The Nucking Futz Podcast: real life . real laughs . real talk

Loud restaurants. Networking events with bad wine. Standing for three hours at concerts. Jeans that haven’t fit since 2017. In Part 2 of Over 40: Edit It or Over It, Melissa and Donna keep the conversation rolling and aren’t holding back. They are talking about: friendships that feel one-sided hustle culture and girl boss burnout fake productivity hacks feeling guilty for resting comparing your body to your younger self and why life gets a whole lot better when you stop trying to make everyone happy Along the way, they somehow end up discussing Starbucks orders, Lady Gaga, Portugal, private jets, and the freedom that comes from finally saying: “This is who I am. Take it or leave it.” Funny, honest, slightly chaotic, and a reminder that life gets a lot lighter when you stop performing for everyone else. Because after 40, the real glow-up is not caring so much what other people think. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

After 40, the performance ends. In this episode, Melissa and Donna play Over 40 Edit or Over It and call out the things they are officially done pretending to enjoy — jeans on airplanes, painful heels, tiny handbags, kale, endless group texts, unknown callers, shapewear that requires a prayer, and dinner plans that start way too late. It’s funny, honest, chaotic, and way too relatable. Because at this point? Comfort is the dress code. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

Hot flashes. Rage crying. Brain fog. Chin hairs. Periods that disappear for 10 months just to come back swinging like they own the place. In this episode, Melissa and Donna are saying everything women usually whisper to their friends in the bathroom. They get brutally honest about: horrific cramps and surprise periods • perimenopause and hormonal chaos • mood swings, rage moments, and crying playlists • PCOS, hormone testing, and brain fog • night sweats, sugar cravings, and “men-sa art” disasters • sex, body changes, hot flashes, and feeling completely unhinged • why women are expected to just “deal with it” • and the realization that maybe… we were never crazy in the first place It’s funny, emotional, uncomfortable, validating, and completely all over the place, basically the hormone Olympics. If you’ve ever cried over laundry, forgotten someone’s name mid-conversation, or threatened to punch someone for asking if you’re “in a mood”… this episode is for you. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

Periods, hot flashes, body changes, weird symptoms, beauty filters, Botox, Spanx, dogs in the bed, and the emotional damage of someone asking, “Are you in a mood?” In this episode, Melissa and Donna are talking about the stuff women whisper about, Google at midnight, or only admit to their closest friends. From period shame and doctor visits to night sweats, self-care, crop tops after 40, tattoos, late-night snacks, and why the thermostat should legally belong to women in midlife… nothing is off limits. It’s honest, funny, slightly unhinged, and exactly the kind of conversation every woman needs to hear. Because your body is changing. Your patience is thinner. And apparently, sleeping with a fan is now a survival strategy. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

Hormones are rude. One minute you’re fine … the next you’re crying, raging, nauseous, bloated, forgetting someone’s name mid-conversation, or wondering if you took your pills five minutes ago. In this episode, Melissa and Donna talk about the stuff women were never really taught to understand — hormone imbalance, periods, PCOS, brain fog, birth control, IUDs, menopause, mood swings, and the absolute chaos of trying to function like a normal person while your body is doing its own unhinged side quest. They get into the emotional side too … the walking away, the apologizing after, the “I’m not mad” when you might actually be a little mad, and why talking about it all makes women feel a little less insane. It’s funny, honest, slightly feral, and painfully relatable. Because sometimes it’s not you. It’s your hormones being NUCKING FUTZ™. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

Cramps. Mood swings. Random rage. Crying to sad playlists. Hot flashes … or maybe just high blood pressure?  In this episode, Melissa and Donna get brutally honest about periods, perimenopause, hormones, and the absolute chaos of being a woman over 40. They are talking about: the cramps that feel like a medical emergency period rage and emotional breakdowns sugar cravings, bloating, migraines, and “fluid weight” tampons, maxi pads, and horrifying public moments chin hairs, hot flashes, and questioning God’s design choices and why sometimes you just need a heating pad, Housewives, and everyone to leave you alone It’s funny, painfully relatable, slightly unhinged … and the conversation every woman has had privately but almost never out loud. Because honestly? Nobody prepared us for this part. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

