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Victoria Garrick

Former Division I volleyball player and TED Talk speaker, Victoria Garrick, is a mental health and body-image advocate who sits down with all sorts of inspirational and awesome guests to bring you the REALEST conversations around success, failure, life, and challenge. New episodes every Wednesday!

Former Division I volleyball player and TED Talk speaker, Victoria Garrick, is a mental health and body-image advocate who sits down with all sorts of inspirational and awesome guests to bring you the REALEST conversations around success, failure, life, and challenge. New episodes every Wednesday!

Episodes
Career Advice: 6 Ways to Be More Successful
Love On the Spectrum's Nicci Smith (and Tanner Smith!) On Acceptance & Raising A Child with Autism
i’ve been struggling…
Embrace Your Palette & Personal Style with Color Analysis Expert Julia Dobkine
chaotic life update: feeling overwhelmed & choosing peace
Kaitlyn Bristowe on Getting Out of Dark Places, Dealing with Haters & Being Happy
Vic & Max: ERAS TO ENDZONE Q&A!
Olympian Gracie Gold on Surviving Trauma, Family Secrets & The Pressures of Competitive Figure Skating
Q&A with Vic! (Work-Life Balance, Lexapro, Relationship Advice, & Social Media Tips!)
CEO of Confidence Ella Halikas On Rejection, Beauty Standards, & How To Feel Sexier
Golden Globes Recap w/ My Mom Lainie!!
6 Body Affirmations You Can Use Today
How To Cultivate Quality Friendships & Be A Better Friend with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Aubrey & Corporate Natalie are Back!! 2023 Recap & 2024 Goal Setting
LPGA Women's Open Champion Allisen Corpuz: From Almost Quitting Golf To Achieving Her Dreams
How to Show Up Imperfectly & Create Change With Shanta Loecker
We’re Moving!! (Inside Scoop On Our New Place + Celebrating Forbes 30 Under 30!)
Relationship Q+A with Vic & Max! How to Shoot Your Shot, Find Your Teammate for Life, & Communicate Effectively
Alyson Stoner Exposes Hollywood: The Truth About Child Stars & Fame
Let Go Of Diet Culture, Enjoy Food, & Reclaim Peace with Evelyn Tribole (Intuitive Eating Founder!)
A New Earth (A New Earth, Chapter 10)
Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You & Unleash Your Authenticity with Dr. Michael Gervais
i feel lonely... *sigh* here's why + what i'm doing about it
Your Inner Purpose (A New Earth, Chapter 9)
Whitney Port Opens Up About Body-Image & Navigating Life In The Public Eye
The Discovery of Inner Space (A New Earth, Chapter 8)
Tackling Social Media and Phone Addiction with Stanford’s Dr. Anna Lembke
my sexy journey officially starts today
Finding Who You Truly Are (A New Earth, Chapter 7)
Mary Skinner On Living With Bipolar Disorder, Boundaries, & Relationship Green Flags
Breaking Free (A New Earth, Chapter 6)
Are You "Crazy" or "Hysterical" Or Is It Women's Health? Danyele Wilson on Her PCOS Story
The Pain Body (A New Earth, Chapter 5)
Amanda Hirsch (@NotSkinnyButNotFat) on Panic Attacks, Anxiety Meds, & Being a Working Mom
7 Ways To Incorporate More Movement Into Your Life!
Role-Playing: The Many Faces of the Ego (A New Earth, Chapter 4)
my NYC fashion week recap!
The Core of the Ego (A New Earth, Chapter 3)
Rare Beauty's CMO Katie Welch on Building a Brand from Scratch, Leadership, & Strategies For Success
Ego: The Current State of Humanity (A New Earth, Chapter 2)
Relationship Q&A (My advice on love, friends, and family...)
Awakening To Your Life's Purpose (A New Earth, Chapter 1)
Pretty Basic's Remi Cruz & Alisha Marie On Outgrowing Their Identities, Oversharing Online, & Feeling "Enough"
Introducing So Much To Say!
