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97: Tips for Competitive Dancers, Part 3 from 2020-03-09T17:13:56
In the final third part of this series, Victoria discusses how to handle the adjudication portion of competition, as well as how to handle everything from team support, mistakes, potentially not re...
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96: Tips for Competitive Dancers, Part 2 from 2020-02-17T13:20:42
Victoria shares a variety of ways to prepare for the stage while at competition, as well as how to stay focused, calm, and conditioned while at your dance competition.
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95: Tips for Competitive Dancers, Part 1 from 2020-02-10T16:59:32
In this episode, Victoria shares her top tips from her experience as a national competition judge, choreographer, and instructor on how to prepare for the stage as a competitive dancer when it come...
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94: Lia Valencia Key from 2020-02-03T19:56:48
Lia Valencia Key began her journey with very humble beginnings; raised in a homeless shelter in the inner-city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lia decided at an early age to emit joy through adversi...
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93: Shame and Guilt from 2020-01-27T11:30:23
In this episode, Victoria uncovers the toxicity that shame and guilt can play in our lives when both go unchecked. Although both are healthy to feel, there are some ways do deal with these emotions...
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92: Tim Shieff from 2020-01-13T18:09:38
Timothy Shieff is an English freerunner. He won the Barclaycard World Freerun Championship in 2009 and participated on the television program MTV's Ultimate Parkour Challenge, as well as won Americ...
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91: Boundaries and Expectations from 2019-12-31T17:34:01
In this episode, Victoria discusses having boundaries around expectations as well as the concept that gratitude for blessings, and being open-minded to reciprocity regarding good karma coming from ...
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90: Permission from 2019-12-09T17:41:27
Victoria shares the importance of not waiting to ask permission when it come to showing up as the highest quality version as yourself when it comes to kindness, making course corrections in life, f...
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89: Health Benefits of Extreme Heat from 2019-12-02T13:30:21
Victoria shares the benefits of exposing the body to extreme heat stress after 11 years of personal experience with hot yoga, saunas, steam rooms, as well as the use of Swedish and Korean spas. Ben...
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88: Power of not Taking Things Personally from 2019-11-18T16:18:48
Victoria shares how to avoid taking things personal from family, acquaintances, when receiving criticism, and online, as well as how to practice affirming your own worth rather than allow others to...
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87: Escaping Your Comfort Zone from 2019-10-28T12:44:59
In this episode, Victoria shares the importance of getting out of your comfort zone, and shares some of her experiences overcoming mental barriers, as well as the challenges and benefits that came ...
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86: The Game Changers from 2019-10-03T00:08:25
Victoria and Vegan Danielle discuss their opinions of the latest plant-based documentary, The Game Changers. To Pre-order on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-game-changers/id1478966396
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85: Supporting Recovery from Depression or Suicidal Crisis from 2019-09-16T16:10:49
WARNING: This episode may be triggering to those with a past including suicidal crisis or depression, and listener discretion is advised. 18+ If you or someone you know is dealing with depression ...
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84: Toxic Positivity from 2019-09-02T11:33:24
In this episode, Victoria dives into the phenomenon of toxic positivity as it encourages ignoring negative emotions, and has become increasingly prominent on social platforms. Even though this phil...
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82: Steven Wakabayashi–Meditation&Mindfulness from 2019-08-05T16:50:02
Steven Wakabayashi is currently on a journey exploring meditation and mindfulness around the world. He has been meditating for over 12 years with supporting practices in Buddhism, yoga, and dance. ...
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81: Importance of Empathy from 2019-07-29T15:11
In this episode, Victoria shares the importance of empathy in our day-to-day interactions in-person and online. By detailing the contrast in extremes between em-paths, narcissists, psychopaths, and...
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80: Abandonment from 2019-07-01T20:05:57
Recovering from feelings, past experiences regarding abandonment can be challenging, and if not dealt with, can affect one's ability to construct healthy relationships. Victoria discusses how to n...
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79: Social Media&Mental Health from 2019-06-24T12:44:43
Victoria dives into the connection between social media and mental health, discussing how it affects one's individual focus, socialization, behavioral/mental health, critical thinking skills, and h...