Teenagers and adult kids are basically the same people … just with bigger opinions and access to Uber. In this episode, Melissa and Donna get into the chaos of parenting older kids …the eye rolls, the rage texts, the borrowed cars, the laundry mountains, and the emotional damage of an empty gas tank. We are talking about: * silent treatments vs eye rolls * tracking your kids vs pretending you don’t * dating advice, bad girlfriends, and oversharing * why adult kids somehow still eat everything in your fridge * and the weird emotional whiplash of watching them grow up It’s funny, honest, slightly unhinged, and painfully relatable for every parent trying to survive the teen and adult kid years. Because apparently motherhood doesn’t get easier… they just start borrowing your car instead. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

What if the goal isn’t to do more, be better, fix everything, and become your “best self” every single day? In this episode, Melissa and Donna are talking about the freedom of being mediocre on purpose. The half-done laundry. The messy house. The missed posts. The need to slow down before your body forces you to. They get into motherhood, business, friendships, walking away from what no longer fits, finding joy in the most ordinary moments, and why “done is better than perfect” might be the most freeing thing you hear all week. It’s honest, funny, chaotic, and very Nucking Futz. Because life doesn’t have to be perfect to be good. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

We’ve all heard it … be your best self, do more, fix more, become more. But honestly? When does it stop? In this episode, we’re calling it out … the pressure to constantly improve, upgrade, and “work on yourself” like you’re some never-ending project. We’re talking about learning vs. fixing, why growth doesn’t have to feel heavy, finding joy in the most normal everyday moments, and the realization that maybe… you’re already good as you are. From random life lessons … yes, even the weird ones 😭 … to car rides, cooking at home, and doing absolutely nothing … This is your reminder that life isn’t just the big moments. It’s the quiet ones too. And if you can’t find joy there? You’re missing most of it. Real, unfiltered, a little chaotic … and exactly what you need if you’ve been putting pressure on yourself to be more. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

We have all been there … That feeling in your stomach. The anxiety. The “this just doesn’t feel right anymore” moment you try to ignore.   In this episode, we are talking about what happens when you finally listen to it.   Walking away from friendships. Stepping back from business. Leaving things that look good on paper but don’t feel right in real life.   Because sometimes the money is good … Sometimes you have invested years … Sometimes it should be working …   But it’s not aligned anymore.   We get into the guilt, the second guessing, and the truth no one talks about, that walking away can feel like failure … but it’s actually the thing that brings you back to yourself.   If something in your life has been feeling off lately … this one’s going to hit. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

We used to think doing everything perfectly was the goal. The clean house, the folded laundry, the meals, the work, the kids… all of it. Now? If it gets done at all… we’re calling it a win. In this episode, we are talking about the shift from overachiever to real life. The laundry that gets washed three times, the chores we hate, the partners who step in, and the moment you realize … maybe it doesn’t have to be done perfectly to still count. Because starting something, sharing the load, or even leaving it half-finished …is still progress. It’s honest, it’s chaotic, it’s relatable as hell … and it might be exactly what you need to hear if you’ve been putting pressure on yourself to do it all. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

Perfection is exhausting, and honestly, it might be the thing slowing all of us down. In this episode, Melissa and Donna talk about the pressure to do everything perfectly, when it matters, when it doesn’t, and why sometimes getting it done is better than overthinking it to death. From social media burnout to Taylor Swift strategy, Gaga, AI weirdness, running businesses, body positivity, and knowing where quality actually counts, this one is a real conversation about giving yourself more grace and letting go of impossible standards. Because sometimes the laundry can wait, the office can stay messy, and half-assing it proudly is exactly how you move forward. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

