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This week on Real Pod, Victoria sits down with Alexa Nikolas, actress, activist, and survivor. Alexa rose to fame for her role as Nicole on Zoey 101 and is now sharing the truth behind her experience on the set of the Nickelodeon show. Alexa details the bullying she endured as a child star at the hands of both her costars (like Jamie Lynn Spears) and the show's execs (like Dan Schnieder) and how she's using the experience to build a better future for her daughter and survivors everywhere. Don't miss this powerful episode! (PS: You're going to want to hear what Britney Spears said!)
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This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
This week on Real Pod, Vic sits down with none other than iconic Love Islander Paige Thorne! Paige was a contestant on the latest season of Love Island UK, making it all the way from Day 1 to Day 56. This Welsh beauty wowed everyone with not only her killer one-liners, but her kindness and generosity as well - I mean she?s a flipping paramedic for crying out loud! Paige and Vic dive into what filming Love Island was actually like - why did she apply? How did she deal with bad body image days? How are she and Adam handling long distance? Most importantly, Paige imparts real wisdom on how she stands up for what she deserves and why she lives by the mantra ?everything happens for a reason?. You won?t want to miss it!
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This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
Jera Bean (@jera.bean) is a social media educator, coach, and speaker who helps her clients transform how they show up online and in their lives. This episode covers common questions like... How do I get started? Can you make a living as a content creator? Should you have a niche or not? How do I know what is good enough to post? How do I grow my audience? If you've ever wanted to start creating content or become an influencer, this one is a must listen!
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Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), award winning cookbook author, YouTuber, and the founder of Abbey?s Kitchen Inc where she shares healthy recipes and debunks nutrition myths! In this episode, Abbey shares her experience with the sneaky eating disorder orthorexia, and how she eventually recovered and found a path to intuitive eating. (Plus, why you should never trust a What I Eat In A Day video!)
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With their wedding on the horizon, Vic and Max have to decide what they are going to do about their finances! It is such a big and important decision to make when getting married, and Vic takes you along her journey of figuring out what to do! This episode features an interview with Financial Expert, Tori Dunlap (@herfirst100k), and also Vic's soon to be brother-in-law, Marcus Browne. Not to mention, Vic shares SO many juicy voice memos of her and Max having real time discussions at home about what to do.
Whether you are trying to navigate this situation in your own life or just want to be a fly on the wall listening to a couple debate their finances, this one's a GOODIE!
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Sydel Curry-Lee is a mental health advocate and content creator with over 700,000 followers who tune in for her content about depression, anxiety, and life as a new Mom. She is the sister of NBA Champion Stephen Curry and a former collegiate volleyball player herself. On this episode, Sydel gets real about her experiences with postpartum depression and mental health when also needing to care for a new baby. Vic and Sydel also dish on merging finances with your spouse and setting boundaries with work colleagues.
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Alex Warren is a TikTok star and musician who has amassed over 20 million followers. He is the co-founder of legendary TikTok house - The Hype House - and recently starred in the group's Netflix documentary. Despite his massive success, Alex has remained relatable, unpretentious, and down-to-earth, mainly due to his humble upbringings. After his Dad passed away, Alex was kicked out of his house by his alcoholic mother and forced to fend for himself, eventually building a multi-million dollar content brand. In this episode, Alex shares how his past traumatic experiences set the foundation for who he is today, and how anyone dealing with grave tragedy can fight to see the silver lining.
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Delaney Rowe is an actress and comedian known for her sketches on TikTok where she has amassed over 51.7M likes! Her hilarious videos making fun on Gen Z, annoying cliches, and Rom-Coms are some of the most relatable pieces on the internet today. In this episode, Delaney dives into the ups and downs of being an aspiring actress, social anxiety at Hollywood parties/auditions, and also being a hopeless romantic trying to find love in a sea of all your engaged friends! This funny, comforting, and thought provoking episode is the perfect listen for anyone seeking connection.
