Join Nicole Doran in a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Victoria Vesce—model, law school graduate, content creator, and co-founder of The Cold Collective, a wellness event series focused on community, fitness, and cold plunging.

In this episode, Victoria shares her powerful journey from dancing on the NBA courts to being diagnosed with a brain tumor in her early twenties. She opens up about the challenges of healing, the side effects of hormonal birth control, and how she embraced a holistic wellness approach to manage PCOS, inflammation, and anxiety. Discover how Victoria blends her passion for fitness, integrative health, and content creation to build a platform rooted in resilience and authenticity. She talks about the importance of solo travel, her love for Pilates, adaptogenic supplements, and the daily habits that keep her grounded.

Whether you’re curious about seeking alternatives to conventional medicine or navigating your own health transformation, this episode offers an honest and empowering look into what it means to take your healing into your own hands.

If you’re passionate about wellness, women’s health, or building community through movement and mindset, don’t miss this conversation with Victoria.

Resources & Links:

• Follow Victoria
• Learn more about The Cold Collective
• Dealing with or suspect you may have PCOS? Work with a Functional and Integrative Medicine Practitioner
• Purchase ARMRA Colostrum

🌿 Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(00:22) Who Is Victoria Vesce? From Brain Tumor Survivor to Wellness Leader

(01:05) IV Therapy & Wellness Routines

(02:46) Can You Heal PCOS Naturally?

(08:24) Supplements, Superfoods & Adaptogens: What Actually Works

(13:51) Victoria’s Favorite Fitness Routines (and Why She Avoids Overtraining)

(15:54) Cold Plunges, Saunas & Holistic Healing for Reducing Inflammation

(26:24) Building an Inclusive Wellness Community

(27:35) How Community Events Are Changing the Wellness Space

(30:01) From Small Town to NBA Courts

(32:12) Balancing Law School, Content Creation & Personal Growth

(35:03) Victoria on Solo Trips & Self-Discovery

(48:20) What’s Next for The Cold Collective and Victoria’s Wellness Vision

(50:01) 15 Years on Birth Control: What Victoria Wishes She Knew About PCOS

(51:58) Final Thoughts & Takeaways