Inner Childish

It’s time to enter your decluttering era! Today, Victoria shares her seven tips for decluttering your space and feeling more peace at home. Drawing from her personal experience with this game-changing lifestyle shift, Vic gives her advice on how to get the energy and motivation to declutter your space, how to reimagine what works best for your lifestyle and the impact it can have on your mental health. She shares how to get started, how to get organized, and how to let go of sentimental items you may not realistically need anymore. Sometimes you need a best friend to hype you up and be by your side through the process, and that’s exactly the energy and guidance you’re getting from Vic in this episode. Get ready to reclaim your peace and your space, because once you go to the decluttered life, you don't really look back!

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Star of Netflix’s America’s Sweetheart and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Victoria Kalina is opening up about her mental health and body image journey. Victoria is known and beloved for being vulnerable and opening up about the pressures of perfection in one of the world’s most iconic cheerleading organizations in the new documentary series. In this conversation, she shares what led to her mental health break, how she’s navigated her eating disorder, the most profound takeaways she’s had in therapy and her brave decision to leave DCC behind before her final fifth year. She also sets the record straight on *that birthday party* and her relationship with her teammates. Victoria’s a shining example of being your real self versus your filter side, inspiring others to live authentically. Can’t wait to see what she does next? Tune in to hear how Victoria is doing now that she’s starting a new chapter in New York City and the new goals she’s currently pursuing! One thing’s for sure: her future is very bright.

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Beach volleyball World Champions Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng are sharing what it’s like preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! From how they’re processing this huge milestone in their careers to the key ingredients that make up their winning partnership, Sara and Kelly give incredible insight and advice on how to navigate wins and losses. The queens of the court share how they manage moments of high stress and anxiety as professional athletes, and how they’re learning to be proud of themselves and stay in the moment no matter what. Tune in to peek inside the minds of a dream team crushing goals on an Olympic scale. Go Team USA! 

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Drew Afualo, TikTok's "Crusader for Women," is a powerhouse content creator and women’s rights advocate known for her viral takedowns of misogyny. Named Adweek’s 2022 Digital & Tech Creator of the Year, Meta’s Creator of Tomorrow, and one of Forbes’ Top Creators of 2023, Drew's first book, LOUD: Accept Nothing Less Than The Life You Deserve, will be released on July 30th! In this episode, Drew gives advice on how to support your loved ones caught up in toxic relationship cycles and gets real about recognizing and valuing all types of positive relationships to fight loneliness. Drew talks about handling public exposure, the ups and downs of going viral, and how therapy helps her manage it all. This fearless defender of women on the internet shares the epiphany she had about decentering the male gaze, and how we can work on reevaluating our core beliefs to dismantle our own internalized misogyny. She also opens up about how she deals with so much online backlash from men by refocusing on her mission to empower, uplift, and give courage and strength to everybody that their rhetoric harms. Don’t miss this inspiring convo on self-worth from two women here to remind you to never settle or shrink yourself for anyone!

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Are you a recovering perfectionist or interested in healing patterns that no longer serve you? This week we’re chatting with Yasmine Cheyenne, author, wellness expert, and speaker dedicated to helping people live their best lives. In this episode, Yasmine dives into lessons from her new book "Wisdom of the Path" and shares how to choose yourself, let go of perfectionism, and find freedom. She talks about overcoming comparison, embracing vulnerability, and making room for both healthy drive and self-care. Yasmine also gives tips on handling overworking habits and managing relationships with people in your life who aren’t accepting of the healed version of you. Tune in for a vulnerable, relatable convo that’ll leave you feeling empowered to think about your patterns and habits, and hopefully move forward to the person you want to be.

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Molly Carlson is a professional high diver, mental health and body image advocate, and CEO of Brave Gang. As a member of Canada's senior national high diving team, she placed second in the 2022 and 2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. In this episode, Molly and Vic dive into overcoming performance anxiety, managing pressures as a pro athlete and influencer, and balancing ambitious goals with celebrating successes. Molly opens up about her struggles with body image and mental health, her near departure from diving after not making the Canadian Olympic team, and the importance of authenticity in gaining confidence. She also discusses why fear is necessary for success and how to translate bravery into everyday life. Tune in for Molly’s inspiring story of pushing mental boundaries, embracing vulnerability, and navigating the highs and lows of being a pro extreme sport athlete!

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Welcome the newest fiances on the block: Aubrey and Wood! In this post-engagement recap, Vic and Max’s besties share the story of their unforgettable proposal. They give details on how Wood meticulously planned every detail (with Vic’s assistance) to meet Aubrey’s wishes while keeping her completely in the dark about the timing. Then, get the play-by-play of the magical engagement day; including the moment Wood proposed, Aubrey’s reaction, the surprise engagement party, and afterparty highlights! They also share how they’re processing their unexpected TikTok virality, post-engagement attention, and embracing their new roles as bride and groom-to-be! Tune in to celebrate your new favorite engaged couple and hear what's next for the future Woods!

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Everyone's favorite entrepreneur turned no-bullshit dating coach Sabrina Zohar is here to drop some major truth bombs about what many people are getting wrong in relationships by playing games and avoiding the real work. Sabrina shares insights from her own dating journey and mistakes from her anxiety-filled past that opened the door to recognizing the inner work she had to do to heal from toxic patterns and fully be herself in a relationship. Now she’s sharing her hard earned wisdom with all of us, challenging modern dating norms and replacing unrealistic expectations with science-backed advice, while Vic adds insights from her and Max’s dating history and relationship learnings. Tune in to get a reality check on what truly matters in modern dating and how to grow in and out of your relationship.

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Mallory Goldman has some big news to reveal exclusively on Real Pod—she and her husband Ben's first baby just arrived via surrogacy! In this heartfelt episode, the tastemaker and marketing consultant bravely shares her journey, starting with her diagnosis of a rare inflammatory autoimmune disease at 14. She discusses the treatments she's undergone and the pregnancy risks that led her and Ben to choose surrogacy. Mallory opens up about their experience with their “angel” surrogate, the crucial role of support while battling autoimmune issues, and their absolutely magical love story. Whether you are exploring alternative conception options, want to learn more about the various paths to motherhood, or simply want to hear an inspiring conversation, tune in to be moved by Mallory's story!

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Feeling less than confident about putting on a swimsuit this summer? Whether you're heading to the beach, pool, or just soaking up the sun, Victoria's got your back with practical advice to help you reframe your mindset and embrace the moment. Tune in for a bestie huddle where Victoria shares tips on what to wear, how to have self-compassion, and actionable steps to reclaim your confidence. Don't let body-centric thoughts ruin your fun—listen to this episode and get ready to enjoy your day to the fullest!

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