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Star of Netflix’s America’s Sweetheart and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Victoria Kalina is opening up about her mental health and body image journey. Victoria is known and beloved for being vulnerable and opening up about the pressures of perfection in one of the world’s most iconic cheerleading organizations in the new documentary series. In this conversation, she shares what led to her m...

Beach volleyball World Champions Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng are sharing what it’s like preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! From how they’re processing this huge milestone in their careers to the key ingredients that make up their winning partnership, Sara and Kelly give incredible insight and advice on how to navigate wins and losses. The queens of the court share how they manage moments...

Drew Afualo, TikTok's "Crusader for Women," is a powerhouse content creator and women’s rights advocate known for her viral takedowns of misogyny. Named Adweek’s 2022 Digital & Tech Creator of the Year, Meta’s Creator of Tomorrow, and one of Forbes’ Top Creators of 2023, Drew's first book, LOUD: Accept Nothing Less Than The Life You Deserve, will be released on July 30th! In this episode, Drew...

Are you a recovering perfectionist or interested in healing patterns that no longer serve you? This week we’re chatting with Yasmine Cheyenne, author, wellness expert, and speaker dedicated to helping people live their best lives. In this episode, Yasmine dives into lessons from her new book "Wisdom of the Path" and shares how to choose yourself, let go of perfectionism, and find freedom. She talk...

Molly Carlson is a professional high diver, mental health and body image advocate, and CEO of Brave Gang. As a member of Canada's senior national high diving team, she placed second in the 2022 and 2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. In this episode, Molly and Vic dive into overcoming performance anxiety, managing pressures as a pro athlete and influencer, and balancing am...

Welcome the newest fiances on the block: Aubrey and Wood! In this post-engagement recap, Vic and Max’s besties share the story of their unforgettable proposal. They give details on how Wood meticulously planned every detail (with Vic’s assistance) to meet Aubrey’s wishes while keeping her completely in the dark about the timing. Then, get the play-by-play of the magical engagement day; including t...

Everyone's favorite entrepreneur turned no-bullshit dating coach Sabrina Zohar is here to drop some major truth bombs about what many people are getting wrong in relationships by playing games and avoiding the real work. Sabrina shares insights from her own dating journey and mistakes from her anxiety-filled past that opened the door to recognizing the inner work she had to do to heal from toxic p...

Mallory Goldman has some big news to reveal exclusively on Real Pod—she and her husband Ben's first baby just arrived via surrogacy! In this heartfelt episode, the tastemaker and marketing consultant bravely shares her journey, starting with her diagnosis of a rare inflammatory autoimmune disease at 14. She discusses the treatments she's undergone and the pregnancy risks that led her and Ben to ch...

Feeling less than confident about putting on a swimsuit this summer? Whether you're heading to the beach, pool, or just soaking up the sun, Victoria's got your back with practical advice to help you reframe your mindset and embrace the moment. Tune in for a bestie huddle where Victoria shares tips on what to wear, how to have self-compassion, and actionable steps to reclaim your confidence. Don't...

Victoria is bringing you a special bonus episode in partnership with Maybelline New York to mark the end of Mental Health Awareness Month. Vic shares her journey in therapy, starting in college when she struggled with performance anxiety in volleyball and societal perceptions of mental health. Victoria highlights major breakthroughs, like understanding her focus on achievement and using therapy to...

Victoria catches up with the queen of confidence, Serena Kerrigan, the Latina content creator, media personality, and CEO of Let's Fucking Date (LFD), in this episode! Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Media in 2024, Serena has made a name for herself as a marketing expert, confidence coach, and dating guru. In this inspiring and uplifting girl chat, Serena reflects on her career journey sinc...

Get to know Kamie Crawford, the amazing hostess and model we all love, in this episode! From winning Miss Teen USA to hosting MTV’s “Catfish: The TV Show” and her podcast, Relationsh*t, Kamie talks about the power of the pivot and her relationship with success. She gets real about getting off birth control after 18 years, and how being featured in Sports Illustrated impacted he...

