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

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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!

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Website: draditi.com

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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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