The Real Stuff with Lucie Fink
Episodes
Becoming co-CEOs in business and life (with my husband, Michael)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My husband Michael is back on the podcast— and this time, we're getting into the biggest life shift our family has made in years.At the end of last ...
How To Live An Above-Average Life (with Les Alfred)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I have been waiting to have this conversation. Les Alfred — host of the She's So Lucky podcast and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in the...
What It’s Actually Like To Be a Twin (Identity, Comparison, and Telepathy)
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it's actually like to be a twin? In this deeply personal episode, I'm going solo to share everything I've never fully unpacked on c...
My Husband's Kinks Are Consuming Our Marriage (Audience Caller)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm sitting down with an anonymous audience caller I'm calling "Emily," a married mom of two who has never told a single person (not a close fri...
The Acne Episode (so many things I didn’t know about breakouts)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From high school breakouts to a low-dose of Accutane… to the massive hormonal flare-up I experienced after coming off birth control in 2020 — I kn...
I took a video call with one of my haters (including ACTUAL audio)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, I did something that most people would probably say is a terrible idea: I invited one of my online trolls onto a Zoom video chat.You ...
How I plan my life around my menstrual cycle
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For 11 years, I didn’t have a real menstrual cycle.I was on hormonal birth control from my teenage years into adulthood, and while it did exactly wh...
The most spiritual experience I’ve ever had
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m finally telling the full story of the spiritual experience that changed my personality and my entire approach to life. It’s t...
The crazy experience that changed my approach to sleep
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Real Stuff, I recorded my very first LIVE podcast taping and used it as an opportunity to get honest about wellness, wh...
"This is a secret I thought I would take to my grave." (Brandon Sudduth)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Real Stuff, I’m sitting down with Brandon Sudduth for a vulnerable and very important conversation. Brandon is know...
The Mental Weight of Infertility: Why Men Need To Show Up (Samantha Diamond)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Real Stuff, I’m sitting down with Samantha Diamond, CEO and co-founder of Bird & Be, a company born out of her perso...
"My boyfriend was in $400k of debt and had no idea." (Audience caller)
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you discover your partner has over $400,000 in student loan debt and they didn’t even know it existed?In today’s audience caller...
“Here’s why I don’t mind being called a nepo baby...” (with Eva Amurri)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Eva Amurri, the daughter of Susan Sarandon, for an honest, layered conversation about motherhood, identi...
My Brother Was Cheated On In College (And Wrote A Song About It)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Real Stuff is a really special one for me. I’m sitting down with my older brother, Rob Fink, and two of his best friends, Lukas ...
Every Single Revenue Stream I Have as a Content Creator
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on every single revenue stream (there are over 13 of them) that powers my business as a content c...
"My wife wanted to be the influencer...but now I've taken over." (Reza Khan on being a Dad Creator)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reza Khan was living the dream on paper — a steady job at Google, great benefits, a clear career path, and the kind of structure most people work ha...
The Loss of My Former Refinery29 Coworker — With Her Sister, Maya
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, you heard Part 1 of my conversation with Maya McHenry, where she opened up about her years-long journey with endometriosis. What you didn’...
"Endometriosis nearly broke me.” (with Maya McHenry)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sitting down with Maya McHenry — a model, publicist, philanthropist, and board member of the Endometriosis Foundation of America —...
Are We All Lying About Money? (with the financial feminist, Tori Dunlap)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tori Dunlap is back on The Real Stuff! 💸I asked my audience on Instagram to answer some of the most taboo money questions, like whether it’s rude...
“I was 37 and married with kids when I told my husband I was gay.” (Audience Caller)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Emily picked up the phone at work one random afternoon, she had no idea the woman on the other end would change her life forever.At 37, Emily was...
This Audience Caller’s Dad Scheduled His “Death Day”
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I talk to “Josie,” an anonymous audience caller who shares one of the most difficult and thought-provoking stories we’ve ever had on ...
An honest phone call with my talent manager (the truth about agents and managers)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our sub-series “Don’t Hang Up,” I called my talent manager, Sam, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what it’s real...
“My Husband Walked Out When I Was 7 Months Pregnant.” (Audience caller)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When today’s audience caller, Lindsey, was seven months pregnant, her husband walked out — leaving her to face the end of her marriage and the sta...
From Just $8 to Financial Freedom: How To Manifest Wealth & Create Your Dream Life (Ft. Mimi Bouchard)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Try Mimi’s amazing platform, Activations, with an exclusive 14-day free trial + a major discount for our listeners at activations.com/realstuff ✨W...
“Family businesses can be f*cked up.” (An emotional phone call with my dad)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Don’t Hang Up episode, I call my dad, Jimmy Fink, to talk about the family business that shaped generations of our family — The Fink Bakin...