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78: Navigating Pain, Part 2 from 2019-06-17T16:10:30
Continuing from Episode 77, Victoria discusses how we can turn our pain into purpose, as well as be a positive presence when helping others navigate pain in their lives.
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77: Navigating Pain, Part 1 from 2019-06-10T12:35:13
We all experience varied degrees of pain in our lives, however what we choose to do with our pain determines what will become of it. In this episode, Victoria shares things that can cause us pain o...
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76: Self Reflection from 2019-06-03T11:03:20
Victoria discusses how our ability to self reflect influences our relationship to ourselves and how our relationship with ourselves is the primary relationship which influences all other relationsh...
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75: Anxiety, Depression&Stress from 2019-05-20T15:38:25
Anxiety and depression have become highly relevant with the rise in the use of technology and social media. Victoria discusses the potential causes and solutions that can be put into place to balan...
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74: Dianna Hanken–Perserverance from 2019-05-13T18:27:50
Victoria and her guest Dianna Hanken discuss perseverance, the difference between "feelings" and "intuition", as well as working through mental blocks. www.DiannaHanken.com
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73: Deciding to Commit from 2019-04-29T12:29:31
Victoria discusses some foundational questions which are beneficial to ask prior to marking commitments.
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72: Pursuit of Purity and Perfection from 2019-04-22T12:25:10
Victoria details how the pursuit for purity and perfection can be and often times is unhealthy, unsustainable, and can even be dangerous.
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71: Cortland Anderson|Om Kombucha from 2019-04-15T17:07:12
Victoria hosts Cortland Anderston of Om Brewing Company and talks about his thriving kombucha business and how it developed after his journey exploring professional modeling, yoga, massage and reik...
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70: Vegan News 2 from 2019-04-08T17:36:11
Vegan Danielle has a podcast. I am vegan and have a podcast. Together we recorded this episode to discuss some prominent vegans suddenly not being vegan anymore. Danielle feels that money and greed...
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69: Communication from 2019-04-01T12:02:14
Victoria discusses positive and negative habits when it comes to communication in interpersonal relationships.
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68: Releasing with Love from 2019-03-25T16:26:49
Victoria discusses why it is so important to let go of past mental processes, behaviors, and habits to let positive growth processes take their place.
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67: Support Systems from 2019-03-18T20:14:07
Victoria discusses the importance of creating a solid support group in your life as early as possible.
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66: Coping with Setbacks from 2019-03-11T20:09:54
Victoria shares her top pieces of advice when it comes to dealing with a variety of setbacks in life, and how these experiences can contribute to accelerated growth.
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65: Idolization from 2019-03-05T00:47:55
In this episode, Victoria shares how idolization has become more prevalent with the rise in social media use, and offers insight as to how we can be aware of any tendencies to engage in idolizing o...
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64: Vegan News from 2019-02-25T23:36:49
Victoria and Vegan Danielle give a run-down of the hottest topics in global vegan news.
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63: Balance, Part 2 from 2019-02-18T11:30:25
In Part 2, Victoria discusses creating balance with your fitness/body goals, emotional state, as well as balancing work and social life with healthy boundaries.
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62: Balance, Part 1 from 2019-02-11T11:27:41
Victoria discusses how to keep balance within friendships, and with dietary goals.
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61: Financial Well-being from 2019-02-04T13:27:03
Victoria discusses pitfalls of financial heath and how to keep your finances in a great place even when the unexpected hits.
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60: Bianca Ramirez–Awaken the Movement from 2019-01-28T13:01:32
Victoria is joined by founder of Awaken the Movement, Bianca Ramirez, as they discuss contemporary spiritual and mental health in regard to teens and young adults.
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59: Ten year Challenge–Technological Evolution from 2019-01-21T10:21:29
Victoria takes a look at the past 10 years when it comes to changes that have taken place in her own life, as well as how technology has evolved, especially through social media.
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58: Completing Goals&Resolutions from 2019-01-07T18:01:24
Victoria discusses the many pitfalls we can face when creating new goals and habits in our lives and offers effective solutions to assist in moving forward as well as accomplishing the tasks desire...
