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

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
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Find Donna:
W: www.shesgotleggz.ca 
IG: @shesgotleggzz
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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