Kelsey Kreppel is PREGNANT! + How To Have Healthy Communication In A Relationship & Vic’s Anniversary Recap
TAYLOR SWIFT THE ERAS TOUR RECAP!! + Interview w/ Opening Act OWENN
How To Be Confident On Dates & In Your Body! (+ Personal Style Tips!) w/ Plus Size Models Kristina Zias & Raeann Langas
Mini Life Update + Aubrey & Wood Interview!
Answering Your Questions About Intuitive Eating! Sam Previte Returns
Hannah Brown: Overcoming Our Addiction to Validation
chaotic life update: intrusive body-image thoughts + bridal party tips + simulation theory?!
Why Cloe Feldman Left Youtube: Giving Up Mainstream Success For Inner Happiness
Victoria's Secret Angels Jasmine Tookes & Josephine Skriver Get REAL, "No One Looks Like This"
a hard truth: you can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved
All Things Acne, Breakouts, & Skin W/ Dermatologist Dr. Evan Rieder
RAINN WILSON: From The Office to Enlightenment, Why The World Needs A Soul Boom
The Art Of Happiness: How Jeffrey Saad Overcame Deep Trauma To Build A Life Of Joy
Is The “Wellness Industry” Secretly Toxic? Ozempic, Juice Cleanses, & Heroin Chic w/ R.D. Christy Harrison
Two Friends: From Bedroom DJs to Coachella Main Stage! 
LAINIE GARRICK (Interviewing my Mom!)
Working Out After College Sports + Learning to love movement again
Alicia McCarvell: Stop Shaming Your Body And Start Living
ALL THINGS TAYLOR SWIFT
Lizzo Dancer Sydney Bell on Body Acceptance for Big Grrrls and Moving On From Heartbreak
recapping my trips to Paris & Hawaii! (traveling with mom, vacay meltdowns, & brutal sunburns lol)
How Do We Overcome the Unthinkable? Joci Scott Talks Life as a Paralyzed Dancer and Actress
"Jail Was My Wake Up Call" Going from Felon to Fitness Mentor w. Doug Bopst
“I’m Having An Existential Crisis!” Answering Life’s Big Questions w/ Dr. Varun Soni
Hannah Berner is BACK! Rehashing Our Weddings (Plan B Pills & Regrets?!)
I don't want to call it an identity crisis + my next chapter
"Your Body Is For Living Not Looking" Validate Yourself + Build Your Best Life ft. Liz Moody
Allison Kuch: Life as a Creator & NFL Wife
7 Tips For Building A Healthy Relationship (Ft. My Husband, Max!)
Dating Advice, Toxic Exes, & Choosing Sobriety with We Met At Acme AKA Lindsey Metselaar
life update!! (golden globes, new year’s resolutions + Q&A)
How to Feel Sexy for YOU! (Male Gaze NOT Included!) ft. Margo Renate
"Losing My Leg Was The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me": Meet Noelle Lambert, Paralympian & Survivor 43 Contestant
New Year's Habits That Last + The Shocking Truth About Calorie Burning w/ Dr. Shannon Ritchey
The BFFs are BACK! 2022 Wrap Up + 2023 Goal Setting ft. Corporate Natalie & Aubrey
The Complicated Truths About "Eating Disorder Recovery" (You're Not The Only One Struggling!) Ft. Therapist Mimi Cole
Nitsan Raiter on Finding Your Style, Organizing Your Life, & What Lies Beyond The "Perfect Instagram Feed"
How Zoe Fleck Went From Underdog To The Nation’s #1 Libero & Learned To Embrace Her Most Authentic Self
8 Tips For Navigating Food & Body-Image Stress Around The Holidays!
How To Stop "Controlling" Your Life! Attract What's Meant To Be With Cameron Rogers (aka Freckled Foodie)
Real Pod LIVE from Hollywood Improv! Ft. Corporate Natalie & Ella Halikas
"Disability Is Not A Bad Word!" Blind Influencer Molly Burke on Fighting Ableism with Self-Acceptance, Reality Checks, & Education
Alexa Nikolas: What Really Happened On the Set Of Zoey 101
Addicted to Achievement: My “Therapy” Session with Gabby Bernstein
Iskra Lawrence on Overcoming Body Dysmorphia, Carving Your Own Path, & Becoming The Face Of Aerie
Overcoming Everyday Anxiety & Mental Health Struggles with Corinne Foxx (+ Her Wellness Toolbox!)
