Real Pod

Elyse Myers, one of the internet’s biggest comfort creators, joins Vic for a conversation that feels like a warm hug. With over 12 million followers across social media, Elyse is known for her comedic storytelling, relatability, and the way she helps people feel seen in their messiest, most human moments. In this episode, Elyse opens up about her new book,  That’s a Great Question, I’d Love t...

Model, entrepreneur, and host Olivia Culpo joins Victoria for an honest and inspiring conversation about success, confidence, and her newest chapter in life: motherhood. After making history as one of the youngest Miss Universe winners, Olivia has built a multifaceted career spanning fashion, entertainment, and food, most recently hosting  Next Gen Chef  on Netflix. She opens up about pa...

Eli Rallo has become the internet’s ultimate big sister with millions hanging on her every “get your life together” TikTok and viral lists that somehow say exactly what you’re feeling. Now, with her second book  Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?  out on October 14th, she’s getting real about the messy transition into adulthood, losing friendships, and realizing no one actually has it all f...

If you’re looking for inspiration to keep going, today’s guest Mayci Neeley is proof you can survive the darkest storms and come out thriving. You may know Mayci from the hit reality show  The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives  or the viral TikTok group MomTok, but beyond the drama she’s built a powerhouse career as a content creator, CEO of her brand Baby Mama, and now, author of  Told...

The most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. Self-connection specialist and founder of Your Inner Babe, Jacq Gould, joins Vic for a powerful conversation on building inner trust, finding light in dark seasons, and embracing change. Jacq opens up about her eating disorder recovery, perfectionist tendencies, and how hitting rock bottom became the turning point for her p...

She’s one of the most beloved gymnasts with millions of followers online: Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East is here to open up like never before! Shawn shares the fears and near-death experiences she faced competing alongside her husband, Andrew, on the upcoming season of Fox’s  Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test  and how it compares to the Olympics. She opens up about the care...

Vic is back with her most unfiltered advice session yet! She shares the parenting values she hopes to pass down one day, the pressure to settle in love (+ why you shouldn’t settle), and why regret should scare us more than opinions when it comes to chasing what we want in life. Vic shares how to cope with comparison in your 20s, what to do when your career path changes, and the mindset shift that...

She’s one of the internet’s ultimate it-girls, but Avery Woods’ story goes far beyond what you see online. A former pediatric ICU nurse turned content creator, podcast host, and mom of four, Avery built her career from the ground up while navigating the highs and lows that come with life in the public eye. In this episode, she gets candid about hitting rock bottom with her mental health, her strug...

Vic's got a big confession to make… the baby fever has officially started! And who better to dive into the realities of motherhood than her friend Ally Kendricks, model, content creator, former athlete, mental health advocate, and mom of two. Ally gets real about the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum healing, and body image struggles, sharing how navigating those changes, especially as a former...

Seasonal shifts are the perfect chance to reset, and in this solo episode, Victoria shares what she’s doing to reset this fall, and how you can too. From choosing three guiding words for the season to upgrading her workout routine, organizing her home, and planning intentional gatherings, Vic walks through the small shifts that can make the last stretch of the year feel purposeful and aligned. She...

Beauty creator Monica Ravichandran joins Real Pod for her first-ever podcast appearance to talk about her upcoming wedding, finding a compatible partner, and debunking makeup myths. Known for her viral “perfect red lip” series and advocacy for inclusivity, Monica shares how struggling to find shades that suited her skin tone inspired her hunt for the perfect wedding day lipstick. She opens up abou...

Who you choose to build a life with matters more than anything. To celebrate her 3-year wedding anniversary, Victoria is getting real about the six non-negotiables she believes every relationship needs for long-term success. This list goes deeper than the obvious traits like loyalty or humor. From emotional maturity to mutual respect to supporting each other’s dreams, Vic shares the valu...

