In this heart-to-heart episode, Victoria is finally ready to open up about her recent body image struggles. As she's hinted at through her Instagram stories over the past few months, she’s been struggling more than she ever has since having her binge eating disorder. Because Real Pod is all about getting real, even though things might not always be pretty or ... Show More
Jan 21
Chris Appleton on Overcoming His Darkest Moment, Healing Shame & Finding Real Confidence
Celebrity hairstylist and author Chris Appleton joins Vic for a powerful conversation inspired by his new book, Your Roots Don’t Define You, about what happens when you finally live in alignment with who you truly are. Known for creating iconic looks for stars like Ariana Grande, ... Show More
43m 19s
Jan 14
Hawaii Couples Vacation Recap with BFFs Aubrey, Wood & Max!
Vic is joined by her best friend Aubrey, her husband Max, and his best friend (who also happens to be Aubrey’s husband) Wood, to break down their first-ever couples trip together to Hawaii, from how the trip was secretly planned to the moments that made it unforgettable. They rec ... Show More
46m 11s
Nov 2023
Gabby Bernstein: “All Of Us Are Traumatized,” Finding Inner Peace & Spirituality, Struggling w/ Extreme Addiction, Shame, Codependency, Dissociating & How To Heal.
Ep. #50
Imagine stepping into the shoes of someone who has faced life's darkest corners, battled addiction, confronted trauma and emerged on the other side, not just surviving, but shining with spiritual wisdom. Welcome to our space, and today, we have the privilege of having Gab ... Show More
59m 22s
Sep 2023
From A Drug Addict in Jail To An Award Winning Personal Trainer: Childhood Trauma, Recovery, Fitness as Medicine, Doing the Work & Learning to Love Yourself Again with Doug Bopst
Ep. #39
Today’s guest is Doug Bopst, award winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and podcast host. Doug has an incredible transformation story from a former incarcerated drug addict to where he is today and says he is lucky to have survived his 25th birthday. Through perseve ... Show More
58m 37s
Mar 2023
306. Solo: It’s OK to Not be OK - Mental Health Deep Dive & Embracing Vulnerability
<p>This is one of the deepest and most vulnerable solo episodes I have ever done. I just got on the mic and let it all fly. I felt like it was high time I share with you guys the journey I have been on with mental health, anxiety, panic attacks, and regulating my nervous system.< ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2022
Bryony Gordon on OCD, Overcoming Addiction and Building Mental Resilience #314
CAUTION: Contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.
Today’s guest has a remarkable life story which includes addiction, mental health struggles, eating disorders, guilt, shame and so much more. Bryony Gordon is a prominent mental health campaigner, a journalist and a bests ... Show More
1h 55m
Nov 2021
Jameela Jamil on Mental Self-Defense
<p>Our guest for our 400th episode is actor and activist Jameela Jamil, who you may have seen on such shows as <em>The Good Place</em>, <em>The Misery Index</em>, and <em>Legendary</em>. Outside of her acting career, Jameela is known for launching a movement and platform called < ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2022
Sara Bareilles: Anxiety, Anger, and Art (2021)
<p>This week, we're posting some of our best podcasts from the archives on a dragon many of us face internally – anxiety. The first episode of the series features Sara Bareilles. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sara Bareilles is a singer, songwriter, composer, and actor who earned Tony and ... Show More
53m 45s