Well Done with Kat Vong

Kat Vong

Hi, I'm Kat! And I know living well isn’t always easy—especially when you’re overwhelmed, burned out, and juggling everything. Well Done is a weekly wellness podcast where I dive into the intersection of wellness, health, and modern beauty—featuring expert interviews, solo reflections, and stories from my own healing journey. After years of navigating severe skin inflammation while working inside the beauty industry, I began to see wellness not as a checklist, but as a conversation between the body, the mind, and soul. This is the podcast for high-achieving women who have done everything they were told to live better, look better and feel better—but still don't. Whether you're  navigating chronic symptoms, or simply trying to live a more intentional, aligned life, this show provides practical tips and helpful tools to help you feel your best. Glowy skin is just a bonus! Expect honest conversations, interviews, tips, and real stories from wellness experts, thought leaders and beauty and wellness founders. Follow Well Done to never miss an episode!

  1. MAR 25

    Healing After Loss: Reiki, Self-Trust and Shadow Work with Theo Yang

    EP 45. What does it actually take to walk away from a six-figure career and rebuild your life from the inside out? In this episode, I'm joined by Theo Yang, Reiki practitioner, photographer, musician, and host of The Pain Into Power Podcast, for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, grief, spiritual healing, and learning to trust yourself again. Theo shares how she walked away from a successful career in digital ad sales after it left her anxious and disconnected from who she really was, and how modalities like Reiki, meditation, shadow work, and self-reflection helped her begin rebuilding a more aligned life. We explore grief after losing a parent, ancestral and immigrant family trauma, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, and the daily practices that can help you feel more grounded, protected, and aligned with the life you actually want. In this episode:  What Reiki is and why so many people turn to energy healing for emotional, physical, and spiritual support How meditation, affirmations, and subliminals can help rewire self-sabotaging thought patterns A daily ritual you can use to protect your energy The role grief can play in self-discovery, healing, and life transitions How childhood experiences, immigrant family trauma, and ancestral patterns can shape self-trust and relationships A practice for letting go of people, habits, and stories that no longer fit the version of you you’re becoming How to build self-trust through small winsResources: Learn more about Theo and her work: www.loveisthehighestfrequency.comListen to Theo's podcast: Pain Into Power PodcastGuest Bio: Theo Yang is a healing artist, Reiki practitioner, photographer, musician, and creative guide who helps people feel seen, empowered, and more deeply connected to themselves. After leaving a high-pressure career in digital ad sales, Theo began a profound healing journey that led her into energy work, spiritual practices, and creative expression as tools for transformation. Through Reiki, photography, video, music, and her podcast, The Pain Into Power Podcast, she supports others in turning pain, grief, and self-sabotage into healing, self-trust, and personal power. Pique Life - If you’re focused on supporting your skin and energy beyond just topical products, check out Pique Life, a brand that combines bioavailable ingredients rooted in ancestral wellness. Get 20% off and a free starter kit at checkout: www.piquelife.com/KATVONG Support the show JOIN THE WELL DONE EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: @thewelldonepod Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

