Messie Minds
Life's a mess and so are we. Jessie Chau and Mary Nguyen aren't here to sugarcoat it - they're here to talk work fails, love dramas, life lessons, and growing up Asian-Australian in a world that doesn't always get it. Messie Minds is real, hilarious and just a little bit chaotic. For anyone figuring out adulthood one messy story at a time, or if you're just after some friends to bounce off, we have new episodes every Wednesday!
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Disclaimer: In this episode, we mentioned that Gavin Casalegno’s wife’s name is Isabel. During post-production, we realised this was incorrect — Gavin Casalegno is married to Cheynne King. Our reference was intended to note that she shares some physical similarities with the character Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty.
This week on Messie Minds, Jessie and Mez are officially spiralling — over The Summer I Turned Prett...
This week on Messie Minds, we sit down with Hanh Le — creative director, designer, and self-proclaimed “jean maker’s daughter” behind Melbourne’s cult denim label, Denimsmith.
From growing up in a family factory filled with sewing machines, to carrying her father’s vision into a new era of sustainable, locally made fashion — Hanh shares the personal stories, challenges, and inspirations stitched into every pair of jeans.
We talk fami...
In this episode, Jessie and Mary open up about filial piety and how it’s impacted their own lives. From childhood expectations to adult responsibilities, they share personal stories about the weight of “respect” that often feels more like a lifelong duty.
They explore how filial piety has evolved—shifting from unquestioned obedience in past generations to a more complicated mix of gratitude, guilt, and boundary-setting today. What d...
What happens when a café becomes more than just a spot for your morning coffee? In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Osoi Café in Brunswick — the specialty coffee and matcha haven that’s grown into a true third space for the community.
From the story of how they opened their doors to the way they’ve built a place that feels like home, we talk about cultivating connection, creating welcoming vibes, and why Osoi is so muc...
Ever had the urge to yeet your phone out the window mid-text? Or bark back at a dog? Yeah… same. This week on Messie Minds, we’re tackling the messy (but totally normal) world of intrusive thoughts — those random, dark, or just plain unhinged brain blips that make you wonder, “Am I okay?” (Spoiler: you are).
Mary and Jessie air out their own “dark loads”. From wanting to squish a cake to blowing out a kid’s birthday candles — while ...
What happens when you ditch the 9-to-5, pack up your life, and move interstate… all for the love of matcha? This week on Messie Minds, we’re joined by Vicky and Leo — aka Matcha Sensei from TikTok — the powerhouse duo behind Green Caffeine.
Vicky went from corporate life in Sydney to running a matcha business in Melbourne with the precision of a logistics queen. Leo swapped burnout and double espressos for better sleep, calmer d...
Ever caught a whiff of impulse body spray and suddenly you’re 11 years old, wearing three layered tank tops and texting on a flip phone? Yeah… same. In this episode of Messie Minds, Jessie and Mary spiral (romantically, of course) into the bittersweet world of nostalgia-why it hits so hard, and why time felt endless when we were younger.
We unpack the science behind how our brains perceive time, inspired by an article from Yana Yuha...
It’s our 100th episode, and we’re rolling out the red carpet for the first-ever Messie Awards 🎉 From iconic guests to unhinged quotes, viral moments, and episodes that lived rent-free in our heads, we’re handing out trophies for the best (and messiest) moments in Messie Minds history.
Expect drama. Expect chaos. Expect us to expose ourselves on air. Which episode won Most likely to go viral? Who got crowned Favourite overall Guest?...
What even is a top-tier man these days? If he’s just got a job and doesn’t cheat, is that... impressive? This week, Mary and Jessie unpack the viral quote shaking up Chinese TikTok: "Even a top-tier man is just a standard woman." OOF.
We’re diving headfirst into the double standards women still face when dating, working, and just existing — how the bar has dropped so low, we’re tripping over it. Why do we praise men for ba...
What do you get when you mix a law degree, Tumblr-era introspection, and a love for sneakers? A Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur who ditched the corporate grind to build PUSHAS - Australia's premier sneaker marketplace.