Love Island's Paige Thorne on Knowing Your Worth, Body Confidence, & What It's Really Like In Everyone's Favorite Villa!
How To Read People, Personality Disorders, & The Psychology of Self-Esteem w/ Psychotherapist Dr. David Lieberman
chaotic life update lol
How To Grow An Online Following & Build A Personal Brand w/ Social Media Expert Jera Bean
Why You Shouldn't Trust "What I Eat In A Day Videos" + Orthorexia Revelations w/ Nutritionist Abbey Sharp
How To Find Purpose In Your Life! (Hint: It's Not What You Think...) Feat. TED Talk Speaker Alexis Jones
WE GOT MARRIED
Should You Merge Finances With Your Spouse?!
Comfort For The Anxious Bride! Getting Real About Wedding Planning, Drama, & Stress w/ @ClaraAndHerself
Tanya Rad on Imposter Syndrome & Overcoming The Struggles of Female Entrepreneurship
“I Didn’t Like My Baby” The Realities of Postpartum Depression & New Mom Life with Sydel Curry-Lee
Hype House's Alex Warren On Coping w/ Alcoholic Parents & Overcoming Trauma To Find Success (Homeless To Millionaire!)
Overthinking, Anxiety, & Angst with Aspiring Actress & "Main Character" Delaney Rowe
How To Break Up With Your Friends! Re-evaluate Your Roster & Create True/Meaningful Friendships
"Thin White Women Stole the Body-Positive Movement?!" The Realities of Plus Size Fashion & Size Inclusivity w/ Kristine Thompson (@trendycurvy)
Becca Tilley on Finding Love, Owning Who You Are, & Surrounding Yourself With Good People
My Bachelorette Trip Recap!!
Are Strippers Allowed?! Vic & Max Preview Their Bachelor/Bachelorette Weekends...
my new morning routine & why I need structure in my life!
Body Acceptance! How To Practice It & Feel Connected To Your Higher Self (+ "Fat" Is Not A Bad Word!) w/ Jessamyn Stanley
Behind The Scenes of Influencer Life w/ Brooke Averick & Connor Wood! (+ Therapy, Ghosts, & Celebrity Obsessions)
The Mental Health Conversation People Don't Want To Have... (Feat. Psychiatrist Dr. Arman Taghizadeh)
Josh Peck: Growing Up As A Child Star, Being Labeled "The Fat Funny Kid," & His Biggest Life Lessons From Fame
Girlypop Ally Yost Talks Red Flags, Heartbreaks, and Serial Dating! (+ Losing Friends & If Everything Really Happens For A Reason...)
Find Your Passion, Unlock Your Potential, & Strike Balance Along The Way with Mindset Coach Topsie VandenBosch
Morgan Hentz: Volleyball's Most Decorated Libero Talks Championship Mindset & The Pressure To Be Perfect (Even The Best Get Stressed!)
Everything You Need To Know About BOUNDARIES!! How To Set Them & What To Say With Renowned Psychologist Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu
I'm going back to therapy...
How To End A Relationship & Do What's Right For You (Even When It's Really Hard!!) with Carissa Stanton aka BroccYourBody
Lauren Elizabeth: Understanding How Childhood Trauma Affects Us (AKA Divorce!) Navigating Unexpected Mood Swings, & Filtering Out Real Friends From Social Climbers
Makeup Queen Mikayla Nogueira On Gaining The Courage To Be Yourself, Facing Inner Demons, & Pursuing Your Passion!