    38 min
  2. MAR 18

    How Stress Affects Your Skin: The Mind-Skin Axis Explained

    EP 44. Can stress really make your skin worse? In this episode, I break down the science behind the mind-skin axis and explain how stress, anxiety, and chronic inflammation can directly disrupt your skin barrier, trigger flare-ups, worsen acne, and even accelerate skin aging. Drawing from both published research and my own personal experience navigating severe skin struggles, I explore the emerging field of psychodermatology and how our nervous system, immune system, and skin are constantly communicating. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with eczema, acne, rosacea, reactive skin, or chronic inflammation—and for anyone who wants to understand how emotional wellbeing impacts skin health from the inside out. In this episode, you'll learn: What the mind-skin axis is and the connection between the brain and skinHow stress hormones can weaken the skin barrier and slow skin repairWhy chronic stress may contribute to acne, eczema, rosacea, irritation, and premature agingWhat psychodermatology reveals about the relationship between emotional health and skin healthHow inflammation, histamines, and oil production are affected when your body stays in stress modeWhy the way you think about your skin may influence your healing process and the hidden cycle that can keep you stuck in a loopPractical ways to start calming your nervous system to better support your skinResources: FREE Calm Skin & Flare-up Guide2023 Molecular Psychiatry paper on the skin-brain connection2015 European study on dermatology patients and psychological comorbiditiesArticle on The Skin-Brain Axis by Forefront DermatologyPsychological Stress & Immune ResponseSerotonin in Skin CellsStudy using the Trier Social Stress Test and skin barrier recoveryPique Life - If you’re focused on supporting your skin and energy beyond just topical products, check out Pique Life, a brand that combines bioavailable ingredients rooted in ancestral wellness. Get 20% off and a free starter kit at checkout: www.piquelife.com/KATVONG Support the show JOIN THE WELL DONE EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: @thewelldonepod Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

    29 min
  3. MAR 11

    Conscious Home Design: Create a Space that Supports Health & Happiness with Talor Stewart

    EP 43. What is the mind-body-environment connection and how does it impact our health, happiness and even relationships?  I am joined by architect and author Talor Stewart to explore the powerful impact our homes can have on our wellbeing. Talor introduces the concept of Conscious Home Design, a philosophy that goes far beyond aesthetics to focus on how our living spaces influence our health, productivity, relationships, and overall fulfillment.  Drawing from over 20 years of experience, Talor explains why most homes are designed for basic function—but not for helping people truly thrive. From improving indoor air quality and harnessing natural light to designing spaces that strengthen relationships, he shares practical ways to transform your environment, even if you’re renting or working with the space you already have. In This Episode: The philosophy behind Conscious Home Design—what it is and why it's importantThe surprising way your home environment affects your health, mood, and productivityThe three types of relationships your home should support: giving, receiving, and reciprocalHow small environmental factors impact wellbeing and productivityThe “Sunny Window Effect” and how natural light can help build better habitsWhy open-concept homes aren’t always ideal for productivity or focusSimple, practical ways to improve your home and spaces, even if you rent or can’t renovateResources: Conscious Home Design WebsiteConscious Home Design BookFollow Talor on Instagram: @conscioushomedesignGuest Bio: Talor Stewart is a licensed architect with over 25 years experience. His book Conscious Home Design has hit the #1 best seller list in 7 countries so far. Specializing in single and multi-family homes and intentional communities, he works with clients all over the United States and select places internationally. He also offers a certification program for other designers and architects to learn the CHD method to help their clients apply the life changing principles wherever they are. Pique Life - If you’re focused on supporting your skin and energy beyond just topical products, check out Pique Life, a brand that combines bioavailable ingredients rooted in ancestral wellness. Get 20% off and a free starter kit at checkout: www.piquelife.com/KATVONG Support the show JOIN THE WELL DONE EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: @thewelldonepod Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

    52 min
  4. MAR 4

    From Farm to Face: Balancing the Skin Microbiome with Jacqueline Taylor of Le Prunier

