Very Best Self Podcast

Patrick Dossett is a Navy SEAL and Co-Founder of Madefor, a ten-month program that applies the principles of modern neuroscience, psychology, and physiology to make your brain and body better.  On this episode, Patrick talks about his journey of becoming a SEAL and the grueling physical and mental process that develops the greatest soldiers on earth. He also talks about his transition out of the S...

This week's episode is with Katie Austin. She is a fitness enthusiast, blogger, model, entrepreneur, and inspiration to females all over the world. Katie was recognized by Seventeen Magazine as one of the top ten fitness Instagrams to follow. Katie dives into her journey to not only becoming a finalist in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search, but then winning swim search. She also touches on confide...

This is one of our absolute favorite episodes thus far! Dr. Amen is an absolute joy to speak with and this conversation is all about how to become a happier version of you through optimizing the physical function of your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen is a leading psychiatrist who says Americans haven't been this unhappy in 50 years, but there's hope. He joins Victoria to share what he's learned from hund...

On today's episode: How to brag about your accomplishments without sounding pompous? How to get ahead at work with an effective "bragging" strategy? Meredith Fineman is the author of Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion. She is an entrepreneur, writer, and media expert with over a decade of experience training individuals to use public relations as a catalyst for positive career...

Sometimes the difference between where we are and where want to be is found in the smallest of actions. This episode is about how to get to your next level. A certain amount of change will happen without our trying. Change will show up without warrant, the good, the bad, and everything in-between. Getting to our next level is completely different. Change is given, your next level is chosen. Victor...

Andrea Owen is a keynote speaker, author and podcaster. She's written three books, including: 52 Ways To Have A Kick Ass Life, How To Stop Feeling Like Shit, & Make Some Noise. In this episode we dive into taking up space and not shrinking who we are in order to make those around us more comfortable. We cover how to stop worrying about letting people down, and live the life we are called to li...

Dr. Mariel Buqué is a Columbia University-trained licensed psychologist, holistic mental health expert, and sound bath meditation healer. Her work centers on helping people heal their whole selves through holistic mental wellness practices and on healing wounds of intergenerational trauma. In this episode we dive into past, and sometimes unknown traumas that may have occurred during the lives of o...

Today's episode is with Lori Harder. Is there anything this woman can't do?! She is a self-love specialist, former fitness competitor, author of A Tribe Called Bliss, creator of the Bliss Project, host of the Forbes top-rated podcast Earn Your Happy, and most recently she's added founder and CEO of Lite Pink, a new spiked and non-spiked seltzer company, to her already impressive resume. Lori is so...

The age old question of "how do you stay motivated?" is answered within the context of this solo episode with Victoria. For anyone who currently feels like they are lacking the motivation necessary to accomplish all of their goals and make their big dreams happen- this episode is for you. For anyone who is currently fired up and motivated beyond belief but knows they suffer from spells of not feel...

Episode 36 is all about self-compassion. We are joined by Dr. Kristin Neff, who is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first studies on self-compassion almost 20 years ago. She is the author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. We discuss the power of self-compassion and how it can transform our live...

We cannot change what has happened to us. However, we can choose to tell better stories, ones that move us towards our goals instead of keeping us stuck or pulling us backwards. Kindra Hall, the storytelling expert, is relaying some of her BEST tips when it comes to using stories to reach success in our lives and in business. Our lives are created based on the stories we tell ourselves. Kinda shar...

Patrice Washington is a financial expert, with a fresh and inspiring take on the "money stuff." She's been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Dr. Oz., and dozens of other media outlets sharing her wisdom. This episode at its base layer is about living your life with purpose. Often times people say to follow your passions and the money will come- Patrice has a different idea, and she breaks it all...

Episode 33 welcomes Anthony Trucks- a former NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior on NBC, international speaker, host of the Aww Shift & Shift Starter Podcasts, author, and founder of Identity Shift coaching. He uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being put into foster care at the age o...

This is a solo episode with Victoria, where she sets you up for success in the New Year. A do not miss episode covering how to set goals, how to not feel shame around what you haven’t yet accomplished, and how to get clear on your path moving forward. The future is bright and we are packing light! With the New Year fast approaching, this is your one stop shop for the positive mindset you need to c...

In this episode, manifestation guru, and author of Manifesting Through Meditation, Cassandra Bodzak breaks down how bring your big dreams into tangible fruition. She teaches the four steps to manifesting and how to truly connect with the part of you that's infinite. Cassandra also speaks on eliminating our limiting beliefs, so we can see opportunities that we may have otherwise missed. This conver...

Ed Latimore is a former heavy weight boxer, and avid chess player, with a degree in physics, who grew up in housing projects. He is the author of three books and uses his social media following to inspire. In this episode Ed recounts the mindset he cultivated to reinvent himself many times over, and against what some might say, are all odds. Ed speaks on the concept of time and how it will pass no...

Let's step into a new narrative around success. Is success a destination? Do we ever actually arrive there? Forget about the rate of motion and focus your energy on consistency. This solo episode with Victoria will inspire you to consider your own relationship with success. This episode will also site examples on why building momentum through consistency is key. -- Let's connect! To get more info...

Akin Akman joins us on the Very Best Self Podcast. A former pro tennis player, turned fitness instructor, and entrepreneur. He is the co-owner of Aarmy- a fitness studio that incorporates strength training as well as cycling classes with a cult like following. Akin grew up training at the world famous IMG academy with the infamous Nick Bollettieri. Nick was known for training the likes of Andre Ag...

This week's guest, Trish Barillas, is a creator of positive change. Trish is a life-coach, speaker, and author who battles anxiety, and vulnerably uses her platform to share her journey. She has over a decade of experience in relationship, anxiety, and job coaching. In this episode Trish speaks on eliminating the shame that often comes from experiencing anxiety. She wrote a memoir titled “The Face...

Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. Tanya serves as a growth strategist for female leaders. Her highly anticipated second book, On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success, is available in bookstores now! In this episode we get into the nuts and bolts of living your life on purpose, and with purpose....

LaToya D talks anxiety in the most relatable way and that's what this episode is all about. She is the author of Lose The Thoughts, Keep The Mind, a book where she uncovers her signature guide on how to stop overthinking. Her motto in life is to "normalize conversations around mental health, one post at a time." She is on a mission to share that it's OK to not be OK all the time. She also has her...

Listening to Angie speak is like hanging with your most down-to-earth friend. She started her Instagram account @HealthfulRadiance to document her personal struggles with loving the skin she's in. She opened up and vulnerably shared her journey with her followers and as a result, created an incredibly engaged community. She leaned into the parts of her life that she was working on, and found there...

Keith Barry is a world-renowned Mentalist, Magician & Subconscious Mind Specialist. His entertaining keynotes & live performances inspire audiences to break through performance barriers and reprogramme their subconscious minds to accomplish their biggest goals. He has a new book called Brain Hacks, and you may have seen him on Conan O'brien, Jimmy Kimmel, or Ellen, along with the show he c...

How much of our lives have we just simply accepted as our own personal truth? We think to ourselves "That's just the way I am" or "That's the way it's always been" What if just because things have always been a certain way, doesn't actually mean that things always have to continue to be a certain way. In this solo episode, Victoria shares an interesting perspective on how to rewrite your story and...

Ken Coleman has been dubbed America's Career Coach. He delivers practical advice to help people discover the roles they were born to play in this life- all while giving the necessary tools to map it out. He is the #1 bestselling author of The Proximity Principle, as well as his latest book From Paycheck to Purpose. In this episode we uncover how to live your life on purpose and how to live to work...