An Uncomfortable Conversation With An Audience Caller (On Parenting, Privilege & The Poverty Line)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I received the submission from today’s audience caller, I’ll be honest…it stopped me in my tracks. Here was someone who shared so many core...
Reading Your Juiciest Secrets Out Loud (SOLO Episode)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I opened up my Instagram “secrets box” and read your anonymous confessions out loud. From wild nights abroad to hidden crushes at...
“I left my corporate job and now I dance in my driveway for a living.” (Emily Scott James)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Scott James is one of those people who radiates joy. You feel it instantly when you scroll her Instagram, and you definitely feel it in today’...
An open phone call with my big brother (how becoming a dad changed everything)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of our “Don’t Hang Up” mini-series, I call my brother Robbie to talk about how becoming a dad has changed everything for him...
When Having Sex Feels Impossible: Living with Vaginismus
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is an audience caller who wrote in to share her story, and it’s one of the most powerful we’ve featured. She waited until marriage to have se...
A reflective phone call with my mom (how she raised 3 kids that are best friends as adults)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back with another installment of my mini-series Don’t Hang Up, where I pick up the phone and call people in my real life (begging them not to ...
“I was making millions while my personal life was falling apart.” (Lessons from a 7-Figure Coach)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sitting down with a 7-figure business coach named Chirag Shah. He’s single-handedly made many of his clients into millionaires with...
The Truth About The World’s Most Controversial Parenting Topics with Professor Emily Oster
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I was pregnant with my first child, I read Expecting Better by Emily Oster and it completely changed the way I approached pregnancy. It eased my ...
An impromptu phone call with my friend (how a tropical storm impacted her wedding)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m continuing my mini-series Don’t Hang Up, where I pick up the phone and call people in my real life (begging them not to hang ...
“A 30-minute daily routine transformed my lifelong mental health struggles.” (Audience caller)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabrielle lost two decades of her life to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, alcohol abuse, and a severe skin-picking disorder that had her hospit...
Our 10-Day Trip To France with a Toddler & Baby (EVERYTHING I Learned)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just got back from a 10-day family trip to the South of France — and wow, was there a lot to unpack (literally and figuratively). In this solo ep...
"I tried IV ketamine for postpartum depression — here’s what happened" (Lia Higgins)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with writer and creator Lia Higgins (@onelitmama_) to talk about the unraveling and rebuilding that often co...
Do Michael and I ever fight? What are my religious beliefs? How do I manage toddler tantrums? + more (a fun Q&A!)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I sat down in the studio and answered your most asked (and juiciest) questions — completely unfiltered. We covered it all: fro...
An intimate phone call with my dad (why he waited 16 years to have kids)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m kicking off a new mini-series I’m calling Don’t Hang Up, where I pick up the phone and call people in my real life (begging...
How To Raise Happier Kids AND Be Less Stressed Doing It (Dr. Laurie Santos)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was so honored to sit down with Dr. Laurie Santos for today’s episode — not just because she’s a Yale psychology professor and the host of one...
The girl who catfished me finally came clean (my thoughts on Internet storytelling)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m sharing the jaw-dropping update to the catfish story I first told on the podcast which recently resurfaced as a viral video series across...
"My Family Had a Big Secret — Until I Wrote a Book About It."
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alreen Haeggquist is a successful attorney and author who’s made it her life’s mission to advocate for women — but her journey to becoming that ...
Daniela Legarda on gaining millions of followers after tragedy struck (The Legarda Legacy)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional and empowering episode of The Real Stuff, I sit down with content creator, singer, and entrepreneur Daniela Legarda for a raw conver...
“I wasn’t infertile. I was being gaslit.” (Divorced at age 26)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 26 years old, this audience caller thought she was building a life — trying for a baby, working for her husband’s family business, and living i...
“I built a hit podcast…and then my co-host stole it.” (Emma Paige talks “Unhinged”)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this explosive episode of The Real Stuff, Emma Paige finally shares more about her side of the podcast drama that has taken over TikTok, Instagram,...
How to Make More Money, Find Your Purpose, and Beat Burnout TODAY
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck in the hustle cycle and calling it ambition?In this powerful conversation, Lucie is joined by Amina AlTai, an executive coach, speaker, ...
“My intrusive thoughts were taking over my life.” (Carrie Berk)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health, anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and suicide. Please listen with care.Carrie Ber...
What it’s like to be in menopause in your 20s & 30s (audience callers)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Real Stuff, we’re sharing two incredibly raw and powerful stories about navigating early menopause and fertility struggles at a young a...
Why I left Refinery29 and how Alexandra Gater popped off after being laid off
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Gater was 25, riding high as the Home Editor at Chatelaine magazine, and creating a hit home makeover YouTube series until the morning she w...