    EP 42.  In this episode of Well Done, I chat with Jacqueline Taylor, co-founder of Le Prunier, the cult-favorite skincare brand known for its plum-based formulations and minimalist ingredient philosophy. Jacqueline shares how her family’s 100-year farming legacy led to the discovery that discarded plum pits could be transformed into a powerful skincare ingredient. We also dive into the science behind the skin microbiome, why simple formulations can be more effective for sensitive or eczema-prone skin, and how sustainability—from organic farming to worm-powered water filtration—shapes every step of Le Prunier’s production. Jacqueline also opens up about trusting intuition as a founder, navigating the saturated beauty market, and building a brand rooted in science, sustainability, and family tradition. In this episode: The fascinating origin story behind turning dried plum farm waste into a luxury skincare lineHow the skin microbiome plays a crucial role in inflammation, acne, and skin healthWhy less-ingredient skincare formulas can be better for sensitive skinHow vertical integration—from orchard to bottle—improves ingredient quality and sustainabilityThe science behind Le Prunier's hero product and why it’s naturally hydrating, anti-aging, and non-comedogenicThe philosophy behind proactive skincare that supports the skin barrier and microbiomeWhy trusting your intuition matters when building a business in a crowded beauty industryThe sustainability practices behind Le Prunier’s farm including solar power and worm-filtration systemsResources  Le Prunier websiteFollow Le Prunier on Instagram: @leprunierGuest Bio Jacqueline Taylor is the co-founder of Le Prunier, the plum-powered luxury skincare brand she launched with her sisters, Allison and Elaine. Raised on her family’s fourth-generation, 106-year-old Northern California farm, Jacqueline helped transform their USDA-organic, regenerative agriculture heritage into the foundation of a sustainable beauty brand, using their own plum kernels as the hero ingredient. With a background in science and culinary arts, she blends heritage, innovation, and sustainability to create high-performance skincare. Pique Life - If you’re focused on supporting your skin and energy beyond just topical products, check out Pique Life, a brand that combines bioavailable ingredients rooted in ancestral wellness. Get 20% off and a free starter kit at checkout: www.piquelife.com/KATVONG Support the show JOIN THE WELL DONE EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: @thewelldonepod Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

    33 min
  5. FEB 25

    Reactive Skin? Why Trusted Ingredients Matter with Sarah Vilenskiy of Blossom Essentials

    EP 41. What happens when you're allergic to 49 out of 60 things and nothing on the market works for your skin? You build something better. In this episode of Well Done, I'm joined by Sarah Vilenskiy, founder of Blossom Essentials. Sarah created Blossom after her own very real, very frustrating experience navigating severe environmental allergies and reactive skin. Sarah opens up about the allergy test that changed everything, the emotional toll of living inside a body that feels constantly under attack, and how those experiences became the blueprint for a brand built on radical transparency, ingredient integrity, and the belief that less is truly more.  We dive into why TikTok trends could be wrecking your skin barrier, how Manuka honey actually works, and what sensitive skin consumers need to know about preservatives, ingredients, and "natural" products.  In this Episode: The powerhouse ingredient Sarah trusts for eczema-prone and sensitive skin—and how to tell if it is actually the real thingThe mental and emotional weight of living with a chronic skin condition Which ingredients to avoid if you have reactive skin, and why "all natural" might be the biggest lie in beauty marketingWhy preservatives are essential (and what happens when brands get this wrong)Why simple 3-step skincare routines outperform 12-step regimensWhat Sarah learned after nearly burning out in her first few years of entrepreneurshipThe harsh realities of building a beauty brand in today's marketResources Blossom Essentials websiteFollow Blossom on Instagram: @try_blossomGuest Bio: Sarah Vilenskiy is the founder and CEO of Blossom Essentials, a clean skincare brand born from her own years-long struggle with chronic dry, irritated, and reactive skin. After trying dozens of products that either made things worse or simply didn't last, Sarah created a line using ingredients she could actually trust.  Sarah believes that when you can finally soothe and control your skin, you're freed up to blossom into your best, most confident self. Pique Life - If you’re focused on supporting your skin and energy beyond just topical products, check out Pique Life, a brand that combines bioavailable ingredients rooted in ancestral wellness. Get 20% off and a free starter kit at checkout: www.piquelife.com/KATVONG Support the show JOIN THE WELL DONE EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: @thewelldonepod Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

