“If You Don’t Like This I Will Die” by Lee Tilghman is a raw, eye-opening look into the dark side of online validation and self-image. Once known for her perfectly curated wellness persona, Lee found herself consumed by her social media presence—obsessing over how she looked, what she posted, and how others perceived her, all while her mental and emotional health were quietly falling apart. In this powerful memoir, she pulls back the curtain on the burnout, anxiety, and identity crisis that came with chasing digital perfection, and shares how stepping away from the noise allowed her to rebuild her health, reconnect with herself, and create a grounded, authentic relationship with social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly Chase — known from Love Is Blind Season 1, where she made the bold decision to leave her fiancé at the altar — has since gone on a powerful journey of self-discovery. In our conversation, she opens up about how that pivotal moment became the catalyst for deep healing, personal growth, and radical self-love. Kelly shares how she learned that her true soulmate was herself all along, and how she’s now helping other women break free from patterns, heal from within, and step into their most authentic, confident selves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Blask Campbell is back with her brand-new book Big Kids, Bigger Emotions, the ultimate guide for navigating kids from 5–12 years with empathy and confidence. We got into all the good parenting advice — from handling meltdowns and defiance to building emotional intelligence and setting healthy boundaries without shame. Alyssa, the founder of Seed and Sew and host of the Voices of Your Village podcast, blends brain science with practical tools to help parents respond with intention, not reactivity. Her wisdom will change the way you see your child’s big feelings — not as problems to fix, but invitations to connect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lauren Watkins is back for this bonus episode of Get Real! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lauren Watkins has been chasing songs since her early days making music with her songwriting sister Caroline. Along the way, she fell in love with her producer (and now husband) Will Bundy, and together they’ve built more than just records—they’ve built a life in music. Now, with her debut album “The Heartbroken Record” and a dream spot on tour with Lainey Wilson, Lauren is living out the country music story she once only sang about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nanci Dahl is back to answer some deep questions in this bonus episode of Get Real! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nanci Dahl built her name on over 100 magazine covers, working with legends like Oscar de la Renta and La Perla, and fronting campaigns for BMW, Hilton, McDonald’s, and more. But behind the glamour, she survived heartbreak—from a lost love to multiple miscarriages—before finding Braden and welcoming their miracle daughter, Holland. Today, they’ve transformed their Little Pond Farm into a space for photoshoots, video productions, events, and unforgettable celebrations. Born from resilience and built on love, it’s proof that beauty can rise from even the hardest chapters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laura Day, world-renowned intuitive healer, has spent more than 40 years helping people harness the power of practical intuition to heal and transform their lives. From her breakout on The Oprah Winfrey Show with Demi Moore to her bestselling books and work with major companies, she’s become one of the great minds of our generation. But her gift was born from pain—Laura grew up in a turbulent home, lost her mother and two siblings to suicide, and survived by tuning into her intuition, which she says “saved my life.” Now, in her groundbreaking new book The Prism: Seven Steps to Heal and Transform Your Future, Laura distills decades of wisdom into one revolutionary system. At its core are the seven ego centers, showing how childhood wounds distort our “prism” and shape repeating life patterns—until we do the healing work to repair them. With compassion, clarity, and lived experience, Laura offers not just tools for reframing trauma, but a path to becoming the hero of your own story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Tara is back to answer some Tell Me More questions! They include: What do you think your 8 year old self would think about the person you are today? What life situation has contributed to your strength or resilience? What's a question you wish you could get an answer for?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From a sexless marriage to becoming TikTok’s top sex educator, Dr. Tara gets real about intimacy, monogamy, and what it really takes to keep your sex life thriving (hint hint— self love) long after the lingerie comes off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lanie Gardner is back for this bonus episode of Get Real where she answers some pretty deep questions! They include: What's one of the best compliments you've ever received? What's something you're learning to like and just be okay with? Who in your life has had a bigger influence on your than they probably know? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lanie Gardner doesn’t just write songs—she writes pages of her life and turns them into music. After her viral cover of “Dreams” (63M+ and counting), she’s gone from small-town Carolina to the Grand Ole Opry stage, proving that authenticity still wins in a world full of noise. Her upcoming album Faded Polaroids (Sept 5th) is more than just a follow-up to her debut EP—it’s a songwriter’s diary you’re invited to read. It’s messy, it’s vulnerable, it’s real life caught on tape. Along the way, she’s collaborated with Thomas Rhett (What Could Go Right), Warren Zeiders (Loving in Letting Go), and even had Mick Fleetwood play drums on High Divin’. She’s made her Stagecoach debut, joined tours with Corey Kent and Gavin Adcock, and her songs have landed in Twisters and Queen of the Ring. At just 25, she’s already living out prayers she used to whisper—singing Cry (a song she wrote at 16) on tour with Jelly Roll, making her Opry debut, and becoming one of country music’s most talked-about new voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rory and Rory join Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real! They answer some deep questions, including: What is something you think you'll get better and better at for the rest of your life? What's something that you dislike that most people like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan & Rory are one of country’s most exciting new duos. Ryan Follesé first broke out as the lead singer of Hot Chelle Rae with the global hit “Tonight, Tonight.” Though he found success in pop, the son of two legendary Nashville songwriters always felt pulled back to country. He found his perfect match in Rory, a powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who cut his teeth at the Myrtle Beach Opry playing 300 shows a year. Broken Bow signed them on the spot, and the duo released their self-titled EP last summer. They’ve since dropped more singles like Them Boots, Truck Stop, and Together Again with Jamey Johnson—who rarely collaborates, but declared, “If I were a gambler, I’d bet it all on these two.” With millions of streams, a Grand Ole Opry debut, and undeniable chemistry, Ryan & Rory are just getting started. Their new song “Girls are Pretty” drops Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roman Alexander is back for this bonus episode of Get Real and he's answering some deep questions! Some of the questions include: What's your favorite gift you've ever received? What's a little thing that other people do that always means a lot to you? If you could make a wish come true for someone else, what would it be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From singing Johnny Cash covers in bars at just eight years old to racking up over 86 million streams, Roman Alexander has built his career on grit, faith, and heart. A grandson of Mexican immigrants and a true Midwesterner, Roman chased his dream to Nashville—enduring long days and dead-end jobs until his breakout duet “Between You & Me” made him one of Spotify’s longest-running independent country artists. With his new EP Midwest Calling, Roman shares the stories of where he’s from, what he’s carried, and why he’ll never stop believing in the music that brought him here. For him, success isn’t about charts—it’s about connection, faith, and the small circle of people who make it all matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle “Mace” Curran has stared fear in the face—at 1,500 miles an hour. A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with nearly 2,000 hours in the F-16, she’s flown combat missions in Afghanistan, mastered the skies around the world, and made history as only the second woman to lead the Thunderbirds’ elite solo act—famous for her jaw-dropping upside-down maneuvers performed for millions. Now, in The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower, Mace reveals the hard-won tactics she used to turn fear into her greatest asset. Our candid, chapter-by-chapter conversation was more than inspiring—it’s a masterclass in taking control of your mindset and creating the life you’ve always wanted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enjoy this best of episode of Get Real from 2019 with Shawn Johnson! Shawn Johnson started pursing her dream of gymnastics at 12 years old. At the age of 16, she took home the gold medal at the Olympics. She explains how mental training and visualization was just as important as physical training for her big win. We talk about how she was lost after winning the highest award in her sport plus how it felt to win Dancing with the Stars and why she decided to walk away from the Olympics for a second time just a week before tryouts. We also talk about our pregnancy’s, fears of motherhood and heartbreak of miscarriage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Mandy Gonzalez steps on stage, you feel it—power, passion, presence. She rose to fame as Nina in In the Heights, shattered ceilings as Angelica in Hamilton, and defied gravity as Elphaba in Wicked. Now, she’s back on Broadway, transforming into the legendary Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd., rewriting the rules of a classic role. Her voice is unmatched. Her story? Even more powerful. A working mom, recording artist (Fearless), and screen actress (Quantico, Across the Universe), Mandy has built a career on strength, soul, and staying true to herself—even while battling breast cancer. Five years cancer-free, Mandy Gonzalez is not just surviving—she’s blazing. And Broadway is better for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greylan James is back for this bonus episode of Get Real to answer some pretty deep questions! Some of them include: What conversation or encounter with a stranger will you never forget? What food or song always brings back good memories? What's the biggest feeling you have right now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.