In this episode of Messie Minds, we chat with Justin Truong about his journey from growing up in southwest Sydney with humble beginnings, to scaling an eight-figure business. He gets candid about the pressures of immi...
Why do we love Becca Bloom when she’s clearly living in luxury, born into money, and practically floats around in vintage designer robes? In this episode, we break down the Becca Bloom Effect — the rare case of a nepobaby who doesn’t give the ick.
We unpack why Becca’s soft, subtle rich girl energy feels warm and aspirational — while others just feel like a flex with a filter. But it goes deeper than the Instagram grid:
🧠 Do the...
You’ve ticked the boxes: career wins, personal growth, glow-ups galore. But now, for the first time, there’s no big goal, no chaos, no “next thing” to chase… and it feels weirdly unsettling.
Welcome to freedom anxiety, the strange little space where success meets stillness, and purpose feels a little blurry.
In this episode, Mary and Jessie unpack what it means to exist in the in-between. When you’re not working towards marriage, ba...
Struggling to stay motivated? Constantly procrastinating or stuck in perfectionism? In this episode of Messie Minds, we’re unpacking the sneaky bad habits that might be sabotaging your success — from comparison spirals and burnout to fear of failure and toxic productivity.
Join us as we get real about the mindset traps keeping us stuck, share personal stories, and offer practical tips to help you break the cycle and finally move for...
Ever wondered what your true spirit animal is? No, not the basic zodiac signs—we’re talking Primal Astrology 🌀, the wildest mix of horoscopes and animal energies!
This week, Jessie & Mary dive deep into this gimmicky (but strangely accurate?) astrology trend, uncover their own Primal Zodiac spirit animals, and decide if the universe really gets them. 🧐✨
Is it spooky accurate or just pure nonsense? Tune in and find out! 🎧
Drop y...
Cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation — where’s the line, and why does it feel so ✨awkward✨ to talk about?
This week on Messie Minds, we’re getting into the messy middle of what it really means to engage with a culture that isn’t your own. From boba milk tea drama and festival fits to celebrity flops (lookin’ at you, Kasey's ao dai moment), we’re unpacking it all with our usual mix of chaos, curiosity, and ✨calling oursel...
This week on Messie Minds, we’re joined by mental health advocate and founder of Mind Blank, Ally Kelly.
We dive deep into her powerful journey from lived experience to launching a nationwide charity focused on suicide prevention and early mental health education.
Ally shares how creative tools like theatre and storytelling are being used in schools and communities to start life-saving conversations before crisis hits. We talk a...
What do Sonny Angels, Popmart's Labubus, and your inner child have in common? Apparently… everything.
This week on Messie Minds, we’re unboxing our latest obsession (literally): blind boxes. We dive into the cute, chaotic world of collectible toys — from the thrill of not knowing what you’ll get, to the strangely emotional high of finding that rare piece 🫠
But it’s more than just toys. We’re taking it back to childhood memories, unp...
✨ In this episode of Messie Minds, we’re joined by spiritual guide, self-love coach, and tarot reader Eli Celestial to explore all things energy, healing, and manifestation. We talk about how she began her journey into self-love coaching, her experiences with Reiki and energy healing, and a wild story about an accidental paranormal encounter 👻.
Jessie and Mary also get their very first oracle card reading live on the podcast—so if ...
Let’s talk about it… not everything deserves the hype.
In this week’s ep, we’re diving headfirst into the de-influencing trend and giving our ✨unfiltered✨ takes on the most overrated fashion fits, beauty products, lifestyle must-haves, tech gadgets, and even some way too hyped restaurants. 👀
From $80 lip oils to sad salad spots with mood lighting, we’re calling it how we see it — no gatekeeping, no sugar-coating, and absolutely no a...
Calling all event lovers, wedding vendors, and creative girlies or girlies getting ready for marriage —this one’s for you! 🎉
In this juicy episode of Messie Minds, we chat with Christine Do, the brilliant boss behind The Social Precinct — a boutique marketing agency that's shaking up the wedding and events scene. Christine spills the tea on how to capture all the perfect moments on your special day and how she found her pl...
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