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Vic provides practical tips and mindset shifts to transform tough days into positive experiences. She shares a 'cup fillers list' to turn your day around. The episode offers tools for mental refresh and reclaiming your day, perfect for anyone needing a boost.

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 to manage them. Nicole breaks down the essentials of emotional regulation, maintaining healthy boundaries, and how to support someone with a personality disorder without getting caught up in the belief that you can fix them or should have done more. She also sheds light on the pressures of being a high performance athlete, what healthy motivation looks like, and the importance of normalizing vulnerability and self-care in sports. Whether you're looking to better support yourself or someone you care about, or to build more resilience for life’s ebbs and flows, this episode has the validation and information you need to accept what is and move forward in a meaningful way.Connect with Nicole:Instagram: @nicolemdavis6Website: pinnacle.proRelated Episode:Performance Anxiety: How To Manage It, Step Into “Flow State,” & Connect To Your WHY (Led By 2x Olympic Medalist Nicole Davis)Sponsors:The Pad Project: www.naturalcycles.com use code padproject at checkoutBetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpod10LMNT: www.drinkLMNT.com/realpodNike: Nike: Nike bras and leggings are the essential foundation for whatever your day brings. www.nike.comBeast Health: www.thebeast.com code REALPODProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aubrey and Victoria reflect on turning 27, discussing past birthdays, internal growth, mental health journeys, and goals. They share stories from their childhood, talk about evolving friendships, and ponder on starting a family. Tune in for a heartwarming chat about getting older and wiser with your best friend.

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 use to overcome performance anxiety and develop their confidence on and off the stage. Plus, we’ll hear the super cute story of how they first started dating, what the audition process for Dancing with the Stars was really like and how they’ve built a strong foundation of trust in their relationship. And of course, they’ll share some sweet insights on navigating their newest and most exciting phase of life: parenthood. Whether you’re here for the behind-the-scenes insights on DWTS or the real-talk on relationships and pursuing your dreams, this episode has got you covered.Wedding Dance Course: weddingdance.netFollow Daniella on Instagram: @daniellakaragachFollow Pasha on Instagram: @pashapashkovSponsors:Storyworth: www.storyworth.com/realpodAG1: www.drinkag1.com/realpodQuince: www.quince.com/realpodBetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpodBeast Health: www.thebeast.com code REALPODProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 self-awareness and understanding the other person’s perspective. Vic and Max also put together some guidelines for effective communication based on their personal habits that you can apply to have a stronger relationship and a few less problems! Max and Vic are truly couple goals, so tune in to hear their secrets to thriving in your relationship.If you love this conversation you’ll also love…Relationship Q&A (My advice on love, friends, and family...)Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of LoveSponsors:NikeLMNTAG1 Cozy EarthProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 husband, Max. Carissa & Victoria share their favorite recipes from the cookbook and of course, they chat all about her recent engagement! Hear the details about her uniquely her wedding plans, how she knew her fiance was the one, building confidence as an adult, and learning to embrace her anxiety without the assistance of medication for the first time in 15 years. If you loved her first episode on Real Pod, don’t miss out on this fun catch up episode full of quick, yummy recipe ideas and wise advice!Preorder Carissa’s Cookbook: Seriously, So GoodPrevious episode: How To End A Relationship & Do What's Right For You (Even When It's Really Hard!!) with Carissa Stanton aka BroccYourBodyFollow Carissa: @broccyourbodySponsors:Cora: cora.life/realpod - get 20% off!!AG1: drinkag1.com/realpodBetterHelp: betterhelp.com/realpodTruly: trulyhardseltzer.com/locationsQuince: quince.com/realpodProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Confident curve model Alexa Jay opens up about rebuilding self-love after toxic relationships, body insecurities, and grief. Topics include body image struggles, mental health, overcoming eating disorders, and lessons from grief. Vic and Alexa discuss athlete pressures, unhealthy diet patterns, and the journey back to self-love. A deep dive into girl chat exploring confidence and self-worth.

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 feel confident as you seek out new opportunities, figure out what you want to do or start taking steps towards your goals! Think of them as the extra whipped cream and cherry on top to help you stand out. If you enjoy this episode, send Vic a DM @victoriabrowne with your favorite tip and you could be chosen to receive a voice note back from her with personalized advice for your situation! Now’s the time to go and make shit happen.Real Pod Episodes with Vic’s Mentors:Nicole Davis - An Olympian's Mindset & Advice For You, MUST LISTEN!!Dr. Varun Soni - The Mental Health Crisis ExplainedRecommended Podcast: The Tim Ferriss ShowSponsors:AG1: www.drinkag1.com/realpodQuince www.quince.com/realpodBetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpodLMNT: www.drinkLMNT.com/realpodProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 them, their main goal for going on Love on the Spectrum and how he’s handled all the attention since the show aired. Plus, Tanner makes a special guest appearance to share his advice for finding your purpose. Tanner, Nicci and their whole family are an inspiration, and you’re going to love the heart-warming and encouraging messages in this episode!Follow Tanner on TikTok & Instagram: @tannerwiththe_tismFollow Nicci on TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom and Instagram: @nicci_smith6AG1 www.drinkag1.com/realpodTruly www.trulyhardseltzer.com/locationsCozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com code REALPOD for 40% off sitewide!Produced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 feeling about her body in the most honest way possible, recognizing the fears and patterns she slipped back into. Finding comfort in knowing she’s not alone, she’s ready to share why this all started and how she’s working through it. Thank you for listening and holding space for the imperfect and important conversations! Let this be a reminder to hold on to self-acceptance, self-love, and peace. P.S. If you think this conversation could interfere with your process or mental health progress, feel free to save it for another time.Sponsors:LMNT: www.drinkLMNT.com/REALPODFACTOR: www.factormeals.com/realpod50 and use code realpod50 to get 50% offAG1: www.drinkag1.com/realpodBetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpod for 10% off your first month of online therapy!Produced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.