Trying To Figure It Out

We're approaching peak sweater weather and I'm officially defrosting – Fall is my time to shine. But before we get into all the autumnal festivities, I'm here with a solo episode this week to recap my summer. My summer started off with a bang in May. I had 2.3 million events in May, and went on a dream vacay to Hawaii the first week in June. I recap those events for you in this episode, but, once June came around, I needed a serious reset. My overflowing schedule has always helped me distract myself from how I'm really feeling on the inside, and in this episode, I share how I learned to slow down and connect with myself again this summer. I introduce the art of the half-rot and how I'm working on co-existing with my trauma. Happy fall everyone!! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

This week on Trying to Figure It Out, I'm with Dr. Arias, a psychologist and expert in all things pregnancy, postpartum, women's health, and relationship dynamics. Having a baby is the ultimate lesson in taking a leap into the unknown and Dr. Arias is here to break down the mental side of becoming a mom. She explains how special and fragile the human body is during pregnancy and postpartum. Physically and mentally, Dr. Arias prioritizes taking care of yourself so you can take care of your baby. She talks about postpartum depression and the feelings some moms get after having a baby, and how that is normal. Almost everything that happens around having a baby is out of the mom's control. And that is really, really hard. Dr.Arias explains ways to manage that feeling and answers more questions you have about pregnancy and postpartum. Enjoy! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

In my early 20s I felt like I had it all figured out…Now that I'm in my late twenties? Not so much. Krista Williams joins TTFIO this week to help us take a deep breath and relax – she's here with the sisterly advice that we actually want to listen to. Krista started the Almost 30 Podcast nine years ago and our conversation is full of tips on how to confidently and gracefully turn into full-blown adults. Krista shares her story and how she had to hit rock bottom before she could build the life she loves. We talk all about dating and what makes a successful relationship; Krista even spills a big update in her own dating life! The lessons she's learned along the way are so valuable – tune in and enjoy! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

Let's talk about plastic surgery. Welcome back to another TTFIO solo episode. This week, I'm going completely makeup-free while detailing the highs and lows of every single cosmetic procedure and surgery I've tried. We talk about the first time I went to a plastic surgeon (when I was 20!) and which procedures the surgeon told me I could consider to enhance my appearance. And the truth is, I did end up going under the knife at his suggestion. Botox, filler, injectables…I walk you through the little tweaks that I intend to do for the foreseeable future. Not all my experiences have been positive though, and I reveal the one major thing that I regret doing and why. Finally, I tell the story of a terrifying and traumatizing filler experience, and why I have no plans to ever get my lips filled again. Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

Welcome back to TTFIO! I'm here with a solo to talk about all things Los Angeles. This year marks the tenth anniversary of living in this city that I love so much. In this episode I take you through all the hot tips I've compiled since I moved here to start my freshman year at USC. If you live in the city or you're thinking about moving here, this episode is for you. You'll get tips about where to get your hair and nails done, which restaurants I've been loving, how to make friends here, and the best Erewhon order (including which smoothie I wish they'd bring back). I also share my guide to all the different neighborhoods in LA – there's a place here for everyone. I love this city and I love this episode. I hope you do too! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

Welcome back to TTFIO! Our guest this week, Nurse Julie, attempted to make a dent in curing my lifelong fear of dying. This woman is brilliant. A career hospice nurse, Julie has spent her life taking care of people in their final stages of life. Her approach to life and death is something you have to hear. She talks about her work, how patients feel at the end of life, how families can support them, what hospice care entails, and she gives specific details on how you can help your loved ones when you die. From things as simple as jotting down passwords, to more intricate financial details, Nurse Julie shares all the tips you need, but what no one wants to talk about. Julie is on a mission to normalize conversations around death and dying, and I'm excited to share this episode with you all. Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

It's time for some life updates. In this week's solo episode, I'm catching you all up on what I've been up to these past few months. I've had a very not-Euro summer…Instead of drinking aperol spritzes and gallivanting along the coast of Italy, I've spent the summer getting my mental health in check. In today's episode, I tell you about my journey to regulate the medications I'm taking for my mental health. From Prozac, to Xanax, to Valium, to Lemme Sleep…You'll hear about what's working for me and what I've cut out of my routine. Enjoy! My favorite meditation app: https://insighttimer.com/ Lemme Sleep: https://lemmelive.com/products/sleep?variant=43835834433750 Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

I'm here to confess something this week on TTFIO. I am a hypochondriac. As long as I can remember, I have experienced excessive worry and anxiety about my health. In this episode, I take you along my journey and explain my experience with health-related anxiety. I was in a car accident with my mom when I was 8 years old, and since then, I've created stories and convinced myself that I am suffering serious illness despite medical reassurances that I am not. Good news is, I've started to figure it out. I'm starting to learn how to manage. And in this episode, I share what's really helped me better manage a decade worth of anxieties. Hope some of this can help you or someone you love. Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

This week on TTFIO, we're answering all your questions about egg freezing and IVF. I'm interviewing Dr. Huang, the fertility specialist who froze my eggs six years ago. I deal with PCOS, and you'll learn why egg freezing was the right choice for me. Dr. Huang covers the reasons why you might consider freezing your eggs and he breaks down exactly what happens during the egg freezing process. He even shares what men can do if sperm quality is an issue for a couple. Finally, we discuss the expenses associated with egg freezing and the uncertain future for reproductive care after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

In this week's solo episode, I open up about the inappropriate and illegal relationship I found myself in when I was 16 years old. Even now, over ten years later, I'm still processing and healing from this experience, and today's episode is part of that journey. I recap everything for you and you'll hear how I wound up in a relationship with my high school strength coach. I'm coming to terms with the shame and the guilt that I carry from this relationship, and this is my message to you: It is not your fault. If you've been in an abusive relationship, you did not deserve what your abuser put you through. Even if you welcomed the relationship at the time, that does not mean that the abuse was okay. Recovering from abuse is confusing and uncomfortable, and if there is anyone else out there who knows what I'm talking about, I get it. I hope today's episode helps you feel less alone. Love you. Out now on all podcast platforms. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright