Fiona Attix Part 2: Relationships, Attachment Styles, Boob Jobs, Working w/ Your Bestie, Leaving Corporate Work, Planning A Wedding & More
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The following podcast is a Dear Media production. Hi guys, it's Mari and you're listening to The Pursuit of Wellness.

Okay, guys, welcome to part two interview with my assistant slash manager slash executive assistant slash bestie. I was waiting for the bestie part. Oh, you were like, come on, girl. Imagine if I left that out. That's it. Rude. Anyway, this is part two of my interview with Fiona Addicts.

Because we just have so much to say, we couldn't put it in one episode. So this is part two. Our last episode, if you haven't listened yet, was all about Hollywood, body image, food, childhood, fitness, very much a health and wellness episode, I would say. And Fi really opened up in that episode. So if you haven't listened, I would highly recommend going back because that will give you a better understanding of who she is as a human.

Now, we're going to hop into the present day because obviously you and I work together very closely. I mean, you were really the first Mari team member. I've always had a Bloom team, right? Like for those listening, I have a supplement company with my husband, Greg, and we have a 30 person team with that company.

But I have my own brand too, and I handle a lot outside of Bloom, and I've never really had help other than you. So let's hop into that. Let's talk about our relationship, can't we? How did we meet? So I slid in Mari's DMs, quite frankly. I actually saw when Mari was... I started following Mari right... I think it was like right when she moved to LA. It is crazy, the algorithm thing, how that works. Like when Mari was in New York, I don't think I ever saw her stuff because, I don't know, my...

Feed was just not any New York stuff. The moment she moved to LA, she was like on my feed and I started following her. And it was during the pandemic. And so I was doing...

workouts at home. I was doing a different workout. And then she like I found her PDF, like her OG PDF guides. And I bought those. I think it was like a two for 20 deal. I got the first and the second PDF. So I was using those and using Bloom. And I actually had a fitness page at the time. Fitness feed. Fitness feed. She is not. She's no longer with us. Yeah. I actually just logged back in the other day. I was like, well, I haven't posted in like over like a year and a half since I actually started working with you. Of course, that was just my like

I think about it like, was that just like my ploy to get more attention? Honestly, now that I think about it. It wasn't, but it worked. But listen, guys, I knew who Fi was before she even applied for the job because she posted so much content. Like she posted workouts from the Slay app, right? Or from the guides. The guides. From the guides every day tagging me and she'd use...

Bloom and she would post this great content. So we would repost it a lot. Like I would repost Fitness Fee all the time. So anytime I was in a content meeting with the team, I'd be like, well, have we looked at Fitness Fee today? So I knew who you were. Anyway, continue. Yeah. They like, I remember they reached out one time. They're like, could we use like your post on our grid? And I was like, oh my God. Yes. It's like me in my living room. Like also looking back at this post, I'm like,

You guys, I used to like make video montages and I would like dance. Oh, yeah. I would like shake a little bit. I would always have like a ponytail. Oh, my God. Really embarrassing. Not the ponytail. Literally, like half up. Like, I thought I was so cute. I really thought I was doing something. You were cute. I was doing something. I got the job done. Period. But, so I was following...

Mari and then one day I was at my office had they gone back part-time and I got on Instagram also What were you doing at this point? I was working as an administrative assistant to the private equity team at a financial firm who in Santa Monica and

Yes. It was a great, I think after, if you listen to the previous episode, it was a big adjust from like the previous personal assistant job I had had. And I really wanted like a nine to five where like I left work and I did not have to think about work until I got there the next day. Like I was like, I don't want, my life had, I needed time for me and I needed like to be able to go back to the gym. So that job was perfect for that. But it wasn't the direction I wanted to go. It wasn't fulfilling. It was very like busy work, but I was good at it and I could have a life outside of work.

So I was at the office one day and I got on Instagram like on my lunch break. Definitely wasn't just scrolling on Instagram at work. And I go and tap Mari's story. So this is when Mari had moved and she posted on her story that she was touring the office building right next door to me. And guys, when I tell you, I like ran around my office. There were like two people in the office. I was like, Mari's like next door right now. You probably weren't even actually next door. Actually, you kind of post. No, I post live time. You do post live time. So like she probably was there. And I was like, oh,

Oh, my God. Like, I work in the building next door. And I kid you not, I was wearing my Bloom. Bloom, like, was sending masks with the orders. Like, Bloom tie-dyed cloth mask with a B on it. I was wearing my Bloom mask. So, I sent her a selfie in the elevator. And I was like, I work right next door. Like, I love your products. Like, I hope you... They were touring an office for, like, the first Bloom office, I think, really. Yeah. And I was like, if you need...

like coffee idea. Like, I don't know. I was just, I was literally just trying to like start a conversation with Mari and she answered. She was like, oh, no way. Like, let me know if there's any good coffee shops or anything. And so I like,

Like, I literally did not know about anything. Me being me, I was like, where's the food? Yeah, I did. And I think I was like, oh, there's like Mr. Winston, which like Greg loved Mr. Winston. Miss Winston. Sorry, Miss Winston's. Like a big salad. See, I like, I lied. I like was like, oh yeah, there's all these great places I probably wouldn't look into twice. And I was trying to tell her things that she, I don't know. I was trying to keep the conversation going. I still remember the picture.

You were in the elevator. And you had like a grey shirt on of some kind. And you had the mask on. It's like a selfie. It's like the ugliest selfie ever.

But it was so cute. And you were so friendly in the message and really helpful. But anyway, continue. Yeah. So to make a long story short, I was like, by the way, if you're ever looking for an assistant, like, can I just shoot you my resume? Would love for you to take a look at it. Like, even if you don't know now. And I think she responded really like, we're not really looking, but like, feel free to send it over like for the future, whatever. So I sent it and I don't

I don't really remember. I think they were like, oh, we'd love to have a phone call maybe. I think you were impressed by my business. I was. I was. I saw your experience and I was like, oh, okay, she's legit. Yeah.

But at the time, I don't think Mari even really knew. Like, I don't think you guys even really knew what you've said. You were like, I don't even know what I would have you do, let alone like, how do I tell someone what to do? I knew I needed help. But the concept of like having someone in my house every day and being like, please, can you get my groceries? I was cringing at that. It's an adjustment. Yeah. I think, yeah, making that first step. I think it's hard. I think a lot of people wait too long to get assistance because they're just like, oh, like I can do it myself. Like it's

Why not? If you have the ability to do it, why not have someone else like, right. And why not spend time on the things that help move you forward when you can have someone. Also, I suck at domestic stuff. Like I can tell you firsthand, I cannot pack a suitcase for the life of me. I'm the least organized person you've met.

Fee helps me just be a better human and a more productive human. Anyway, we saw your resume and you basically convinced me that I needed an assistant. I did. And so I think I started part time. I was like, let me just pick up your dry cleaning and like run your errands and like go to the post office. Mari was like, I hate the post office. I was like, I will go to the post office for you. I haven't been there in years. No.

Since hiring you, I have not been. So I pretty much did all the things that like everyone hates doing. Like all those tasks every day that like are just annoying, I helped handle. So I did that for six months part-time, really just like after work, like weekends, just any time I could fit it in because I still had this other full-time job. And then after like six months...

My other job was starting to get more like intense again and they wanted me back in the office. And I was like, oh God, like how am I going to keep living two lives? So I finally, I think I reached out to Mari and Greg and was just like, look, I really, really love working for you guys. This is the path I want to go. Like I much preferred working in like health and wellness than finance. And I was like, if there's any way you think we could make this a full-time position, I would really appreciate that. And I kind of was like, otherwise, I can't really keep working for you because I got to keep, you know,

And my other job, I'd been there almost two years and they were trying to like promote me within. I kept having meetings with these new teams. They'd be like, so like, do you want a promotion? And I was like, no, because I knew I wanted to leave. But I was like, let me think about it. I'm sure they were all like, this girl's an idiot. Like, why would she not take this new job? But I was trying to work for you. But so finally, they offered me a full time position.

And yeah, the rest is history. Was that a scary transition? Because you kind of went from a safe, secure corporate role to working for two young entrepreneurs. And like, you didn't know. I mean, back then, Bloom was not where it's at now. So and I remember your mom being nervous. Yeah.

Kathy was, which is so funny now because when I tell you guys, my mom is like a bigger fan of Mari than I think she even is of me. She loves Mari so much.

And Mari Gregg does everything. Loves Bloom. Like, oh my God, she is slaying in Bloom. She's a Bloom athlete. All day, every day. Everything. Every product that you could have, she has it and uses it all in one day. It's really impressive. It's pretty amazing. And the Slay app on top of that. She's a private chef now and she is constantly, she's like, I told all my clients about, she puts it in there. Guys, it's... We love her. We love her. But she was not supportive of it at first. She was like, how do you know...

I kind of was taking a bet on you guys by doing that, but I just I knew I wasn't happy and didn't want to keep pursuing what I was doing. And I really liked you guys. And I really liked I'm good in the assistant type space. And then I just I knew it was like a world I wanted to be in. So I was like, you know what? I'm willing to kind of figure it out with them. Then like keep I just had to take the jump, you know? Yeah. Take the leap.

make the jump, make the, make the leap, make the leap. I don't even think that's a take a leap. I had to take a leap. Yeah. Also, I think I don't want to be putting words in your mouth, but I think you and I had a very special relationship from the beginning. I don't think I've ever met someone that I could spend as much time with as I do with you and not

hate them by the end of the day. And we had just such a positive vibe together and very productive, but also fun. And at the end of the day, what's the point in working so hard if you're not going to have fun while you're doing it? Right. And I felt like it would be disappointing to let go of a connection like that. And I feel like just even having that spark of a connection at the beginning, we were like, oh, we can do cool things together. No, like,

Chuck the words right out of my mouth. It was... I remember like leaving work multiple times and just being like, I can't believe this is my job now. Like this is so... It was everything I wanted it to be and more. And I made a great friend out of it. And it was just...

I say it's kind of like all the different parts of all the jobs I had over the last five years, like all the best parts that I like or things I was good at mushed into one. Like whether, you know, the wellness health industry, but then like an assistant role. But like for someone that really appreciates what I do and maybe doesn't just take it for granted. For me, it was like magic. I was like,

oh, this person's so good at all the things I'm bad at. Like my life's organized now. My schedule's organized. My things are organized. Like you really filled a gap for me. But your job over time has changed a lot. Like at the beginning, it was very much...

laundry, dry cleaning, right? Yeah. A lot of like errands, personal stuff. I helped a ton. Like, I don't know, maybe not everyone, but like a lot of followers probably saw like I would do Mari's closet. Like I would like organize the whole closet. She was like amazed by that. Amazed. Amazed. Like I would organize her legging drawer and she was like, how did you do that? And I'm like, I don't know.

She's very talented. I have an eye for that stuff. I love like Marie Kondo or whatever, like the fold, like I have folding methods. Like I'm crazy. My house looks like it too. It's just like, it's how I function. I cannot function like mess. I just can't get work done. It's distracting to me. So I was like, okay, like how can I help them get their work done even better? Like let's make their home a non-distractive place when they come home from work or, you know, or like we were working from your home. So I didn't want it to be a mess.

What does a day in your life look like now? And I know that's difficult because our days are so different. But like, let's say today. So now that I'm on this kind of workout regimen I was talking about in the last episode, I wake up at like,

Between like 6 and 6.15, I throw on a workout outfit. I walk my dog Benny. And then I get to Gold's. I go to the Gold's in Venice, which I actually started going to because Mari and Greg were going there. And like I was so scared to walk in there the first time. I'm telling Mari, I was like, everyone's like...

You know, maybe Mari's not a bodybuilder, but she's like obviously a fitness influencer. I thought everyone there had. I was scared too. Yeah. There's like famous bodybuilders in there. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger was in there yesterday. Or no, it was this yesterday morning. I saw him when I was walking out. Like he's there all the time. And it definitely was intimidating at first. But like I love going there now and it doesn't faze me whatsoever. But so I go work out. I come home.

Get ready super quickly. Feed Benny. And then I go to Mari's. I get there by 9. Sometimes 9.01. What's your commute? I'm trying to be faster. It's literally four minutes. But I allow myself like eight minutes to get there every day. So I get to Mari's.

We've started this like block time block system. I'm not great at it, but Mari's been trying to instill it in me. So I'm working on it. But we look at like our to do list for the day, our calendar. So we know what we have going on that day. And then emails. Always so many emails between Mari's inbox and my inbox. There's like hundreds of emails. Even if I leave the inbox like good to go at 530 the night before, like by the next morning, it is overflowing. So emails and then emails.

Yeah, I mean, like a day like today, you know, we were recording. So we shot up to Dear Media up in West Hollywood. Mari's been doing that a lot lately. So we're up here quite a bit. Record. Team call. Oh, yes. I skipped team call today. Well, we did hop on team call today. Yeah, like 930. We have team call with Bloom events. We've been doing a lot more events. So stay in the loop with Bloom.

Yeah. And then we just kind of go every day. Like you said, every day is pretty different. Some days you're recording. Some days, like tomorrow's a content day. So Mario would be getting content. Today you're training a new role. So Mario mentioned, but I've kind of moved from her personal assistant now to like more an executive assistant managerial type role. I help Mario more with like her general calendar and like being the liaison between like her agencies and her PR. Like just Mario, since I started, it's actually crazy. We talk about this. Like when I first started with her, we'd like,

nine o'clock I'd roll in we'd sit at like the round table in your like old house we'd be like so what should we do what should we do today and we'd be like let's like drive up to Beverly Hills and take pictures and we'd be like

Can you imagine us having time to just, like, drive up here and, like... I'm happy if we have five minutes for lunch now. It's crazy. Like, we really... The level that, like, has shifted since I first started part-time with her, now it's, like, now she has, like, an agency and talent representation and PR and the Bloom team's, like, quadrupled. And that's all great, but that is, like, way more emails, way more meetings. Like, we have a lot of meetings. Like, yesterday alone, I think we had three or four meetings. So...

A lot of that. But every day is different, which I love. That's part of the reason I wanted a difference from like the corporate job I had before. I was doing so many like

spreadsheets and like they call it expense reports. And it was just it was just so boring. Like it was so it was the same thing every day and it was boring. And now like every day is really different. Some days we're traveling, you know, like it's different every day, but it's fun. And yeah, as hard as we work, we really work our butts off. We have fun doing it. So true. We find moments to laugh and appreciate what we're doing. Yeah.

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What is the best or most memorable moment we've had together? I feel like there's so many. So that's kind of a hard one. I know mine. Oh, okay. I have two. Can I have two? Yeah. Okay. When I first started with Mari, she was planning her wedding. So definitely just like her, I would say her wedding trip in general was like one of the best trips I've ever been on. Like we talk about it all the time. We're like, can you just like maybe have like a, what's it called when you like get married? Like a...

Like a re... Oh, renewal. A renewal. Like, let's just have, like, one every year. Because, like, we really... It was just such a great trip. And, like, all that planning, it turned out so beautifully. And we just... Everyone, I think, there had such a great time. Yeah. So that was a really big... And, like, Mari and I were on those wedding meetings every week. And, like, just getting there and it all was beautiful and perfect. Like, it really was a perfect weekend or couple days. That was definitely a highlight. And then even...

our trip to Austin with Yumi and Greg. And we actually were flying there because Mari was going to be on the Skinny Confidential podcast. And that was like before all of this, which is crazy. But we flew there all together and it was just like such a nice trip. And it was, that was a very pivotal moment, I feel like, in your career. That was like,

I think like the first podcast you ever like a major like podcast. The first major one for sure. Yeah, that she ever did and like she was so nervous and me and Greg were so nervous. I think they went in the building to like say hi to Lauren and Michael and I like waited out in the lobby and then me and Greg went and like got a drink and like hummus. We were eating hummus plates I remember waiting for Mari to come out and him and I both were like we know it's going well but what if it isn't? Like we were like

Do you think she's going to want to like celebrate after this or like go home and cry? So we were both just like sitting there waiting. And then finally we went back and she was like, it was amazing. No, I think you were like, I blacked out the whole time, but you knew it was amazing. And yeah, it was just an awesome trip. Then we went out and celebrated and like. Barbecue. We went out and I think we took some shots. And then we went to this Terry Black's barbecue. I tell you guys. Guys. The sides alone. The sides. The corn thing.

Oh my, it was unreal. You, me, and Greg just sat in silence, chomping on ribs for like a solid 30 minutes, just going, mmm. A long time. It was so good. And then we went out. We met so many fans. There were a lot of gals out that night. It was actually crazy. Oh my gosh, this one, you guys. We get in line at a bar, and there's like a bridal party in front of us. And we're all just like, me, Mara, and Greg are just like, standing there in line, minding our own business.

And this girl, the bride turns out. Also, they're all wearing like cat ears. I remember they were all wearing cat ears. The bride, like definitely a little intoxicated, turns around and she's like, I don't want to scream in the mic. Like, Greg, like you're all here in front of me, like here together. Yeah. And she was so sweet and like she loved Greg and Mari. And we ended up going in with her. We were like dancing in there with her. And she was like, this is like the best.

We were in her bridal party. Like suddenly me and Fi were bridesmaids. Yeah. It was amazing. But that trip, that trip was awesome. And I think, like I said, it was such a pivotal moment in your career. And I just think we all, I think that was like, besides the wedding, I think that was like the first kind of trip you me and Greg took together. And it was just like really nice. Like I know I joke, but like,

Maybe more siblings than like mom and dad. But like, I don't know. We're like a little unit, you know? Yeah. It's like a family unit. And it's, you do fit so well with me and Greg. Like, it just works for some reason. Yeah.

And you really have been there for all of the best and worst moments for me. But as you just said, we have grown so much and you've been there every step of the way and you've grown with me, which has been so cool. Like the things you're doing with me now are so different than the beginning. 100%. Even like our recent trip to New York. Right.

It's so different. Like you're planning all the guests on the podcast. And when we arrived at the meet and greet, everyone's screaming your name too. Like everything has changed so much and things have just gotten like way bigger and there's way more pressure, I would say. Yeah. I feel like just because when you're in it, you don't even see it. Yeah. But now just even we haven't even talked about it. Like I just feel like just talking back to that,

So much has changed. Oh my God. Now I have a podcast. It's crazy. I feel like we've been checking goals off like every few months. But because we are moving at such a rapid pace and like things just come like, I feel like even huge goals that like in the new year, a lot of amazing things happening to people, like huge goals that Mari's had. It's just like,

okay, we're done. Like, we kind of just fly by them because things are moving so quick. But like, looking back, we'd be like, oh my God, like, that's crazy. But it's hard in the moment to like appreciate when you do take those things off because it's kind of like, what's next? Like, I've already done all this. Like, so try to be appreciative of those times. But yeah, we're killing it. We're killing it. I don't know what else to say. But that's not to say you have witnessed a few of my mental breakdowns. We've had them together.

Because, you know, you're with me every single day and you see the best and worst parts. Would you say that there is a worst? Let me rephrase that. Wait, I want to hear what your favorite time was first. My favorite time was going to be the wedding. Because to me, you were kind of my bridesmaid. And even just you helping me get ready and like celebrating with you and running into the ocean. Blacked out at the end. At the end of the night, Greg or Mari, I think we're trying to have a cute like couple moment to run into the ocean together.

But I had had too many drinks. Fee was right there with us. I had had some Lulu Long Islands and I was running in with them and everyone after was like, why did you do that? And I was like, what do you mean? I did not even think twice. I didn't think twice about it. I did not think twice. And like, I don't even really remember that, but supposedly there were big rocks that we hit. It was fun. We slammed into the rocks. But there was a video of all of us just like running into the ocean. Best moment. Best moment. But that would be my favorite. Oh, great. What would you say is the worst part about working for me? Or a negative...

