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Van Trip Recap with Vic & Max! Our Itinerary, Trip Highlights & Biggest Takeaways Apr 15, 2026

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Vic and Max are back from their 2.5 week sprinter van trip, and this recap is about way more than campgrounds and road snacks. Victoria shares what the trip taught her about letting go of control, trusting detours, and creating space to actually hear her inner voice again. She opens up about the journaling prompt that led to a major breakthrough, why the unplanned parts of the trip ended up being the most magical, and how the whole experience felt like the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another. Plus, Vic and Max reflect on getting older, navigating life transitions, and why this trip gave them both a deeper sense of clarity about what they want next. Tune in for a thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly emotional road trip recap!

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Survivor Winner Savannah Louie on Navigating Food Struggles After the Show & What Filming Is Really Like Apr 08, 2026

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Savannah Louie, the winner of Survivor 49 and season 50 competitor, joins Victoria to unpack what it really takes to make it through one of the most intense experiences on television. As fellow super fans, Victoria and Savannah dive into the reality of playing the game, from strategy and Tribal Council decisions to what it’s actually like having cameras on you 24/7 while filming. Savannah also opens up for the first time about something viewers rarely hear about: how the extreme conditions of the show affected her body image and relationship with food after the game. She shares her experience rebuilding trust with herself through intuitive eating and what that healing process looked like beyond Survivor. Tune in for a candid conversation about the psychology of the game, life after reality TV, and the personal challenges that come with one of the most intense shows on television!

Follow Savannah on Instagram: @sahhvz

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Plastic Surgery Exposed: Embracing the “Natural” Trend, The Risks of Injectables & Celebrity Transformations with Dr. Christian Subbio Apr 01, 2026

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Plastic surgeon, Dr. Christian Subbio, is back for a thought-provoking conversation about the real cost of plastic surgery and the unrealistic beauty standards we see on social media. Victoria and Dr. Subbio get into the truth behind celebrity transformations involving Kris Jenner, Bradley Cooper, Bella Hadid, and more, while unpacking the biggest beauty trends right now: reversed procedures, what people get wrong about injectables, and the shift back to a more natural look. He also shares his biggest piece of advice for young women curious about plastic surgery and the deeper truth underneath it all: changing your face or body will not automatically fix insecurity. Tune in for a nuanced conversation on self-acceptance, transparency in the beauty industry, and what to know before pursuing plastic surgery.

Connect with Dr. Subbio:

Website: drsubbio.com

Instagram: @dr.subbio

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Brett Chody on Social Media Success, Healing Her Relationship with Food & Protecting Her Mental Health Mar 25, 2026

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Your favorite marathon runner and internet BFF, Brett Chody aka @brettsbites, is here! In this episode, Victoria sits down with Brett to talk about her transition from college grad to full-time influencer, what people get wrong about her journey online, and how she’s handled the challenges that come with growing a platform. Brett opens up about the body image and food struggles she faced as a competitive runner, what helped her heal her relationship with food, and why creating content for her younger self matters so much to her now. They also get into navigating life as a creator with famous friends like her bestie, Jake Shane, creating better boundaries around social media, and her best tips for anyone looking to start running. Tune in for a fun, honest conversation about career growth, healing old patterns, and figuring out what feels right in your 20s!

Follow Brett on social media: @brettsbites

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Katie Austin Is Pregnant!! First Trimester Struggles, Body Changes & Preparing for Motherhood Mar 18, 2026

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Katie Austin is pregnant! In this episode, Victoria sits down with the Sports Illustrated model, fitness creator, and founder of the Your Daily app to talk about all things pregnancy; from how long it took to conceive to the brutal reality of her first trimester to what pregnancy is teaching her already. Katie opens up about the mental health toll of being sick for months, pregnancy anxiety, body image changes, whether she’ll put her kids on social media, and what it’s like stepping into motherhood in the public eye. Plus, we talk about how empowering it is to educate yourself about your body and your hormones, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Tune in if you have baby fever, you’re pregnant, or you’re thinking about kids, because you are going to love this episode!

