TMEPODCAST

Wellness is often packaged as discipline, routine, and perfection. It shows up as protein-packed meals, early workouts, glowing skin, and motivation quotes that make everything look effortless. Real wellness is rarely that simple.

In this week’s episode of Tell Me Everything, I sit down with Lauren Paneyko for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations on the podcast so far. Lauren is a fitness enthusiast, a wellness-minded entrepreneur, and a former college athlete who understands both the appeal and the darker realities of the wellness world.

This episode is raw. It is open. And it goes far beyond surface-level health.

The Side of Wellness We Do Not Talk About Enough

Lauren shares her personal experience with an eating disorder that developed during her time as a college athlete. In environments where performance, appearance, and control are emphasized daily, the line between healthy and harmful can blur quickly.

We talk candidly about how disordered eating can quietly take hold, the pressure athletes face around body image and performance, and how unhealthy behaviors are often normalized under the label of discipline. Lauren also speaks to the emotional and mental toll that often goes unseen.

She does not hold back. She shares the struggle, the isolation, and the internal battle, as well as the moment things began to change and what recovery truly looked like.

Rebuilding the Mind Body Relationship

One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the idea of relearning trust with food, with movement, and with yourself.

Lauren reflects on how her relationship with wellness evolved after recovery. Movement became supportive instead of punishing. Food became nourishment instead of fear. Health became something that added to her life rather than controlled it.

In a culture that rewards extremes, this perspective is grounding and necessary.

Peptides, Social Media, and Responsibility

We also dive into Lauren’s current work in the wellness space, including peptides and social media. Rather than focusing on trends, the conversation centers on responsibility and how personal experience should shape the way health information is shared online.

Lauren explains how her journey has influenced how she shows up on social platforms with honesty, intention, and transparency.

One Way Ticket and Branding from the Inside Out

Lauren is the founder of One Way Ticket, a social media and branding program designed to help individuals build authentic platforms. The foundation of the program connects the mind, body, and personal brand.

We unpack why self-awareness, healing, and alignment matter before building an online presence, and why clarity is more important than visibility.

Why This Conversation Matters

This episode is not just about fitness.
It is not just about recovery.
It is not just about social media.

It is about being human.

It is about recognizing that wellness is layered, complex, and deeply personal. Honest stories create connection, understanding, and growth, especially when they are shared without filters.

You can connect with Lauren at @laurenpaneyko on Instagram!