The Real Stuff with Lucie Fink

I am pregnant with baby #2! Come inside my first-trimester pregnancy diaries, where I've been popping on the microphone weekly and providing real-time updates throughout this entire trimester. As I navigate the labyrinth of expecting our second child, I pull back the curtain on the decision-making process, the wavering between reluctance and readiness, and the early physical telltales of pregnancy...

This episode contains references to sexual abuse that some listeners may find upsetting. Join me as I connect with Parvathy Thiruvothu, an Indian actor and activist (and a longtime friend of mine) whose voice resonates with heartfelt authenticity. Listen in as Parvathy and I navigate the complexities of international friendships, how a simple message exchange blossomed into a profound digital comp...

When I first decided that the podcast would bring on audience callers as guests, I was hoping my friend Alanah Dixon would apply. She is in a lesbian marriage and is currently the mother of 2 children, both of whom she carried (one came from her egg and the other from her wife's). Join us for a heartfelt conversation as she shares her poignant moments of self-discovery and her liberating experienc...

Join me for a heart-to-heart with none other than the rock and roll king, my dad, Jimmy Fink. In this special episode, I sit down with my dad to unravel the tales of a life deeply intertwined with music history. We embark on a personal journey from the heady days of Woodstock and Studio 54 to the intimate moments that have defined our father-daughter bond. The laughter, the struggles, and even the...

In today's episode, I'm sharing every salary I've ever made and every amount of rent I've ever paid in my NYC apartments. For some reason, these topics are incredibly taboo and I've been through my entire media career thus far without sharing this. As the host of this podcast, however, I've decided to practice what I preach and OPEN UP. I once believed that an influencer's worth was directly measu...

This episode contains a reference to suicide that some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.  In the first audience caller episode of The Real Stuff podcast, join us for a heartfelt journey into the complex world of parenthoo...

Join me as I sit down with the multifaceted Mike Johnson, whose journey from "The Bachelorette" fame to a career in sexology has been anything but conventional. Listen in as we explore Mike's unexpected transition into the spotlight and how his distinct background informs his current passion for promoting sexual and mental well-being. In this episode, we peel back the layers when it comes to the i...

To properly introduce you to The Real Stuff podcast, I’m sitting down and diving into all the dirty details. In today's solo episode, you'll learn everything from the driving force behind the series to the line of questioning I plan on asking my guests, the show's format, and more. This series has been a long time coming, and there's never been a better time for these important conversations to un...

Welcome to The Real Stuff is a weekly podcast series hosted by Lucie Fink who has spent the past decade getting curious and creating engaging and educational content for an audience of millions. On this show, you won’t hear your favorite guests talk about things they typically share — rather, Lucie pulls them deep into some of the world’s most taboo topics, asking intensely personal questions abou...