This week on Nucking Futz, we are talking about doing too much… and finally admitting it. The packed schedules.The pressure to keep going.The guilt that shows up the second you try to slow down. And the moment your body steps in like, yeah … we are not doing this anymore. This one is about burnout, boundaries, and giving yourself permission to not be at 100% all the time. Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do … is stop. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Melissa and Donna get into curvy confidence with a fun this or that conversation that quickly turns into something deeper.  From high waisted everything, leggings, sneakers, and Spanx struggles to bikinis, body image, confidence, and the comments women never forget, this episode is funny, honest, and painfully relatable. They talk about getting dressed for real life, learning what actually feels good in your body, and how confidence has a lot less to do with size than people think. It’s a conversation about curves, comfort, self acceptance, and showing up anyway. Because sometimes confidence looks less like having it all figured out … and more like wearing what works, laughing at yourself, and not caring who has something to say. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

In this episode of Nucking Futz, Melissa and Donna talk about everything from AI and authenticity to using your voice in business, relationships, and life. They share real stories, uncomfortable moments, and the kind of honesty that doesn’t get filtered. Because confidence isn’t polished. It’s built in the messy, awkward, real-life moments no one talks about. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

In this episode of Nucking Futz, Melissa and Donna get into the most embarrassing moments they have had at work … from underwire bras snapping at the worst possible time, to underwear falling out in public, to all the awkward, hilarious, and completely mortifying moments you never forget.   But this conversation goes deeper than funny stories.   They talk about what those moments teach you about confidence, authenticity, body image, social media, motherhood, getting older, and what they would tell their younger selves now. This episode is funny, honest, relatable, and full of the kind of real talk women do not hear enough of.   Because sometimes the most embarrassing moments end up teaching you the most about who you are. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

In this episode of Nucking Futz, Melissa and Donna talk about what it really means to use your voice. From negotiating in business and standing your ground in male dominated spaces, to supporting women in vulnerable situations in our own communities, this conversation goes far beyond entrepreneurship. They share real stories about advocating for others, discovering powerful organizations helping women and families, and why speaking up … even when it’s uncomfortable, can change someone’s life. You will  also hear honest conversations about generational shifts, the way women are showing up in leadership, and why authenticity matters now more than ever. Sometimes using your voice is about business. Sometimes it’s about community. And sometimes it’s about finally saying: “This is enough.” Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

AI can write a caption, plan a trip, and draft a business proposal… but it still can’t replace your voice. In this episode of Nucking Futz, Melissa and Donna dive into the strange world of AI. The good, the helpful, and the slightly terrifying. From viral AI images that look real to using AI to write letters, marketing posts, and even hockey content, they talk about where it actually helps … and where it starts to feel a little scary. But the real conversation goes deeper. They talk about finding your authentic voice as women, how confidence changes with age, why experience matters, and why the person you were in your 20s shouldn’t be the same person you are today. From motherhood to business ownership, boundaries, relationships, and learning to stop caring quite so much about what people think.  This is a real conversation about growth, confidence, and becoming more yourself over time. Because AI might organize your thoughts… But it can’t live your life for you. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Perfection is a lie. Hustle is overrated. And some days, just showing up is the win. In this episode of Nucking Futz, Melissa and Donna get real about what it actually looks like to live, work, and build things when you are tired, anxious, overwhelmed, or just not feeling it. They talk about letting go of perfect, the days you fake it (and why they still count), and the quiet power of doing less without quitting on yourself. From anxiety days and burnout seasons, to walking into rooms when your confidence is low, to the 3-Thing Rule that keeps life moving without breaking you … this is an honest conversation about productivity, energy, rest, and grace. They unpack the pressure to always be “on,” how social media fuels unrealistic expectations, and why slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. You’ll hear about introvert vs. extrovert confusion, momentum over motivation, sharing the mental load, flexible schedules, rest days, and why it’s okay if dinner doesn’t look Pinterest-perfect. If you have ever thought, “I don’t have it in me today,” but showed up anyway — this episode is for you. No filters. No pretending. Just two women telling the truth. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