SOLO: How I made new friends as an adult after moving (EXACTLY what I did + tips for everyone)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this highly-requested solo episode, Lucie dives deep into her experience making adult friendships — specifically how she built a new social circl...
Brett Fairley’s viral paternity fraud story (the drama and the TRUTH)
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Fairley’s story is going viral — millions are watching, commenting, and waiting for each new update as he unpacks this emotional and devasta...
“My husband is a sex addict.” (Audience caller)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When “Laura” discovered her husband’s sex addiction, it felt like her world cracked apart—over and over again. In this incredibly vulnerable a...
Life-changing advice from people who are dying (Hospice Nurse Hadley)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hadley Vlahos (known online as “Nurse Hadley”) is a hospice nurse, bestselling author, and storyteller who has spent nearly a decade caring for pe...
A candid conversation with Christina Perri on fame, finances & family
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Jar of Hearts to A Thousand Years to Only Human, Christina Perri continues to be an iconic household name. In this intimate one-on-one conversati...
The Sleep Training Episode [EXACTLY what we did + EXPERT ADVICE]
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For some reason, sleep training has become one of the most controversial parenting topics out there. Everyone wants their baby to be sleeping well, bu...
“I became a single mom of 2 with 48 hours notice.” (Audience caller)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Molly became a certified foster mom, she knew her goal was adoption—but she never expected to become a mother overnight. With just 48 hours not...
“I got my girlfriend pregnant after 2 months.” (Ricky Bee)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ricky Bee went viral for doing what should be the norm—being a fully present, equal parent. But his journey to fatherhood wasn’t exactly tradition...
Craziest in-law stories (audience callers)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this audience caller episode, we asked listeners to share their wildest, most jaw-dropping in-law stories—and wow, did they deliver! From toxic m...
The Baby Nurse Episode (with Milo & Coco’s nurse, Mattie)
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it really like to have a baby nurse? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my experience with Mattie—the baby whisperer who be...
“Have I ever crossed a boundary?” (An honest convo with my mother-in-law)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of The Real Stuff—and we’re kicking things off with some BIG news: The Real Stuff is now part of the Dear Media network! This ...
What 26 people from around the world are struggling with right now (audience callers)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life is full of highs and lows, and in this episode, we’re diving into *the real stuff*—the storms that people are weathering right now. I asked m...
“What happened to me was a 1 in 10,000 chance.” (Audience caller)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, an audience caller named Hailey shares her journey through a partial molar pregnancy. This rare and complicated condi...
My honest thoughts on city vs. suburban living (SOLO episode)
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest transitions in my life: moving from the hustle and bustle of NYC to the...
“I had a full-blown car chase with my boyfriend’s OTHER girlfriend.” (Audience caller)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by an audience caller named Makayla who has a jaw-dropping story that sounds like it’s straight out of a movie. At jus...
“Seeing Earth from space changed my whole perspective on life.” (Astronaut Hayley Arceneaux)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sitting down with someone who has completely blown my mind — Hayley Arceneaux. You might know her as the youngest American to ever ...
How sharing salaries & secrets built our friendship (with my best friend, Lauren)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by my best friend and former Refinery29 colleague, Lauren Magenta, for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, careers, and...
From the vault: The Fink Siblings Episode
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have an unforgettable episode of the show as we sit down with two of my favorite people in the world — my brother Robbie and my twin sister...
Adding a second child to our family (SOLO episode)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a family of four has been an incredible journey, and in this episode, I’m sharing all the behind-the-scenes details of how we helped Milo t...
How my content producer transformed my business (meet Alyssa!)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a content creator’s business? In this episode, I’m joined by my content producer, Alyssa Rosand, to ...
My breastfeeding journey (with my lactation consultant, Lauren)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, I’m sitting down with my lactation consultant, Lauren Horowitz, APRN, IBCLC to dive deep into my feeding journey with baby Co...
FULL Eras Tour recap with The Man, Jimmy Fink!
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, I’m diving into my unforgettable experience attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Toronto with my dad, Jimmy Fink. ...
3 things I’ve learned in my first 3 years as a mom (SOLO bonus episode)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we gear up for season 2, I wanted to hop on the mic to share some thoughts that come to mind with Milo’s 3rd birthday coming up! In this bonus ep...
From the vault: How having kids changed these 3 marriages (Audience callers)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains a reference to suicide that some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is exp...
My transition from 1 to 2 kids (SOLO episode)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I open up about my (chaotic) life as a mom of two and the unique challenges and joys that come with it. From the initial transit...
“I have such a deep need to feel good in my body.” (Emily DiDonato)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily DiDonato is a supermodel and influencer who has captivated millions with her stunning looks and down-to-earth personality. In this episode, Emil...