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57: 2018 Reflections from 2018-12-31T18:41:31
Victoria reflects on socio-cultural changes that she's observed in the realms of social media, mental health and people living fulfilled lives over the past year, and notes certain episodes' import...
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56: Olga Ginzberg–Step 2 Dance from 2018-12-18T00:26:20
Join Victoria and her guest Olga Ginzburg. Olga is not only one of California’s top competing Latin Professionals, but a very talented teacher and children’s dance coach and instructor in San Diego...
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55: Body Wisdom from 2018-12-10T22:37:29
In this episode, Victoria shares how cultivating a positive connection with one's body can be incredibly empowering, as well as a useful tool for creation of positive habits and behaviors.
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54: Creating a Remarkable Life from 2018-12-03T19:55:51
In this episode, Victoria shares some key aspects to creating as well as appreciating a life that is uniquely yours, and how to do this in such a way that honors your highest calling(s).
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53: Giving from 2018-11-19T21:13:12
In this episode, Victoria shares the importance of giving when it comes into play in many different aspects of our life, why we may not be receiving certain things at certain times in our lives, an...
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52: Living in Gratitude, Part 2 from 2018-11-12T18:53:49
Continuing from Episode 51, Victoria dives into sharing some common situations that can prevent us from feeling the fullest expression of gratitude possible, and how to work passed these blocks.
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51: Living in Gratitude from 2018-11-06T00:45:57
In this episode, Victoria talks about the power of gratitude and how it has a major impact on our physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health when practiced regularly.
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50: Forgiveness from 2018-10-29T17:35:04
In this episode, Victoria shares the importance of forgiveness, what it is, what it isn't, and how it is viewed as well as practiced in several different religions.
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49: Justin Quandt&Anthony Andrieux–Fusion Dance from 2018-10-22T11:36:15
Join Victoria and her guests Justin Quandt and Anthony Andrieux as they discuss rejection, lessons in the performing arts which translate out into life, and how creating fusion with diversity can l...
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48: About the Book–I Am Infinite by Victoria Mahdion from 2018-10-15T16:54:55
In this episode, Victoria shares the inspiration behind her upcoming book, I Am Infinite which explores a variety of virtues including self-efficacy, confidence, resilience, courage, honesty, creat...
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47: Setareh Khatibi–Pageants, Potatoes&Positivity from 2018-10-09T17:51:56
Join Victoria and her guest Setareh Khatibi as they discuss how performing arts has influenced both of their lives, their experiences with the vegan lifestyle, and overcoming adversity public in th...
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46: Conscious Evolution from 2018-09-17T14:55:32
In this episode Victoria shares how positive growth and change can take place when we pass through the stages of fear, sadness, excitement, and new normalcy in the process of evolving all aspects o...
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45: Detachment from 2018-08-27T13:35:40
In this episode, Victoria shares steps that lead towards effective detachment. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: http://goo.gl/x3uNIm Food Insta...
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44: Grief&Loss from 2018-08-20T20:50:52
In this episode, Victoria discusses different healthy coping strategies for coping with grief, and loss. Resources noted in this episode: Crisis Text Line Number: Text to 741-741 National Suicide...
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43: Trust&Relationships from 2018-08-13T13:23:49
In this episode, Victoria discusses the 3 main levels of trust, what can threaten or compromise trust in relationships, and how trust relationships can be positively maintained.
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42: Confidence from 2018-07-23T12:31:10
In this episode, Victoria discusses the contributing factors to confidence and how these can be practiced and maintained for long-term success. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.Victoria...
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41: Interpersonal Effectiveness from 2018-07-16T12:37:47
Victoria shares effective ways to manage conflict resolution in a variety of situations. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: http://goo.gl/x3uNIm F...
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40: Body Image from 2018-05-21T12:43:08
Victoria discusses the ways we can be more conscious of creating a healthier body image for ourselves. She also identifies the many major contributors to a negative body image.
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39: Emotional Eating from 2018-05-08T16:07:16
In this episode, Victoria breaks down contributing facts to emotional eating and offers alternative ways to deal with stress when it comes to food.
