Australian-born creator, actress, and entrepreneur Cartia Mallan joins the pod for a vulnerable and reflective convo about anxiety, identity, content creation, grief, and growing up online. They dive into boundary setting with friends, social media burnout, staying true to yourself in a trend-obsessed world, and how to rebuild self-trust when you’ve been over-giving. Cartia also opens up about navigating grief after the loss of her father and the complex emotions that come with it. This ep is core Real Pod: healing, relatable, and packed with perspective shifts you didn’t know you needed.

Connect with Cartia:

Instagram: @cartiamallan

YouTube: Cartia Mallan

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The bride is back! Victoria’s best friend of 20 years, Aubrey Gavello, spills the tea on all things wedding planning and what it’s really been like stepping into her bridal era. They dive into the highs and lows of planning a wedding, the traditions Aubrey’s keeping (and skipping), and how she’s shifting into that marriage mindset. From how she knew her fiancé, Wood, was the one to navigating the whole merging-finances-or-not thing—nothing’s off limits. Aubrey also opens up about the pressure to make the big day perfect, staying grounded in what really matters, and her best tips for current or future brides. Tune in for the real, unfiltered version of wedding planning you definitely won’t find on Pinterest!

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Vic is yapping with The Gals on the Go! Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio (longtime YouTube creators and podcast co-hosts) join Victoria for a fun and honest conversation about what it’s really like to grow through your 20s. They talk about starting a business with your best friend, how their dynamic has evolved over time, and what it takes to keep both the friendship and the brand strong. Danielle opens up about managing anxiety on tour and deciding to go on beta blockers, while Brooke shares how her mindset has shifted in relationships, work, and routines. From building confidence in business settings to finding your personal “anxiety toolkit,” this episode is packed with real talk on navigating career growth, overstimulation, and the sometimes weird in-between of mid-twenties adulthood.

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