
The Thick Pod
You’ve asked, we’ve answered! Join your two internet besties Michelle (@michellesays) & Kelsey (@itsmekelsc) as we share all the tea we don’t share on TikTok. Empowering conversations, deep dives and special guests!
Episodes
44 episodes
Episode 43: The Cost of the Glow-Up
In this episode, we’re unpacking the real cost of the glow-up—and we’re not talking about money. We get into what happens when you finally start prioritizing yourself, feeling good in your skin, and chasing your joy… and the backlash that somet...
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Episode 43
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27:29

Episode 42: “Maintenance, Mirrors & Maybe a Tummy Tuck?”
In this long-awaited update, Michelle and Kelsey finally sit down to talk about life after GLP-1 weight loss—specifically, what maintenance really looks like. After three years on the medication, they open up about the reality of gaining a litt...
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Episode 42
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29:04

Episode 41: The Comparison Trap (and Why We’re Crawling Out of It Together)
In this episode of The Thick Pod with Michelle and Kelsey, we kick things off with our usual kid chaos stories and unfiltered banter while literally FaceTiming —but then we go deep. We’re talking about comparison: how it creeps in, how it messe...
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Episode 41
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33:50

Episode 40: Big Feelings, Big Changes: A Conversation with @aisforannie
This week on The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey sit down with their friend Annie (@aisforannie) to talk about what it’s like to go through a season of big changes—emotionally, personally, and as a parent. Annie opens up about navigating a reall...
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Episode 40
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47:21

Episode 39: Burnout, Brand Deals, and Being Real Online
Welcome back to Season 2 of The Thick Pod! In this episode, Michelle and Kelsey catch up after an unplanned break and dive into all the things—brand trips, dog surgery, family balance, and the ever-evolving chaos of content creation. They open ...
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Episode 39
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38:59

Episode 38: Hot Takes & Healing: Reddit Chaos, and Unhinged Confessions
On this week’s episode of The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey are coming in hot—with opinions, therapy updates, and some of the wildest Reddit stories you’ve ever heard. From dissecting their personal growth in therapy to debating what’s “too fa...
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Episode 38
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35:37

Episode 37: Building Beachwaves & Big Dreams with Sarah Potempa
This week on The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey sit down with the legendary Sarah Potempa—celebrity hairstylist and founder of The Beachwaver. From braiding hair on sports buses to creating a cult-favorite curling iron, Sarah shares the incredi...
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Episode 37
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55:30

Episode 36: Friendship Breakups
You expect breakups in dating. You don’t expect them with your best friend. This week, Michelle and Kelsey are talking about one of the most gut-wrenching, confusing, and least talked about experiences: the friendship breakup.After Kelse...
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Episode 36
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23:30

Episode 35: It’s Slump Season - How To Pull Yourself Up
We’ve been there and honestly, we still go there. In this week’s episode, Michelle and Kelsey are talking all about the slump. That heavy, stuck, low-energy feeling that so many of us (especially women) go through sometimes without even realizi...
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Episode 35
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34:17

Episode 34: You Do Not Exist For Other People’s Comfort
In this week’s episode, Michelle and Kelsey get real about what it means to evolve in front of an audience and how not everyone is going to love the new version of you. After both sharing recent posts about how some people preferred them in big...
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Episode 34
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44:33

Episode 33: Beauty, Brains & Bora Bora with Brandis Bradley & her bestie Crystal Booth
This week, we’re joined by our radiant, powerhouse friend Brandis Bradley aka @makeupartistatlaw along with her bestie and business baddie Crystal Booth @missfizz_ founder of Fizz Facial Bar!We met Brandis on a Tarte brand trip to Bora...
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Episode 33
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45:59

Episode 32: Our Social Media Icks
This week, Michelle and Kelsey are back for a virtual pod chat and we’re talking icks specifically, social media icks. We share pet peeves that make us want to scroll faster as well as read some of yours! We’re airing it all out. But it’s not j...
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Episode 32
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39:42