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38: Senses from 2018-04-30T12:54:40
Victoria discusses how we can use our senses to bring us back to the present moment.
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37: Improving The Moment from 2018-04-16T12:57:45
In this episode, Victoria discusses how distraction can be used as a technique to cope with emotional intensity, and also shares skills in regards to improving the moment.
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36: Identity from 2018-03-26T13:17:52
In this episode, Victoria discusses how our flexibility and strength in our value systems can affect our identity, as she shares processes in regards to allowing our identity to evolve over time.
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35: Emotional Regulation from 2018-03-13T12:46:37
In this episode, Victoria discusses practices for regulating emotions. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: http://goo.gl/x3uNIm Food Instagram: htt...
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34: Jenna Davila–Live Pure Jenna from 2018-03-05T13:39:30
Join Victoria and her best friend, Jenna Davila as they discuss the spiritual side to food as well as reclaiming your highest level of health. Jenna Davila Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram....
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33: Open Mindedness from 2018-02-26T13:17:24
Victoria discusses tools which have helped her keep more awareness in regards to open-mindedness, including cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.Vic...
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31: Making Peace With Your Past from 2018-02-12T12:15:21
Victoria discusses ways in which we can be open-minded to ourselves and others when creating change in our present and future. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Pers...
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30: Ashley Hampton–Raw in College from 2018-02-05T12:57:06
Join Victoria and her guest, Ashley Hampton, as they reminisce on growing up as dancers, their transitions to veganism, and being raw vegan during college. Ashley Hampton Links: Instagram: http://...
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29: Heather Hill–Raw Grandma from 2018-01-29T11:48:40
Guest Heather Hill shares her experience as a raw vegan grandmother as well as her practices of self-love on multiple levels.
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28: Gytis Litvaitis–Loving the Climb from 2018-01-22T13:33:03
Join Victoria as she interviews her guest, Gytis Litvaitis, as he discusses his lifestyle as a vegan triathlete, aspiring cycling coach and YouTuber. Gytis' Links: Website: lovetheclimbcoaching.c...
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27: Is It Too Late? from 2018-01-15T12:34:22
Is it ever too late to ...xyz? Join Victoria as she explores this idea. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: http://goo.gl/x3uNIm Food Instagram: ht...
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26: Discipline from 2018-01-08T12:21:06
In this episode, Victoria shares what she's learned about discipline and how it can be a catalyst for success. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: ...
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25: Enjoying Solitude from 2018-01-02T13:23:18
In this episode, Victoria discusses the importance of enjoying your solitude and dealing with feelings of loneliness in a positive way.
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24: Alyse Brautigam–Raw Alignment from 2017-12-26T12:29:54
Join Victoria and her guest, Alyse Brautigam as they discuss Alyse's Business, Raw Alignment. Alyse Brautigam Links: Website: https://raw-alignment.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
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23: Motivation from 2017-12-18T13:12:57
In this episode, Victoria discusses sources of motivation sites found to pursue healthy habits. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: http://goo.gl/x...
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22: Jessica Scheitler–Financial Groove from 2017-12-11T17:12
Jessica Sheitler is the owner and operator of Financial Groove, a full-service financial consulting, tax service and book keeping firm. She has extensive experience handling tax preparation, accoun...
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21: Healthy Reasons To Have A Relationship from 2017-11-30T12:01
In this episode, Victoria discusses healthy reasons to seek quality relationships. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: http://goo.gl/x3uNIm Food In...
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20: Cindy Clough–Just For Kix from 2017-11-24T13:42:05
Join Victoria and her guest Cindy Clough for an inspiring episode on how to be the most effective leader possible. Cindy Clough, Just for Kix CEO & Award winning Brainerd (MN) High School Dan...
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19: Alexa Soto–Fueled Naturally from 2017-11-10T20:42:55
In this episode, join Victoria as she interviews her friend, Alexa Soto. Alexa is a San Diego native, vegan food photographer and a recipe developer and blogger. She's passionate about living a com...
