Figuring It Out

About Figuring It Out

We may only be one person but through compassion, inquisition, and developing a deeper understanding of the world, people, and culture around us, together, we can create change. Welcome to Figuring It Out, the podcast where wellness means living well in a way that feels authentic to our individuality. I'm your host Hailey, a multi-passionate 30-something, navigating the twists and turns (the highs and the lows) of life right there with you and trying to...well...you guessed it Figure it out. Together, we'll dive into the topics that can help us really live well and all the little things that bring us joy along the way. I hope you walk away from each episode with something that can help you make this one life you've got great. I'm so glad you're here.

Publisher

Hailey Miller

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2019

Latest episode

14 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

181 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Aug 2026

   The invisible weight we carry: how to hold the hard & the good (+ What I'm Loving Lately!)

   What happens when something really hard is happening in the background of your life, but the rest of your life keeps moving? You still have meetings. Birthdays. Dinners. Deadlines. People asking, "What's new?" And sometimes, the biggest thing happening in your life is the thing you can't…or don't want to talk about. In this solo episode, I'm getting personal about the invisible weight I've carried through my fertility journey: going from difficult news to a work meeting, waiting for life-changing phone calls while trying to focus on everything else, and the exhaustion that can come from trying to keep showing up as the version of yourself everyone expects. But this episode isn't only about fertility. Maybe you're grieving. Caring for someone you love. Going through heartbreak. Worried about your child. Navigating uncertainty. Or simply carrying something no one around you can see. We're talking about what it means to hold two realities at once, and why the goal may not actually be "balance." Maybe it's integration: giving the hard thing space without letting it take over every room in your life. In this episode: Why motivation and discipline aren't the same thing The invisible "second job" we carry when something is weighing on us The pressure to perform normalcy—especially at work Why your "best self" might only have 40% to give today Letting yourself experience joy without betraying what hurts The difference between processing difficult emotions and escaping them The practices that have helped me create space for both Why support, therapy, friendship and getting outside of yourself matter Rethinking "balance" when life simply isn't 50/50 How to give the hard thing a room without giving it the whole house Plus, I'm sharing a little life update and a new What I'm Loving Lately with a few beauty, fashion, food and podcast favorites. You don't have to resolve the hard thing before you're allowed to experience joy. You can be grateful and grieving. Hopeful and scared. Happy and hurting. The hard thing can have a room. It just doesn't have to have the whole house. If this episode made you think of someone who is carrying something quietly right now, send it to them. And if you enjoy the show, I'd be so grateful if you rated or reviewed it wherever you listen. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Updates! 6:00 What I'm Loving Lately 18:00 Connect with Hailey: Connect with me on Instagram ShopMy - What I'm Loving Lately Email: Hailey@hailey-miller.com

2. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Fatigued? Weight gain? You Don't Have a Discipline Problem, You Have Health Debt with Bria Gadd

   If you feel like you're doing everything right—working out, eating well, trying to manage your stress—but your body still isn't responding, you are not crazy. And you're not alone. Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Bria Gadd, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer who specializes in female hormones. With more than 15 years of experience in the fitness and nutrition industry, Bria has helped thousands of women navigate the hormonal shifts of their late 30s to 50s. She is also the host of The Period Whisperer Podcast, a top 1% wellness podcast in the world, and has been featured in Fox News, Women's Health, and leading women's podcasts including The MidLife Makeover Show. We talk about the very real difference between being "not diseased" and actually being optimized, and why the conventional advice to "just push harder" is the exact opposite of what our bodies actually need. We dive deep into the concept of "health debt," why your body might be in survival mode, and how to start communicating with your body instead of fighting it. Whether you're actively in perimenopause, preparing for it, or just trying to figure out why you feel so exhausted, Bria shares the exact steps to start rebuilding your energy and trust in your body. In This Episode: Why doing "everything right" — cutting calories, working out harder — can actually backfire and cause weight gain and fatigue. Understanding "health debt" and how chronic stress puts the female body into survival mode. The critical difference between conventional lab testing and functional lab testing (and why your doctor might say you're "fine" when you feel terrible). Why perimenopause is actually a gift and an opportunity for a "2.0" phase of life, rather than something to dread. Bria's perspective on GLP-1s and peptides: when they are a helpful tool versus a dangerous quick fix. The specific functional labs to ask for: GI-MAP, DUTCH Complete, and a full thyroid panel. A realistic, hormone-supporting daily routine, including why you need 30 grams of protein at breakfast. Resources & Links: Connect with Bria: Instagram: @bria_period_whisperer Podcast: The Period Whisperer Website: briatheperiodwhisperer.com Special Offer for Figuring It Out Listeners - Midlife Mojo: Bria's online membership for women navigating perimenopause and menopause who are ready to stop guessing and start understanding their bodies. Inside you'll find her signature 90-Day Hormone Revival program, symptom-specific trainings in The Whisper Room, weekly live coaching and Q&A sessions, workouts, nutrition resources, recipes, guided meditations, peptide education, and a community of women walking this journey together. Try it free for 7 days. 👉 Join Midlife Mojo — 7-Day Free Trial Functional Labs Mentioned: GI-MAP Test — Diagnostic Solutions DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — Precision Analytical Connect with Hailey: Instagram: @thehaileydaily Substack: Figuring It Out with Hailey Podcast: Figuring It Out with Hailey

3. 

   1 Aug 2026

   Have we outsourced our point of voice & taste? And how to get it back

   We live in the most connected, most inspired, most information-rich time in human history — and somehow, a lot of us are struggling to answer a very simple question: What do I actually think? In this solo episode, I'm exploring what I've been calling "external noise" — the constant stream of opinions, aesthetics, expert takes, and algorithm-fed content that shapes our preferences before we've had a chance to form our own. It started with a moment standing in my closet, unable to figure out what felt like me. But it quickly became about something much bigger: whether we've slowly lost confidence in our own point of view. This isn't an anti-social media episode. It's a conversation about discernment — the practice of being influenced without being consumed, and building a strong enough sense of self that the world adds to you instead of defining you. IN THIS EPISODE The closet moment that started it all — and why it wasn't really about clothes What "external noise" actually means (hint: it's not just social media) Why influence isn't new, but the volume, speed, and intimacy of it is The neuroscience behind why we adopt other people's preferences without realizing it — the mere exposure effect explained Why I stopped wearing my Oura Ring and what it taught me about outsourcing my own experience What two years of fertility opinions taught me about trusting myself Body image, repetition, and the realization that some of my preferences were borrowed — not mine The difference between admiration and alignment Five steps to strengthen your internal filter: Notice, Ask, Filter, Experiment, Reflect Why the goal isn't certainty — it's becoming rooted enough that the world adds to you RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED Figuring It Out on Instagram Email Hailey: hailey@hailey-miller.com Rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it — and let me know what you think via DM or email.

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YouTube views

876,046

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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