Your Relationship With Food & Diets Explained: Geneen Roth On Why We're Susceptible To Eating Disorders & How To Find Self-Compassion In Recovery
Building An Honest Relationship With Yourself: How To Open Up & Overcome Shame feat. Madhappy Founders Peiman Raf & Mason Spector
Celebrity Plastic Surgery Secrets Revealed, The Rise Of The “BBL,” & How The Beauty Standard is Unattainable Even Under The Knife with Dr. Christian Subbio
Why I'm Not "Shedding for the Wedding"
Chris Olsen on Navigating A Public Breakup, The Ups & Downs of Content Creation, & How To Put Yourself First
Sedona Prince On Embracing Your Sexuality, Sexism In The NCAA, & Shining A Light On Women’s Sports
How To Talk To Kids About Food, Preserve Their Natural Hunger Cues, & Avoid Passing Down Disordered Eating Habits w/ Children’s Nutritionist Jennifer Anderson
Rod Thill Gets REAL! Normalizing Anxiety, Overcoming Body Dysmorphia, & Calling Out Toxic Masculinity
“We Are So Much MORE Than Our Appearance!” How TikToker Spencer Barbosa Manifested Confidence & Learned To Start Loving Herself
A Look Inside The Body Building Industry: Sex, Grooming, & Orthorexia w/ ED Recovery Advocate & Self-Love Author Mary Jelkovsky
I ASKED MY BRIDESMAIDS!! Prepare for ALL the juicy details...
Glee Star Becca Tobin Opens Up About Grief, How To Help Others Navigating It, & Why The Holiday’s F*cking Suck!
How To Intuitively Eat On Thanksgiving & Navigate Holiday Body-Image Issues with Elyse Resch, RD
Corporate Natalie: Building A Personal Brand, The Secrets of Being A Content Creator, & Why You Should Stop Competing With Other Women
Katie Couric Reflects On Her Historic Career, History w/ Bulimia, & Shares A Powerful Message For Driven Women
Wedding Updates!! (We Found Our Venue!) + Interview with NYT Best Selling Author Ryan Holiday Who Talks Stoicism, Courage, & How To Set Goals
Chicks In The Office get REAL AF! Relationships, Insecurities, and Finding Yourself in Your 20’s with Ria & Fran
Confidence Class w/ SI Swimsuit Model Ella Halikas: Owning Your Space, Controlling Intrusive Thoughts, & Feeling Sexy!
Perfectly Hidden Depression: Keeping Shame, Trauma, & Hurt Under Wraps w/ Dr. Margaret Rutherford Psy.D
The Single Girl’s Guide To Mastering Self-Love & Breaking Toxic Relationship Patterns with Lifestyle Guru Sierra Nielsen
My BFF Interviews ME! (and I cry...)
Remi Bader On Navigating The Thick Of Her Eating Disorder + Discussing Your Mental Health With Parents!
Schuyler Bailar: The First Transgender D1 Athlete Shares His Story & Why Trans Athletes Should Be Allowed To Play Sports
Feeling Burnt Out? Life Coach Erin Treloar Shares How To Re-Charge & Reset (+ Revelations For The 70% of Women Who Struggle With Disordered Eating!)
I'M ENGAGED!!!!
Justine Wong-Orantes Shares Her Journey To Becoming Team USA’s Olympic Libero & Bringing Home The Gold!
Overcoming Fear Foods, Recovering From Binge Eating, & Opening Up To Your S/O About Your Eating Disorder with Influencer Kylie Katich
Ilona Maher On The Highs & Lows Of The Tokyo Olympics, Going Viral On TikTok, and Finding Her 6’7 Demigod
Sarah Nicole Landry AKA The Birds Papaya On Owning Our Imperfections, Releasing People Pleaser Guilt, & Body After Baby Revelations
The Best In The World: 2x Olympic Medalist April Ross On Her Pursuit Of Gold In Tokyo
Mik Zazon On Bad Body-Image Days, That “Not Good Enough” Feeling, & The Pressures of Being An Influencer
Behavioral Therapist Molly Carmel Shares How We Can Navigate Our Personal Healing Journeys From Eating Disorders, Addiction, & Trauma
How To Intuitively Eat On A Budget! Why Expensive Food Isn’t Always Healthier with HAES Nutritionist Shana Spence
Performance Anxiety: How To Manage It, Step Into “Flow State,” & Connect To Your WHY (Led By 2x Olympic Medalist Nicole Davis)
The Financial Feminist: 3 Things Every Woman Needs To Be Doing With Their Money NOW! (#NoFilter Money Advice from Tori Dunlap @HerFirst100K)
6 Things Every Retiring Athlete Needs To Hear
"Willpower Is A F*cking Lie!" + More Eye Opening Realizations That Will Empower You To Find Food Freedom (feat. Sam Previte, RD)
Why Are We So Lonely? How You Can Truly Find Meaning, Purpose, & Connection (feat. Dr. Varun Soni)
Ben Smith On Overcoming His Eating Disorders & How To Be Proactive With Your Mental Health
WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw: Living With Bipolar II, Overcoming Trauma, & Healing Family Wounds
Chelsea Cutler: Living With Mental Illness, De-Stigmatizing Medication & Navigating Life As A Pop Star!
feeling like i'm stupid and no one cares? but also answering your voicemails!
