Layla Taylor from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives joins Avery in the Unwell studio ahead of the Season 3 premiere for a candid, zero-off-limits catch-up. Layla opens up about leaving a toxic marriage, co-parenting two little ones, and building a career she’s proud of. She reflects on how Season 1 captured her in the middle of a separation and how therapy, boundaries, and friendship helped her find her voice. Layla also shares why she keeps her kids offline and what “intentional time” with family really looks like when your job lives on your phone.They talk about her boyfriend Mason, where things stand with her co-star Whitney, and why strong opinions don’t have to mean bad blood. Layla dives into faith, body confidence, and owning her story. Plus the three words she’d use to describe the vibe of Season 3 of SLOMW (no spoilers, promise), her modeling dreams, mom hacks, and a refreshingly honest chat about women’s pleasure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
--------
52:11
--------
52:11
not so little | kendall vertes
Avery sits down with the former Dance Moms star Kendall Vertes following the announcement of her new Unwell podcast Not So Little. They take a trip down memory lane talking about growing up on camera, the reality of 12-hour shoot days, and why the “mean girl” label misrepresented who Kendall is. Kendall opens up about studying political science and pre-law, the weird freedom of post-grad limbo, setting boundaries with social media, and building thick skin. Kendall shares how Not So Little got its name, the kinds of honest, relatable conversations she wants to have, and the guests she can’t wait to bring on. Welcome to Unwell, Kendall! New episodes of Not So Little drop Thursdays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
--------
54:04
--------
54:04
nothing’s off limits | joey zauzig
Avery interviews content creator and media personality Joey Zauzig. Joey opens up about growing up in Virginia, making the leap from PR to full-time creator, and how he leads with warmth, humor, and real talk. They get candid about navigating The Real Friends of WeHo, the highs and lows of life online, and what true longevity in this industry actually takes.Joey also shares where he’s at post-divorce, what healing looks like, the boundaries he’s learned to set, and dating in L.A. It’s a conversation about growth, grace, and finding your footing after big changes…proof that in a world built on likes and filters, showing up as yourself never goes out of style. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
--------
1:16:09
--------
1:16:09
halloweentown | kimberly j. brown
Avery sits down with Disney Channel icon Kimberly J. Brown for the coziest kind of nostalgia trip…the kind you can watch with your kids. Kimberly looks back on booking Halloweentown at 13, what made her character Marnie feel brave and real, and why the movie still lives on repeat every October. She shares sweet, funny stories about filming, practical “movie magic” before heavy CGI, and the warmth and wisdom she learned from Debbie Reynolds.They talk growing up in the industry with balance, stepping away for college, and reconnecting years later with her now-husband (and Halloweentown II co-star) Daniel Kountz. Kimberly also gives a peek at her new Hallmark movie Haul Out the Halloween and why it delivers maximum cozy fall vibes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
--------
46:28
--------
46:28
rewriting my story | nia sioux
Avery sits down with dancer-actor and now-author Nia Sioux to talk about growing up on Dance Moms and growing into her voice. Nia opens up about being the only Black girl on the team for years, setting boundaries (including why skipping the reunion was the right call for her), and what it took to reclaim her story in her new memoir Bottom of the Pyramid. Nia and Avery get real about body image under a microscope, internet noise vs. inner confidence, and the village that raised her...hi, Dr. Holly! Nia shares sweet behind-the-scenes memories with the girls, why she loved going to college at UCLA, and how dancing in a club on campus helped her fall in love with it again. Plus: the wildest dance costumes she wore over the years, the life lessons that stuck, and how she’s protecting her peace while stepping into this next chapter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
South Africa