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On this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast— today’s conversation is one of those “wow… we’re really not alone in this” episodes.

I’m sitting down with Brian Blaylock, a US Navy veteran, high school golf coach, and a seriously impressive golfer (we’re talking five hole-in-ones… and yes, he’s known for setting course records in flip flops, which is iconic). But what brought us together wasn’t golf first—it was the heart story.

Brian shares how his heart attack hit him in a way that didn’t look like what we’re “told” a heart attack is supposed to feel like. No dramatic chest pain. No obvious warning sign. Just days of feeling off, uneasy, almost like anxiety… until it became undeniable that something was really wrong. He found out he was having an active heart attack at 43 years old. And you guys… the parallels between his story and mine were WILD.

We talk through the procedure (including the reality of blockages), the shock of being “healthy” and still having this happen, and the emotional piece that doesn’t get enough airtime—how your brain can keep whispering, “Is it happening again?” anytime you feel a little weird.

Then we of course “shivot” (pivot and shivet together my fave made up word) into what changed after: Brian’s wife went full “clean house mode” (hello, Yuka app and the pantry purge 😅), their shift toward more organic/whole foods, and lifestyle changes like cutting alcohol. We also get into the tricky stuff—how confusing the medical messaging can be, how much we both dove down rabbit-holes after a health scare, and how hard it is to figure out what’s truly helping vs. what’s just loud “health PR.”

We also nerd out a bit (but in a practical way) about vitamin D and why “being outside” doesn’t always mean your body is converting it well, and why D with K2 matters.

And then because Brian IS a golfer, we bring it back to golf: the hole-in-one streak, coaching high school athletes, building young men into strong humans (not just better golfers), and how he uses his story to push other men to get checked—especially the ones who are always exhausted, headachy, and brushing it off.

This one is messy, raw, funny in the best way, and honestly… it’s the kind of episode that can nudge someone to take their health seriously before life forces them to.

A big shout out and thank you to Brian for taking the time to share his “messy” story and allow us all a chance to get to know him of course on the “golf level” and of course a big “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE". Until next time keep it messy!

You can find Brian on Instagram @brianblalockgolf

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On this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast I get into March as it is Autoimmune Awareness Month, and this topic hits close to home for me. As someone living with Type 1 diabetes and Hashimoto’s, autoimmune disease isn’t just something I read about in a textbook—it’s something I navigate every single day.

The truth is, autoimmune disease is far more common than most people realize. Millions of people are walking around dealing with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, hormone disruption, inflammation, and blood sugar chaos without fully understanding what’s happening in their bodies.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what autoimmune disease actually is, why it affects women at much higher rates, and some of the environmental and lifestyle triggers that may play a role in why we’re seeing autoimmune conditions rise so dramatically.

We also dive into something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough—the connection between gut health, stress, and immune function. Your immune system doesn’t just randomly decide to attack your body. There are signals, triggers, and patterns happening beneath the surface that deserve more attention.

If you or someone you love is navigating autoimmune disease, this episode is meant to bring awareness, education, and hopefully a little empowerment. Because understanding what’s happening inside your body is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward better health.

Remember, your body isn’t broken. Sometimes it’s just asking us to slow down, listen, and start connecting the dots.

And as always, my messy warriors—keep finding strength through the mess. 💛

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CRP, ApoB & What Your Labs Might Be Missing

In Part 1, I talked about the uncomfortable truth: strong women still have heart attacks. We talked about stress, nervous system overload, overtraining, inflammation, and the identity trap of being the woman who “handles it all.”

Now in Part 2, we get tactical.

Because awareness without action doesn’t protect your heart.

As a heart attack survivor, I can tell you this — heart disease is not just about cholesterol. It is deeply connected to inflammation and metabolic health. And there are lab markers many women are never told to ask for.

Let’s start with CRP.

CRP stands for C-Reactive Protein. It’s essentially a smoke detector for inflammation in the body. If your CRP is elevated, something is irritating your system. It doesn’t tell you exactly where the problem is — but it tells you there is one.

And inflamed arteries are not resilient arteries.

Heart disease is largely an inflammatory process. You can look lean. You can be lifting weights. You can have “normal cholesterol.” But if your CRP is elevated, your cardiovascular system may still be under strain.

Then we move into ApoB.

ApoB measures the number of artery-damaging particles in your bloodstream. Not just how much cholesterol is inside them — but how many particles are circulating.

That matters.

Because plaque risk is more closely tied to particle number than cholesterol content alone.

You can have LDL that looks “fine” on a standard panel, but if ApoB is elevated, your risk profile changes.

We also touch on fasting insulin — one of the most overlooked markers in women’s heart health. You can have normal glucose and A1C and still have elevated insulin, which signals early metabolic dysfunction and increased inflammatory signaling.

Heart disease often starts metabolically long before it becomes structural.

This episode is not about fear. It’s about ownership.

It’s about asking better questions.

It’s about understanding that strength is not just how much you can lift — it’s how well you protect your heart.

If you are the strong one, the capable one, the woman who pushes through exhaustion — this conversation is especially for you.

Your body whispers before it screams.

Listen closely.