diet and skincare
• Why so many people confuse managing symptoms with actual healing

Mentioned:

Joe Dispenza - Meditations 

Host Bio:

Kat Vong is the founder of Well Done, a podcast exploring the intersection of wellness, beauty, and modern business. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry and a deeply personal journey with chronic eczema, Kat brings  heart, curiosity and a passion for wellness to every episode. She's also the founder of a (pre-launch) beauty brand rooted in inside-out wellness—and a twin mom who knows what it means to rebuild from burnout, grief, and health challenges.

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Ever feel like "wellness" has become just another buzzword? Well Done is here to change that. Join host Kat Vong as she strips away the pretense and gets real about what wellness truly means in our modern lives – from the brands we love to the daily moments that keep us grounded.

After battling a chronic inflammatory skin condition, Kat discovered firsthand that wellness isn't just about green juices and meditation apps. It's messy, it's personal, and it looks different for everyone. Now, she's sitting down with industry experts, innovative brand founders, and wellness pioneers to explore how we can all live well in our own authentic ways.

Whether you're searching for alternatives to traditional health approaches, trying to build mindful moments into your busy days, creating a wellness brand, or simply curious about where wellness meets business and beauty – this podcast is your invitation to join the conversation.

Get ready to redefine what wellness means to you. New episodes drop mid-April!

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