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Suicide Survivor Jazz Thornton Details Mental Health Battle & 'The Girl On The Bridge' Film

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having overcome childhood abuse and multiple suicide attempts, Jazz Thornton has now dedicated her life to speaking hope and creating change in the me...

Quarantine Mental Health - Sharing 3 of My Struggles and Giving 3 Pieces of Advice

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria sits down to share three things that she's been struggling with during quarantine and even goes as far as to share her favorite songs to cry ...

New to Real Pod? Start Here

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of small talk? Victoria Garrick Browne hosts an unfiltered and eye-opening podcast that dives into the heart-to-heart conversations we’re all ...

Dr. Michael Gervais - Understanding Our Minds: How To Unlock Your Full Potential

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist who works in the most high stakes environments training the mindset skills and practices essen...

Sophia Stallone: Leaving the Modeling Industry, Coping With Anxiety, & Navigating the Single Life

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With over 1.3 million followers on social media and a last name that is recognized in almost every household, Sophia Stallone is one of Hollywood's "I...

Female Athlete Struggles - Body-Image, Comparison, & Anxiety with Soccer Grl Probs!

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alanna Locast, Shannon Fay, and Carly Beyar are all former Division I soccer players who founded the wildly successful and popular brand, "Soccer Grl ...

Patience and Emotional Growth with World Cup Champion Dustin Watten

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin Watten is a professional volleyball player and five year member of the USA Men's National Team. He is most well known for his underdog mindset ...

Body Positivity, Chronic Illness, & Health At Every Size with Life Coach Michelle Elman

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Elman is a five-board accredited life coach, body positivity advocate, TED Talk speaker, and author of her debut book "Am I Ugly?" Michelle's...

Leaving the Olympics, Embracing Fear, & Choosing Life with Carli Lloyd

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carli Lloyd is an Olympic medalist who spent seven years playing with the United States Women's National Volleyball Team. However, after her first Oly...

Kylie Ross - Body-Insecurity, ACL Injuries, & Perfectionism

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kylie Ross is a former Division I soccer player from Baylor University where she received both an undergrad as well as Master’s degree. During her l...

3 Keys To A Strong Relationship + How We Met! (feat. Max Browne)

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Max is back! But this time he's here to talk intimately about his four year relationship with Victoria. Hear the candid story of how they met and fell...

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15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Cockrell - NCAA Champion Explains Mental Health Struggles & Painful Pursuit to Perfection

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Cockrell is a highly decorated USC Track & Field star. She is an All-American hurdler and sprinter, a defending NCAA champion, and currently hold...

Reid Priddy - 4x Olympian & Gold Medal Volleyball Player

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reid Priddy is a 4x Olympian and gold medalist, former member of the United States National Volleyball Team, and World Champion. Reid reveals what tru...

Dr. Nicole LePera - The Holistic Psychologist Talks Ego, Worthiness, & Self-Healing

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicole LePera, known by her 2.5 million followers as The Holistic Psychologist, focuses her teachings on the connection between mind and body. She...

Brittani Lancaster - Body Positivity, Eating Disorder Recovery, and TikTok Fame!

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In just one year, Brittani Lancaster has gained over 400,000 TikTok followers who tune in daily for her honest, uplifting, and encouraging videos abou...

Nyakio Greico - Founder & Female Entrepreneur

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nyakio is a first-generation American of Kenyan descent who used her grandma's Kenyan beauty secrets to help launch her own skincare company, "Nykaio,...

Francesca Mariano: Chicks In The Office, Mental Health, & Unrealistic Beauty Standards

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From Barstool's hit podcast, "Chicks In The Office," Francesca Mariano joins Victoria to dive deep into her journey to success and how she's stays gro...

The Max Browne Interview - What Really Happened to the Nation's #1 Recruit

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Max Browne was the #1 football recruit in the country and offered a full-ride scholarship to USC at the age of 14. Fans and news paper outlets even ci...

Feel Better About Your Body: 5 Ways To Do It

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all have those days where we wake up and feel bloated, gross, and just not cute! If that's how you feel today, or any day, you'll want to hear this...

Ring Concierge - Nicole Wegman's Rise to the Top of the Industry

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Wegman, more popularly known by her IG handle Ring Concierge, built her iconic jewelry empire from scratch. Now amassing over 300,000 followers...