LadyGang’s Keltie Knight: Confessions Of An Overachiever, How To Re-Define Success & Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
Lauryn Evarts Bosstick: How To Live Unapologetically & Put Yourself First
5 Tips To Start Intuitive Eating
Break Free From Diet Culture & Obsessive Weight Loss with Aleen + Sami from Diet Starts Tomorrow!
Sarah Fuller Tells Her Story: The First Division I Female Football Player To Score A Point
Sports Illustrated Model Tanaye White Talks Diversity, Anxiety, & Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
Justin Anderson! Vulnerability, Mental Health, & How To Live Your Most Authentic Life
Hannah Berner On Her Performance Anxiety, Identity Crisis, & Changing Life Paths
my eating disorder story + answering your questions
Student-Athlete Nutrition: HOW, WHAT, & WHEN You Should Be Eating! (With Kristy Morrell, RD)
How To Find Your Why & Love Your Body Type With Fitness Instructor Danyele Wilson
I moved in with my boyfriend...
Post-Olympic Depression, Student Athlete Mental Health, & Discussing Body-Image w/ Runner Alexi Pappas
Why Diets Don't Work: A Deep Dive Into Restrictive Eating, Diet-Culture, & Health At Every Size with Anti-Diet Author Christy Harrison
Forgiving Your Ex & Healing Strained Family Relationships with Spiritual Guru Sah D'Simone
Peloton Instructor Kendall Toole: How She Overcame Her Mental Health Battles & Started Living Life To The Fullest (2021 Motivation!)
Victoria's BFFS Are Back To Wrap Up 2020 & Talk New Year's Resolutions!
Eating Disorder Recovery: The Realities of Repairing Your Relationship With Food & Learning To Like Yourself with Alex Light
World Cup Champion Abby Dahlkemper Talks Team USA, Gold Medal Mindset, & Soccer Legacy
Monica Aldama: Netflix's "Cheer" Coach Talks DWTS, Championship Culture, & Athlete Mental Health
The Science of Gratitude & Human Potential with Dr. Glenn Fox | The Truth About Being Happy!
Intuitive Eating On Thanksgiving & How To Navigate Food Around The Holidays with Nutrition Therapist Elyse Resch
How To Find Meaning & Purpose After Sports: Real Talk With Two Division I Athletes
Sports Illustrated Model Reveals Body-Image Issues & The Truth Behind Perfect Photos: Emily DiDonato
People Pleasing, Accepting Trauma, & Toxic Relationships with Therapist Lindsay Fleming
Binge Eating & Overeating - How To Stop The Cycle of Shame & Start Accepting Your Body with Jessi Jean
Kathryn Plummer: The Nation's #1 College Volleyball Player Talks Pressure, Mental Health, & Stanford's "Secret Sauce"
Dr. Daniel Amen: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life & The 7 Habits of Happiness
Gracie Gold: Olympic Figure Skater On Overcoming An Eating Disorder, Depression, & Her Return To The Ice
Suicide Survivor Jazz Thornton Details Mental Health Battle & 'The Girl On The Bridge' Film
Quarantine Mental Health - Sharing 3 of My Struggles and Giving 3 Pieces of Advice
Real Pod Trailer
Dr. Michael Gervais - Understanding Our Minds: How To Unlock Your Full Potential
Sophia Stallone: Leaving the Modeling Industry, Coping With Anxiety, & Navigating the Single Life
Female Athlete Struggles - Body-Image, Comparison, & Anxiety with Soccer Grl Probs!