My full labor and delivery experience (birth story: part 2)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of my birth story episode, I start from the moment Michael and I arrived at the hospital. I had an incredibly positive and enjoyable labor &...
MY BIRTH STORY (part 1)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sharing my full *positive* birth story for baby number 2…our daughter Colette (aka baby Coco). In part 1, I take you through the fi...
The dark side of pregnancy with Jordan Younger
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a compelling and heartfelt conversation with Jordan Younger, also known as the Balanced Blonde and host of the Soul on Fire podcast. In th...
4 real stories of gender disappointment (Audience Callers)
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tackle the often-overlooked topic of gender disappointment. This emotional and candid episode unpacks the feelings of sadness some parent...
“Balancing” work and motherhood in my 30s (SOLO episode)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After watching a YouTube video by Suzanne Vanker titled "30-Something Women Are Having an Identity Crisis," I had so many thoughts I wanted to share o...
"I called the police on my online troll." (Carly Riordan)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could turn your passion project into a thriving career? Join us as we chat with Carly Riordan (aka @carly), one of the earliest fashion bl...
Here’s how 5 couples manage their money together (Audience callers)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Michael and I tied the knot, we made a conscious decision to skip the prenup and combine our finances fully, viewing everything as a collective "...
How our lives changed after having a baby (with my husband, Michael)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest adventure of your life was just beginning? Join us for a heartfelt and candid conversation as my husband Michael and I open up abo...
My final pregnancy update: baby is coming soon! (SOLO)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Baby #2 is almost here! I’m currently in that weird stage where I could go into labor in two hours, two days, or two weeks (or more!)! In today's ep...
“I’ve never seen another influencer with a business like ours.” (Valeria Lipovetsky)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a content creator decides to redefine the influencer space with an innovative approach? Today on the pod we have Valeria Lipovetsky,...
"I may have one hand but at least I get half-priced manicures." (April Lockhart)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is someone who I instantly gravitated towards as soon as I found her online. April Lockhart is a fashion and lifestyle content creator...
"My ex-BFF published a book about me." (Audience caller)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heartbreak isn't just reserved for romantic relationships—friendship breakups can be just as devastating. Join us as we unravel the poignant story o...
The wildest interaction I’ve ever had with a follower (SOLO Episode)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I first received Chiara's email, I had no idea how profoundly her story would affect me – in so many ways. The emotional rollercoaster of uncov...
“Don’t believe what you read about me on Reddit.” (Lindsey Metselaar)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the pod we have creator and host of the very successful We Met at Acme podcast, Lindsey Metselaar. We discuss her family's financial situatio...
“The moment my daughter was born I knew something was wrong.” (Audience caller)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Jess approached me in the elevator of our New York City apartment building nearly a decade ago, neither of us could have imagined the beautiful f...
SOLO pregnancy update: 2nd trimester feelings & more
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for a second trimester pregnancy update! When I was pregnant with Milo, I was overwhelmed by constant symptom-checking and dietary worries. ...
"I never look at our bank account." (Mari Llewellyn)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mari Llewellyn is a content creator, podcast host, and the founder of Bloom Nutrition, one of the most successful supplement companies . In today's in...
“I’m not a porn star, but I sell sex videos on OnlyFans.” (Jessamyn Stanley)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessamyn Stanley is one of a kind. For starters, she’s our first Real Stuff guest with an OnlyFans profile. And as we peel back the layers, you’ll...
The Fink Siblings Episode: family dynamics, our significant others, and who's most likely to (with Allie & Rob Fink)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have an unforgettable episode of the show as we sit down with two of my favorite people in the world — my brother Robbie and my twin sister...
“I’m child-free by choice at age 43.” (Nitika Chopra)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Living life child-free by choice in her 40s. Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Nitika Chopra—an advocate for those living with chronic illn...
What's harder: going from 0-1 or 1-2 kids? (Audience callers)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As I prepare to bring my second child into the world, I can't help but ask everyone I know who has more than one kid what their experience was like an...
“I no longer need to ask my husband for money.” (Alexia Delarosa)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to be joined by social media star, Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa), on this week's episode of the podcast. Lex considers herself a full...
“I have a 5% chance of living past 5 years.” (Audience caller)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Jordy Glassner, a 31-year-old wife and mother who is living with terminal brain cancer. When Jordy first dec...
Solo Q&A: getting ready for baby girl, family finances and 2nd trimester updates
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that I’m in my second trimester, it's time for another audience Q&A episode! I'm answering all of the questions that you sent through my IG ...
"My life no longer feels desperately uncomfortable.” (Liz Moody)
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an intimate conversation with Liz Moody: best-selling author, host of The Liz Moody podcast, and my long-time friend. In today's episode, ...