Hmm. There's not really like too many negative... A challenging part. Hmm. That's a good question. I think...

Honestly, probably the most challenging part for me is like the pace that we are working at now. And I think getting an assistant is going to help this a lot. But right now, like I'm juggling such a wide variety of tasks. Like even yesterday we finished. So me and Mari have this to-do list that we check off every day. And like we got to the end of the list and Mari's like, we didn't do anything. I'm like...

But we did. But like we were on so many meetings yesterday and I'm like the things that I used to leave her house every day and everything would be checked off that list because I just had time. Like I just like I had way I felt like I had so much more time and like yesterday we finished and she was texting me after work. She's like, I know we're like done, but like

We didn't even talk about, I'm like, I know, like the day flew by. So I think probably the hardest part is just like the range of things I'm doing right now. But I do think hiring someone to help with a lot of that personal stuff is going to take a huge weight off that stuff. And then I can really focus on like your projects and stuff.

It's almost like the more high level you've become, they want you in the meetings now. And I need you in my meetings now. So you're not just like running around the house doing stuff anymore. You're in the meetings and actively on the projects with me or you're here with me recording. Yeah. How do you handle working with your bestie? Like how would you say our dynamic works in terms of work and friendship? We, Mari gave me a stern talking to, no, I'm kidding. She

Oh, no. But when we started, I think it was when we started full time. We like had like a conversation and she was just like, look,

Obviously, we're friends. Obviously, I want to keep like a good relationship. Like I don't want to ruin our, you were saying, you're like, I don't want to ruin our friendship by working together, but we need to set boundaries. Like nine to five, we are working. Let's not talk about, you know, personal stuff. After five, the weekends, like we can talk all we want. Even like lunch breaks, we'll like chat sometimes. But like we really try to keep the nine to five balance.

just work focused because you know at first I was like why but Mari's like because it gets distracting and you know when if we start talking about even like something personal or emotional it's like how do you then get back into like okay now we need to get back into this meeting it just it complicates things so we really do keep like a nine to five like we are working and we check each other all the time like I'll start bringing someone up Mari will be like Feeb

I'm like, okay. She'd be like, after five. And I think that's the reason we've been able to keep our friendship as it is. And also, I know to not take anything personally. I know if Mari has a stressful day or even her being like, can you go do this for me? I'm not like, I can't believe you'd ask me to do that. I'm your friend. Also, just being an assistant, this is a huge thing. No task is too big or too small kind of vibe. And that

That's just part of the role. You know what I mean? I knew what I was getting myself into in a way. And from my perspective, I appreciate that so much. Anyone listening who wants to get into a role like Fi has or grow the way Fi has, that's the attitude that really...

has stood out to me with you. I feel like I don't ever feel bad asking you to do something because you don't make me feel bad. And I am the type of person who'll be like, oh, I'm worried that I offended someone or like, was that too much to ask? Fia is down for anything. She's like a ride or die. There's a few tasks that are a little crazy that I've asked her to do. And she does them with a smile. Speaking of which, what would you say is the craziest task that I've had you do?

Mari definitely has like some interesting tasks for sure. One of like the weirdest ones was Mari, very, very healthy on the outside is trying to also be healthy within. I don't know how else to phrase that. That was a really weird to phrase that.

You went through like, I mean, you're still going through it, but like a phase of very much like she wanted to make sure she was like actually well. I think being looking, having abs and like actually being healthy are two completely different things. So Mari went through like a lot of like blood work and she got all these tests done. And one of the tests was a stool test.

And so I had to like take Mari's stool and I think I like shipped it back to them. I don't even, I think I blacked out of my mind, but I think I like mailed it back to them. Don't phrase it that way. She didn't collect my stool. Mari did, but then she gave it to me. I don't know.

But it was in a bag, in a box. Yes, it was wrapped up. It's not like she just like handed it to me. But still. But guys, I had to keep like, I kept being like, okay, like, did you do it yet? And she was like, no, it's like, so like, I don't want to. You kept pushing it off. It was. She said it was really traumatizing. It was the most vile thing I have ever done in my life. I couldn't look at myself the same.

Honestly, it was very humbling. Yeah. And then she gave it to me and I mailed it. So that was probably like a weird task. Like it was like on my to do list, like mail stool. Yeah. Welcome to the life. Yeah. But, you know, like I have a dog. You have a dog. I'm like, I'm like, yeah, same thing, right? Yeah. That was a good one. Not your stool, but it's fine. This is an interesting question.