What if getting more done didn’t mean doing more? In this episode, Melissa and Donna talk about real life productivity, not hustle culture, not color coded planners, but what actually works when you are running businesses, raising families, and carrying a lot. They break down the 3-Thing Rule (why your brain can only handle so much), how bite sized to do lists reduce overwhelm, and why rewards, rest days, and flexible schedules aren’t laziness … they are survival. The conversation flows through entrepreneurship, shifting work hours, sharing the mental load at home, cooking (or not cooking), and learning how to shut it all off without guilt. They also get honest about mental health, long term relationships, communication, and the truth no one told us growing up: it’s okay to not be okay and life doesn’t need to look perfect to be good. This episode is for anyone trying to get through the day, build something meaningful, and still leave room for dinner, rest, and being human. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Some days you are confident. Some days you are exhausted. And some days you show up anyway. In this episode, Melissa and Donna get real about the days you don’t feel “on,” but still have to walk into the room …open houses, arenas, conferences, networking events, real life. We talk about fake it days vs. just getting through, why action changes your energy, introvert vs. extrovert confusion, and how being around people can either drain you or completely fill your cup. From anxiety before big crowds, to why one on one feels safer than the spotlight, to how preparation (and just going) can quiet the spiral. This is an honest conversation about momentum, energy, and doing the thing even when you don’t feel ready. If you have ever thought, “I don’t have it in me today,” this one’s for you. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Perfection is exhausting and honestly, it’s not real. In this episode of Nucking Futz, Melissa and Donna talk about what happens when you stop trying to hold it all together. From anxiety days, burnout seasons, and needing to stay in bed longer than planned, to learning how to slow down without feeling like you are falling behind. This is a real conversation about giving yourself grace. They unpack the pressure to always be “on,” how social media fuels unrealistic expectations, and why rest, routines, and saying no are sometimes the most productive choices you can make. If you have ever felt overwhelmed, disorganized, anxious, or like you are failing because you are not doing everything …this episode is for you. No filters. No perfection. Just two women telling the truth. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Melissa and Donna get real about what it actually looks like to build businesses while juggling motherhood, burnout, boundaries, and big ideas. Through a This or That: Entrepreneur Edition, they break down the real choices behind the grind … burnout or boss energy, boundaries or no days off, dream team or solo seasons, all while unpacking why done will always beat perfect. This is a rapid fire, no BS conversation about trusting your gut, honoring your capacity, knowing when to say no, and doing it scared anyway. If you’re building something, feeling burned out, or wondering if it’s okay to slow down and still want more … this one’s for you. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Every good idea starts with a feeling and this one didn’t make sense on paper.   In this episode, Melissa and Donna share how Nucking Futz came to life through gut instincts, career pivots, motherhood, and a decision to do things differently. They talk about body image, being curvy in a world that loves opinions, and the quiet mental load that comes with constantly second guessing yourself …from photos to comments to what snack you’re holding in a video.   They get real about self doubt, imposter syndrome, and the fear spiral that hits right before you post, go live, or put yourself out there. From unlearning beliefs like “chubby girls don’t do TV” to setting boundaries, choosing authenticity over perfection, and finally deciding to stop shrinking, this conversation is for women, moms, and entrepreneurs who are done making themselves smaller.   Plus, a simple mindset shift … the Happy Jar, that helps break overthinking, quiet the noise, and bring your focus back to what actually matters.   If you have  ever struggled with confidence, comparison, body image, or trusting yourself… this one is for you. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Self doubt has a way of showing up right before growth … right before you post the video, go live, start the business, or put yourself out there. In this episode, Melissa and Donna talk openly about confidence, imposter syndrome, body image, negative comments on social media, and the fear spiral that hits before you press “share.” From unlearning harmful beliefs like “chubby girls don’t do TV” to setting boundaries, silencing self doubt, and choosing authenticity over perfection, this conversation is for women, moms, and entrepreneurs who are tired of shrinking themselves. Plus, a simple mindset tool … the Happy Jar, that helps break overthinking, boost mental health, and bring focus back to the moments that actually matter. If you have ever struggled with confidence, comparison, or fear of judgment, this one’s for you. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

