Erin Falconer is a digital entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and author of “How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships." With her master's degree in clinical psychology, Erin took to human relationships and social patterns. Her book sheds light on the qualities of genuine friendships and shares the deeper principles for nurturing them. She was named “one of the top digital entrepreneurs in Los Angeles” by Los Angeles Confidential and “Top 10 Women Changing the Digital Landscape for Good” by Refinery29. Today we dive into the nitty gritty about friendships, how to make true and meaningful connections with people, and also how to break up with friends that either no longer serve us or are going a different direction in life!  Macy's www.macys.com  Karma Water www.drinkkarma.com  BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpod    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.

Kristine Thompson, aka @TrendyCurvy, is a plus size fashion blogger from Los Angeles with over 1.4M followers on TikTok where she's known for her plus-size fashion halls and style tips. Kristine started a blog in September 2013 with the catch phrase “A Curvy Girl Living in a Trendy World”. Her goal is to show that curvy women can be just as stylish and fabulous as everyone else! She's been featured in Glamour Magazine, Essence Magazine, and is also the founder of Kin by Kristine, a fashion destination for everyday women.  Athletic Greens www.athleticgreens.com/realpod  Macy's www.macys.com/pride  Karma Water Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Becca Tilley is most popularly known for stealing America's heart on ABC's, "The Bachelor," but has since gone on to create and co-host top podcast, "Scrubbing In," with Tanya Rad, and she keeps us all up to date on her lifestyle, travels, and adventures on social media. Most recently, Becca let the world in on her four year relationship with singer Hayley Kioko, something that was never previously confirmed or explained... but why? Why was it a secret? How did they fall in love?! What is Becca thinking and feeling now that everyone knows?! On today's episode, Becca reveals all of this and more! Whether you are looking for inspiration to step into your true self, or just want to hear how someone else is navigating the many seasons of life, this conversation is sure to warm your heart! Sponsors BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/real  Macy's www.macys.com/purpose  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vic's Bachelorette was last weekend and she's back from Cabo with a sunkissed tan and all the tea to give you every jucy detail about "the best weekend of her life!!" She partied like never before, pulled together her best #VicsFits yet, and even met Simone Biles... LIKE WHAT?!! Joining her are her two best friends Aubrey & Natalie who planned the trip! Sponsored by Athletic Greens & Macy's Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just days away from their Bachelor and Bachelorette trips, Vic & Max sit down to dish out all the hot ticket items... Will you be in contact with one another?? Who is going? Who planned the trip? And yes... WILL THERE BE STRIPPERS?! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Victoria's life has been feeling chaotic and messy AF! (Who can relate?!) She describes why/how things got so wild and what she is going to do to incorporate more structure and routine into her daily life. This is a great one for anyone wanting to develop a better health & wellness routine, but not feel too overwhelmed at the same time!   Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/realpod   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and author. She gained recognition through her Instagram account which shows her practicing yoga as a plus size queer woman of color. She founded The Underbelly, a wellness brand that doesn't aspire to perfection but strives for authenticity and self-awareness, and wrote books, Every Body Yoga and Yoke, to explore race, self-love, capitalism, and sexuality through the lens of yoga. On this episode, Jessamyn details how to radically accept your body for what it is, get connected to your higher self, and have uncomfortable conversations in order to break through to your fullest potential. Whether you have struggled with your own body-image, or are just looking to get more connected to the skin you're in, this episode is for you!    Follow Jessamyn on IG Purchase Jessamyn's Books   BetterHelp www.betterhelp.com/realpod for 10% off Macy's: www.macys.com/live Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Connor Wood and Brooke Averick, otherwise known as Fibula and Lady Efron, are famous TikTok stars and now Podcasters with a combined 1.7M followers. On their podcast, BROOKE AND CONNOR MAKE A PODCAST, these self-described “frenemies” cover everything from pop culture to the tech world and everything in between. On this episode, Brooke and Connor pull back the curtain for the first time to get REAL!! They detail what really goes on behind the scenes in the life of an influencer, how they manage various friend groups and sniff out social climbers, why they are both in therapy, the pressure to be everything for everyone, and even celebrity crushes and believing in ghosts! If you're looking for an upbeat yet raw conversation about the tides changing in life, this one is for you! Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/realpod Macy's: macys.com/purpose Cozy Earth: get 35% off sitewide at cozyearth.com with code REALPOD Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Arman Taghizadeh, also known as “Dr. T”, is a Johns Hopkins trained psychiatrist who is Board Certified in both General Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He also specializes in Sports Psychiatry and is on the advisory board for Victoria's non-profit, The Hidden Opponent. He has been featured in Baltimore Magazine as a “TopDoc” every single year since 2016. He is currently a faculty instructor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, where he teaches seminars and supervises residents. On this episode, Dr. T joins Victoria for a unique discussion to analyze the ways in which destigmatizing the conversation around mental health has actually presented new issues... Have "anxiety" and "depression" become buzz words? Is it now the "cool" thing to have mental illness? Has normalizing the issue actually perpetuated it? This conversation is fascinating and a must listen for anyone interested in supporting the mental health movement! BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/realpod Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/realpod Macy's: macys.com/purpose Cozy Earth: get 35% off sitewide at cozyearth.com with code REALPOD Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready for some major childhood nostalgia because Josh Peck (Drake & Josh, How I Met Your Father) is here this week to unpack his experiences as a child star and young comedian who we all grew up watching on Nickelodeon. His new book, “Happy People Are Annoying,” is out now and Josh is detailing his most captivating, heart-warming, and hilarious stories from the body-image issues he experienced being labeled "the fat funny kid" and not having a father figure, to grocery store run ins with Adam Sandler and that time Judd Apatow reprimanded him... We also talk about the pressure put on child stars, and how to break out of the box people have put you in! Whether you grew up watching Drake & Josh or are just open to a conversation about riding the wave of life's ups and downs, this one is for you!   Buy Josh's new book, Happy People Are Annoying!   Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/realpod Macy's: macys.com/giftfinder Cozy Earth: get 35% off sitewide at cozyearth.com with code REALPOD   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.