What is it like working for someone who has borderline personality disorder? Now, you haven't really seen me at my worst. I have improved a ton, but I still definitely have BPD. What is that like? Or do you even notice? Good question. I know. And I've known I have even noticed since I started work. And I'm not saying it's because I started working with you. But since I've started working with you, you've really dove into it even more. And I've seen such like a

positive progression since I even started with you. So kudos to you. Killing it. You know, I think I just, I am very like a well-tempered person, I think. I don't know really how else to put it. Like Mari said, like I'm like a ray of sunshine, but I just, I know how to diffuse situations. And I think, you know, working with someone with BPD,

Your emotions, I know, are heightened. And someone could say something and I'm like, oh, they meant this. And Mari's like, I think they meant this. And I kind of feel like I can talk you off the ledge a little bit and give you a different perspective. But I feel like at the end of the day, it's just being there for someone and listening to them and letting them know that whatever they're thinking, it's not crazy and it's not... They're just...

people too. Everyone, you know, goes through emotions differently. And yeah, I feel like I just try to be there for you as much as I can. I don't know everything about it. I feel like I've definitely learned a lot about it now, which is like,

awesome. I feel like everyone should kind of know more just in general, any mental health stuff, like people should be more open to and like, even essentially like letting your friends know, even if you don't think they're struggling with something, letting people know that you're always here to talk, even if they seem like they are in a great freaking place because you never know. And yeah, mental health is like a really big thing to me too. Yeah. So I just, it's something that I hold very near and dear to my heart and I just always want to be there for you. Thank you. Yeah. And I think that's why we work so well together. I,

don't think I could have someone who gets frazzled easily or has a negative outlook on things because I tend to lean more on the emotional, depressed, anxious side. And Fi has a way of diffusing the situation. Like even on the car ride here, I got triggered by a text message and Fi helps me have perspective on it. And she helps me honestly move on to the next thing. And you are so positive and that has helped me so much.

I remember back in the day, I mean, this is a little bit more intimate, but I was dealing with self-harm still when I hired you. And at one point you hid...

a certain razor from me because that's what I would use. And you, I think you figured that out and you started hiding them and I could never find them. And I was like, Fee, where are they? And eventually she was like, I didn't want you to self-harm, which truly did mean a lot to me at the time because I didn't really have anyone else looking out for me in that way. And you knew intimate details that I, I don't know, it was, it was a big moment, I think. And I haven't self-harmed in

I think since then, which is crazy. But you were a big part of helping me stay positive in a workday where my job can be really isolating. And I think bringing someone like you in keeps me having fun and staying positive while I'm working, which has been amazing.

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Something I love about you is that you find the silver lining in absolutely everything. I mean, everything. I'm, you know, a plan for the worst type of person. Have you developed that over time or have you always been this way? I kind of think I've always been that way. I've always been a very optimistic person. I kind of think it's like,

my best quality and also like my downfall in a way. Growing up, I always, I remember my friends would be like, you need to like get a backbone and like, you're just so nice. And I'd be like, I remember being like, if on my deathbed or like, oh my, whatever, if on my deathbed, like someone's like, oh, she was too nice all the time. Like that's the worst thing they can say about me. Then like,

I probably did pretty good. You know what I mean? But as I've gotten older, I've also learned like, okay, like you do need to know when to stand up for yourself and have boundaries. And like, that is something I think that I am still actively really working on. And it's not my best thing. I think a lot of the time I'm thinking of others. I put others before myself constantly, but

Someone could like run me over with a car and I'd be like, oh my God, I'm so sorry. I was in your that like I was walking during the pedestrian crosswalk and you hit me like, I'm so sorry. Like I would, I would be like, they probably are so upset that they did that. Can you tell us about your superwoman pose? I love this. Amazing. Okay. So I actually don't know where this originated from. I know, I think it's an author.

My mom told me about this, though. So it's like the concept that if you have to do something really hard or like you're about to go into a meeting and you want to ask for a raise or you have like to public speak or just like anything where you just feel nervous and you just whatever you need this. So you go find a mirror.

and probably like by yourself, other people around you might be like, what the fuck are you doing? But you go stand in the mirror and you put like your hands on your hips like Superwoman and you stand there. And I can't remember if there was like a mantra you say or something, but like it's called like the Superwoman pose and it's supposed to help you just kind of like

you know, like superwoman. And I know Mari had something going on and I was like, you fired someone. Oh no, you gave them feedback. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. I gave someone feedback and Mari was like, how are you going to do this? Like, aren't you terrified? I'm like, well now I am like, but I like went in the mirror and I was like, I'm doing my, and she was like, what? Like, I was like, yeah, it's my superwoman pose. Like kind of like take on like another, I don't know,

not personality, like another persona. Persona. Yes, that's the term. Yeah, my mom shared that with me. And like she said, she used to do it like at work. So I don't know. It's just like a fun little technique. I don't know how well it actually works, but it's just a nice little thing to throw in there when you're feeling a little. I love that. I think it's a great tip for anyone listening. If you're about to go to the gym, do something hard, hit the superwoman pose real quick or the fee pose, whatever you want to call it. Super. I don't want to get

copyrighted for that. It's a thing. So go on the Superwoman phone. Okay. Let's talk dating and relationships for a second. Oh, gosh. Because, okay, everyone knows I'm married. I've been with Greg for like eight years. I'm kind of boring. But Fi is out here. Single for how long now? Oh, you just had a relationship.

