In today’s episode of Lo On The Go, Lo Bosworth takes a misty walk through Madison Square Park with the multi-talented Cyrus Veyssi. From TikTok stardom to using humor as a tool for empowerment, Cyrus shares their journey of owning their narrative, challenging the gender binary, and why laughter — especially about yourself — is one of the most powerful forms of healing.
Lo and Cyrus head to Alo studios for pilates, while they explore mental health, body acceptance, and rebuilding strength after setbacks. Cyrus opens up about balancing wellness with compassion, the importance of doing things at your own pace, and why embracing imperfection can actually unlock deeper confidence.
Key Takeaways:
1. Confidence is a practice, not a personality trait — it’s a muscle you have to work on daily.
2. Wellness isn’t linear — healing and strength-building take time and self-compassion.
3. Humor can be a powerful way to process trauma — but laughing at yourself is different than laughing at others.
4. Social media can democratize storytelling — anyone can own their narrative, no permission needed.
5. Health isn’t always visible — true health and healing happen internally and can’t always be ""seen"" externally.
Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Cyrus: Comedian, Creator, Change-maker
02:01 – The Power of Walking and Movement for Mental Health
04:21 – TikTok Fame, Organized Chaos, and Doing it for the Girls, Gays, and Theys
08:01 – How Humor Helped Cyrus Find Empowerment
12:01 – Pilates, Mental Fortitude, and Healing After Surgery
17:01 – Building Confidence Like a Muscle
22:31 – The Myth of Visual Health and Compassion for All Bodies
28:01 – Funniest Things Learned on TikTok + Gen Z vs Millennials
34:01 – Myth or Truth: Trauma, Pronouns, and Owning Your Identity
42:01 – Final Reflections: Movement, Mindset, and Moving Forward