If you have ever looked at a photo everyone else loved and only saw your “flaws,” this episode is for you. Melissa and Donna get real about body image, the mental load of being curvy, and how negativity (online and in real life) can make you second guess everything …even down to what snack you hold in a video. They talk about the culture we grew up in, the comments that land harder than we admit, and the moment you finally decide: I’m not doing this to myself anymore. It’s a permission slip to stop chasing skinny and start choosing yourself. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Every good idea starts with a feeling. In this episode, Melissa and Donna share how Nucking Futz came to life … from real estate honesty and career pivots to gut instincts, motherhood, and doing things differently. It’s about trusting what feels right, even when it doesn’t make sense on paper. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Content planner or last minute genius? Clean desk or creative chaos? Perfect feed or authentic mess? In this This or That Creative Hustle Edition, Melissa and Donna break down how creativity actually shows up … caffeine fuelled, Canva obsessed, Pinterest scrolling, and usually at 2 a.m. They talk side hustles, branding without the pressure, TikTok trends, messy processes, and why authenticity always builds faster than perfection. If your brain never shuts off and your ideas don’t run on a schedule, you’ll feel seen. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

This episode is about the yeses that slowly broke us and the no that finally saved us. From do-overs and boundaries to burnout and self preservation, this conversation goes straight into the stuff no one teaches you until life does. What starts as a simple question … are do-overs real? … quickly becomes an honest conversation about boundaries, burnout, and learning to say no without guilt. Donna opens up about her lived experience to spark real conversations around consent, personal safety, trauma, and healing. Alongside Melissa, she talks about unlearning people pleasing, why “no” is a full sentence, and why that lesson matters at every stage of life. The conversation moves through real life …family dynamics, relationships, workplace boundaries, parenting teens, and the chaos of raising kids in a world that looks nothing like the one we grew up in. There’s laughter, hard truths, and the reality of learning boundaries the hard way. At its core, this episode is a reminder that consent is ongoing, boundaries are valid, rest fuels creativity, and choosing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s survival. Sometimes life humbles you straight into your best chapter yet. Content note: This episode discusses sexual abuse awareness, trauma, consent, and boundary setting. Listener discretion advised. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

This episode starts with a simple question … Is coming back to real estate a do-over? … and immediately proves nothing about life is ever that simple. Melissa and Donna talk about the shift from saying yes too much to finally having boundaries, how experience changes your confidence, and why starting again doesn’t mean you failed the first time. Then it goes off the rails. Underage wine missions. Tuesday night chaos. Kids throwing full on house parties. Parenting karma hitting hard. And the reality of raising teens in a world that feels nothing like the one we grew up in. It’s raw, funny, slightly unhinged, and painfully relatable … a reminder that your past didn’t ruin you, it shaped you… and sometimes life humbles you straight into your best chapter yet. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

We are lifelong “YES GIRLS”  learning the hard way that saying yes to everything costs more than it gives. From one sided friendships and business burnout to guilt, people pleasing, and over committing, this episode gets real about what happens when you ignore your own boundaries.  We talk honestly about learning to say no without apology, why “no” is a full sentence, how rest fuels creativity, and why giving yourself grace is not a weakness … it is survival.  If you have ever felt stretched too thin, guilty for choosing yourself, or exhausted from doing it all, this one’s for you.  Unfiltered conversations for women navigating entrepreneurship, motherhood, relationships, boundaries, and self worth … without pretending we have it all figured out. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Donna opens up about her lived experience to create awareness and spark honest conversations around consent, boundaries, and personal safety. Alongside Melissa, she talks about learning to say no without guilt and why that lesson matters at every age, from childhood through adulthood. This episode covers sexual abuse awareness, trauma and healing, setting boundaries, and why no means no in real life, across family dynamics, dating and relationships, workplace boundaries, and parenting. It is a reminder that consent is ongoing, boundaries are valid, and saying no is allowed and always has been. Content note: This episode discusses sexual abuse, trauma, consent, and boundary setting. Listener discretion advised. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca  IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

