Overview:
Replaying the most listened to episode. Alicia and George McKenzie share about what “wellness” actually looks like when you're raising five kids, running companies, and still trying to have a conversation that doesn’t involve snack negotiations or Slack notifications.
They dig into cold plunges, ketone shots, and why Alicia only answers emails on Mondays—plus, their take on the California bill that lets workers ignore their boss after hours. Spoiler: boundaries are great, but maybe don't legislate them?
Why this episode is a fan favorite:
- You’ll laugh out loud at George’s Finnish sauna joke (and his very wrong sound effects).
- You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what wellness actually looks like for two high-performers juggling work, love, and chaos.
- You’ll question what “balance” really means—and maybe stop chasing it entirely.
In this episode:
- Biohacking for real people: cold plunges, red light therapy, ketone IQ shots, and why George doesn’t plunge after leg day.
- The myth of work-life balance and why Alicia calls BS on it.
- Parenting meltdowns, wardrobe wars, and raising emotionally resilient kids—even when they only want to wear long johns under shorts.
- Why boundaries matter more than ever, and how to enforce them without waiting for legislation.
- A brutally honest take on flexible work, Slack culture, and corporate expectations in the era of remote everything.
Quote of the Episode:
“At the end of the day, it’s just deciding the life you want to live—and putting the things in place to support it.” – Alicia McKenzie
Links & Mentions:
- Ketone IQ (not sponsored, just curious)
- You Are What You Eat – Netflix Documentary
- Alicia’s book: Balance is Bullshit (required reading if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all… badly)
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