Connect with Katie:

Instagram: @katieaustin and @yourdaily
Download the Your Daily app: kadaily.app

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Isaac Rochell Opens Up About Binge Eating, The Dark Reality of the NFL & Finding Purpose After Football Mar 11, 2026

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No one understands what it takes to navigate life and career transitions better than NFL veteran, sports broadcast host, and content creator Isaac Rochell. He joins Vic to get real about navigating life after football, redefining who you are beyond your job, and confronting the food and body image struggles men rarely talk about. The former Notre Dame standout opens up about life in the league, from tough coaching dynamics and the constant fear of getting cut to walking away from the NFL and building a new career in media. Vic and Isaac also dive into supporting a wildly successful partner (and being proudly known as “Mr. Kuch”), becoming a girl dad of two, and the GLP-1 conversation entering sports culture. Tune in for a grounded, transparent conversation about athlete identity, career reinvention, and healing your relationship with food.

Connect with Isaac on Instagram: @isaacrochell and TikTok: @isaacrochell

Related episodes:

Allison Kuch: Life as a Creator & NFL Wife

Body Image Q&A with Vic!! Navigating GLP-1 Pressure, Quieting Food Noise & Managing Triggers

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How to Master Your Life & Build Daily Happiness with Dr. Michael Gervais Mar 04, 2026

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Hustle culture is out, and Dr. Michael Gervais is here to tell us why. The world-renowned high-performance psychologist, who works with Olympians, Fortune 50 CEOs, and the Seattle Seahawks, returns to Real Pod for the third time to challenge everything we think we know about success. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mike breaks down the difference between peak performance and true mastery, why doing more will not make you extraordinary, and how to train your mind to be calm, focused, and unbothered. He shares how to create a compelling future, make a fundamental commitment to your values, and build the psychological agility needed to navigate setbacks without losing yourself. If you are tired of burnout, chasing validation, or feeling behind, this episode will shift your entire perspective. Tune in to learn how to be more so you can finally do less, but better.

Resources:

Morning Mindset Routine: linked here
Website: findingmastery.com
Instagram: @michaelgervais
Podcast: Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

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Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia on Eating Disorder Recovery & Choosing Herself After Heartbreak Feb 25, 2026

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After a year of headlines, heartbreak, and healing, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia is stepping into a whole new era. One of Barstool’s most prominent female voices, host of her relaunched Plan Bri Uncut, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit feature, and Fox’s Special Forces alum, Brianna joins Vic to open up about surviving a very public breakup, redefining closure, and rebuilding her relationship with herself. She gets candid about her anxiety-induced eating disorder, the truth about gaining weight in a world obsessed with shrinking, and what it really took to become healthy again. From solo trips to Scotland that helped her rediscover her personality to hard truths about being “selfish” in your healing season, this episode is a masterclass in moving forward with confidence. If you’ve ever struggled with heartbreak, body image, people-pleasing, or finding your spark again, this one will hit home!

Connect with Bri:

Instagram: @briannalapaglia and @planbriuncut

TikTok: @ihatebriannachickenfry

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Vic & Max Are Living in a Sprinter Van for a 2.5 Week Road Trip! Feb 18, 2026

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Vic is doing something wildly out of character… and that’s the point! In this life update, she shares why she and her husband, Max, are packing up and living in a sprinter van for a spontaneous three-week road trip across California. After a season of burnout, routine, and always chasing the next goal, Vic opens up about craving more freedom, curiosity, and space to figure out who she is becoming in this next chapter. She breaks down how the trip came together, how Max reacted to her out-of-the-blue idea, what van life will actually look like, and why this journey is about more than just the views. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overplanned, or disconnected from your sense of adventure, this episode might be the nudge you need. Tune in to hear why Vic is choosing spontaneity, simplicity, and the journey inward this season.

Aubrey & Corporate Natalie are Back!! 2025 Reflections & New Year Goal Setting

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Peter Crone on Why You Self-Sabotage and How to Break the Pattern Feb 11, 2026

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The Mind Architect, Peter Crone, is here for a life-changing conversation about how to unlock the subconscious beliefs holding you back and reclaim peace and presence in your life. Peter breaks down why we spiral in negative thoughts, why your brain is always bracing for a bad future that hasn’t even happened yet, and how to stop endlessly “fixing” your problems and start dissolving them instead. He shares simple, grounding tools to calm anxiety, get out of worst-case-scenario mode, and be more present with the people and life right in front of you. The episode wraps with a real-time one-on-one session where Peter helps Vic uncover a subconscious belief or “lie” that’s been quietly holding her back, giving you a front-row seat to the work that creates real, lasting change. Tune in to learn how to break mental loops, take your power back, and feel a whole lot lighter in your own mind.

Visit petercrone.com/mastermind to learn more about Peter’s three-month intensive starting February 21, 2026!

Connect with Peter:

Instagram: @petercrone

YouTube: Peter Crone

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