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In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve and Ashley Estrada sit down with celebrity fashion designer Michael Ngo for a conversation about creativity, perseverance, and building a career in one of the most competitive industries in the world. Michael shares how his obsession with fashion and Lady Gaga led him from designing custom pieces as a teenager to working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. He opens up about his journey into celebrity fashion, the challenges of breaking into the industry, working with artists including Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, and how staying true to himself helped turn a passion into a successful career. The conversation also dives into personal style, fashion trends, celebrity culture, creative confidence, and the lessons Michael has learned while designing for world-famous performers. Whether you're interested in fashion, entrepreneurship, or pursuing a creative career, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro + Meet Michael Ngo 01:15 How Fashion Became His Passion 03:40 Growing Up Inspired by Lady Gaga 06:10 The Moment Lady Gaga Noticed Him 08:45 Turning Creativity Into a Career 11:20 Breaking Into Celebrity Fashion 14:00 Working With Ariana Grande, J.Lo & Major Artists 17:10 Behind The Scenes Of Celebrity Styling 19:45 Fashion Trends, Personal Style & Creative Expression 22:15 Designing For Stage Performances & Tours 24:45 Building Relationships In The Fashion Industry 27:10 Dream Collaborations & Future Goals 29:15 Advice For Aspiring Creatives 31:00 Michael's Psycho + Final Thoughts Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ Follow Madison https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ Follow Ashley https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ Follow Michael Instagram: @imngo Website: designsbymichaelngo.com

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve and Ashley Estrada sit down with celebrity jeweler Kyle Chan for a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build a luxury brand. Kyle shares how a high school jewelry class sparked a lifelong passion that eventually led him to create pieces for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Blackpink, Miley Cyrus, and more. He opens up about the realities of working with celebrity stylists, designing custom jewelry for world tours and major events, and the lessons he's learned from some of the world's most recognizable names. The conversation also dives into engagement ring trends, lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, personal style, building confidence, and Kyle's journey from selling handmade jewelry at flea markets to becoming one of Hollywood's most sought-after jewelry designers. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro + Meet Kyle Chan 01:08 How a High School Jewelry Class Changed Everything 03:20 The Teacher Who Gave Him a B 05:05 Designing for Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & Blackpink 07:05 The Most Expensive Piece He's Ever Created 09:05 Creating Jewelry for Celebrity Tours & Events 11:15 Jewelry Trends That Need to Go 13:05 Behind the Jewelry in La La Land 15:15 Mixing Metals, Styling Tips & Personal Favorites 17:05 Engagement Ring Trends & Celebrity-Inspired Designs 19:20 Emerald Cuts vs. Marquise Cuts 21:00 Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds 25:10 How Celebrities Borrow Luxury Jewelry 27:20 Dream Clients & Harry Styles 30:00 Working With Everyday Clients 31:30 From Flea Markets to Hollywood 33:20 Miley Cyrus, Kathy Richards & His Biggest Breaks 35:15 Lessons From Working With A-Listers 36:15 Final Advice + Where to Find Kyle Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ Follow Madison https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ Follow Ashley https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ Follow Kyle: Instagram: @kylechandesign TikTok: @kylechandesign Website: kylechandesign.com

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve & Ashley Estrada sit down with Lacey Nicole for a real conversation about women’s health, infertility, trauma, and the medical system that too often leaves women unseen. Lacey opens up about being dismissed for years before being diagnosed with stage four endometriosis, how trauma and reproductive health can be deeply connected, and why women have to keep speaking up for themselves in medical spaces. They also talk about egg freezing, PCOS, miscarriage, advocacy, community, and the importance of telling the truth, even when it makes people uncomfortable. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro + meet Lacey Nicole 02:00 Lacey’s “psycho” + why women’s health is failing women 05:30 Being dismissed by doctors + her endometriosis journey 10:00 Trauma, PCOS, and reproductive health 15:00 Infertility, miscarriage, and breaking the silence 20:00 Egg freezing, endo flare-ups, and finding the right doctor 26:00 Why the medical system feels broken for women 31:00 Sharing scars, advocacy, and telling the truth online 35:30 Being taken, PTSD, and redefining trauma 40:30 Relationships, motherhood, and resilience 45:00 Signs of endometriosis + what to look for 48:00 Shame to Sparkle, community, and mic drop 50:15 Outro Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ Follow Madison https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ Follow Ashley https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ Follow Lacey Nicole https://www.instagram.com/lacyoc/ ✨ @shametosparkle Podcast ✨ @cosf_foundation Co-Chair ✨ @shametosparklefoundation Founder ✨ @breakthrought1d board #TheNewportPsycho #Podcast #RelationshipAdvice #Marriage #OrangeCounty

