Inner Childish

Victoria sits down with her long time best friends, Aubrey and Natalie, to reflect on the rollercoaster year that has been 2020! The three each share ways they have grown and changed throughout the past twelve months before they dive into their goals, resolutions, and hopes for the new year. If you're looking to reflect, ease into deep conversation, and also get a few belly laughs in, turn this episode up and enjoy!

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Alex Light is a body confidence and anti-diet influencer who has amassed over 300,000 followers on her Instagram platform. Alex shares the realities behind edited social media posts and empowers women to feel good about their bodies. After recovering from multiple eating disorders, Alex felt inclined to share her story in hopes of helping others and fighting back against toxic diet culture. In this episode, Victoria and Alex dive into their recovery journeys, detailing the many ups and downs they've faced to rebuild their relationships with food and themselves. This conversation is raw and honest, so please keep in mind this could be triggering for anyone who has experienced an eating disorder.   Ask Victoria anything at https://heyhero.com/influencer/VictoriaGarrick   Produced by Dear Media

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Abby Dahlkemper is a professional soccer player who assisted the US Women's National Soccer Team in winning the 2019 World Cup Championship. In her first World Cup appearance, she played the most minutes out of anyone on the field, celebrating this historic win with greats like Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach. By being a part of this trailblazing team, Abby is breaking glass ceilings, inspiring female athletes everywhere, and paving the way for the future of women's soccer. In this episode, Abby gets real about her journey to the highest level of soccer, how she navigates her anxiety on such a public stage, and details the good, the bad, and the pivotal parts of her World Cup experience!

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Monica Aldama is the Head Coach of the 14x National Championship Winning Navarro College Cheer team! Famously known for her Netflix documentary, "CHEER," Monica and her athletes won over the hearts of America through their grit, dedication, and tear jerking underdog stories. Monica has been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Oprah's Live Tour, & competed in the 2020 season of Dancing With The Stars! On this episode of Real Pod, Monica dives into her experiences as a coach at Navarro... How does she establish such a successful culture? When does she draw the line between hard work and pushing someone too far? What are the biggest hurdles she and her squad have faced? Monica also details the feelings of guilt that many competitors face when taking time off, what it was like to compete on DWTS, and reveals the self-care ritual she does every single night before bed! Calling all coaches, athletes, "CHEER" junkies, and competitors... this one's for you!

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Dr. Glenn Fox is a neuroscientist who studies human performance and brain behavior. He is the Head of Program Design, Strategy, and Outreach at the USC Performance Science Institute and conducts research on the brain’s role in gratitude, social cognition, affective neuroscience, and social influence. He has won awards from the Greater Good Science Center, the Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation, and the Shoah Foundation Institute for his innovation. In his free time, he is a mechanic and he teaches “The Science of Peak Performance” at the USC Marshall School of Business. Victoria took his class at USC and the two reunite on the podcast today to discuss the science of gratitude, human potential, and how a person can truly feel like they "are at the right place at the right moment."   Produced by Dear Media

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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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Many athletes struggle to find their identity after their sport ends. On this episode of Real Pod, former USC and Pitt Quarterback, Max Browne, joins host and former USC Volleyball Player, Victoria Garrick, to discuss meaning and purpose. How do I transfer my passion from the game to passion for a job? How do I manage the new changes in my body and appetite? Where do you find motivation if you don't have a coach or team to hold you accountable? How do I discover what my new path in life is going to be? Victoria and Max dive into all of these questions and so much more.

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Emily DiDonato is a show-stopping Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model who’s been the face of Maybelline New York, covered Vogue Magazine, and modeled for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Giorgio Armani. Despite all of these career accomplishments and receiving validation from the most sought after designers in the world, Emily has struggled with her body-image, battled insecurities, and she’s experienced rejection too. Emily is so candid in this interview as she tells all about her experiences in the modeling industry, explaining how there is an untold story behind the perfect faces and bodies we see in magazines. If you've ever caught yourself obsessing over the perfection of a supermodel, this episode just might change everything for you.    Produced by Dear Media

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Lindsay Fleming is a licensed therapist for teens and young adults who has amassed over 300,000 TikTok followers where she's known for her relatable, informative, and empowering mental health videos. As the first from her family to graduate from college and the founder of her own private practice, Lindsay's unique approach to counseling, anxiety, depression, and trauma is one that will make you feel more accepted and safe when talking about your challenges. In this episode, Victoria and Lindsey talk all about boundary setting, social anxiety, people pleasing, and owning and accepting what you're going through. This feel good mental health conversation will help you remember that you're not alone in what you're going through, and talking about mental health doesn't have to be dark and scary... it can actually be fun and cathartic!   Produced by Dear Media

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Jessi Jean is a certified Eating Psychology Coach who helps women stop binge eating and overeating. After struggling for over a decade with her own eating disorder, Jessi finally broke free from dieting and shame, taking us through her whole journey on this tell all episode. Jessi is passionate about uplifting others and has helped thousands of women overcome eating disorders and create healthy relationships with food, fitness, and body image. On this episode of Real Pod, Jessi shares how she went from counting every single macro to no longer thinking about food! She also shares tips and helpful advice for anyone who might be feeling the same.

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