Fan favorite Lainie Garrick (aka Vic’s mom) is back on the pod for a heartwarming and hilarious Q&A fresh off their Paris trip. They dive into what makes their mother-daughter bond so strong, how they navigate conflict, boundaries, trust, and body image. Lainie gets candid about plastic surgery, sharing honestly the best and worst things she’s had done. She also spills the tea on her best beau...

TikTok couple Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard, known for their hilarious skits and refreshingly real relationship content, join Victoria to share what life is actually like behind the camera. With over 8 million followers, they open up about navigating grief after pregnancy loss, announcing their second pregnancy, and how they’ve kept their marriage strong through it all. The duo gets real abou...

Vic is back with a chaotic (and deeply honest) life update. She opens up about the creative roadblocks she's hitting with a new project, what it really looks like to trust the redirection and other important lessons she’s been learning in her career. Vic also shares a major breakthrough in her marriage with Max that’s helped them improve their communication, her evolving perspective on GLP-1 medic...

Gracie Kramer, former D1 UCLA gymnast and national champion who famously scored a perfect 10 her senior year, joins Victoria to share what was really going on behind the scenes. For the first time publicly, Gracie bravely opens up about her eating disorder and the silent struggles that came with the pressure to be perfect. She reveals what it was like to perform in a leotard on her worst body imag...

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re running on fumes? Vic sits down with Harvard physician and stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar for a powerful and practical conversation on burnout, bandwidth, and why we’re all so mentally maxed out. Dr. Aditi, author of  The 5 Resets  and regular on The Today Show, explains how toxic resilience and hustle culture are silently fueling our e...

Max Browne is back on Real Pod for a much-needed men’s mental health convo. Vic and her husband, Max, unpack why so many men feel pressure to be stoic, the generational messages they’ve absorbed (like “man up”), and why anger is often the only emotion society allows them to show. Max shares his experiences with anxiety, therapy, and performance pressure from his football career, and how learning t...

Debrief with Vic and her BFF Natalie (aka @corporatenatalie) on her engagement and wedding plans! From the subtle ways her friends and fiancé tried to keep it a secret to the surprise proposal to the whirlwind celebration with friends and family, Natalie shares every behind-the-scenes detail. She opens up about how she met her now-fiancé through a romcom-worthy setup, the moment she knew he was he...

Armani Latimer is a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and breakout star of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts, who is redefining beauty and speaking out about her alopecia journey. In this episode, she shares the raw story of the day her wig came off, along with the last of her hair, and how that moment changed everything. From secretly covering bald spots to performing wig-free on national TV, Armani opens...

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin is here to take the intimidation out of intimacy. With 20 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and millions of views online, Vanessa and her husband, Xander, have become a go-to couple for real, shame-free conversations about sex. In this episode, Vic opens up about her own sexy journey as they dive into how to communicate with your partner, reduce shame, a...

Celebrity makeup artist and Vic’s bestie, Michelle DeLorenzo, aka the talent behind Vic’s glam and go-to girl for stars like Lauryn Bosstick and Tinx, joins the pod to talk about manifesting dream opportunities in your career, friendship in your twenties, and rebuilding your connection to self (especially after a breakup). As one of Vic’s best friends, Michelle shares what makes their bond so spec...

Vic is reflecting on turning 28 and the mindset shifts helping her feel more aligned, grounded, and true to herself. From exiting her hustle era and protecting her energy, to pulling back on people-pleasing and rewriting her self-talk, this solo episode is an unfiltered check-in on what’s changed, and what’s finally clicking. Vic shares why she skipped a big birthday celebration, how she’s buildin...

Your twenties are a time of major change and transition, and here to help you navigate it all are Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik - founders, authors, and co-hosts of the Almost 30 podcast. In this soul-nourishing episode, Krista and Lindsey share what their Saturn Return taught them about becoming the most authentic version of themselves, and help Vic work through what’s surfacing in her own S...

If perfectionism is your favorite weakness, this one’s for you. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, clinical psychologist and author of How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists, joins Vic to unpack the roots of perfectionism, how it shows up in everyday life, and why so many of us feel like we have to earn our worth. They explore the difference between healthy ambition and toxic sel...