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Kristine Thompson, aka @TrendyCurvy, is a plus size fashion blogger from Los Angeles with over 1.4M followers on TikTok where she's known for her plus-size fashion halls and style tips. Kristine started a blog in September 2013 with the catch phrase ?A Curvy Girl Living in a Trendy World?. Her goal is to show that curvy women can be just as stylish and fabulous as everyone else! She's been featured in Glamour Magazine, Essence Magazine, and is also the founder of Kin by Kristine, a fashion destination for everyday women.
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Becca Tilley is most popularly known for stealing America's heart on ABC's, "The Bachelor," but has since gone on to create and co-host top podcast, "Scrubbing In," with Tanya Rad, and she keeps us all up to date on her lifestyle, travels, and adventures on social media. Most recently, Becca let the world in on her four year relationship with singer Hayley Kioko, something that was never previously confirmed or explained... but why? Why was it a secret? How did they fall in love?! What is Becca thinking and feeling now that everyone knows?! On today's episode, Becca reveals all of this and more! Whether you are looking for inspiration to step into your true self, or just want to hear how someone else is navigating the many seasons of life, this conversation is sure to warm your heart!
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Vic's Bachelorette was last weekend and she's back from Cabo with a sunkissed tan and all the tea to give you every jucy detail about "the best weekend of her life!!" She partied like never before, pulled together her best #VicsFits yet, and even met Simone Biles... LIKE WHAT?!! Joining her are her two best friends Aubrey & Natalie who planned the trip!
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Just days away from their Bachelor and Bachelorette trips, Vic & Max sit down to dish out all the hot ticket items... Will you be in contact with one another?? Who is going? Who planned the trip? And yes... WILL THERE BE STRIPPERS?!
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Connor Wood and Brooke Averick, otherwise known as Fibula and Lady Efron, are famous TikTok stars and now Podcasters with a combined 1.7M followers. On their podcast, BROOKE AND CONNOR MAKE A PODCAST, these self-described ?frenemies? cover everything from pop culture to the tech world and everything in between. On this episode, Brooke and Connor pull back the curtain for the first time to get REAL!! They detail what really goes on behind the scenes in the life of an influencer, how they manage various friend groups and sniff out social climbers, why they are both in therapy, the pressure to be everything for everyone, and even celebrity crushes and believing in ghosts! If you're looking for an upbeat yet raw conversation about the tides changing in life, this one is for you!
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Dr. Arman Taghizadeh, also known as ?Dr. T?, is a Johns Hopkins trained psychiatrist who is Board Certified in both General Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He also specializes in Sports Psychiatry and is on the advisory board for Victoria's non-profit, The Hidden Opponent. He has been featured in Baltimore Magazine as a ?TopDoc? every single year since 2016. He is currently a faculty instructor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, where he teaches seminars and supervises residents. On this episode, Dr. T joins Victoria for a unique discussion to analyze the ways in which destigmatizing the conversation around mental health has actually presented new issues... Have "anxiety" and "depression" become buzz words? Is it now the "cool" thing to have mental illness? Has normalizing the issue actually perpetuated it? This conversation is fascinating and a must listen for anyone interested in supporting the mental health movement!
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Struggling with managing your inner dialogue and finding your purpose? This is the episode for you! This week, Victoria sits down with clinical social worker, mindset coach, and all around badass Topsie Vandenbosch to talk about all things passion, potential, and balance. Tune in to hear Topsie break down the myth of being humble and why you belong in every room you want to be in. Whether you?re a student, professional, or starting your own business, this episode will leave you feeling motivated to acknowledge your own power and ask ?Why NOT me??
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This one's for the volley-nerds!!! Victoria sits down with the one and only Morgan Hentz, the iconic Stanford volleyball libero who she?s only ever seen on the other side of the net...until now. Morgan is a 3X NCAA Champion, 3x PAC-12 Libero of the year, 3X NCAA First Team All American, and the un-official mayor of ?Hentz-Ville.? On this episode, we hear from Morgan like never before unpacking her entry into the game, what her mindset is like while she?s playing, and a few of the bumpy roads she?s had a navigate along the way.
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Victoria sits down with her mic on her bedroom floor to tell us how she's REALLY feeling!! With so much happening in her life right now (wedding planning, career moves, re-starting therapy) she was bound to grab the mic and cry sometime soon (LOL) and today is that day!
