In this episode, I share how I’ve been traveling solo since 16, why I chase season changes, mountains, and local culture, and how I keep trips affordable, safe, and low-stress. From NYC day trips to Google Flights hacks, traveling light, and health-first prep—this is a realistic take on solo travel for the curious, the cautious, and the chronically wanderlust-filled.
After a long season of cocooning, how do you know when it’s time to rejoin the world — to test your growth, trust your healing, and reclaim your spark? In this episode, Misti Blu Day explores what it means to move beyond survival mode, rebuild self-trust, and find strength in healthy challenge rather than chronic stress.
Special guest Cara from Eclipse Counseling, a licensed mental health counselor, joins the conversation to unpack how to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety — and how to recognize who’s a wolf and who’s a sheep when navigating relationships, boundaries, and personal growth.
This episode blends nervous system science, Stoic resilience, and a little rebellious self-discovery — a reminder that healing wasn’t meant to make you hide; it was meant to teach you how to fly.
Another year around the sun brings perspective on what actually matters. In this episode, I reflect on the lessons that only come with time—how to stop fighting against life's natural chaos and how to actually go with the flow.
Episode Notes
In this episode of Botanical Rebellion, I’m unpacking the relentless voice in your head — and how trauma, stress, or toxic situations can amplify that noise. I share practical tools from Stoicism, neuroscience, and emotional regulation to help you reclaim peace, even when the noise isn’t just internal. Peace isn’t just a mindset — it’s protection, boundaries, and practice.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/07/14/episode-15/
I’ve had my moments of expecting mind-reading, meeting me in my mess, or loving me before I even understood what I needed. But here’s the real lesson:
Ending on a High Note:You don’t have to earn love or abandon yourself to keep the peace. The right love brings peace—it complements, not compromises. You are the love you’ve been waiting for. And everything beyond that? That’s just the bonus.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/07/02/14-boundaries-breadcrumbs-rewriting-relationship-energy/
You don’t need to justify your symptoms to deserve support. In this episode, Misti breaks down how to access school and workplace accommodations through the ADA, while also exploring the stages of grief unique to chronic illness—and the medical trauma that rarely gets named.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/06/18/episode13/
In this solo episode, Misti Blu Day dives into the roots of her new book Botanical Rebellion: Apothecary Guide to Nature’s Alchemy. From surviving open-heart surgeries to reclaiming wellness through nature, she shares her passion for radical self-care, advocacy, and what it means to be prepared—body, mind, and soul—when the world gets weird. This is your invitation to rebel, rest, and reconnect in a world overloaded by digital dopamine… and return to nature’s roots.
PREORDER: bit.ly/BotanicalRebellionBook
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/05/30/preorder-botanical-rebellion/
In this episode of Botanical Rebellion, Misti gets personal and pulls back the curtain on the gritty, tangled roots of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). What even is connective tissue—and why does it matter that it makes up nearly a third of your body? (Spoiler: it matters a hell of a lot.)
Misti breaks down collagen, DNA coding gone wrong, and how mutations in your body’s structural blueprint can lead to chronic pain, hypermobility, and dysfunction from the inside out. She also opens space for honoring patients, caregivers, and medical providers—calling on everyone to learn more, advocate louder, and show up with compassion.
This episode also explores:
Common comorbidities like dysautonomia, POTS, and MCAS
The importance of validation, self-advocacy, and community
Resources like the Ehlers-Danlos Society, and Rodney Grahame’s quote on neglected patients
And what it means to survive and thrive with a body that bends the rules
If you’ve ever felt like your body’s made of rubber bands and bad code, or you love someone who lives that reality, this one’s for you.
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/05/30/edsawareness2025/
Join host Misti Blu for an unfiltered conversation with her friend Joy, a certified dental and orthodontic technician, teeth whitening expert, and licensed esthetician who's keeping the Space Coast looking good. We dive straight into the real stuff—Misti's irrational dental office terror, the anti-aging treatments that actually work.
Joy cuts through the skincare BS with her dual expertise in dental care and aesthetics. We're talking about what really keeps you looking young, the connection between your mouth and your face, and why your dentist might be your best anti-aging ally. From professional-grade treatments to the products that are worth your money (and the ones that aren't), Joy gives it to you straight.
Expect honest talk about why taking care of your teeth is actually a beauty (and health) hack nobody talks about. Plus, we address the elephant in the room—dental anxiety and how to get through it without losing your mind.
No fluff, no miracle cures, just real advice from someone who's seen it all in both the dental chair and the treatment room.
Guest: Joy - Certified Dental & Orthodontic Technician, Teeth Whitening Expert, Licensed Esthetician
Website: skincarebyjoy.com
Location: Space Coast, Florida
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/05/23/episode-10-skincare-smiles-and-the-fountain-of-youth-without-the-bs/
In this episode of Botanical Rebellion podcast, Misti Blu ventures into perhaps the most universal yet uniquely personal human experience: grief. The conversation brought together diverse perspectives that illuminated different facets of loss and healing. Our discussion featured three guests, each bringing a distinct and valuable perspective to the conversation:
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/05/15/episode-9-navigating-the-landscape-of-grief/
Feeling like a fraud despite your achievements? Can't handle rejection without spiraling? In this episode of 'Shooting Your Shot,' Misti cuts through the bullshit about impostor syndrome with actual science, not feel-good fluff. Learn why your brain's being an asshole, how stoicism can help you handle rejection without the emotional hangover, and evidence-based strategies to finally get over yourself and take the damn shot. No mantras, just research-backed methods to stop self-sabotaging and start owning your competence.
