95. Shay Watson - Migraines, Money Stress & Learning to Come First

Send us Fan MailTRIGGER WARNING TOPICSChronic illness & pain (migraines)Diet talk & sugar eliminationWeight changes & body imageFinancial stress & student loan debtBrief mention of cancer (in a family member)Infertility & painful periods briefly mentionedBurnout, mental health struggles & self-sabotageOn today’s episode of Radiant Resilience, I’m sitting down with my longtime friend Shay Watson, and we are going all the way there—from 14-day migraines to five jobs at once to finally deciding she is allowed to put herself first.Shay shares how her first migraine hit at 11 years old and slowly became the thing that ruled her life: days locked in a dark room, cold compresses, trying to parent through the pain, and feeling like this was just “her normal.” After a 14-day migraine as a brand-new mom, she hit her breaking point and stumbled into the world of gut health, holistic healing, and Plexus. For the first time, she went months without a debilitating migraine, lost 80 pounds, and started to feel like she had her life back.We also dive into the money side of her story—graduating with $127,000 in student loans, starting her teaching career at $32,000 a year, working five jobs (yes, five) including Applebee’s, and how that financial pressure shaped her choices, burnout, and self-worth. Shay talks honestly about self-sabotage, living on convenience food, the loud and confusing world of health & wellness advice, and what it really looks like to start over… again.If you’ve ever ignored your own needs, put everyone else first, or felt stuck in cycles you know how to break but can’t seem to, this conversation is for you. Shay’s story is a reminder that your health matters, your financial reality matters, and you are allowed to be “selfish” in the name of taking care of yourself. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE POD??? Click here to be featured in the podcast!WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANONYMOUSLY? EMAIL ME! @ [email protected] WITH TAWNY!Email us your stories and questions! [email protected] Tawny: @tawnypalmWatch us on YouTube