In this Nucking Futz “this or that” episode, Melissa and Donna sit down with their younger selves and call some things out. Chase the dream or enjoy the moment? Trust your gut or get more advice? Say yes more or learn to say no sooner? They go there …. money, marriage, naps, people pleasing, leaving sooner, body confidence, eating the fries, and why so many of us felt “too much” for the wrong people.  If you are a woman, mom, or recovering people pleaser who moved way too fast in your 20s, this one will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best way. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Women today are juggling everything … motherhood, friendships, marriage, career pressure, burnout, mental health, identity, and work life balance that never actually balances.    Melissa and Donna talk about adult friendship red flags, losing people, raising teens, mom guilt, overwhelm, and the moment you realize you can’t “do it all” alone.   This episode dives into the real life struggles women search for most: toxic friendships, ride or die friends, emotional load, parenting stress, comparison, losing yourself, finding yourself again, and trying to stay afloat while life moves at warp speed.   If you are a woman navigating motherhood, marriage, work, and real connection … this one is your story. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

We get brutally honest about the one thing almost every woman struggles with: work life balance … or the total absence of it. From showing homes while having contractions, skipping maternity leave, and signing deals during blood transfusions,  to mom guilt, burnout, resentment, and that constant tug of war between ambition and motherhood … we unpack the real, unfiltered truth of being a working mom. We talk about raising kids while building careers, partners who step up, partners who freeze, losing yourself, finding yourself again, setting boundaries, slowing down, and that moment you realize … balance isn’t something you “achieve”… it’s something you survive. If you have ever felt stretched thin, torn between your kids and your career, guilty for wanting more, overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you are quietly drowning while pretending everything is fine …this one is for you. A must listen for every woman who has ever tried to “do it all.” Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Life doesn’t just move fast, it hits warp speed. In this episode, we talk about the years that blur together, raising kids who suddenly aren’t kids anymore, the moments that shaped us, the ones that broke us, and the ones that quietly turned us into who we are today. From pregnancy panic and high school chaos … to losing loved ones, advocating for our kids, navigating mental health, rebuilding ourselves, and realizing we survived things we never thought we could … this one goes deep. If you have ever looked at your life and gone: “How did I get here so fast?” Same, girlie. Pull up a chair. This episode is the reminder we all need: You are allowed to grow, mess up, start over, ask for help, and take your sweet, beautiful time. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Ever wonder if someone’s actually your friend or just around for the season (or the tea)? In this Nucking Futz™ convo, Melissa and Donna get real about adult friendships … trust, judgment free support, and the quiet heartbreak of letting some people go. They talk comparison, social media, business, marriage, kids, and why values and energy matter more than matching outfits and cute selfies. If you are craving real connections and fewer fake “besties,” this one hits home. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here: www.thenuckingfutz.com   Find us online:   IG/FB/TT: @thenuckingfutz   Find Donna: W: www.shesgotleggz.ca IG: @shesgotleggzz TT/FB: @shesgotleggz   Find Melissa: IG: @iammelissahull W: www.mhullrealestate.com   Brag About It Jewelry: IG: @bragaboutitjewelry W: www.bragaboutit.etsy.com

Ever hit that “how did I get here?” stage of life? Same.   In this raw, hilarious, and unfiltered full-length episode of Nucking Futz™, Melissa Hull and Donna Pinsonneault dive into the chaos and beauty of being women who’ve lived a little and learned a lot. From crying over surprise pregnancies to walking away from “safe” careers, they get real about the fear, the pivots, and the moments that cracked them open in the best way.   They talk motherhood before ready, marriages that survived the storm, and the midlife plot twists that forced them to find their “hell yes.” It’s part confession, part pep talk, and totally relatable.   If you’ve ever felt behind, burned out, or just flat out figuring it out, this one’s for you.   Spoiler: nobody’s really ready, nobody’s got it perfect, and that’s where the magic happens. Be NUCKING FUTZ with us - join the newsletter here. Link to join the newsletter:    Find Our Websites Here: www.thenuckingfutz.com www.shesgotleggz.ca www.mhullrealestate.com www.bragaboutitjewelry.etsy.com   Get Social With Us Here: IG Links: @thenuckingfutz @shesgotleggzz @iammelissahull @bragaboutitjewelry   FB Links: @thenuckingfutz  @shesgotleggz   Tiktok Links: @thenuckingfutz  @shesgotleggz