Victoria's BFF's! Quaran-themed Convo With Aubrey & Natalie

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria's two best friends, Aubrey Gavello and Natalie Marshall, call in to have a totally candid, wildly unfiltered, and hilarious conversation abou...

BREAK FREE FROM DIETING & SHAME - Geneen Roth Part II

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Geneen Roth is back to help YOU and your relationship with food during quarantine!! Why do we eat when we aren't hungry?? How do I stop obsessing over...

Kelsey Robinson - Conquering Your Inner Voice: The Pursuit of A World Class Athlete

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kelsey Robinson is currently one of the world's top volleyball players; she has dominated the sport in Turkey, Italy, and helped Team USA to a bronze ...

Cindy Marina - Miss Universe Albania 2019!

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After entering her first pageant ever in 2019, Cindy Marina was crowned Miss Universe Albania! She then competed in the international Miss Universe pa...

Love Is Blind - Kelly Chase!

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From the #1 Netflix reality TV show, "Love Is Blind," Kelly Chase sits down to tell ALL about her experience getting engaged to someone she's never se...

Sara Hughes - On Resilience & Overcoming Adversity as an Athlete

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Hughes is one of beach volleyball's most historic college players. Winning multiple NCAA Championships, multiple PAC-12 Championships, and settin...

Dr. Varun Soni - The Mental Health Crisis Explained

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Varun Soni is the Dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California, where he is the chief religious and spiritual leader for over 4...

Paralympic Gold Medalist - Mallory Weggemann

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mallory Weggemann is a Paralympic gold medalist and record setter! Her story is one of great inspiration and resilience; at the age of 18, Mallory was...

Kerri Walsh Jennings: The Best In The World (Volleyball's Most Decorated Player)

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kerri Walsh Jennings, the most decorated volleyball player in Olympic history, has competed in four Olympic games and dominated the sport for nearly t...

Eating Disorder Q&A

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Victoria answers questions that were submitted to her by followers on her Instagram (@victoriagarrick @realpod) and in the YouTube co...

5 Tips To Get Out Of A Mental Slump

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria shares 5 quick and easy tips to get out of a mental slump! We've all been there... you're feeling low, or sad, and there's no particular reas...

Jake Olson - Blind Football Player Talks Gratitude & Optimism

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At eight months old, Jake Olson was diagnosed with retinoblastoma and had to have his left eye removed. At the age of 12, news came back from the doct...

Rachael Adams: Olympic Medalist on Personal Growth & Finding Peace

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rachael Adams is a current member of the USA Women's National Volleyball Team and the founder of JourneyStrength. She is an olympic medalist, world ch...

Kate Austin & Sarah Sulsenti - Fiancés Talk Coming Out & LGBTQ

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Boss Everline - Next Level Motivation (Kevin Hart's Trainer)

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Audio Clip: Credit to Netflix, "Kevin Hart: Don't F*ck This Up."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Sophie Flay - Journalism, Post-Grad Feels, & Vulnerability

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie is an accomplished journalist who currently works as a reporter for ABC7 Los Angeles. She's also starred in popular Food Network Show "The Flay...

April Ross: 2x Olympic Medalist Talks Training, Mental Health, & Body-Image

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

April Ross is a two time olympic beach volleyball medalist; she won a silver medal in London and a bronze medal in Rio. Now, she is preparing to play ...

Where CONFIDENCE comes from!

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this quickie, Victoria tells you exactly where confidence comes from and how you can become more confident in your everyday life! See Privacy Poli...

Christie Valdiserri - Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model: Bald and Bold!

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model and Professional Dancer, Christie Valdiserri, was always the bombshell blonde who "looked" the part. But one day, Ch...

8 Reasons To Stop Caring What People Think

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It is so normal to worry and care about what others think of us. "Do they like me? Am I cool? Am I doing good enough??" Here are 8 reasons why you nee...

What is SB-206? The Bill That's Changing The Future For College Athletes (Feat. Activist Hayley Hodson)

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

SB-206 is historic bill that will give  college athletes their rights to their Name, Likeness, & Image.  Victoria brings on Hayley Hodson, Stanf...