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve & Ashley Estrada sit down with Alec Treffs for a real conversation about content creation, motherhood, body confidence, and building a business that actually feels aligned. Alec opens up about her journey from corporate PR to full-time creator, how a college sports injury shaped her relationship with food, and why becoming a mom only pushed her to become more confident, disciplined, and fully herself. They also talk brand deals, social media pressure, macro counting, postpartum glow-ups, and the mindset shift that helped Alec build both her platform and her confidence from the inside out. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro + Meet Alec Treffs 02:15 From Orange County to Arizona State Volleyball 05:10 Corporate PR, Taco Bell & Leaving the 9–5 08:40 Turning Social Media Into a Career 11:20 Alec’s “Psycho” — Confidence, Age & Motherhood 14:30 Her Relationship With Food + Orthorexia 19:45 Social Media as a Healing Tool 23:10 Friends, Support & Growing Online 26:40 Postpartum Glow-Up + Counting Macros 31:10 Brand Deals, Partnerships & Authenticity 35:00 Advice for Growing on Social Media 38:20 Cookbook Goals + Mommy Macros 41:30 Mic Drop: The Hottest Version of Yourself + Outro Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ Follow Madison: https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ Follow Alec: https://www.instagram.com/alectreffs/ #TheNewportPsycho #Podcast #Motherhood #ContentCreator #OrangeCounty This show uses “psycho” as a way to name patterns we’re working through — not as a diagnosis.

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve & Ashley Estrada sit down with Morgan Stiles Stern and her husband, George Stern, for a real conversation about what keeps a relationship healthy — even when life gets loud. Morgan opens up about the moment she first misread George as “rude,” how she knew he was her person by date three, and the “out in the wild” meet-cute where George approached her sweating bullets (no apps, no games). They also talk spiritual growth as their shared “psycho,” planning the wedding, why neither of them cried, and the one mindset shift that turns conflict into teamwork. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: “heart of gold” + first impressions 00:48 Meet Morgan & George Stern 02:35 The big question: “What’s your psycho?” 05:10 Morgan’s world: real estate + Pilates studio 06:42 George’s Huntington Beach roots 10:07 “Our psycho is spiritual growth” (and why it matters) 12:46 “Do something for yourself” + the mindset shift 14:46 “Date three… I knew.” 14:58 Meeting “out in the wild” (no apps) 17:13 He approached her “sweating bullets” (art + Dali story) 23:27 Engagement + wedding planning 26:07 “Did you cry?” (the funniest moment) 29:54 Spiritual retreats + building together 34:40 “Fanciest gala / Bravo” + keeping it fun 36:04 Barbie vs. Bratz (unexpected childhood tangent) 37:27 Their wellness brand + pure shea butter 41:30 The “rude” misunderstanding (communication reality check) 45:11 “Teammates. Always.” (relationship gold) 46:32 Where to follow Morgan & George + outro Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ Follow Madison: https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ #TheNewportPsycho #Podcast #RelationshipAdvice #Marriage #OrangeCounty This show uses “psycho” as a way to name patterns we’re working through — not as a diagnosis.