Yeah. I mean, I was single for like five, maybe even a little longer years before my last relationship. So that was a long time. That was like a majority of my time in LA. Interesting. Yeah. What do you feel like has been a pattern in your relationships? I know we've talked about this. You just spoke about your mindset with like being too nice to other people and putting others first. Did that carry over into your relationships as well? Yes, very much so. I think...

I'm like a very... This is what I've noticed. I'm a very nurturing person. I'm a cancer sign. I love to take care of people. That is my love language to others is like, let me just like... I want to cook for you and take care of you and like all that. And that's great. But I've realized that like I...

oh my God, getting it really deep here. I do that for someone like right off the bat. Like if I am interested in someone, even like friends, like if I'm interested in someone romantically, I am like, let me just like take care of you. Even if they have not like deserved it yet or shown me that I should be doing that. So then here I am like babying them and taking care of them. And then when they don't reciprocate

I'm like, what the heck? Like, I'm doing this all for you. And they're usually confused. Like, well, I didn't ask you to or like I didn't even show that I wanted you to do that. And then I'm like, but I did it. And so it's it's a weird battle because I'm like, I need to get better about like not waiting till I deserve it, but like.

letting someone earn that, I guess, and not just giving it right off the bat. Because then I always end up like, why are you not reciprocating? And half the time they're like, I'm so confused. Like, I never asked you to do that for me. It was really nice. And I don't want you to stop. But like, do I really want to put in work? No. You know what I mean? But like, why would they? If I'm just doing it without them reciprocating, like...

I don't know. It's like a dog. It's like I'm giving them the treat before they do the trick. And then they're like, why would I ever do the trick? You're giving me a treat. That's a good analogy, actually. It's like Pavlov's. Yeah, yeah. Exactly. That's like kind of what my romantic life is like.

What would you say your attachment style is? Oh, okay. So I got so into this stuff. Yeah, you did. Oh my God. I would come in and I'd be like, Mari. Oh my God. So there's this book. I think it's called Anxiously Attached. It's like a big magnet on the cover. I got the audio book and I dove into that thing. I think I finished it in a day. But it's just all about the different attachment styles. And I...

I am very much anxiously attached. Wait, what are all the attachment styles? There's secure attachment, which is like the good one. That's what you want. There's avoidant attachment. That is like people avoid the situation. And then anxious is what I am. There's also another one that's like, there's also ones that are like combinations of attachment.

That's what I have. Yeah, you're like a combo. It's called the confused attachment. There you go. We love that. We love that. Shout out to BPD. Yeah, there you go. There's the confused attachment. So the whole point is that like,

a secure attachment... Well, a secure should be with a secure, but, like, a secure attachment should be with an avoidant or a secure attachment should be with an anxious. But, like, an avoidant and an anxious should never be together. But weirdly, they end up together a lot. And it's kind of like until someone changes, like, that is never going to work. And for some reason, I feel like I, like a lot of people, am drawn to these...

Yes. It's because you're recreating the trauma that you had in your childhood. Yeah. Essentially. That's what I've been told by my therapist. Yeah. Probably something like that. Yeah. For sure. But so, yeah, I am anxiously attached to...

For sure. I've kind of gone through that. And there's a, I forget like the exact wording of it, but it basically said an anguishedly attached person only feels like as secure in their relationship as their last, their last conversation with a person. Like you could literally be dating someone for two years and they could tell you they are in love with you and all stuff. Like if your last confrontation or whatever with them, like is left a little off, you will be like, oh my God, they don't love me. I don't know. Like I just feel like my last relationship, we would part ways and I'd be like,

it's over. Like, he doesn't... I don't know. You just, you think crazy. It's an abandonment issue. Yes, yes. I would feel abandoned and I hated that. And I think that also comes from like, you know, coming with divorced parents and just a childhood like that. I think it triggers abandonment stuff for sure. So that's like a...

another thing I could dive deep in. But yes, I'm definitely anxiously attached and I'm working on it. And even in that, they kind of teach you that like they're not supposed to fix your problems and they're not supposed to make you that too. I think I'd be like, well, you need to be secure for me because I'm anxious. Like that's not how it works either. Kind of like you with your BPD. Like, yeah, obviously Greg works with you, but like it's it's not his problem. It's not his responsibility. Exactly. And like he

he's your partner, he's your husband, he should be there for you and stuff. But like, I need to figure it out for myself. So I'm working on that because I don't like, I want to be secure so I can find someone secure. Yeah. As an anxious, I'm attracting avoidance. And we don't want avoidance in this house. But I feel like on this fitness journey, you have been finding a lot of security in yourself. Like, I feel like I've watched you become way more

I don't know. You just seem different now. And I feel like after your last breakup, I've seen you become way more confident in who you are. Thank you. I think I got to the point where I'm like, if I don't even love myself, why would someone else love me? I know that sounds so like corny, but like truly, if I don't like myself or love myself, why would someone else? And also just a little shift in my mindset. I used to go on dates and be like,

I hope this guy likes me. Like, I hope he leaves the day and likes me. And now, like, I've heard this, like, on podcasts. I'm like, I leave a date and I'm like,

Do I even like him? Like, is he even that great? I very quickly kind of like the nurturing thing. I build people up in my head and I'm like, oh, it was amazing. And then I like kind of I'm trying to learn how to like sit back and be like, but was it amazing? Like he didn't open the door for me. We like split the bill. Then I kind of like actually have to think about it and be like, oh, wait, OK, like maybe not. But I'm just I don't know. I have this like fairy tale mindset.

