#1 Los Angeles Times best-selling author, nine-season reality series veteran, and fierce, irreverent shrink Dr. Venus Nicolino (AKA Dr. V) is brewing juicy celebrity interviews steeped in sugar, spice and everything life. Dr. V leaves stars poring out the good, the bad, and the funny in truth sessions that are so exclusive, you won't believe you got a seat at the table. But don't think the guests are doing all the talking-- Dr. V is dishing out shockingly sharp advice as bold as the stars themselves. Discover the things you never knew about the people you do. There's a cup of hot truth waiting for you, on The Tea with Dr. V. A weekly podcast available every Wednesday morning.
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Syd Wilder Part 2: Modern Dating Struggles with Guest Syd Wilder
Syd Wilder spills into overtime with Dr. V and details her top 3 dating candidates at the moment. Chefs and male shrinks need not apply. She gives us a glimpse of the nightmare that was her marriage to an older gentleman with an affinity for what Syd called “street hookers.” Listen to this modern woman with traditional values tell Dr. V how hard dating is in today’s hook-up culture. But does the Doc agree?
Sexy is Complex & Profitable with guest Syd Wilder
The talented Syd Wilder drops in with Dr. V to let loose about her struggles to find her next man while being overrun with them on OnlyFans, where she’s a top earner. They get to the bottom of what sexy means in 2021 and the witty star tells of her difficulty in finding a partner down for her struggle. Listen to find out how much Syd earned in her first month on OnlyFans and how she launches full-blown investigations to avoid dating liars, tricksters, and other weirdos.
Female Evolution In Your 40s And Beyond With Guest Brooke Burke
Brooke Burke is a born teacher with something to show women about aging gracefully - mind, body, and soul. You’ll learn a lot as the fitness phenom talks about being selfish for good, living a messy life, and whether being able to tolerate negativity is a power worth hanging onto. Brooke talked in-depth with Dr. V about the complexities younger women face and how much more control women in their 40s have over life and love. Listen, subscribe, and please share the show.
Generous Sex and Trust Abstinence With Guest Carly Lawrence
Hot To Handle star Carly Lawrence gave Dr. V and crew an earful in this THTH episode full of sexual revelations regarding Carly and co-star Joey. The model didn’t hold back on her anxiety issues and insecurities made worse by the shark-infested waters of L.A. fame. Listen in to hear Dr. V and Carly dive into her massive trust issues, what makes her tick sexually, and what’s going down with Joey - who is not.
Understanding Washington Weasels and Crypto Economics with Guest Anthony Scaramucci
Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci joins Dr. V to discuss how pride and ego can lead to horrid decisions. He also breaks down how crypto is not as complicated as we think and how his marriage was saved at the last minute. Also included is his hardcore take on putrid politicians who are into self-service, not serving the public. Listen to his career and love advice that may help you avoid pink slips and divorces.
Playing Dumb Brilliantly and Relational Sobriety with Guest Chloe Veitch
Listen to Netflix star Chloe Veitch tell Dr. V about her love life that has gone from toxically dangerous to sexless in the best way possible. The star of Netflix’s The Circle and Too Hot to Handle is diagnosed by the doctor as the most brilliant tactician on reality TV. Chloe tells us how her family has battled life-taking addiction and how a rough upbringing transformed her into the adaptable human that can dominate reality TV environments. Doc and Chloe also investigate the insidiousness that makes us feel like there must be something wrong with anyone crazy enough to love us.
Sharp Minds, Smart Bodies, & Heartbreaks with Guest Manon Mathews
Dr. V welcomes one of the funniest and most talented people on the planet, Manon Mathews. They discuss the comedian’s love life, how she got started in entertainment, and her Jedi intuition. This powerful influencer could not save video platform Vine even with her 1.6 billion views, but she has a major tip for influencers dependent upon any platform. Listen in to hear the details of her fairytale marriage gone wrong and how puppy love is healing her heart. Manon’s fabulous book Funny How It Works Out - Personal Stories & Lessons on How I Got My Shit Together is available on Amazon and now in audio format.
