Inner Childish

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How To Be HAPPY! Jeffrey Saad on Overcoming Trauma & Building An Unshakable Mindset May 15, 2024

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Victoria welcomes back the remarkable Jeffrey Saad, acclaimed chef, TV personality, and beacon of positivity, in this special re-release episode. Hear Jeff's inspiring journey of overcoming profound trauma following the tragic loss of his father, and learn how he built a life filled with gratitude and joy. From his supportive morning rituals to his profound belief in the power of gratitude, Jeff shares invaluable insights into personal growth, finding balance and unleashing positivity no matter your circumstances. Jeff breaks down each step of his daily routine, including Stoic philosophy and cold plunges, and shares how it contributes to his overall well-being. Plus, Jeff drops his secret to crafting the perfect scrambled egg, promising to upgrade your breakfast game! This heartwarming episode, one Victoria routinely comes back to, is being re-released in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. Don't miss the chance to rediscover its timeless wisdom and inspiring message!

Follow Jeffrey:

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tiktok.com/@jeffreylsaad

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What To Do When You’re Having A Bad Day (Pep Talk From Vic) May 10, 2024

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Today Vic is tackling the universal challenge of overcoming bad days. She provides practical tips and mindset shifts designed to transform a tough day into a more positive experience. Pull out your journal and discover Victoria’s "cup fillers list" for turning your day around, and walk away from this episode feeling supported with new tools to use when things get rough. Write down what resonates and add things that you know help add a glimmer to your day, and pull it out when you need it. Tune in for an uplifting guide to reclaiming your day, perfect for anyone needing a mental refresh!

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Episodes that promote happy thoughts:

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

The Art Of Happiness: How Jeffrey Saad Overcame Deep Trauma To Build A Life Of Joy

Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings Podcast

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Dr. Nicole Davis (2x Olympian) On Personality Disorders, Unlocking Healthy Boundaries, & True Acceptance May 08, 2024

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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: @nicolemdavis6

Website: pinnacle.pro

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27th Birthday Ep!!!! Vic Gets Interviewed By Her BFF Aubrey May 01, 2024

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From their 5th birthdays to 27th birthdays, Aubrey and Victoria have been there for each other through it all! In this episode with your fave besties, Aubs and Vic reflect on what it means to be turning 27. They open up about awkward past birthdays and overthinking invite lists to now feeling comfortable and confident in who they are and how they want to celebrate. Aubs asks Vic about what has changed for her from 25 to 27, the internal growth she’s experienced, and what advice she has for anyone still figuring it out in their mid-twenties. She also shares how her mental health journey has evolved over the last year and what goals feel supportive and productive for her in this season of life. You’ll also hear some cute stories from the girls about growing up together, and who has more baby fever! Tune in to celebrate getting older and wiser with your BFFs.

Related Episodes:

Introducing So Much To Say!

How To Cultivate Quality Friendships & Be A Better Friend with Danielle Bayard Jackson

a hard truth: you can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved

Read: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

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DWTS Pros Daniella & Pasha on Their Unbeatable Partnership, Audition Process, & Becoming Parents! Apr 24, 2024

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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.net

Follow Daniella on Instagram: @daniellakaragach

Follow Pasha on Instagram: @pashapashkov

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Vic & Max: How We Navigate Disagreements, Strengthen Our Bond, & Support Each Other Apr 17, 2024

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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 Love

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@BroccYourBody aka Carissa Stanton Is Engaged! Wedding Plans, New Cookbook, & Getting Off Lexapro Apr 10, 2024

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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 Good

Previous episode: How To End A Relationship & Do What's Right For You (Even When It's Really Hard!!) with Carissa Stanton aka BroccYourBody

Follow Carissa: @broccyourbody

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Rebuilding Self-Love: Alexa Jay on Overcoming Body Insecurities & Toxic Relationships Apr 03, 2024

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Alexa Jay is a confident curve model who radiates self-love, but she’s had to overcome a lot to get to this place. Today Vic and Alexa are getting real about body image, mental health and the grief process. Alexa shares how she rebuilt her confidence and self-worth after a toxic, abusive relationship in college, which led to an eating disorder. Vic and Alexa relate on so many things; from being athletes feeling pressured to look a certain way, to the unhealthy patterns diet culture perpetuates – and how far they’ve come in their journeys back to self love. They also talk about Alexa’s recent loss and the lessons grief teaches us about ourselves and what’s really important. No girl chat has ever gone deeper! Tune in to feel the power of girlhood, understand where true confidence comes from and reignite your own self-love.

Instagram: @alexaaajay

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Career Advice: 6 Ways to Be More Successful Mar 27, 2024

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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 Explained

Recommended Podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show

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Love On the Spectrum's Nicci Smith (and Tanner Smith!) On Acceptance & Raising A Child with Autism Mar 20, 2024

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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_tism

Follow Nicci on TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom and Instagram: @nicci_smith6

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