Patience and Emotional Growth with World Cup Champion Dustin Watten
Body Positivity, Chronic Illness, & Health At Every Size with Life Coach Michelle Elman
Leaving the Olympics, Embracing Fear, & Choosing Life with Carli Lloyd
Kylie Ross - Body-Insecurity, ACL Injuries, & Perfectionism
3 Keys To A Strong Relationship + How We Met! (feat. Max Browne)
I don't know what to call this lol
Anna Cockrell - NCAA Champion Explains Mental Health Struggles & Painful Pursuit to Perfection
Reid Priddy - 4x Olympian & Gold Medal Volleyball Player
Dr. Nicole LePera - The Holistic Psychologist Talks Ego, Worthiness, & Self-Healing
Brittani Lancaster - Body Positivity, Eating Disorder Recovery, and TikTok Fame!
Nyakio Greico - Founder & Female Entrepreneur
Francesca Mariano: Chicks In The Office, Mental Health, & Unrealistic Beauty Standards
The Max Browne Interview - What Really Happened to the Nation's #1 Recruit
Feel Better About Your Body: 5 Ways To Do It
Ring Concierge - Nicole Wegman's Rise to the Top of the Industry
Victoria's BFF's! Quaran-themed Convo With Aubrey & Natalie
BREAK FREE FROM DIETING & SHAME - Geneen Roth Part II
Kelsey Robinson - Conquering Your Inner Voice: The Pursuit of A World Class Athlete
Cindy Marina - Miss Universe Albania 2019!
Love Is Blind - Kelly Chase!
Sara Hughes - On Resilience & Overcoming Adversity as an Athlete
Dr. Varun Soni - The Mental Health Crisis Explained
Paralympic Gold Medalist - Mallory Weggemann
Kerri Walsh Jennings: The Best In The World (Volleyball's Most Decorated Player)
Eating Disorder Q&A
5 Tips To Get Out Of A Mental Slump
Jake Olson - Blind Football Player Talks Gratitude & Optimism
Rachael Adams: Olympic Medalist on Personal Growth & Finding Peace
Kate Austin & Sarah Sulsenti - Fiancés Talk Coming Out & LGBTQ
Ron Boss Everline - Next Level Motivation (Kevin Hart's Trainer)
Sophie Flay - Journalism, Post-Grad Feels, & Vulnerability
April Ross: 2x Olympic Medalist Talks Training, Mental Health, & Body-Image
Where CONFIDENCE comes from!
Christie Valdiserri - Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model: Bald and Bold!
8 Reasons To Stop Caring What People Think
What is SB-206? The Bill That's Changing The Future For College Athletes (Feat. Activist Hayley Hodson)
Taylor Formico - 2x Pac-12 Libero of the Year talks Leadership, Mindset, & How To Make Your Team Win
Tiffany Smith Anoa'i - Getting Your Seat At The Table, Lessons From CBS Network's Executive Vice President of Diversity
Why I Don't Edit My Instagram Pictures Anymore
Angie Lee - Entrepreneurship: The Pros & Cons Of Being An Absolute Girl Boss
Stephanie Yeboah - Fat Acceptance & Re-Writing Society's Perception of Beauty
Erica Spiegelman - The Mind, Body, & Spirit Tri-Fecta: Wellness Habits You Need To Know
4 Things I Learned This Summer & 4 Tips For A Fresh Fall!
Brenda Tracy - Sexual Assault & Setting The Expectation
Aubrey Gavello - MY BFF (friendships that last a lifetime!)
Geneen Roth - Your Relationship With Food & Diets Explained
Hayley Hodson - Volleyball's #1 Recruit Speaks Out About Her Career-Ending Injury
Katie Defeo - Haters, Ride or Die Friends, and Why Everything Happens For A Reason
Elise Lougee - Toxic Body-Image, Pro Dance Pressures, and Girl Mustaches
10 Tips For Performance Confidence
Serena Kerrigan - Confidence, Therapy, & Not Caring What People Think
Nicole Davis - An Olympian's Mindset & Advice For You, MUST LISTEN!!
Perry Mattfeld - Hardwork to Stardom, Accepting Yourself, and Inner Fullfilment
Katie Austin - Hustle, 'Fitsporation', and Becoming Confident
Katelyn Ohashi - Gold Medal Standards, Self-Love, and Finding Her Why