Guest: Dr. ShantaQuilette, Women's Heart Health Advocate

Guest: Alyssa Pettinato, Host of Miss Judged

This week on Don’t Start, Candice and Sarah sit down with Alyssa — host of the hit podcast Miss Judged — for a hilarious and brutally honest conversation about judgment, relationships, social media, and learning how to own who you are unapologetically. From internet opinions to personal insecurities, nothing is off limits as the girls dive into the pressure women feel to be “perfect,” the chaos of dating and friendships, and what happens when you finally stop caring what everyone thinks. In this episode, we talk about: • being misunderstood online and in real life • confidence, criticism, and comparison culture • relationships, red flags, and modern dating • building a platform while staying authentic • and the wild things women get judged for every single day It’s funny, relatable, unfiltered, and feels exactly like a girls’ night you never want to end. Get ready to laugh, vent, and probably text your group chat halfway through. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2488891/fan_mail/new] Follow Us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontstartpodcast/] Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575150617539] Watch Us on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontstartthepodcast]

Mental Health & Pressure of Hot Girl Summer - Don' Start!

Candice and Sarah are diving headfirst into the pressure cooker that is May. From Mental Health Awareness Month and the unrealistic expectations of “Hot Girl Summer”… to astrology, mood swings, burnout, body image, and why everyone suddenly thinks Mercury is personally attacking them — nothing is off limits. It’s funny, honest, slightly unhinged, and way too relatable. Because between healing, hustling, glowing up, and pretending we have our lives together… we’re all just trying to survive the group chat. ☀️🫠✨ Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2488891/fan_mail/new] Follow Us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontstartpodcast/] Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575150617539] Watch Us on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontstartthepodcast]

Guest: Dr. ShantaQuilette, Women's Heart Health Advocate

This week on Don’t Start, Candice and Sarah sit down with the incredible Dr. ShantaQuilette — award-winning comedian, global keynote speaker, women’s health advocate, and all-around powerhouse. Dr. ShantaQuilette opens up about surviving not one, but two strokes and a heart attack, and how she turned unimaginable challenges into purpose, joy, and impact. From leaving behind a career as an IRS Revenue Officer to becoming a globally recognized voice in women’s health and resilience, her story is as inspiring as it is hilarious. In this episode, we talk about: • women’s health and the things nobody prepares us for • stress, burnout, aging, and reinvention • using humor as healing • finding purpose after crisis • and why survival is only the beginning It’s funny, honest, empowering, and filled with the kind of real conversation that makes you laugh… and rethink your entire life at the same time. Trust us — you’re going to love this one. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2488891/fan_mail/new] Follow Us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontstartpodcast/] Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575150617539] Watch Us on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontstartthepodcast]

Oversharing, Ignoring Texts & Not Drinking Water

Sarah and Candice are tackling modern-day crises like people FaceTiming in public like it’s a private living room, posting everything but texting nothing back, and somehow still forgetting to drink water. The drama is real… don’t start! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2488891/fan_mail/new] Follow Us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontstartpodcast/] Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575150617539] Watch Us on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontstartthepodcast]

Guest: Matty Maggiacomo, Peloton Instructor & Theatre enthusiast!

In this episode of Don’t Start!, Candice and Sarah sit down with the high-energy, handsome Italian and endlessly inspiring Matty Maggiacomo—Peloton instructor, theatre enthusiast, and all-around vibe curator. Matty brings his signature mix of passion, humor, and heart to a conversation that goes way beyond fitness. We dive into his journey from theatre to the Peloton platform, what it really means to motivate people at scale, and how performance, movement, and authenticity all intersect.  Whether you know Matty from your favorite workout or you’re just here for a great conversation, this episode will leave you energized, inspired, and maybe even ready to “not start”… or finally start something new. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2488891/fan_mail/new] Follow Us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontstartpodcast/] Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575150617539] Watch Us on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@dontstartthepodcast]