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Victoria Garrick Browne hosts an unfiltered and eye-opening podcast that dives into the heart-to-heart conversations we’re all craving. Known for her refreshing vulnerability and relatable candor, the Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and TEDxTalk speaker has inspired millions to embrace their authentic selves and feel confident doing it. Are you ready to look at yourself, your relationships, and your life in a new way? Tune into Real Pod! Follow @realpod on Instagram for more.

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Beauty creator Monica Ravichandran joins Real Pod for her first-ever podcast appearance to talk about her upcoming wedding, finding a compatible partner, and debunking makeup myths. Known for her viral “perfect red lip” series and advocacy for inclusivity, Monica shares how struggling to find shades that suited her skin tone inspired her hunt for the perfect wedding day lipstick. She opens up about the challenges of planning a three-day multicultural wedding, making controversial guest list decisions, and the intentional conversations that built her healthy relationship. Monica also reflects on healing from a toxic breakup through narrative therapy, learning to trust herself after years of people-pleasing, and breaking the cycle of anxiety. Tune in for an empowering conversation on confidence, compatibility, and creating a life that feels true to you!

Follow Monica for more beauty content!

Instagram: @monica.raviii

TikTok: @monica.raviii

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Monica Ravichandran On Wedding Planning Hot Takes & How To Find A Compatible Partner

Who you choose to build a life with matters more than anything. To celebrate her 3-year wedding anniversary, Victoria is getting real about the six non-negotiables she believes every relationship needs for long-term success. This list goes deeper than the obvious traits like loyalty or humor. From emotional maturity to mutual respect to supporting each other’s dreams, Vic shares the values that make her marriage to Max thrive, with specific examples of how they’ve navigated conflict, improved communication, and made sacrifices to support one another. She also opens up about balancing responsibilities through equitable partnership, handling family dynamics with grace, and why the small, daily ways you show up for your partner matter most. Tune in for a grounded, personal take on what to look for in a partner and how we can all show up better in our relationships!

Related episode: 

The Max Browne Interview - What Really Happened to the Nation's #1 Recruit

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My 6 Non-Negotiables for Choosing a Life Partner: What I’ve Learned From 3 Years of Marriage

Fan favorite Lainie Garrick (aka Vic’s mom) is back on the pod for a heartwarming and hilarious Q&A fresh off their Paris trip. They dive into what makes their mother-daughter bond so strong, how they navigate conflict, boundaries, trust, and body image. Lainie gets candid about plastic surgery, sharing honestly the best and worst things she’s had done. She also spills the tea on her best beauty and style tips. How ready is she for grandkids? What’s her favorite fan run-in moment? For anyone wanting a deeper look into this special relationship or simply dying for more Lainie in their life, this episode is full of wonderful advice and bonding moments you’re going to love! Press play and prepare to laugh, cry, and text your mom.

Related episodes:

LAINIE GARRICK (Interviewing My Mom!)

Are We Ready for Kids? (Ft. Max)

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Q&A With My Mom, Lainie! How To Build A Close Mother-Daughter Relationship & Break the Cycle of Body-Image Pressure

TikTok couple Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard, known for their hilarious skits and refreshingly real relationship content, join Victoria to share what life is actually like behind the camera. With over 8 million followers, they open up about navigating grief after pregnancy loss, announcing their second pregnancy, and how they’ve kept their marriage strong through it all. The duo gets real about therapy, communication, setting boundaries as content creators, and using comedy as a tool for healing. Tune in for a vulnerable convo on reclaiming hope after loss and creating a relationship that lasts even when life doesn’t go as planned.

Follow their journey:

Instagram: @alexandramadisonn and @jon.bouff

TikTok: @alexandramadison_ 

Give it to Me Straight Podcast: giveittomestraightpodcast.com

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

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From Heartbreak to Hope: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss with TikTok Stars Alex Madison & Jon Bouffard

Vic is back with a chaotic (and deeply honest) life update. She opens up about the creative roadblocks she's hitting with a new project, what it really looks like to trust the redirection and other important lessons she’s been learning in her career. Vic also shares a major breakthrough in her marriage with Max that’s helped them improve their communication, her evolving perspective on GLP-1 medications, and how she’s supporting her mental health with a “zero tolerance for chaos” policy. Plus, hear updates on her hair growth journey, intuitive eating counseling training, and her big goals for the future! Tune in for a bestie chat on everything from career pivots to relationship growth and inviting more peace into your life.

Related episode:

Vic & Max On Men’s Mental Health! How To Help Your Partner Open Up & Have The Conversations You’ve Been Avoiding

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Function: Learn more and join using my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership.Visit www.functionhealth.com/REALPOD or use gift code REALPOD100 at sign-up to own your health.

Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/realpod today to get 10% off your first month. 

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

 Produced by Dear Media. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chaotic Life Update: New Thoughts on GLP-1s and Marriage Breakthroughs

Gracie Kramer, former D1 UCLA gymnast and national champion who famously scored a perfect 10 her senior year, joins Victoria to share what was really going on behind the scenes. For the first time publicly, Gracie bravely opens up about her eating disorder and the silent struggles that came with the pressure to be perfect. She reveals what it was like to perform in a leotard on her worst body image days, the mental toll of being a college athlete, and how she worked to unlearn harmful habits and rebuild a healthy relationship with food, her body, and herself. Gracie and Victoria also get candid about navigating beauty standards as content creators, the pressure to have the “Instagram face,” and why they’ve chosen to opt out in order to show up authentically. If you’ve ever struggled with food, body image, or are craving more safe spaces for individuality and vulnerability, this episode is for you.