I meet someone, I'm like, he's the one. I'm like, no, he's not. And I've always at the end been like, oh, wow. Okay, like, I'm so glad I didn't think that one was the one because he wasn't. Fia, are you ready for a rapid fire fan Q&A? Yes, I'll try to keep it quick. I talk too much. No, well, she's dropping major inspo guys. So we appreciate it, Fia. Rapid fire fan Q&A, ready. If you weren't working with Mari, what would you be doing?

I have no clue. I would probably still be doing something in the fitness industry. I know we've talked about this. I'd probably like want to be like a trainer or like maybe like a life coach or like some sort of accountability for someone. Cool. I think I would like to do that. Yeah. Are our personalities alike? No, but I think we complement each other. Like I think we're actually very different, but we work together very well.

I agree. Favorite greens flavor? Oh, coconut. I'm a coconut girl. Mango's really good too. And actually like the original, like the citrus berry original. I love the original, but the coconut is just so good. My favorite. What do you look for in a guy?

Are we talking what I actually look for or what I should be looking for? My things I always tend to go for are like the kind of frat guy with the fluffy hair that's like probably not that nice to me. But I'm learning to go for a secure person and someone that really puts me first and...

I used to think like, I weirdly end up dating a lot of guys my height. Yeah. I'm like a taller girl, but like, we love short kings. Yeah. Harry Styles said at his concert the other night, he was like, we love short kings. I was like, I love you. Great. Do you borrow Mari's clothes?

Yes, is like one of the best things. She'll be like, should I buy this? And I'm like, 100% because I will be borrowing it. And you're like, that is one awesome perk, you guys. Mari like is so nice about it. Like she'll be like, I'm gonna buy this. Like you would look so cute in it too. And I'm like, okay. Listen, it's a win for both of us, okay? It's very nice. And we do get sent a lot of clothes. Yeah. So we both get the honor of wearing free clothes, which we love. We love. Can you speak about your boob job story?

Oh, why did you get your boobs done? And do you have your boobs done? I just told them that you have your boobs done. I do. I got them two years ago. It was like during COVID. I wasn't in the office. So I was like, that was the time. Like, because, you know, like whenever like if you have a job in office, like when are you supposed to take a week? That's not so obvious that you come back and you're just like, hey, everybody. So I was like, this is perfect timing. I have wanted them my whole freaking life, like literally my whole life. I've researched them my whole life.

if you looked through my phone album, you'd probably be like, what is wrong with this girl? Like the amount of boobs in my, like I used to have albums of like boobs that like, like boob job photos, not just like girls boobs, but like boob job photos of ones that like I liked. Like I really, it was something I was super insecure about my whole life and I did it and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I can't imagine you without them. Like,

Like to me, you are a boob. I am one big boob. They're part of my personality. They fit me. I got them exactly how I wanted them because they fit me so naturally that like a lot of people can't tell and that like they do fit me, you know? I agree. I can't picture you without them. They really compliment you. Thank you. Go-to song at the gym.

You know what I love? Two Friends' Big Booty remixes. They're hour long. So I put them on and I'm like, by the time I'm done with this, my workout will be over. The song changes every 15 seconds and like it just... Oh. I don't know. I've tried to like... Mario loves like rap and like crazy hip hop. I can't... Pop Smoke. Yeah. I like it a little. I do like that sometimes. It depends on the workout. But like generally, I like...

a fast paced little mashup. You got to get that mashup for me on my phone. That sounds great. I'll get it for you. It's on Spotify. They used to just be on SoundCloud. Thank you, V. Now it's time for the question we ask every guest. I started this podcast because I believe everyone's pursuit of wellness looks different. What does wellness mean to you? Wellness to me is... God, I should have prepared for this. Okay. Is...

I would just mental and physical for sure. Just through my wellness journey, I've learned it's not just about how my body looks and the number on the scale. It's really about the big picture. At the end of the day, it's like, am I happy? Am I feeling fulfilled? Are my relationships thriving? Like, do I feel like I have energy every day? It's just like all that kind of combined, I would say.

this wellness to me that was like very broad no I like that feeling good and like if I wake up every day and I'm like okay I'm feeling good if I'm not then I'm like okay I need to make some changes yeah so I love it just waking up feeling good every day that's wellness to me where can people find you online what's coming up give us the plugs oh my gosh okay

On Instagram, it's Fiona Addix, F-I-O-N-A-T-T-I-X. And I think it's the same on like TikTok. I don't really use too much of the other ones, but you can find me on Instagram. Thank you so much, Fi. This was amazing, guys. If you have any other questions or requests you want to see from Fi and I, go comment on my last Instagram post. Thank you, Fi. Thanks for having me.

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