Shannon Storms Beador sits down with Madison Shreeve + Ashley Estrada for a brutally honest conversation about dating, boundaries, and being labeled “inauthentic” in the spotlight. In this episode, Shannon talks about: The worst date she ever went on and why she shut it down fastHow a major life moment changed her friendships and circleDating in 2026: love bombers, ghosting, and “Did you Google me?”Why she’s not on dating apps (and what she won’t tolerate)What she actually wants in a partner: effort, respect, and a real hype-manIf you’ve ever ignored red flags, tried to be “the chill one,” or felt judged for protecting your peace… this one’s for you. Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ Follow Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/shannonbeador/ Follow Madison: https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ Question for you: What’s your biggest dating red flag you refuse to ignore now? #NewportPsychoPodcast #ShannonBeador #RHOC 0:00 Cold open: worst date + “inauthentic” label 0:44 Intro + Shannon joins Madison and Ashley 1:17 Who Shannon is: motherhood + life on RHOC 3:30 Trust issues + the “laser” story 4:30 DUI wake-up call + tightening the circle 6:54 “My psycho is inauthentic people” 7:17 Living alone: peace vs loneliness 7:56 Dating today: Google me, love bombers, ghosting 10:25 Being recognized: fans, boundaries, staying kind 12:49 Protecting peace: saying no to invites/red carpets 13:52 Before Housewives: business, law school, why she said yes 14:34 Worst date ever begins 15:43 “You’re late… we shut it down” moment 17:01 Dating age range + why older feels safer 18:35 Communicate before it hits DEFCON 21:41 No games: standards, availability, self-respect 31:19 Divorce fallout + dog custody betrayal 32:08 Reality TV truth bombs (no fluff) 36:04 No apps: “not looking for a pen pal” 37:16 The standards list: money, effort, splitting fairly 39:53 The partner requirement: hype me up, don’t resent me 42:17 “Am I washed up?” fear + mindset reset 43:33 Paid fan dinners + Vegas gamble story 49:00 One-line psycho warning (mic drop)

Joey Zauzig is back with Ashley + Madison for a real conversation about what most people don’t see behind influencer life. From dating after divorce to the pressure of an always-on persona, Joey shares the honest version, messy, funny, and unexpectedly relatable. In this episode, we talk about: The “two personas” Joey says he’s constantly managing (online vs offline)Why being single can be healthier than re-connecting with toxic peopleThe real workload behind influencing: meetings, content, travel, brand dealsDating in LA, expensive dates, and what actually matters long-termJoey’s mindset shift: letting life work out and “making space” for betterRelationship respect, boundaries, and what crossed the line in his marriageBrand-culture moments: Love Island, Dunkin, De’Longhi, and what brand trips are really likeThis episode is for you if you’ve ever felt torn between who you are publicly vs privately, or you’re navigating dating, healing, and identity in real time. Question for the comments: What part of Joey’s story hit you the hardest the dating advice, the divorce honesty, or the “two personas” conversation? Find Joey: @joeyshouse (he jokes “at Joey’s house… on every platform”) + keep an eye out for his Bravo Toast x West Hollywood drink drop. Disclaimer: All references to third-party shows, brands, and media (e.g., Love Island, Good Morning America, Dunkin, De’Longhi, Subway) are for commentary and discussion only. All trademarks and intellectual property belong to their respective owners. This podcast/channel is not affiliated with or endorsed by those rights holders. 0:00 – Dating mindset + why you need reminders 1:12 – Show intro: Ashley + Madison (“Matty”) 1:41 – Introducing Joey Zauzig 1:55 – Joey’s background: NY → LA, influencer career, reality/radio 3:08 – “My psycho”: managing two personas (online vs offline) 4:14 – The pressure to show up online vs showing up for yourself 8:18 – Single > reconnecting with toxic people 9:37 – What Joey actually posts: food, skincare, relationship advice 10:27 – “Internet’s best friend” + Good Morning America moment 12:56 – Mindset reset: letting it work out + “God making space” 14:14 – Joey’s DM dating advice (and how people use it) 26:42 – Newport vs LA culture: drinks first, food second 27:36 – Dating stories: Bel-Air Hotel date + compatibility reality 28:33 – Divorce + no-contact with ex (lawyers only) 29:11 – Influencer life day-to-day + brand trips (Love Island, Dunkin, De’Longhi) 34:45 – Marriage story: respect, cheating vs “open relationship” honesty 45:19 – Luxury talk: Rolls, Bentley, Urus 46:04 – Mic drop: “It’s a work in progress” + the persona tug-of-war 47:21 – Where to find Joey + what he’s launching next

When Newport Psycho hosts Ashley & Maddie sit down with Fiona Belle, they uncover a first-listing story straight out of a movie complete with litigation, bad foundations, and a literal plane-crash site. From growing up wanting to make her grandfather proud to discovering that her dream home could slide off a cliff at any moment, Fiona’s honesty and humor make this one of the wildest episodes yet. 🎙 Topics include:  • The shocking truth behind Fiona’s first $1.3 M listing  • Why she left social work for real estate  • Emotional highs and scary lows in luxury property  • What it’s really like filming Selling the Aussie • How to stay calm when your career feels like a psycho 00:00 | Cold-open teaser – “Built on a plane-crash site” 00:10 | Ashley & Maddie introduce Fiona Bell 01:15 | “Who or what is your psycho?” 02:00 | Fiona on starting in real estate 03:00 | The family story that lit her ambition 04:10 | The Selling the Aussie experience 05:00 | The nightmare first listing 05:45 | Discovery: the land’s dark past 06:15 | “The house was literally falling off its foundation” 07:00 | “How do you even sell that?” 07:45 | Humor & panic—learning curves in real estate 08:30 | Emotional reflection and takeaways