Guided meditation & pre-panic attacks with guest Chel Hamilton
Chel Hamilton has guided millions of listeners to better days with her Meditation Minis podcast. Listen to Dr. V get inside the mind of this unwilling guru who uses her hypnosis background to ease anxiety and bring peace to fucked-up mornings. Learn how guided meditation is super adaptable and more impactful than a gym membership. Listen so you can finally reap the benefits of meditation with a nudge from a relatable expert who has been rocked by both panic attacks and pre-panic attacks.
Turning the Tide Against Stereotypes with guest Lindsey Pelas
Genetically gifted model Lindsey Pelas is an influencing sensation with big brains and looks that can kill sexism. Dr. V and the LSU history major discuss the star’s recent breakup with a Disney Prince along with her strategy for turning the tide against stereotypes. The two talk double standards concerning how women look, age, and work. Lindsey rains down cluster bombs of wisdom about the beauty industry and hypocritical notions surrounding women in the workplace. Listen now and you’ll see why her millions of followers are getting as much out of her mental gifts as they get from her physical gifts.
Ballsy Plans with guest Angela Yee
Taking notes on this episode would be wise as Dr. V unearths deep wisdom from legendary radio personality Angela Yee. Learn where this serial entrepreneur’s drive comes from and how she stays hungry even after enormous success. Angela opens up about lessons she has learned from being a business owner along with how she handles sexism on top of racism. Topics bounce from her ballsy plans to improve school nutrition to dealing with boardroom dicks. Don’t miss this Radio Hall of Famer’s top interview tips - great for improving your conversations.
Preventing A Predator with guest Chris Hansen
My chat with Chris Hansen covers his 4 decades of work catching predators and building room additions for Emmys. Getting a peek at where his drive came from is a bonus along with his take on inflammatory issues of today’s journalism. We get into the uncomfortable difference between predator and pedophile while discussing the difficulty of rehabilitation due to a shortage you may not have considered. Listen for the overseas danger Chris and his crew faced, plus the crackhead bounty that shook up the veteran news guy a little.
Tiger King Hate Calls with guest Carole Baskin
Ready for the real spill from Tiger King villainess Carole Baskin, who became a viral phenomenon due to a heavy mix of Netflix and COVID? Listen in on how the big cat activist dealt with pandemic stress combined with “harmless” memes devolving into death threats from dummies. Dr. V poses questions about why Carole ended up such a target of hate while Joe Exotic emerged as a cult hero even as he sits in prison. Also discussed is how her efforts to shut down exotic animal abuse by money-hungry, sometimes meth-headed private zoo owners have been affected by the Tiger King series. Carole is a fascinating character who touched on one of the most ironic twists that occurred between her, the internet, and the public.
The Tale of Buddy the Chihuahua with guest Christine Evangelista
You know Christine Evangelista from The Walking Dead and Chicago Fire but after a chat with Dr. V you’ll know more about her surprising relationship, plus what underwear she chose for this interview. Christine and Doc get into their hilariously similar Italian backgrounds with fathers who continue to work mainly to avoid losing their right to complain. They also hash out the actress’s past relationship patterns involving successful but manchildish fellows. And you will not want to miss Christine’s precious pet adoption story or her wise words to those who have struggled to succeed in the acting world.
Too Hot To Handle with guest Francesca Farago
Dr. V connects with reality tv star Francesca Farago from Netflix’s "Too Hot To Handle" in a revealing chat about balancing the fame game. The mega-influencer is either being crushed by her vulnerability or crushing it as a result of this superpower. Find out Francesca’s surprising online coping mechanisms, why she fears the future, and red flags that couldn’t keep her out of a toxic relationship with a co-star. You’ll be touched by how Dr. V relates to her guest, guiding her through a difficult time. Also a sage warning against destructive temptations like pandemic bangs. Finally, learn the one act that’s crucial to well-being that even our Irreverent Shrink often skips.