Ever hit a life chapter and think, holy sht… now what? Yeah, same.   In this episode of Nucking Futz™, Melissa Hull and Donna Pinsonneault get brutally honest about the pivots that reshaped everything. Leaving a “safe” careers, choosing family over hustle, and learning that no is a complete sentence.   They talk about money pressure, identity whiplash, and marriages that held steady through the chaos, plus the mom guilt, teen years, mental health moments, and the best friend check ins that kept them sane.   It’s funny, raw, and real, the kind of convo you’ll want to text your best friend about. No perfect paths here, just two women telling the truth about non linear careers, raising humans, and building a life that actually fits.   Press play if you’re standing at a crossroads.  Spoiler: there’s no one “right” way, only your way. Be NUCKING FUTZ with us - join the newsletter here. Link to join the newsletter:    Find Our Websites Here: www.thenuckingfutz.com www.shesgotleggz.ca www.mhullrealestate.com www.bragaboutitjewelry.etsy.com   Get Social With Us Here: IG Links: @thenuckingfutz @shesgotleggzz @iammelissahull @bragaboutitjewelry   FB Links: @thenuckingfutz  @shesgotleggz   Tiktok Links: @thenuckingfutz  @shesgotleggz

Ever find out you’re pregnant and think, holy sht, how do I do this? Yeah, same.   In this episode of Nucking Futz™, Melissa Hull and Donna Pinsonneault get brutally honest about what it was really like becoming moms before they were ready, from crying in the kitchen to learning how to raise humans while still figuring out themselves.   They talk about the fear, the financial chaos, the marriages that survived it all, and why having supportive partners (and each other) made every meltdown worth it.   It’s funny, raw, and real, the kind of convo you’ll want to text your best friend about.   Press play if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing motherhood “right.” Spoiler: there’s no such thing. Be NUCKING FUTZ with us - join the newsletter here. Link to join the newsletter:    Find Our Websites Here: www.thenuckingfutz.com www.shesgotleggz.ca www.mhullrealestate.com www.bragaboutitjewelry.etsy.com   Get Social With Us Here: IG Links: @thenuckingfutz @shesgotleggzz @iammelissahull @bragaboutitjewelry   FB Links: @thenuckingfutz  @shesgotleggz   Tiktok Links: @thenuckingfutz  @shesgotleggz

Ever wake up at 3 a.m. thinking, “What the hell am I doing with my life?” Yeah, same.   In this raw and ridiculously honest kickoff to Nucking Futz™, Melissa Hull and Donna Pinsonneault spill the real tea on midlife pivots, motherhood meltdowns, business chaos, and why starting over in your 40s can actually be the best thing ever.   They dive into what they’d tell their younger selves now that they’ve survived the icky parts, from marriage and motherhood to finding confidence (and a little bit of sanity) again.   Spoiler: Take the photo. Stop waiting. Do it scared.   Real talk. Belly laughs. A few F-bombs. And maybe a tear or two because this is what being a woman, a friend, and a glorious work-in-progress actually looks like.   Be NUCKING FUTZ with us - join the newsletter here. Link to join the newsletter:    Find Our Websites Here: www.thenuckingfutz.com www.shesgotleggz.ca www.mhullrealestate.com www.bragaboutitjewelry.etsy.com   Get Social With Us Here: IG Links: @thenuckingfutz @shesgotleggzz @iammelissahull @bragaboutitjewelry   FB Links: @thenuckingfutz  @shesgotleggz   Tiktok Links: @thenuckingfutz  @shesgotleggz