Rephonic
Artwork for MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie Lynn Sigler

MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie Lynn Sigler

Wishbone Production
Multiple Sclerosis
Mental Health
Chronic Illness
Friendship
Parenting
Community Support
Grief
Motherhood
Therapy
Vulnerability
Self-Care
Self-Acceptance
Support Groups
Personal Growth
Reality Television
Acceptance
Trauma
MS (multiple Sclerosis)
Parenting Challenges
Support Systems

On this podcast, Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Sigler get vulnerable about the curveballs that life can throw…theirs just happens to be MS. Join them each week as they self-reflect, learn, laugh, and grow through their own raw and often-times hilarious conversations with each other, friends, co-stars, and the people that keep them going through the messiness of life.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes142Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Personal JournalsHealth & FitnessSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie Lynn Sigler

Latest Episodes

This week, Jamie is joined by her friend, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui. They talk about grief, the friendships that carry us through hard times, getting older, learning to separate your self-worth from your career, and more.

Executive Producers: Chri... more

YouTube

This week, Jamie reads listener emails and discusses parenting with MS, learning to embrace mobility aids, and navigating unsolicited advice and comparisons.

Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick

Audio E... more

YouTube

In the final episode of Living With It, Jamie sits down with her therapist, Ana Rodriguez, to talk about what it really means to heal when life doesn’t go according to plan. They explore grief, resilience, uncertainty, and the ways we avoid our feeli... more

YouTube

This week, Jamie sits down with jiu-jitsu champion and former UFC fighter Alberto Crane to talk about how his MS diagnosis forced him to redefine what it means to be strong. Alberto opens up about learning to slow down, embrace rest, and why sometime... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Emmanuelle Chriqui
Actress and friend; invited guest
Episode: What If You’re Not Stuck, You’re Just in Between? with Emmanuelle Chriqui
Ana Rodriguez
Personal therapist, regular contributor to the series
Therapy practice (as described in episode)
Episode: How to Live With What You Can’t Control with Ana Rodriguez
Alberto Crane
Jiu Jitsu champion, movement scientist
Martial arts instructor, speaker
Episode: The Hardest Fight Is Learning to Rest with Alberto Crane
Heather Dubrow
Actress, author, TV personality, entrepreneur, podcaster
Episode: Stop Apologizing for Wanting More with Heather Dubrow
Lindsey Kraft
Pianist, songwriter, storyteller and actor; wrote a one-woman musical
Various theater and music projects including a Ben Folds collaboration
Episode: There Is Beauty Within All of This Pain with Lindsey Kraft
Ryan Weiss
Friend and guest on Living With It, host of Waking Up With Ryan
Waking Up With Ryan podcast
Episode: Falling Apart to Come Back Together with Ryan Weiss
Cat Cohen
Award-winning comedian, actor, singer and writer
Broad Strokes (Off-Broadway show)
Episode: Thank God I’m So Neurotic with Cat Cohen
Kelsey Chittick
Speaker, life coach, and author of Second Half
Author, Speaker, Life Coach
Episode: We Fight For Joy with Kelsey Chittick
Annie Meyers-Shyer
Creator of This Oak House; author of This Oak House
This Oak House
Episode: There’s No Place Like Home with Annie Meyers-Shyer

Hosts

Christina Applegate
Co-host with Jamie Lynn Sigler, engaging in vulnerable conversations about MS, health, and life; frequently shares personal experiences and advocacy.
Jamie Lynn Sigler
Co-host with Christina Applegate, guiding conversations about MS, motherhood, grief, and resilience; shares personal perspectives and actively engages guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6k ratings
  • Raw and Real!

    I recently discovered this podcast a few months ago. I have many episodes to go back to ! While I don’t have MS, Ive had chronic lyme for decades and am remission from lung cancer. I appreciate the raw and real talk, connections with actual people, the guests who share their stories, and the relatability of both ladies. While none of us with diagnoses and symptoms want to identify with what they are , it is refreshing to feel Im not alone in living with chronic anything while continuing to b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moongirl7364
    United Statesa month ago
  • Update on Christina please?

    Miss her so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teon77
    United Statesa month ago
  • Christina?

    I am so missing Christina, does Anyone know when she will return???

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizzie Fernandes 23
    United States2 months ago
  • Pining for the good ole days

    Some things evolve and change and grow in awesome ways. Some things zig when they shoulda zagged.

    What the heck is happening with this podcast? Yikes! MeSsy has become a mess.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    car crash gameing
    United States2 months ago
  • Myriam Sandler was a great guest!

    I loved your conversation with Myriam Sandler of Mothercould! Thanks to you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Misawachick
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many relate to MS and other chronic illnesses, finding validation and practical tips.
Episodes are seen as relatable, hopeful, and community-focused, often helping listeners feel less alone.
Guests are valued for sharing authentic experiences and actionable guidance.
Listeners praise the show's honesty and transparency, noting it as a supportive space for chronic illness stories.
Some feedback about host dynamics includes appreciation for empathy, with occasional critiques about interruptions or tone.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Hardest Fight Is Learning to Rest with Alberto Crane
Q: How did rest become a core part of his routine?
He learned to rest intentionally as part of recovery, using interflow, breath control, and mobility work to stay connected and capable.
We Fight For Joy with Kelsey Chittick
Q: What message would you give to someone newly grieving?
Take deep breaths, slow down, and believe that there is a path through it with a North Star like gratitude or joy guiding you.
We Fight For Joy with Kelsey Chittick
Q: How did you help your kids cope with their father's death?
By being honest, validating their feelings, and modeling a way to speak about Nate that keeps him present in their lives through jokes, stories, and routine.
We Fight For Joy with Kelsey Chittick
Q: What did you need from people around you, for you and your family?
Support that respected boundaries and didn't overwhelm with offers, while providing practical presence and later, ongoing companionship and understanding.
Jamie's Son Beau
Q: What would you tell other kids who have a parent with a chronic illness?
Beau says that kids should know their parent is still the same person they love and that having an illness doesn't take away from that love or the parent's capabilities; it may even deepen respect and love.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie Lynn Sigler features candid, vulnerable conversations centered on living with chronic illness (notably MS), grief, resilience, parenting, and personal growth. The hosts share real-life experiences, invite friends and guests from health, wellness, and entertainment to discuss tough topics with humor, honesty, and practical takeaways. A standout angle is the seamless integration of personal storytelling with advocacy and community support, often interwoven with sponsor messages that reinforce actionable guidance for listeners navigating chronic conditions. Potential listeners can expect relatable, no-holds-barred dialogue, actionable coping strategies, and a sense of shared experience that makes difficul... more

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa
2. Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson
3. Making Space with Hoda Kotb
4. Literally! With Rob Lowe
5. All There Is with Anderson Cooper

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 142 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Emmanuelle Chriqui
2. Ana Rodriguez
3. Alberto Crane
4. Heather Dubrow
5. Lindsey Kraft
6. Ryan Weiss
7. Cat Cohen
8. Kelsey Chittick

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days