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
In this episode, I'm cutting through the BS about failure and showing you how it actually works as a recalibration tool. I dive into what Stoic philosophers understood about failure. I connect these insights with Erikson's developmental psychology, breaking down how failure functions differently in your 20s-30s versus midlife and beyond. From relationship flameouts to career faceplants, I'll show you how people like Lincoln, Rowling, and Jordan used failure not as a stop sign but as a calibration mechanism.
You'll get practical steps to approach failure like a scientist would—as valuable data points rather than judgments. Skip the inspirational BS and get straight to the useful truth: failure isn't the opposite of success but the mechanism that makes it possible in the first place.
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/04/29/episode-6-failure-as-recalibration/
Anxiety: Your Brain's Unnecessary Side Quest
This week I'm diving into the chaotic garden of your nervous system—where anxiety grows like weeds despite your best efforts. I'll break down why your brain keeps sounding false alarms and how to speak its primitive language.
Science meets stoicism in this no-bullshit guide to emotional regulation.
Learn why Marcus Aurelius would have made an excellent neuroscientist and how to reframe your thoughts without sugarcoating reality.
This isn't about eliminating anxiety—it's about understanding the evolutionary glitch that makes your brain think every email is a predator.
Come get the tools to stop wasting energy on imaginary tigers and reclaim your mental territory. Your amygdala won't like it, but your prefrontal cortex will thank you.
⏯️ 11:33 for relaxation techniques
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/04/22/episode-6-anxiety-when-your-brain-becomes-your-frenemy/
In this episode of Botanical Rebellion, Misti cuts through the mystical nonsense surrounding Stoicism to reveal how this philosophy created a psychological framework for discipline that neuroscience is just now validating. Learn how the three Stoic disciplines can transform your approach to challenges and help you achieve your goals without the anxiety spirals. Discover practical techniques for breaking free from the victim mindset and building self-mastery that actually sticks. Stoicism isn't about suffering—it's about thriving through whatever life throws at you.
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/04/15/episode-5-the-stoic-discipline-engine-no-bs-philosophy-for-getting-sht-done/
This week, I'm unveiling my 8 years without alcohol and why it might be the most rebellious decision I've ever made. Spoiler alert: society glamorizes drinking, and questioning that norm somehow makes you the weird one.
I'll break down what happens when you finally give your body a break from ethanol (hello, actual sleep) and what doctors really mean by "moderate drinking" (hint: it's way less than your weekend plans).
Whether you need serious help or just need permission to skip the wine at dinner, I'm serving up the big sister talk nobody asked for but everyone needs—straight-up, no chaser. Plus, a cosmic perspective on how to use your so-called failures as rocket fuel for your next evolution.
Fair warning: May cause unexpected mental clarity and decreased tolerance for societal bullshit.
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/04/08/episode-4-sober-curious-the-ultimate-rebellion-against-liquid-mediocrity/
Warning: This isn't your typical feel-good friendship manifesto. This is a surgical dissection of human social systems, stripped of emotional fluff and pseudoscience. We're breaking down the fundamental mechanics of building genuine connections that don't make you want to ghost humanity entirely.
In this episode, we'll forensically examine:
Think of this as your field guide to human interaction—part scientific research, part survival manual. We're approaching friendship like a precision instrument: analytical, direct, and completely devoid of inspirational quote bullsh*t. You'll learn how to cultivate connections that challenge, support, and occasionally make you question everything you thought you knew about human dynamics.
Key Takeaways:
-Understand your personal psychological ecosystem
-Detect manipulation before it derails your life
-Build connections that spark genuine growth
-Develop communication skills that cut through the noise
This isn't therapy. This isn't a self-help book. This is a cold, hard look at how humans actually connect—minus the mystical nonsense.
Recommended for: Humans tired of surface-level interactions, allergic to emotional manipulation, and ready to upgrade their social operating system.
Disclaimer: Side effects may include increased self-awareness, fewer toxic relationships, and a low tolerance for conversational BS.
*The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes : https://mistibludream.com/2025/04/05/episode-3-social-alchemy-the-science-of-not-fcking-up-your-friendships/
In this solo episode, Misti Blu Day breaks down the often misunderstood MTHFR gene mutation in a refreshingly approachable way. Join Misti as she explains the science behind this common genetic variant that affects up to 40% of the population, translating complex biochemistry into terms anyone can understand.
Discover how MTHFR impacts everything from mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions to pregnancy outcomes and cardiovascular wellness. Misti explores testing options, shares practical dietary approaches, and discusses lifestyle adjustments that can support those with MTHFR variants.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, suspect you might have an MTHFR mutation, or are simply curious about the intersection of genetics and wellness, this episode offers valuable insights without overwhelming scientific jargon. Tune in for a nerdy-but-digestible conversation about the gene that's more than just an abbreviation that sounds like a curse word.
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode notes: https://mistibludream.com/2025/03/21/decoding-mthfr-the-gene-mutation-that-might-be-affecting-your-health/
In this episode of Botanical Rebellion, Misti Blu Day spills the tea on the wild truth about what your body's been trying to tell you all along. We're ditching the "just sleep it off" dismissals and exploring the cosmic intelligence system running through your veins—where headaches aren't just annoying, they're your neurons throwing a tantrum for good reason.
With no-nonsense clarity, we'll explore the essential nutrients your cells require daily, how common deficiencies in proteins, vitamins, and minerals manifest as physical complaints, and the surprising ways food additives disrupt your body's natural processes. You'll learn practical sleep optimization strategies based on circadian biology, why certain "healthy habits" might be working against your unique physiology, and effective techniques to advocate for yourself in medical settings when facing dismissal.
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. I am not a doctor—just a well-researched, lived-experience advocate sharing what I’ve learned along the way. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and medical guidance. I’m speaking from both science and personal experience, and every body is different.
Episode Notes : https://mistibludream.com/2025/03/21/episode-1-science-of-self-care/