Victoria welcomes back the remarkable Jeffrey Saad, acclaimed chef, TV personality, and beacon of positivity, in this special re-release episode. Hear Jeff's inspiring journey of overcoming profound trauma following the tragic loss of his father, and learn how he built a life filled with gratitude and joy. From his supportive morning rituals to his profound belief in the power of gratitude, Jeff s...

Today Vic is tackling the universal challenge of overcoming bad days. She provides practical tips and mindset shifts designed to transform a tough day into a more positive experience. Pull out your journal and discover Victoria’s "cup fillers list" for turning your day around, and walk away from this episode feeling supported with new tools to use when things get rough. Write down what resonates a...

To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Nicole Davis, retired 2x Olympian and medalist, post-doctoral fellow and celebrated high-performance coach, is back to chat about the realities of mental health disorders and high performance athletics. This episode tackles complex topics like how people develop bipolar and personality disorders, what fuels narcissistic personality disorder, and how t...

From their 5th birthdays to 27th birthdays, Aubrey and Victoria have been there for each other through it all! In this episode with your fave besties, Aubs and Vic reflect on what it means to be turning 27. They open up about awkward past birthdays and overthinking invite lists to now feeling comfortable and confident in who they are and how they want to celebrate. Aubs asks Vic about what has cha...

Dancing with the Stars professional dancers Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov are on the pod (their first together!) to spill all the details on their journey from mastering the ballroom to mastering life together. We’ll dive into how Daniella's early ADHD diagnosis played a role in her dancing career and how Pasha’s love for competition shaped his. They're opening up about the mental hacks they...

Vic and Max are back to share game changing tips for effective communication in your relationship! They share their top two qualities about one another that helps them have great communication, navigate the ups and downs and different phases of their relationship and show up for and support each other. They walk through recent examples of disagreements and how they got through them, prioritizing s...

One of Victoria's friends and favorite chefs ever, Carissa Stanton aka @broccyourbody, is back on the pod to talk about her recent engagement, wedding planning and brand new, first ever cookbook, Seriously So Good, coming out on April 16th! Carissa is known for her delicious, easy, yummy, and fun recipes that are crowd pleasers through and through – especially for Vic and her husban...

Alexa Jay is a confident curve model who radiates self-love, but she’s had to overcome a lot to get to this place. Today Vic and Alexa are getting real about body image, mental health and the grief process. Alexa shares how she rebuilt her confidence and self-worth after a toxic, abusive relationship in college, which led to an eating disorder. Vic and Alexa relate on so many things; from being at...

Have you ever wished you could call Vic and pick her brain about how to be successful in your chosen career path? Well, here’s your chance! In this episode, Vic is sharing her high level business and career advice mixed with tangible takeaways. These six tips are the things that have helped her build connections, cultivate a growth mindset, and be successful in her own career. They will help you f...

Tanner Smith from Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum has captured hearts & spread so much joy simply by living authentically. In this week’s ep Vic sits down with his mom Nicci to talk about their family’s journey supporting Tanner through his autism diagnosis, providing insight and encouragement for other special needs parents. She shares the beautiful life lessons Tanner has taught the...

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 inspiring, she’s sharing how she’s been...

Color theory has become a crucial part of Vic’s personal style recently, so she invited Julia Dobkine, a certified image consultant, style coach, color enthusiast and founder of Agile Styling, to talk all about embracing and having fun with your unique color palette! Julia shares why color is foundational to your personal style, the history of color theory and how to integrate your perfect color p...

Strap in, because in this solo episode Victoria’s sharing how she’s managing her  chaotic  schedule, protecting her time, sticking to her 2024 goals, and finding peace within it all. She talks about her non-profit The Hidden Opponent's recent workshop in collaboration with Adidas, and how her identity as a former D1 athlete has evolved. She openly shares how she and Max are working throu...