Real Pod

After seven years, we’re saying goodbye to Real Pod as you know it. In this emotional final episode, Victoria reflects on the journey from recording scrappy early interviews in her home to building a 10M+ download podcast that became a true safe space for honest, vulnerable conversations. She opens up about outgrowing the version of herself who started the show, the quiet realization that the “roa...

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, Victoria sits down with the renowned public health educator and fertility expert to break down menstrual cycles, fertili...

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 opens up about the journaling prompt that led to a major breakthrough, why the unplanned parts of the trip ended up being...

Savannah Louie, the winner of Survivor 49 and season 50 competitor, joins Victoria to unpack what it really takes to make it through one of the most intense experiences on television. As fellow super fans, Victoria and Savannah dive into the reality of playing the game, from strategy and Tribal Council decisions to what it’s actually like having cameras on you 24/7 while filming. Savannah also ope...

Plastic surgeon, Dr. Christian Subbio, is back for a thought-provoking conversation about the real cost of plastic surgery and the unrealistic beauty standards we see on social media. Victoria and Dr. Subbio get into the truth behind celebrity transformations involving Kris Jenner, Bradley Cooper, Bella Hadid, and more, while unpacking the biggest beauty trends right now: reversed procedures, what...

Your favorite marathon runner and internet BFF, Brett Chody aka @brettsbites, is here! In this episode, Victoria sits down with Brett to talk about her transition from college grad to full-time influencer, what people get wrong about her journey online, and how she’s handled the challenges that come with growing a platform. Brett opens up about the body image and food struggles she faced as a comp...

Katie Austin is pregnant! In this episode, Victoria sits down with the  Sports Illustrated  model, fitness creator, and founder of the Your Daily app to talk about all things pregnancy; from how long it took to conceive to the brutal reality of her first trimester to what pregnancy is teaching her already. Katie opens up about the mental health toll of being sick for months, pregnancy an...

No one understands what it takes to navigate life and career transitions better than NFL veteran, sports broadcast host, and content creator Isaac Rochell. He joins Vic to get real about navigating life after football, redefining who you are beyond your job, and confronting the food and body image struggles men rarely talk about. The former Notre Dame standout opens up about life in the league, fr...

Hustle culture is out, and Dr. Michael Gervais is here to tell us why. The world-renowned high-performance psychologist, who works with Olympians, Fortune 50 CEOs, and the Seattle Seahawks, returns to Real Pod for the third time to challenge everything we think we know about success. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mike breaks down the difference between peak performance and true mastery, why d...

After a year of headlines, heartbreak, and healing, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia is stepping into a whole new era. One of Barstool’s most prominent female voices, host of her relaunched Plan Bri Uncut,  Sports Illustrated  Swimsuit feature, and Fox’s Special Forces alum, Brianna joins Vic to open up about surviving a very public breakup, redefining closure, and rebuilding her relationsh...

Vic is doing something wildly out of character… and that’s the point! In this life update, she shares why she and her husband, Max, are packing up and living in a sprinter van for a spontaneous three-week road trip across California. After a season of burnout, routine, and always chasing the next goal, Vic opens up about craving more freedom, curiosity, and space to figure out who she is becoming...

The Mind Architect, Peter Crone, is here for a life-changing conversation about how to unlock the subconscious beliefs holding you back and reclaim peace and presence in your life. Peter breaks down why we spiral in negative thoughts, why your brain is always bracing for a bad future that hasn’t even happened yet, and how to stop endlessly “fixing” your problems and start dissolving them instead....

Do you know how much your subconscious patterns are quietly shaping your relationships, reactions, and everyday life? Victoria sits down with Thais Gibson, PhD, renowned attachment theory expert, researcher, and founder of the Personal Development School, for a grounded, eye-opening masterclass on attachment, emotional healing, and the subconscious mind. Thais breaks down the four attachment style...

The start of a new year is the perfect time to get your finances in check. The internet’s favorite financial expert Vivian Tu aka Your Rich BFF is here to break down how to take control of your finances right now, from getting out of debt to building a future that actually feels aligned. As a former Wall Street trader turned CEO of Your Rich BFF, New York Times bestselling author, and Chief of Fin...

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, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim Kardashian, Chris opens up about his journey of coming to terms with his sexuality later...

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 recap the highlights and hiccups, including early-morning beach chair strategy, sunscreen drama, group dynamics, and the su...

Victoria is finally sharing the secret project she’s been teasing for a year! Introducing Booked & Balanced, her mental health forward daily planner that’s designed to help you chase big goals without burning out. In this solo episode, Vic takes listeners behind the scenes of creating the planner completely from scratch, using the tools and prompts she loves using every day. She breaks down wh...

Aubrey and Natalie are back with the fourth annual New Year’s bestie recap! The trio sits down to reflect on the personal and professional goals they set in the year past and share what they are hoping to create in the year ahead. Natalie opens up about her massive 2025 career wins and settling into engagement life, while Aubrey reflects on her first full year as a creator, and how she’s beginning...

Vic and Max are ushering in the holidays with a Christmas Spectacular episode filled with nostalgia, tradition, and plenty of laughs. They swap childhood memories, debate the most iconic modern Christmas songs, reflect on the traditions they want to keep or create for their family, and share the sweet (and chaotic) moments that shaped their holidays growing up. From heartfelt gift stories to surpr...

Victoria sits down for the kind of life update you’d give your best friend when everything feels like… a lot. She opens up about the burnout she’s been pushing through, a major (and expensive) business mistake, team changes, and what it’s been like to juggle a nonprofit, a podcast, and a full creator career without losing herself in the process. She talks about the fear of stepping back, the press...

What if the future version of you you’ve been chasing is actually someone you can be right now? In this motivational episode, Victoria sits down with Mimi Bouchard, CEO and founder of the wildly popular Activations app, to talk about how to step into your best self today without overcomplicating the process. Mimi breaks down the science and mindset behind her activations, a powerful new wave of mo...

Vic is sharing advice on her most passionate topic: helping women find real peace with their bodies and food! Based on her own lived struggles and everything she’s learned while studying to become an intuitive eating counselor, she tackles your biggest questions on navigating triggering comments about weight, why old body-image issues can resurface, how to stay grounded when everyone around you is...

Do you ever spiral, wondering if someone’s mad at you, replay conversations in your head, or feel anxious after setting a boundary? Then you need this episode. Victoria sits down with licensed psychotherapist and  New York Times  bestselling author Meg Josephson, whose new book  Are You Mad at Me?  is helping people-pleasers everywhere unlearn the patterns keeping them stuck. T...

The new Mrs. Aubrey Wood is here to share all the behind-the-scenes details from the wedding that took over the internet! In this episode, Victoria and her best friend of 20 years relive every unforgettable moment: from her iconic entrance to their magical first dance to the custom details that made the day extra special. Aubrey opens up about changing her last name, her favorite part of the day,...

Before she was a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Jewel was a homeless teenager fighting to survive. Her journey from instability to global recognition is a masterclass in resilience and radical accountability. After skyrocketing to fame in the ’90s (which, she quickly realized, wasn’t really her thing) Jewel turned her pain into purpose through her mental health advocacy and the Inspiring Chil...