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

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 Jacksona hard truth: you can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be savedRead: A New Earth by Eckhart TolleSponsored by:Prose: Soo excited to get my custom formula from Prose! Head to PROSE.com/realpod for your FREE consultation andFIFTY percent off your one-of-a-kind formulas.AG1: I truly don't miss a day with AG1. Visit www.drinkag1.com/realpod to get started!Nike: Nike bras and leggings are the essential foundation for whatever your day brings.Bon Charge: Love love love my red light mask from Bon Charge. Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code REALPOD to save 15%!Maybelline: If you, or someone you know is experiencing anxiety or depression, Maybelline New York is funding free, confidential support: Text TOGETHER to 741741 or visit Maybelline.com/bravetogether to learn more.Produced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.netFollow Daniella on Instagram: @daniellakaragachFollow Pasha on Instagram: @pashapashkovSponsors:Storyworth: www.storyworth.com/realpodAG1: www.drinkag1.com/realpodQuince: www.quince.com/realpodBetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpodBeast Health: www.thebeast.com code REALPODProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 LoveSponsors:NikeLMNTAG1 Cozy EarthProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 GoodPrevious episode: How To End A Relationship & Do What's Right For You (Even When It's Really Hard!!) with Carissa Stanton aka BroccYourBodyFollow Carissa: @broccyourbodySponsors:Cora: cora.life/realpod - get 20% off!!AG1: drinkag1.com/realpodBetterHelp: betterhelp.com/realpodTruly: trulyhardseltzer.com/locationsQuince: quince.com/realpodProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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: @alexaaajaySponsors:LMNT AG1NikeBeast HealthProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 ExplainedRecommended Podcast: The Tim Ferriss ShowSponsors:AG1: www.drinkag1.com/realpodQuince www.quince.com/realpodBetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpodLMNT: www.drinkLMNT.com/realpodProduced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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_tismFollow Nicci on TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom and Instagram: @nicci_smith6AG1 www.drinkag1.com/realpodTruly www.trulyhardseltzer.com/locationsCozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com code REALPOD for 40% off sitewide!Produced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this heart-to-heart episode, Victoria is finally ready to open up about her recent body image struggles. As she's hinted at through her Instagram stories over the past few months, she’s been struggling more than she ever has since having her binge eating disorder. Because Real Pod is all about getting real, even though things might not always be pretty or inspiring, she’s sharing how she’s been feeling about her body in the most honest way possible, recognizing the fears and patterns she slipped back into. Finding comfort in knowing she’s not alone, she’s ready to share why this all started and how she’s working through it. Thank you for listening and holding space for the imperfect and important conversations! Let this be a reminder to hold on to self-acceptance, self-love, and peace. P.S. If you think this conversation could interfere with your process or mental health progress, feel free to save it for another time.Sponsors:LMNT: www.drinkLMNT.com/REALPODFACTOR: www.factormeals.com/realpod50 and use code realpod50 to get 50% offAG1: www.drinkag1.com/realpodBetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpod for 10% off your first month of online therapy!Produced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Color theory has become a crucial part of Vic’s personal style recently, so she invited Julia Dobkine, a certified image consultant, style coach, color enthusiast and founder of Agile Styling, to talk all about embracing and having fun with your unique color palette! Julia shares why color is foundational to your personal style, the history of color theory and how to integrate your perfect color palette into your wardrobe. Victoria shares her own journey learning how to embrace her color palette as a cool summer, and how it’s helped her build confidence and originality in her style choices! They talk about the allure of trends and how to stay true to yourself, why you shouldn’t do your own color analysis, and why it’s so worthwhile to work with a professional. If you’re looking to define your personal style, feel more confident and have fun getting dressed, this episode will inspire you to explore color theory! Plus, Julia generously provided a code for Real Pod listeners. Use code VICTORIA10 for a 10% discount on all virtual or digital products!Instagram: @agile_stylingWebsite: www.agilestyling.comSponsors:Vionic QuinceCoraTruly Produced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strap in, because in this solo episode Victoria’s sharing how she’s managing her chaotic schedule, protecting her time, sticking to her 2024 goals, and finding peace within it all. She talks about her non-profit The Hidden Opponent's recent workshop in collaboration with Adidas, and how her identity as a former D1 athlete has evolved. She openly shares how she and Max are working through the no-phone-in-bed policy, and how she’s feeling about her unexpectedly thriving social life. Saving the best for last, she shares two profound learnings that have helped her protect her peace! Tune in to hear about what’s been on Vic’s mind lately, and her favorite practices for managing overwhelming seasons of life.Related Episodes:Aubrey & Corporate Natalie are Back!! 2023 Recap & 2024 Goal SettingThe Art Of Happiness: How Jeffrey Saad Overcame Deep Trauma To Build A Life Of JoyInstagram: @thehiddenopponentSponsors:AG1: www.drinkag1.com/realpodBite Toothpaste www.trybite.com/REALPOD or use code REALPOD for 20% off!BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpod for 10% off your first month of online therapy!Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com/Quince www.quince.com/realpod for FREE shipping and returns!Produced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.