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18: What Is Vibrant Raw Living? from 2017-11-02T12:49:51
In this episode, Victoria describes the mission and inspiration behind Vibrant Raw Living. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: http://goo.gl/x3uNIm...
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17: Barry Koral–The Art of Living from 2017-10-24T16:55:04
Join Victoria as she interviews 15+ year raw vegan and organic fruit farmer, Barry Koral as he describes what the art of living means to him. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMa...
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16: Timing from 2017-10-12T18:59:33
In this episode, Victoria discusses how to trust the timing of events in our lives. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: http://goo.gl/x3uNIm Food I...
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15: Instincts from 2017-10-05T13:11:54
In this episode, Victoria discusses how to positively apply the lessons learned from following, or rebelling against our instincts. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: http://www.VictoriaMahdion.com...
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14: Affirmations from 2017-10-03T12:29:12
In this episode, Victoria shares how affirmations can positively influence our psychology and character, followed by a meditative series of affirmations. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: www.Victo...
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13: Vegan Q&A from 2017-09-28T16:23:01
In this episode, Victoria discusses common questions she gets asked about living a vegan lifestyle. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: www.VictoriaMahdion.com Personal Instagram: goo.gl/x3uNIm Food...
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12: Development Without Disorders from 2017-09-25T17:06:01
In this episode, Victoria discusses the physical changes that a female child will go through as she approaches womanhood, and how to embrace these changes without developing a disordered relationsh...
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11: Vegan Danielle from 2017-08-29T17:08:35
Join Victoria and her guest, Vegan Danielle in this episode, as they discuss Danielle's untold journey through the entertainment industry and her experience with sobriety. Vegan Danielle Links: We...
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10: Comparison, Criticism, and Competition from 2017-08-25T21:30:46
Join Victoria as she discusses how to make the most of competition, criticism, and comparison. Victoria TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0zddIxbHNs Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: www...
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9: Jasmine Briones–Sweet Simple Vegan from 2017-08-08T19:55:42
This episode's guest is Jasmine Briones from @sweetsimplevegan and sweetsimplevegan.com. She is a plant-based nutritionist and lifestyle blogger who started her blog simply to share recipes, but ...
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8: Awareness, Acceptance&Appreciation from 2017-08-03T20:00:16
For those times when it seems like everything is weighing down on you, Victoria shares a easy-to-remember practice which will help bring you back to the present moment. Victoria Mahdion Links: Web...
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7: Yovana Mendoza–Rawvana from 2017-08-01T22:28:09
Yovana Mendoza is the creator of the lifestyle brand Rawvana which is a journey of transformation and love that promotes imporving our quality of life through a healthy lifestyle and a concious di...
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6: Transforming Worthlessness To Self-Love from 2017-07-28T17:00:28
In this episode, Victoria shares how to transform feelings of worthlessness, depression, anxiety and fear into self-love, gratitude and appreciation. Victoria Mahdion Links: Website: www.VictoriaM...
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5: Gina Pero–Living Full Out from 2017-07-26T17:03:59
Join Victoria as she interviews Gina Pero about her experience as a professional dancer, Radio City Rockette, and model, and how a unique twist of fate lead to her life coaching practice, and podca...
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4: Ideal Human Diet from 2017-05-23T21:18:47
What is the ideal human diet? With so many options to choose from and varying current opinions, it can be a difficult question to answer. In this episode, join Victoria as she discusses the foods ...
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3: Melissa d’Arabian–Recipe For A New Life from 2017-05-09T15:07:31
Join Victoria and her guest Food Network Star Melissa d'Arabian as they discuss creating how the act of women coming together to support eachother can change the tragectory of and individual's lif...
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2: Brittany Patangay–Discovering Interdependence from 2017-04-18T17:03:35
Join Victoria and her guest, Brittany Patangay, as they explore the importance of cultural open mindedness, global travel, self-care, and maintaining interdependence in relationships. Discover how ...
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1: Letting Go And Being Present from 2017-04-03T21:13:24
Want to know how Victoria keeps her peace as a yogi, professional choreographer, and raw foodist? Tune in as she shares her unique yet relatable experience in letting go and being present, and how ...
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