Follow Gracie:

YouTube: Gracie Kramer

Instagram: @gracie.kramer

TikTok: @graciekramer8

// SPONSORS // 

Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/realpod today to get 10% off your first month. 

LMNT: LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase, that’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/realpod.

Paired: Head to paired.com/realpod to get a 7-day free trail and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. 

AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 and 5 free travel packs in your first box! So make sure to check out drinkag1.com/realpod to get this offer! 

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

 Produced by Dear Media. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking Her Silence: D1 Gymnast Gracie Kramer on Overcoming an Eating Disorder & Learning To Love Herself Fully

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re running on fumes? Vic sits down with Harvard physician and stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar for a powerful and practical conversation on burnout, bandwidth, and why we’re all so mentally maxed out. Dr. Aditi, author of The 5 Resets and regular on The Today Show, explains how toxic resilience and hustle culture are silently fueling our exhaustion, and shares why multitasking is actually sabotaging your brain. You’ll learn how to create digital boundaries, quiet “popcorn brain,” and embrace brain resetting tools like “stop, breathe, be” to reclaim groundedness and presence. This is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, spread thin, or like they’re spending a little too much time online. Without judgment, Vic and Dr. Aditi are here to help you reset your brain and body for less stress and more resilience!

Instagram: @draditinerurkar

Website: draditi.com

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

 Produced by Dear Media. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are You Stressed, Overstimulated, Always Scrolling? Reset Your Brain with Harvard Stress Expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

Max Browne is back on Real Pod for a much-needed men’s mental health convo. Vic and her husband, Max, unpack why so many men feel pressure to be stoic, the generational messages they’ve absorbed (like “man up”), and why anger is often the only emotion society allows them to show. Max shares his experiences with anxiety, therapy, and performance pressure from his football career, and how learning to express his emotions has made him a better partner, friend, and man. They also dive into how couples can create emotional safety, shift unhealthy gender roles, and hold space for each other’s needs. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by a partner who won’t open up or you’re a guy trying to navigate your own mental health, this episode will leave you seen, validated, and better equipped. Send it to the men in your life so that you can keep fostering these open conversations and keep growing in your mental health journeys together!

Follow Max on Instagram @maxbrowne & TikTok @brownemax

More episodes with Max:

Max Got a New Job!! Why He’s Changing Careers & What’s Next

The Max Browne Interview - What Really Happened to the Nation's #1 Recruit

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

Relationship Q+A with Vic & Max! How to Shoot Your Shot, Find Your Teammate for Life, & Communicate Effectively

7 Tips For Building A Healthy Relationship (Ft. My Husband, Max!)

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AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 and 5 free travel packs in your first box! So make sure to check out drinkag1.com/realpod to get this offer! 

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

 Produced by Dear Media. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vic & Max On Men’s Mental Health! How To Help Your Partner Open Up & Have The Conversations You’ve Been Avoiding

Debrief with Vic and her BFF Natalie (aka @corporatenatalie) on her engagement and wedding plans! From the subtle ways her friends and fiancé tried to keep it a secret to the surprise proposal to the whirlwind celebration with friends and family, Natalie shares every behind-the-scenes detail. She opens up about how she met her now-fiancé through a romcom-worthy setup, the moment she knew he was her forever teammate, and what it’s like being in a relationship with someone completely off social media. Plus, Vic and Natalie get real about navigating privacy boundaries with their partners and future kids, the pressure to get perfect wedding content, and why you shouldn’t overcomplicate your proposal pics. Natalie’s bridal era is just getting started, so tune in to learn what’s next and get a reminder of what really matters when you find your person and say yes to forever.

Follow Natalie on Instagram: @corporatenatalie

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Corporate Natalie Is Engaged!! Proposal Story & Wedding Talk With The Bride To Be

Armani Latimer is a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and breakout star of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts, who is redefining beauty and speaking out about her alopecia journey. In this episode, she shares the raw story of the day her wig came off, along with the last of her hair, and how that moment changed everything. From secretly covering bald spots to performing wig-free on national TV, Armani opens up about finding the confidence to stop hiding and let the world see her as she is. She and Victoria talk about the pressure female athletes face to be perfect, the reality of hair loss in women, and how to build self-confidence when insecurities run deep. Tune in to witness the power of vulnerability, the impact of representation, and why Armani’s story matters to every woman who’s ever questioned her worth.

Instagram: @ac_latimer

If you love Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts, check out this episode: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Victoria Kalina on Mental Health, Body Image, & What's Next

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

 Produced by Dear Media. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer on Losing Her Hair from Alopecia & Finding Her Confidence

Mary Jelkovsky is an author, podcast host, and social media influencer who used her toxic experiences with diet culture to create a community where women can feel seen and inspired. After struggling with disordered eating since her teenage years, Mary finally broke free from the shackles of perfectionism and found healing + self love. In this episode, Mary talks about the dangers of being in the bodybuilding industry as a teenager, how a change of environment provoked a change in mindset, & why the health industry just might be glorifying orthorexia.
 
 Follow Real Pod on Instagram! Follow Mary Jelkovsky on Instagram! Subscribe to Real Pod on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Produced by Dear Media 
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A Look Inside The Body Building Industry: Sex, Grooming, & Orthorexia w/ ED Recovery Advocate & Self-Love Author Mary Jelkovsky

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