This week on Real Pod Victoria is sitting down with Iskra Lawrence, a British model & influencer, Former face of Aerie, and founder of body care brand Saltair. Iskra shares her journey of overcoming toxic diet culture as a teen, what it was like to become a midsize model before the world knew what that was, and how healing her body dysmorphia has changed ... Show More
Apr 22
What Your Cycle Is Really Telling You About Your Health, Fertility & Ovulation (That Most Women Don’t Know) with Toni Weschler
This book turned Vic into a self-proclaimed mini OBGYN, so today she is joined by the woman behind it: Toni Weschler. Toni is the author of the groundbreaking book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, the guide Vic thinks should be required reading for every woman. In this episode, V ... Show More
58m 31s
Apr 15
Van Trip Recap with Vic & Max! Our Itinerary, Trip Highlights & Biggest Takeaways
Vic and Max are back from their 2.5 week sprinter van trip, and this recap is about way more than campgrounds and road snacks. Victoria shares what the trip taught her about letting go of control, trusting detours, and creating space to actually hear her inner voice again. She op ... Show More
46m 46s
Sep 2023
624. Overcoming Perfectionism, Disordered Eating + Dieting with Iskra Lawrence
Iskra Lawrence wears many hats—the founder of Saltair, model, momma + so much more. She's dedicated her career to empowering women. Her candid discussions online and TEDx talk disrupt societal norms and inspire millions, landing her places on Forbes 30 Under 30, and BBC World’s 1 ... Show More
1h 38m
May 2024
The Truth About Body Dysmorphia & Cultivating Body Positivity ft. Sarah Nicole Landry
Sarah Nicole Landry is the founder and creator behind the wildly popular brand The Birds Papaya. Today, she talks about her story with body dysmorphia, extreme weight loss, and how she finally started to cultivate a positive body image for herself. You can listen to her full-leng ... Show More
8m 40s
Aug 2024
650: Exposing Runway Secrets with Model Sayda Word
Model Advice, Beauty Tips, Body Standards - Join us in this week's podcast as we are joined by gorgeous runway model, Sayda Ward! We do a deep dive into her modeling career and beauty regimen, discussing the importance of building confidence from within. Sayda shares her journey ... Show More
28m 23s
Oct 2023
#281: Building Confidence and Being Unashamed with Leah V
I'm joined by Leah V, author of Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black, Muslim. We talk about her incredible story of how she battled an eating disorder, mental illness, and body shame to own who she is unapologetically and become an international plus-size Hijabi model, award-winnin ... Show More
37m 9s
Oct 2025
Learning to Embrace Your Body, Build Confidence, and Speak Your Life Into Existence with Ella Halikas - Replay!
Today we welcome self-made model, influencer, and CEO of Confidence, Ella Halikas. I met Ella at an Alo event in Hawaii and knew immediately I needed to have her come on the podcast to share all of her wisdom! Ella’s life completely changed when she went from being a waitress in ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2025
She Finally Stopped Fighting Ageing & Did THIS Instead — Here’s What Happened Next
In this empowering episode, Erika sits down with Luisa Dunn — a model, photographer, and advocate for age positivity— to explore why she stopped fighting the ageing process and embraced a new narrative around beauty, self-worth, and expression. From the pressures of anti-ageing c ... Show More
44m 24s
Apr 2024
678. Beauty Standards, Mental Illness, + Imposter Syndrome: Rising Through Pain with Mari Llewellyn
In this episode, Mari Llewellyn shares her inspiring weight loss story and how she turned her pain into a flourishing wellness business with her supplement line, Bloom. Mari + Krista unpack topics like beauty standards, depression, and the challenges of being in the public eye. A ... Show More
1h 25m