Bank robber to Beverly Hills butler?! Terry Moogan survived brutal UK children’s homes, escaped custody more than once, fled to LA in 1980, and, after a fateful Queen Elizabeth two encounter with Elizabeth Taylor, reinvented himself as a Hollywood butler to legends (Clint Eastwood, Joan Rivers, Marlon Brando, Robert Evans… and more). He shares near-heists (Picasso, diamonds), a chilling client tragedy, the Sinatra Polo Lounge story, and why redemption became the through-line of his life. 00:00 – Cold open: “I’m not supposed to survive” (childhood, first capers) 01:04 – Meet Terry: escapes England, lands in Hollywood, aims to act—becomes a butler 03:08 – The books: Liverpool bank clubs → Hollywood Bowl; writing through the pain 05:00 – Early crimes → “I want to be a bank robber” → years in care homes → escapes 08:26 – Arrested… prison strike… 24 hours free → London → LAX (Dec 12, 1980) 10:33 – QE2 to Beverly Hills: Elizabeth Taylor’s advice, first agency, first big houses 12:05 – Inside the circuit: Carmel with Clint, Roxbury Drive, running staff teams 16:03 – The 4am smoke: stopping a client’s suicide attempt… the tragedy that followed 20:18 – Holmby Hills with a titan; Bentley rides; the Sinatra Polo Lounge story 24:24 – Favorites to serve: Max Factor, George Segal; Farrah Fawcett & Joan Rivers 28:07 – Serving Marlon Brando & Robert Evans—while hiding a past life 31:25 – “We were going to steal Elizabeth Taylor’s diamonds”… and why he didn’t 39:12 – Back at the Wiseman estate (now a museum): billion-dollar art & near-Picasso caper 46:43 – Why tell it now: warnings for kids, choosing a better path, how to follow

Ashley and Madison sit down with a veteran stylist (25+ years) Gara Rose Gambucci who started with Madonna, designed tours for Paulina Rubio, and later shifted into personal styling with a mindset rooted in manifestation and craft—not credentials. We cover Hollywood realities (learn the language, not just the trends), client moments with Tobey Maguire’s circle, and what working alongside Arianne Phillips taught her about creativity without ego. If you’ve ever felt “not stylish,” this one’s your reset.  00:00 – “What most people like to hear…” (the Madonna start) 00:28 – Names that blew up the résumé: Christopher Lloyd to Tori Spelling 00:50 – Newport Psycho intro with Ashley & Matty  01:18 – “I’m a celebrity wardrobe stylist” and why she prefers personal styling now  02:05 – Clients and boundaries: what she’ll share (and won’t)  02:16 – Early break with Madonna (2004) and the tour years boot camp for life & style 03:41 – First huge gig: Paulina Rubio (the “Latin Madonna”) designing tour looks  04:58 – Lessons from Arianne Phillips: creativity without ego, how the top really works 05:45 – Hollywood truth: styling is a language; shopping isn’t the job  06:16 – No fashion school: broadcast journalism at ASU, instinct + tests built the portfolio 07:00 – TV makeover shows were fun—but she hated being on camera  07:48 – Manifestation, self-belief, and taking scary leaps (the real through-line)  08:38 – On not fitting in at school, finding art/fashion/music on her own terms  09:30 – The Tobey/Leo/Kevin crew anecdote and IG moment  10:10 – Why most people “suffer” because of style and how to fix it fast