Taylor Formico - 2x Pac-12 Libero of the Year talks Leadership, Mindset, & How To Make Your Team Win

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Formico, former UCLA starting volleyball player, 2 time Pac-12 Libero of the Year, and AVCA All american, shares her keys to success. We are go...

Tiffany Smith Anoa'i - Getting Your Seat At The Table, Lessons From CBS Network's Executive Vice President of Diversity

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffany Smith Anoa-i is CBS Network’s Executive Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, a position that she petitioned the network create after s...

Why I Don't Edit My Instagram Pictures Anymore

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So a lot of people edit their pictures, but not everyone stops. I haven't photo-shopped or edited a picture of myself in over two years! (Such a mille...

Angie Lee - Entrepreneurship: The Pros & Cons Of Being An Absolute Girl Boss

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Angie Lee was once $100,000 dollars in debt...now the 7 figure entrepreneur, top public speaker, and hit podcast host helps other women achieve their ...

Stephanie Yeboah - Fat Acceptance & Re-Writing Society's Perception of Beauty

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Award winning blogger and fat acceptance advocate, Stephanie Yeboah, joins Victoria to talk about plus size representation in media, body positivity, ...

Erica Spiegelman - The Mind, Body, & Spirit Tri-Fecta: Wellness Habits You Need To Know

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Spiegelman is the best selling author of Rewired, a self-help book that focuses on how individuals can change their behavior for positive change...

4 Things I Learned This Summer & 4 Tips For A Fresh Fall!

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria shares the 4 biggest takeaways from her Summer and 4 pieces of advice that will help you start your Fall off right! :) See Privacy Policy at...

Brenda Tracy - Sexual Assault & Setting The Expectation

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda Tracy, founder of national campaign #SetTheExpectation, is a sexual assault survivor and advocate. She details the mental health repercussions ...

Aubrey Gavello - MY BFF (friendships that last a lifetime!)

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria and Aubrey have been best friends for 16 years! They sit down to spill all the secrets that make a friendship last a lifetime.See Privacy Pol...

Geneen Roth - Your Relationship With Food & Diets Explained

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New York Time’s Best Selling Author and Nationally Renowned Food/Body-Image Guru, Geneen Roth, sits down with Victoria to discuss WHY we diet and bi...

Hayley Hodson - Volleyball's #1 Recruit Speaks Out About Her Career-Ending Injury

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 2015, Hayley Hodson was the nation's top volleyball recruit. She went on to play at Stanford University, and was named an All-American and the PAC-...

Katie Defeo - Haters, Ride or Die Friends, and Why Everything Happens For A Reason

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

USC Lacrosse player and YouTuber, Katie Defeo, joins Victoria to talk about the real reasons she took a break from social media (mental health), the o...

Elise Lougee - Toxic Body-Image, Pro Dance Pressures, and Girl Mustaches

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After being forced to step on the scale everyday and maintain an unrealistic appearance, Elise sought out to re-define what success meant to her. The ...

10 Tips For Performance Confidence

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria shares 10 mental skills that will help you feel more confident and prepared to perform at your highest level.See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Serena Kerrigan - Confidence, Therapy, & Not Caring What People Think

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Refinery 29 host and shameless confidence advocate, Serena Kerrigan, joins Victoria to share how she developed her "DO ME" mentality, and why she beli...

Nicole Davis - An Olympian's Mindset & Advice For You, MUST LISTEN!!

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two-time Olympic medalist and volleyball legend, Nicole Davis, shares the truth about what it takes to become the best in the world. This is a MUST LI...

Perry Mattfeld - Hardwork to Stardom, Accepting Yourself, and Inner Fullfilment

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Star of The CW's new hit show "In The Dark," Perry Mattfeld, joins Victoria to talk about her rejection filled journey to success. Hear about how Perr...

Katie Austin - Hustle, 'Fitsporation', and Becoming Confident

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Certified fitness instructor, blogger, and self-made entrepreneur, Katie Austin, joins Victoria to discuss the pressures of being an Instagram 'Fitspo...

Katelyn Ohashi - Gold Medal Standards, Self-Love, and Finding Her Why

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Six-time All-American UCLA gymnast and viral sensation, Katelyn Ohashi, gets real with Victoria on the podcast's first episode. She ranks number o...