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A not-so-wise woman in the movie ?Bride Wars? once said, "you don't alter Vera Wang to fit you, you alter yourself to fit Vera!? and it?s lived rent free in Victoria?s head until today! On this candid solo episode, Victoria opens up about the pressures of being a bride and why she will NOT be ?shedding for the wedding.? Victoria shares what?s been keeping her up at night + more wedding day fears like why she?s not doing a first look, why weddings are low-key wrapped in patriarchal notions, and why we need to stop pressuring women to be glorified versions of themselves on their wedding day. She also finally tells us about her experience wedding dress shopping! Why she did AND didn?t cry, the offensive comment a sales associate said about her body, and how she actually knew her dress was ?the one?. Whether you are a bride or have an event coming up this year, this episode is a must listen! (PLUS: Victoria has some exciting Galentine's Day news you won?t want to miss!!!
Follow Real Pod On Instagram!Chris Olsen is a content creator who skyrocketed to social media stardom after blowing up on TikTok in 2021. (For real... like 7M + followers blow up!!) He is known for his hilarious comedy bits, relatable mental health advice, and at one point his wildly loved relationship videos with Ian Paget, who he recently split from. In this episode, Chris details what it was like to go through his first breakup with millions of eyes watching, the not-so-perfect behind the scenes of content creation, his sobriety and addiction journey, as well as finding his new identity as the independent king he is *snaps.* Trust us, this is an episode you don't wanna miss!
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Sedona Prince is a D1 basketball player at the University of Oregon, TikTok star with over 3 million followers, & Cohost of UNINTERRUPTED More Than An Athlete Varsity Edition! Last year, Sedona went viral on TikTok after she posted a video showing the disparity between the mens and womens training facility at the NCAA tournament sparking a national conversation around women?s sports. Continuing her activism, she has been dubbed by her coach, ?the face of the NIL lawsuit? as she has been embroiled in the fight for three years. On this episode of Real Pod, Sedona opens up about how she came into her own at Oregon after an injury and transferring schools, why coming out isn?t just a one time thing, & how she is using her platform to give light to inequalities in women?s sports.
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Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian and founder of Kids Eat In Color, a community that helps parents get rid of mealtime stress to help their kids eat better. Jennifer has amassed an online following of over 1.6 million parents and non parents who love her simplified approach to eating. On this episode of Real Pod, Jennifer explains why it?s important to heal our own relationships with food so we can better teach our children, how our mental capacity can negatively affect mealtime + what we can do to combat that, and why certain foods aren?t ?good? or ?bad?... they just do different things! If you?re continuing to work on your own relationship with food or trying to teach your children how to have a positive relationship with eating, this episode is packed with valuable information!
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Rod Thill is a TikTok star with over 1.2 million followers who built his following on the all too relatable work from home culture, then quickly expanded his niche to relatable videos centered around life as a millenial and every day mental health struggles. (He?s basically what we would call a ?mood? every day of the week!) On this episode of Real Pod, Rod shares how suffered from an eating disorder and body dysmorphia after a significant weight loss, how therapy has helped him set personal boundaries AND improved his communication style, plus he explains how happy he is to be using his platform for good! Whether you?re a millennial like Rod or Gen Z like Victoria, you are going to love this candid conversation about mental health!
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Elyse Resch is a nutrition therapist who co-authored the books Intuitive Eating and The Intuitive Eating Workbook, and is one of the original co-founders of the Intuitive Eating practice! With over 36 years of experience, Elyse advocates for healthy eating habits by promoting intuitive eating, which allows a person to get in touch with their true needs, rather than developing harmful diet habits that often lead to eating disorders. Elyse is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, a Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In this episode, Elyse shares tangible tools for anyone looking to switch to the practice of Intuitive Eating, as well as addresses ways to navigate Thanksgiving meals and the many food/body situations that come along with holiday festivities. How should you approach Thanksgiving dinner? What should you say if someone makes a toxic comment about your weight or what you're eating? What do I do if I accidentally eat too much? Elyse answers all these questions and more!
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