Trying To Figure It Out

Our favorite recurring guest is back on TTFIO this week for his first appearance of Season 2. Beau Stone joins me to give us all of his life updates; he talks about his recent move and how he's been finding a better work-life balance. He spills all the details on his trip to Las Vegas from pool parties to Nobu to casinos to shopping to strip clubs. We talk about the missing submersible that's been on everyone's mind this past week and share our thoughts on The Weeknd's new show, The Idol. We test how well we know each other and then wrap up with Al P's Three as always. 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/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

Summer is here! And on this week's solo episode, I'm talking about all the difficulties that can come with the sun. Social media becomes even more challenging to navigate and it feels like there are endless opportunities to compare ourselves to what other people are doing, how they look, and how much fun they're having. I am here to tell you that these are just three months out of the year and you are ALREADY beautiful exactly the way you are. Every body is a summer body and you are perfectly ready for the beach, a thirst trap, the pool, or wherever you find yourself this summer. Today I share my own challenges with disordered eating and some of the ups and downs I've gone through with my body image. For anyone who has dealt with similar struggles, I hope this can make you feel less alone; we're all just trying to figure it out. You deserve to shine in the sun this summer in whatever outfit you want to wear. You are beautiful and this summer is yours to claim. Content warning: Today's episode discusses body image, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, and other topics that may be triggering. Please skip this episode if these topics aren't helpful to you. We'll be back next week. 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/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

Happy Pride! Joining me this week is Lennon Torres, a former Candy Apple dancer on Dance Moms. We take a deep dive into Lennon's experience on the show and discuss how she became a Candy Apple, what the cast was like when the cameras stopped rolling, and how filming affected her childhood and personal growth. Lennon is a trans woman and, after discussing the role that gender plays in the dance industry, she shares how it's felt the past few years after publicly coming out. We talk about her experience dating as a trans woman and how fulfilling, and confusing, it can be. This episode is a special one; I hope you 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/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Research: Jillian Himmelwright Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

A few weeks ago, I hosted a mindfulness event at my house in Los Angeles. On this week's episode of TTFIO, I talk with the co-founders of Mindful Weekends about the goal of their business and how it can be difficult to pause our busy lives and just disconnect for a day. You'll also hear from several of the vendors at the event, who share what led them to start their businesses and how their companies fit into the mental health and wellness space. We talk about daily habits that can help us take care of our mental health, and I hope some of my guests' tips can be helpful to you too. It was inspiring to hear from so many women who feel empowered to start their own companies that are grounded in wellness and creativity. Enjoy! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Featured businesses: @mindfulweekends @rhinoandlucy @amla_esthetics @avraveda @lro.art @templetwelveohnine Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

One Tree Hill actor Craig Sheffer joins me this week on Trying To Figure It Out. You may know him better as Uncle Keith, the character that tragically died in season 3; we talk all about One Tree Hill and the culture behind the scenes. Craig shares what it was like working with director Mark Schwahn and the control that Schwahn tried to maintain over the cast. We also discuss what Craig has been up to since the show and he reveals some of his own mental health challenges and how he managed a long depressive period. We wrap up with Al P's Three as always and pick three songs that remind us of One Tree Hill. 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/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Research: Jillian Himmelwright Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

There is tons of bonus content this week on Trying To Figure It Out! I have a solo mini episode for you here on all podcast platforms and if you head over to the YouTube page, you can watch Sofia Fehn teach me how to make spaghetti and meatballs while we chat late into the night. Here on the solo pod, you'll hear about my recent Lexapro hiatus and some reflections now that I'm back on it. I also discuss some important current events like Bed Bath & Beyond's closure and the Vanderpump Rules season finale. I hope you enjoy and if you want more, then head over to the TTFIO YouTube Page! Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Actress and TikTok star Ana Sofia Fehn has been doing amazing things ever since I met her. This week on Trying To Figure It Out, Sofia and I reflect on the culture shock we experienced freshman year at USC and the toll that Greek life had on our mental health. Sofia moved from Cleveland, Ohio, to Los Angeles and jumped right into the modeling and entertainment industries; she shares the anxiety and depression that followed and how the culture at USC contributed to an eating disorder as well. Sofia is now in recovery and cooks amazing meals on TikTok nearly every day. We talk about how comments on social media often focus on her appearance and what happened when a video went viral on the dark side of Twitter. This conversation was so fun and Sofia is such a joy, I know you'll love this episode. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. This week on Trying To Figure It Out, Max Moinian, co-founder of Future Earth, joins us to talk all about climate activism and sustainability. Future Earth is a community and online platform that shares crucial information about climate changes and seeks to engage followers beyond their phone screens. Max and I talk about how anxiety around climate change can affect our mental health and how to maintain hope for the future. Climate change can be tough to talk about for fear of saying the wrong thing, and Max explains how everyone still has a role in the fight and the importance of staying active while you're still learning. (Spoiler alert: she's still learning too!) We wrap up with three recent climate wins and some tips on where to shop sustainably. Enjoy! Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27M... Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Research: Jillian Himmelwright

World-renowned OB-GYN Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi joins me this week on TTFIO to talk all about women's health. Dr. Aliabadi has delivered babies for royal families and celebrities like the Kardashians, Halsey, and Chrissy Teigen, and she also specializes in PCOS and endometriosis. Today she is here to teach us all about what these conditions are, what their symptoms are like, and how they're typically treated. We also discuss the continual dismissal of women's health and the importance of having women in positions of power to help effect change. From growing up during the Iranian Revolution, to starting out at Cedars Sinai, to adopting one of her patients' daughters, to beating breast cancer, Dr. A shares her own story throughout the episode; trust me, you'll want to tune in. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Jax Taylor joins Trying To Figure It Out this week to discuss all things Vanderpump Rules. The show has been everywhere lately after the news broke that Tom Sandoval had an affair with Raquel Leviss; Jax shares his perspective on Scandoval and what his relationship is like with Tom right now. You'll also hear about Jax's time on the show and how his life has changed in the past two years. Tune in to find out if he's coming back to VPR next season. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27M... Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Research: Jillian Himmelwright