    45 min
  6. FEB 17

    Year of the Fire Horse: Harness the Energy, Achieve Your Goals & Avoid Burnout

    EP 40. If you're ambitious but exhausted, motivated but feel like progress is slow—listen up. This episode is about how we can harness the powerful energy of the Year of the Fire Horse so we can achieve more without the burnout.  For high-achieving Millennials, we're used to feeling anxiety and scattered about achievement. We're living through the Millennial Career Crisis—77% of us report burnout symptoms, yet we're too hardwired for achievement to just quit. So how do we keep our ambition alive while actually protecting our energy? In this episode,  I break down why the traditional push-harder model no longer works and introduce a more sustainable path to achievement in 2026 without frantic hustle. In this episode: What the Year of the Fire Horse represents and why 2026 is a momentum yearThe old model fueling Millennial burnout and why high-achievers feel stuck despite external successWhat "regulated ambition" actually means—and how it's different from hustle cultureThe mistakes we make when pursuing multiple goals at onceThe three core principles to harness Fire Horse energy with intention and how to move faster with structure—not chaosResources: Join the 7-Day Fire Horse Reset (one practical tip per day aligned with this episode’s principles) on Instagram: @iamkatvongPique Life - If you’re focused on supporting your skin and energy beyond just topical products, check out Pique Life, a brand that combines bioavailable ingredients rooted in ancestral wellness. Get 20% off and a free starter kit at checkout: www.piquelife.com/KATVONG Support the show JOIN THE WELL DONE EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: @thewelldonepod Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

    20 min
  7. FEB 11

    When the Universe Closes the Door: Manifestation & Mindset with Arielle Moody of Mama Sol

    EP 39. What if one journal entry could change your entire life trajectory—literally overnight? In this episode of Well Done, I sit down with Arielle Moody, founder of Mama Sol, a mineral sunscreen brand that is safe, clean, and actually enjoyable to use. Arielle reveals how the "worst case scenario" became the catalyst for taking the entrepreneurial leap, doubling her business, and landing on QVC. We dive deep into the manifestation practices that transformed Mama Sol, including the writing exercise that 10x'd her monthly sales, and why eliminating a certain word from your vocabulary will change everything. This conversation is packed with actionable manifestation practices, mindset shifts, and real talk about choosing your dreams over comfort—plus the surprising toxins hiding in your sunscreen. This episode goes beyond skincare—it’s about listening to your intuition, navigating burnout, and using tools like journaling, meditation, and manifestation practices to transform your life and business. In this episode: Why most "clean" sunscreens still contain hidden toxinsThe reason mineral sunscreens could be unsafe for pregnant or nursing momsThe cosmic push that forced Arielle to commit to Mama Sol full timeThe manifestation practice that helped Arielle 10x her monthly sales Which word to eliminate from your vocabulary to attract what you actually desireHow a tarot card reader connected Arielle with Jamie Kern Lima (IT Cosmetics founder) in the most synchronistic wayWhat it really means to choose your dreams over comfortThe wellness routines and rituals that help Arielle stay grounded and productiveResources: Website: shopmamasol.comUse code WELLDONE15 for 15% off Mama Sol productsInstagram: @shopmamasolMentioned: Joe Dispenza meditations on SpotifyBooks: Journey of Souls by Michael NewtonAsk and It Is Given by Esther HicksInfinite Possibilities by Mike DooleyPique Life - If you’re focused on supporting your skin and energy beyond just topical products, check out Pique Life, a brand that combines bioavailable ingredients rooted in ancestral wellness. Get 20% off and a free starter kit at checkout: www.piquelife.com/KATVONG Support the show JOIN THE WELL DONE EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: @thewelldonepod Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

    39 min

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Hi, I'm Kat! And I know living well isn’t always easy—especially when you’re overwhelmed, burned out, and juggling everything. Well Done is a weekly wellness podcast where I dive into the intersection of wellness, health, and modern beauty—featuring expert interviews, solo reflections, and stories from my own healing journey. After years of navigating severe skin inflammation while working inside the beauty industry, I began to see wellness not as a checklist, but as a conversation between the body, the mind, and soul. This is the podcast for high-achieving women who have done everything they were told to live better, look better and feel better—but still don't. Whether you're  navigating chronic symptoms, or simply trying to live a more intentional, aligned life, this show provides practical tips and helpful tools to help you feel your best. Glowy skin is just a bonus! Expect honest conversations, interviews, tips, and real stories from wellness experts, thought leaders and beauty and wellness founders. Follow Well Done to never miss an episode!

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