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The Real Stuff with Lucie Fink

Dear Media
Mental Health
Parenting
Pregnancy
Motherhood
Grief
Family Dynamics
Content Creation
Marriage
Child Development
Divorce
Women's Health
Entrepreneurship
Social Media
Endometriosis
Parenthood
Parenting Challenges
Personal Growth
Death and Dying
Mother-In-Law
Sleep Training

The Real Stuff is a weekly podcast series hosted by Lucie Fink who has spent the past decade getting curious and creating engaging and educational content for an audience of millions. On this show, you won’t hear your favorite guests talk about things they typically share — rather, Lucie pulls them deep into some of the world’s most taboo topics, asking intensely personal questions about sex, mone... more

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This conversation brought me so much joy! Claudia's story came to me in the most roundabout way — she emailed me about something else entirely, and I was so captivated by what she shared that I basically poached her and brought her straight to The Re... more

This week, I'm sitting down with Olivia Levin — the woman behind what is widely considered the number one Taylor Swift fan account in the world, Swifties for Eternity. Olivia started on Tumblr at 13, got followed by Taylor herself, was invited to a s... more

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Today’s guest, Anabel Gonzalez, grew up battling baseline depression her whole life, and when she had her son, postpartum hit her like nothing she'd ever experienced. She describes it as "the final boss of depression" and coming out the other side re... more

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Today's audience caller, Cassidy, wrote in after I put out a casting call about kink, but what unfolded in our conversation went so much deeper than sex. It turned into one of the most layered discussions I've had on this show about mental health, me... more

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Recent Guests

Anabel Gonzalez
Founder of Good Bacteria
Good Bacteria
Episode: The Woman Who Fixed Her Gut To Beat Postpartum Depression
Alexandra Sunshine
Romanticy editor and senior editor at Kensington Books
Kensington Books
Episode: The Woman Who Gets Paid to Read Smut
Jen Glantz
Founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, author and entrepreneur
Bridesmaid for Hire
Episode: The Woman Who Gets Paid to Be a Bridesmaid
Jackie Blankenship
Intersex advocate, born intersex with AIS
Independent advocate
Episode: The Woman Born Without a Vagina
Michael Morris
Husband and partner who joined the Real Stuff project and later became co-CEO in the discussion
Personal partnership; Lucie Fink Media (collaborative venture)
Episode: Becoming co-CEOs in business and life (with my husband, Michael)
Les Alfred
Founder of Balance Black Girl; host of She's So Lucky (Dear Media)
She's So Lucky / Balance Black Girl
Episode: How To Live An Above-Average Life (with Les Alfred)
Brandon Sudduth
An incredible content creator and co-host of the Flip That Switch podcast
Content creator at Flip That Switch podcast
Episode: "This is a secret I thought I would take to my grave." (Brandon Sudduth)
Samantha Diamond
Founder of Bird & Be, specializing in fertility products and education
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Episode: The Mental Weight of Infertility: Why Men Need To Show Up (Samantha Diamond)
Eva Amurri
Content creator and daughter of celebrities Susan Sarandon and Franco Amurri
Episode: “Here’s why I don’t mind being called a nepo baby...” (with Eva Amurri)

Host

Lucie Fink
Host of The Real Stuff with Lucie Fink

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 684 ratings
  • Love

    You are my fav podcast!! I love all of your episodes and content. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meg2426378383char
    United Statesa month ago
  • So refreshing!

    I've followed Lucie's content for years (shout out to those refinary29 days) and I feel like this show is such a natural pivot. I think it's really refreshing to hear a creator being as open about their personal experiences as they ask their guests to be. Vulnerability is Lucie's super power!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kait Nardi
    United States2 months ago
  • Inspiring

    Thoroughly enjoy this podcast and all the topics that are discussed. Lucie has a unique way of opening up, being curious, and finding interesting topics to talk about. I look forward to her episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastRosie
    Belgium2 months ago
  • This podcast is interesting but the long and ads are really taking away from the content.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    cdawg
    6 months ago
  • My favourite listen

    This podcast is for sure my favourite to come back to over and over. The range of topics is so wide and often completely unrelated to my life, yet I’m hooked every time. Counting down the minutes to the next ep always!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aim8394
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Listeners praise authentic, compassionate interviewing and curiosity and highlight openness to tough topics.
Listeners note the breadth of topics keeps the show engaging, with strong recommendations to new listeners.
Fans appreciate vulnerability and real-life perspectives, both with guests and the host.
Many praise the host for thoughtful, respectful questions that invite honesty from guests.

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The Woman Who Fixed Her Gut To Beat Postpartum Depression
Q: How did you bridge the experience of psychedelic therapy with ongoing mental health and gut health work after the treatment?
She discusses integration practices with therapy, journaling, affirmations, and ongoing lifestyle changes focused on gut health, diet diversity, and mindful parenting.
The Woman Who Fixed Her Gut To Beat Postpartum Depression
Q: What did the ketamine infusion process feel like, and how did the experience influence your daily life afterward?
She describes a controlled clinic setting with music, blindfolds, and monitoring, and notes a gradual improvement after the first few infusions, with a return to activities and a lasting neural change that enabled higher functioning.
The Woman Who Fixed Her Gut To Beat Postpartum Depression
Q: When you're in the midst of postpartum depression, are you able to recognize something is wrong and seek help, or is it only in hindsight that you can describe it?
The guest explains that the drive to get help came from feeling a responsibility to her child and a sense of failing as a mom, and that seeking ketamine treatment was a turning point rather than waiting for symptoms to subside on their own.
The Woman Who Gets Paid to Read Smut
Q: How has BookTok influenced your acquisitions and the publishing process?
She describes becoming a 'BookTok whisperer,' using social media trends to justify acquisitions and guide marketing and cover strategy, illustrating a shift from traditional gatekeepers to audience-driven decisions.
The Woman Who Gets Paid to Read Smut
Q: What drew you to publishing and how did you end up focusing on Romanticy?
Sunshine explains her path from NYU film/TV to publishing, rising through editorial roles, and finding a niche in Romanticy that leverages community feedback and BookTok trends to identify standout titles.

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Think-piece–driven conversations that probe intimate and taboo topics with candor. Listeners lean into deep dives on sex, relationships, parenting, and personal growth, guided by a host who blends curiosity with empathy. Guests typically bring lived experience or professional insight into areas like sex, romance, kink, parenting arrangements, and nontraditional family dynamics, often sharing practical takeaways or advocacy angles. The show stands out for its willingness to tackle difficult subjects openly, create a safe space for guests to share personal stories, and spotlight underrepresented perspectives, all while weaving in actionable resources for listeners.

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1. Conversations with Cam
2. Long Story Short with Nicole Pellegrino
3. We Met At Acme
4. Oversharing
5. After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

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The Real Stuff launched 2 years ago and published 130 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Real Stuff include:

1. Anabel Gonzalez
2. Alexandra Sunshine
3. Jen Glantz
4. Jackie Blankenship
5. Michael Morris
6. Les Alfred
7. Brandon Sudduth
8. Samantha Diamond

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