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Avery sits down with dancer-actor and now-author Nia Sioux to talk about growing up on Dance Moms and growing into her voice. Nia opens up about being the only Black girl on the team for years, setting boundaries (including why skipping the reunion was the right call for her), and what it took to reclaim her story in her new memoir Bottom of the Pyramid. Nia and Avery get real about body image under a microscope, internet noise vs. inner confidence, and the village that raised her...hi, Dr. Holly! Nia shares sweet behind-the-scenes memories with the girls, why she loved going to college at UCLA, and how dancing in a club on campus helped her fall in love with it again. Plus: the wildest dance costumes she wore over the years, the life lessons that stuck, and how she’s protecting her peace while stepping into this next chapter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery catches Love Island star Liv Walker in the middle of Unwell Vegas. The two girls chit chat overlooking the infamous Strip, recapping a wild weekend of live shows, pool parties, and the mountain of swag waiting in their hotel rooms. It’s giving girls’ trip energy with a side of Carbone sauce and A-list celebrities.Liv spills Love Island tea and dishes on what it was really like to be a bombshell in Fiji. She opens up about life after the villa, her move from Sydney to LA, and how she’s building her brand beyond reality TV. They talk dating, beauty routines, and share tips and tricks for growing on social media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Girls night!!! Avery pops over to Scotty’s cozy LA pad for a late-night, ‘California-sober’ hang. And the besties flip the script: Scotty asks the questions as Avery answers right off the cuff. They catch you up on everything: busy schedules, the new pod studio they’re building at home, and the house-reno saga that briefly turned Avery’s kitchen into a community pool.Avery gets candid about keeping things fun in marriage, the leap from nursing to full-time creator, scrapping impulsive tattoos, and why she’s sharing less online to protect her peace. She opens up about raising kind kids in a wild world, moving to LA for more family time, and a maybe-someday live “Cheers!” tour. Plus: Scotty’s thriving, the neighbors are hot, and he’s pulling left and right. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery sits down with beauty creator Toni Bravo, whose Tower 28 collab and viral blush reviews have cemented her as one of the most exciting new voices in beauty. The self-proclaimed CEO of Blush opens up about growing up in Long Beach, finding her love of makeup through trial and error, and how roller-skating videos evolved into the beauty reviews that built her loyal community.Toni shares the story behind becoming Tower 28’s first-ever creator collaborator, the year-and-a-half process of developing her two blush shades, and why inclusivity and honesty drive everything she posts. She and Avery also connect over the thrill of big career leaps, buying their first homes, and creating healthy boundaries online. From interior-design obsessions to her twin sister in med school to her current Five Finger Favorites, Toni brings her big personality and candid perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Content creators Kay & Tay Dudley join Avery for a sweet catch-up on love, parenting, and life in the third trimester. They revisit their small-town meet-cute, how filming one video a day turned into a full-time career, and why their channel feels more like a daily documentary than a performative “family vlog.” Kay opens up about this pregnancy, what’s felt different from her first two, wild cravings, and navigating lupus remission while she soaks up work and travel. Avery and Tay also connect over blended-family life as stepparents, and what’s shaped the kind of parents Kay and Tay are to their daughters and soon-to-arrive “Baby Bug.”The trio get candid about showing kids online and how the Dudleys will adapt as the girls grow. They talk mental health around comments, real-time posting vs. batch filming, and making space for their marriage amid nesting and nursery plans. They also get into Invisalign tray confessions, a Backstreet Boys surprise, Taco Bell orders, and Avery’s spray-tan plug that Kay immediately bookmarks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Content creator and founder Victoria Garrick Browne stops by the Unwell studio for a warm, honest convo about mental health, body image, and building a life that actually feels good. Victoria shares how playing D-1 volleyball at USC led to performance anxiety, why she gave her TEDx talk as a sophomore, and how that moment grew into her nonprofit The Hidden Opponent. She opens up about healing her relationship with food, advocating for being transparent about procedures, and learning to set boundaries online.Victoria also talks love, meeting her husband Max Browne in college, juggling two student-athlete schedules, and dreaming about a family one day. She and Avery swap stories about the creator community, protecting your peace when you live online, and the power of showing up as your authentic self. Plus: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tangents, the genius of Instagram broadcast channels, and lessons from her podcast Real Pod.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Digital creator, entrepreneur, and YouTube OG Jackie (Aina) Asamoah sits down with Avery for a convo that’s authentic, uplifting, and fun! Jackie opens up about her journey from Army Reserves to beauty mogul, and how she’s built a career around confidence, gratitude, and staying true to herself.The two connect over fitness routines, coming from modest beginnings, and the thrill of designing their dream homes. Jackie shares the reality of breaking barriers in the beauty industry, pushing brands to be more inclusive, and the love story behind building FORVR Mood with her husband Denis. They also get real about misogyny and the double standards women still face in the military, online, and even at home. From early YouTube usernames to fragrance walls and pistachio martinis, this episode is all about the hustle, the heart, and finding joy in the small stuff. The girls can yap for hours! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creator and podcast host Becca Moore joins Avery at the Unwell studio for a convo that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. They laugh about arch-nemesis drama, the randomness of internet beefs, and the early TikToks that turned Becca into everyone’s favorite sarcastic storyteller. Becca also opens up about growing up in Ohio, moving to LA, and how her online persona differs from the vulnerable side she shares on her podcast For the Girls.The two talk about dating horror stories, Becca coming out in her mid-20s, and what it really feels like to record a breakup episode in real time. Becca shares why she’s leaning into acting classes, the lessons she’s learned from therapy, and how she’s finally finding her voice as both a creator and a “girl’s girl.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two Averys, one podcast. This week, Avery sits down with TikTok creator and University of Arizona student Avery Kroll to talk about balancing college life with a viral social media career.They swap stories about growing up with the name Avery, what it’s like to be in a sorority, and get real about breakups, rumors, and staying grounded while everyone’s watching. Avery K shares how she keeps school a priority, what she’s learned from love and loss, and why she’s proud to live life on her own terms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fashion creator and DIY queen Madeleine White Fedyk comes on fresh off her dreamy Santorini wedding to DJ Andrew Fedyk of Loud Luxury. She and Avery swap stories about their first run-in at Unwell Spring Break in Miami, shopping splurges, and honeymoon highlights on the Amalfi Coast.Madeleine opens up about growing up in England, her modeling years, and how teaching herself to sew in her twenties turned into viral fashion moments. She spills tea about hand-making her bridesmaids’ dresses and landing a Vogue wedding feature. She also shares what it was like to have Natasha Bedingfield perform at her reception and how she’s navigating newlywed life with a touring DJ. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.