Get Real with Caroline Hobby

“If You Don’t Like This I Will Die” by Lee Tilghman is a raw, eye-opening look into the dark side of online validation and self-image. Once known for her perfectly curated wellness persona, Lee found herself consumed by her social media presence—obsessing over how she looked, what she posted, and how others perceived her, all while her mental and emotional health were quiet...

Kelly Chase — known from  Love Is Blind Season 1, where she made the bold decision to leave her fiancé at the altar — has since gone on a powerful journey of self-discovery. In our conversation, she opens up about how that pivotal moment became the catalyst for deep healing, personal growth, and radical self-love. Kelly shares how she learned that her true soulmate was hers...

Alyssa Blask Campbell is back with her brand-new book Big Kids, Bigger Emotions , the ultimate guide for navigating kids from 5–12 years with empathy and confidence. We got into all the good parenting advice — from handling meltdowns and defiance to building emotional intelligence and setting healthy boundaries without shame. Alyssa, the founder of Seed and Sew and host of the Voices o...

Lauren Watkins is back for this bonus episode of Get Real!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Watkins has been chasing songs since her early days making music with her songwriting sister Caroline. Along the way, she fell in love with her producer (and now husband) Will Bundy, and together they’ve built more than just records—they’ve built a life in music. Now, with her debut album “The Heartbroken Record” and a dream spot on tour with Lainey Wilson, Lau...

Nanci Dahl is back to answer some deep questions in this bonus episode of Get Real!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nanci Dahl built her name on over 100 magazine covers, working with legends like Oscar de la Renta and La Perla, and fronting campaigns for BMW, Hilton, McDonald’s, and more. But behind the glamour, she survived heartbreak—from a lost love to multiple miscarriages—before finding Braden and welcoming their miracle daughter, Holland. Today, they’ve transformed their Little Po...

Laura Day, world-renowned intuitive healer, has spent more than 40 years helping people harness the power of practical intuition to heal and transform their lives. From her breakout on The Oprah Winfrey Show with Demi Moore to her bestselling books and work with major companies, she’s become one of the great minds of our generation. But her gift was born from pain—Laura grew up in a tu...

Dr. Tara is back to answer some Tell Me More questions! They include: What do you think your 8 year old self would think about the person you are today? What life situation has contributed to your strength or resilience? What's a question you wish you could get an answer for? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a sexless marriage to becoming TikTok’s top sex educator, Dr. Tara gets real about intimacy, monogamy, and what it really takes to keep your sex life thriving (hint hint— self love)  long after the lingerie comes off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lanie Gardner is back for this bonus episode of Get Real where she answers some pretty deep questions! They include: What's one of the best compliments you've ever received? What's something you're learning to like and just be okay with? Who in your life has had a bigger influence on your than they probably know?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lanie Gardner doesn’t just write songs—she writes pages of her life and turns them into music. After her viral cover of “Dreams” (63M+ and counting), she’s gone from small-town Carolina to the Grand Ole Opry stage, proving that authenticity still wins in a world full of noise. Her upcoming album Faded Polaroids (Sept 5th) is more than just a follow-up to her debut EP&...

Rory and Rory join Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real! They answer some deep questions, including: What is something you think you'll get better and better at for the rest of your life? What's something that you dislike that most people like?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan & Rory are one of country’s most exciting new duos. Ryan Follesé first broke out as the lead singer of Hot Chelle Rae with the global hit “Tonight, Tonight.” Though he found success in pop, the son of two legendary Nashville songwriters always felt pulled back to country. He found his perfect match in Rory, a powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who cut h...

Roman Alexander is back for this bonus episode of Get Real and he's answering some deep questions! Some of the questions include: What's your favorite gift you've ever received? What's a little thing that other people do that always means a lot to you? If you could make a wish come true for someone else, what would it be? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From singing Johnny Cash covers in bars at just eight years old to racking up over 86 million streams, Roman Alexander has built his career on grit, faith, and heart. A grandson of Mexican immigrants and a true Midwesterner, Roman chased his dream to Nashville—enduring long days and dead-end jobs until his breakout duet  “Between You & Me” made him one of Spotify’s...

Michelle “Mace” Curran has stared fear in the face—at 1,500 miles an hour. A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with nearly 2,000 hours in the F-16, she’s flown combat missions in Afghanistan, mastered the skies around the world, and made history as only the second woman to lead the Thunderbirds’ elite solo act—famous for her jaw-dropping upside-down maneuvers...

Enjoy this best of episode of Get Real from 2019 with Shawn Johnson! Shawn Johnson started pursing her dream of gymnastics at 12 years old. At the age of 16, she took home the gold medal at the Olympics.  She explains how mental training and visualization was just as important as physical training for her big win. We talk about how she was lost after winning the highest award in her sport plu...

When Mandy Gonzalez steps on stage, you feel it—power, passion, presence. She rose to fame as Nina in In the Heights , shattered ceilings as Angelica in Hamilton , and defied gravity as Elphaba in Wicked . Now, she’s back on Broadway, transforming into the legendary Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd. , rewriting the rules of a classic role. Her voice is unmatched. Her story? Even more power...

Greylan James is back for this bonus episode of Get Real to answer some pretty deep questions! Some of them include: What conversation or encounter with a stranger will you never forget? What food or song always brings back good memories? What's the biggest feeling you have right now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greylan James rolled into Nashville broke, living in a rundown East Nashville house surviving on tomato soup and a dream. Before the hits, he was writing nonstop, and once house-sat for a hit songwriter — then threw a 200-person party without asking. The songwriter’s response? “Hope you have a great time — just let everyone know it’s my house.” Legend. Greylan w...

In this episode, Caroline throws it back to her first podcast ever...Almost 10 years ago! And her first guest was Darius Rucker!  Front man of Hootie & the Blowfish, and Country Superstar, Darius explains his musical journey. He conquered both Pop/Rock and Country radio, selling over 30 million albums. Darius couldn’t be more down-to-earth and hilarious as we talk, career, love, mar...

Dusty Slay joins Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real! Dusty answers questions like: What's a side of you that you only show to people that you're close with? What's a habit or routine you'd like to get into? They also talk about sunscreen, route canals, dogs and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dusty Slay took the side door into stand-up — skipping LA, skipping NYC, and building a career straight out of Nashville. Now a headliner with his face on the wall at Zanies and over 40 Grand Ole Opry shows under his belt, Dusty’s the definition of doing it your own way. Dusty breaks down the real steps of the comedy grind — from open mic purgatory to Netflix glory with his 2024...

In this bonus episode of Get Real, Rebecca Lynn Howard joins Caroline to answer some deep questions. Some of the questions include: How would you describe what you believe your life's purpose is? When was a recent moment in which you felt deeply happy? What are you pretty sure you could never get tired of?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.