Episode 31: The Influencer Burnout Spiral & NYC Controversy
In this episode of The Thick Podcast, Michelle and Kelsey dive into the hot topic of the viral “influencers in New York” video trending currently. They share their thoughts on the conversation surrounding influencers, internet culture, and publ...
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Episode 31
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34:34

Episode 30: Current Events - Reddit Trolls, Blake Lively drama & the TikTok Ban
In this episode, Michelle and Kelsey dive into some wild current events—both personal and pop culture. Kelsey shares her experience after ending up on a Reddit snark thread, how she handles troll comments, and the reality of dealing with online...
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Episode 30
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57:59

Episode 29: Coming Out, Self-Discovery & Building a Healthy Relationship with Food with Nichole (@ohhiitsnichole)
In this episode, Michelle and Kelsey sit down with their good friend Nichole (@ohhiitsnichole) to talk about her journey of self-discovery, coming out as queer after growing up in a deeply religious environment, and how that realization impacte...
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Episode 29
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37:45

Episode 28: Life on GLP-1—Our Maintenance Journey, Workouts & Finding Balance
In this episode, Michelle and Kelsey give a full update on their GLP-1 journey—where they’re at with maintenance after losing over 100 pounds, their current dosages, and what life looks like on the medication now. They also dive into physical a...
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Episode 28
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27:47

Episode 27: HOT TOPICS: Fires, Frenemies & Feeling out of Place
n episode 27 of The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey get candid about the hot topics on their minds. They address the recent devastating Los Angeles fires and the controversy surrounding their attendance on a Tarte trip during such a cha...
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Episode 27
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24:53

Episode 26: Trippin’ with Tarte Tea on Necker Island
In this episode of The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey take you behind the scenes of their second Trippin’ with Tarte to Necker Island —something they never dreamed would happen once, let alone twice. From last-minute invites to unforge...
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Episode 26
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46:51

Episode 25: “Building Brand Relationships and Laughing at Ourselves”
In this episode, Kelsey and Michelle kick things off by sharing some hilariously embarrassing recent stories that are equal parts mortifying and funny. After the giggles, they dive into the world of beauty content creation, sharing tips and tri...
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Episode 25
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35:56

Episode 24: “2025: dream it, plan it, do it”
In this inspiring New Year’s episode, Kelsey and Michelle reflect on their journeys over the past two years, sharing what they wished for themselves and how those dreams evolved into reality. They dive into the power of setting intentional goal...
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Episode 24
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31:33

Episode 23: Holiday Catch-Up & The TikTok Ban: What It Means for Creators
After a much-needed holiday break, Michelle and Kelsey are back with Episode 23 of The Thick Pod! 🎉 We’re catching up on everything from Kelsey’s recent move to how the holidays treated us, and all the chaos in between. Then, we dive i...
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Episode 23
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23:09

Episode 22: Episode Title: Alle Brean aka Influenced Queens on Mastering TikTok Shop
In episode 22 of The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey chat with the incredible Alle Brean (@influencedqueens, @allure_fashion, @alluredbeauty), one of the top creators on TikTok Shop, renowned for her consistent sales success over the past year ...
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Episode 22
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39:33

Episode 21: Live Q&A: Your Questions Answered LIVE!
In episode 21 of The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey go live on TikTok for an interactive Q&A session, tackling questions in real time! We dive into the ever-changing TikTok algorithm, share insights on making an income as content creators, ...
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Episode 21
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28:11

Episode 20: Leveling Up as a Beauty Content Creator with Sonia Elyss
In episode 20 of The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey sit down with beauty marketing consultant and creator mentor Sonia Elyss (@sonia.elyss). With a wealth of experience on the brand side of beauty content creation, Sonia shares her journey and ...
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Episode 20
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51:17

Episode 19: Breaking the Stigma: GLP-1 Weight Loss
In this episode of The Thick Pod, Michelle and Kelsey, joined by guest host Cassie Russek (@cassierussek), open up about their personal journeys with weight loss using GLP-1 medications to treat a disease. They dive deep into how they approach ...
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Episode 19
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59:38