Biohacker Troy Laing breaks down breathwork, cold plunging, and stacked recovery tech (PEMF + BrainTap + red light + hyperbaric) to boost ATP, circulation, and stress control. He explains why diet is individual, how gut health drives skin and mood, what “micro-circulation” really means, and why peptide sourcing matters (BPC-157 + TB-500, the “Wolverine blend”). Plus: athletes, Navy-SEAL mindset, and full-moon breathwork ceremonies. 00:00 – Full-moon & meditation breathwork ceremonies (why they work) 01:31 – Meet Troy: “my psycho is biohacking & optimizing performance” 02:06 – Biohacking defined: HBOT, red light, peptides & more 03:00 – Favorite protocol: cold plunge + guided breathwork (mind over water) 04:50 – Breath to exit fight-or-flight; control under stress & in sport 05:58 – One-hour transcendental sessions & emotional release 07:03 – Releasing stored trauma; “psychosomatic” explained in plain English 08:46 – Athlete mindset: MMA roots, SEAL grit, pushing limits 09:21 – Ultrarunner case: Moab “250” + the 4-step super-healing stack 10:15 – PEMF + BrainTap synergy, then red light bed, then hyperbaric oxygen 12:19 – Micro-circulation, oxygen saturation & ATP = recovery trifecta 13:41 – ATP 101 (cellular energy) in two sentences 14:02 – Diet is personal: proteins, carbs, inflammation & bio-feedback 16:03 – Protein picks: chicken, turkey, lean steak; fish & heavy metals note 20:26 – Peptides: BPC-157, TB-500 “Wolverine blend,” regulation & purity

Serial entrepreneur Jeni Castro, founder of Coffee Dose (a.k.a. Anti-Bitch Serum) talks building a loud, lovable brand in an 88-sq-ft salon, why franchising Bronze Bunny drained her creativity, and how “Karens & trolls” accidentally became rocket fuel. We get into confidence, cussing as a calling card, surviving a viral Yelp pile-on during cancel culture, team/turnover realities, and expanding to Encinitas near Rancho Santa Fe while staying unapologetically her. 00:02:33 – Her “psycho”: Karens & trolls (fuel and fire).  00:03:36 – Confidence talk: born with it or built?  00:06:08 – Branding love: Anti-Bitch Serum on a cup.  00:06:27 – Coffee Dose origin: accident → opportunity.  00:07:00 – Franchising Bronze Bunny: “I absolutely hated it.”  00:08:06 – 88-sq-ft launch in Costa Mesa; “f— it, let’s do it.”  00:09:20 – Loud on purpose: female-first coffee, no judgment.  00:10:16 – Culture: fun with her husband; “HR liability” jokes.  00:12:06 – Quality receipts: house-made almond milk, not just IG.  00:15:06 – Team pains from the beauty biz; why it dulled her sparkle.  00:17:00 – Handbook honesty (yes, the F-word) & staffing realities.  00:17:33 – Encinitas buildout on the cusp of Rancho Santa Fe.  00:19:03 – Viral during cancel culture: the “Karen” sign & reviews.  00:20:59 – “~3,000 one-star Yelp reviews in six hours.” (clapback video)  00:22:25 – “Calling someone Karen is like the N-word” (wild review).  00:25:55 – Brand thesis: loosen up, laugh, and keep it real.

What does it take to dedicate your life to water? And how do you manage the mind while chasing massive miles in the ocean? Lexie Kelly—a former NCAA swimmer turned elite marathon open‑water swimmer and coach based in Newport Beach—joins Madison & Ashley to dive into the mental and emotional world of open-water swimming.  This episode isn’t just about distance— it’s about identity, obsession, and finding your element.

Ever wondered what therapy looks like in a maximum-security prison—or what drives someone to become a sociopath? Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Kajal Sakhrani, who works both in private practice and with incarcerated men in California, joins Madison + Ashley to break it all down. She takes us inside high-security mental health treatment, explains the difference between sociopathy and psychopathy, and shares chilling real-life stories - from therapy breakthroughs to the darkest behaviors she’s witnessed. This episode isn’t just a conversation - it’s an emotional dive into power, control, and what happens when science meets confinement. Content warning: contains descriptions of violence and mental illness

Ever wonder what it feels like in the ring—and what it costs mentally?  Andre “Hitman” Huseman joins Madison + Ashley to share his journey from amateur boxer training under world-class athletes in OC, to opening BoxHaus— a boxing studio where he coaches celebrities, execs, and everyday fighters .  He gets real about: The physical and psychological toll of boxingThe dark detours some fighters take when pressure spiralsWhy building BoxHaus became more than a gym—it became a communityWhat it means to redefine success outside the ringTune in to The Newport Psycho.