CHEERS! with Avery Woods
Sit down and enjoy a glass of wine with your host, Avery Woods, as she deep dives into all things life with her weekly guest.
Episodes
Avery has Alex Cooper in the studio for a one year Unwell anniversary catch-up that is funny, real, and way more heartfelt than either of them expected. They rewind to their chaotic first meeting in Philly, talk about why they clicked instantly, and break down what building Unwell actually looks like behind the scenes. It is long hours, constant decisions, and caring about the details when nobody is watching.
They also get honest ab...
Avery is closing out 2025 by revisiting some of the funniest, realest, and most inspiring moments of the year. You’ll hear from OG YouTube icon Jackie Aina Asamoah, beauty mogul Laura Lee, fashion and lifestyle creator Rocky Barnes, college influencer Avery Kroll, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen, Mayci, and Mikayla.
Together, they talk about everything from daily gratitude and pre–social media jobs to first viral moments,...
Avery and Scotty are back for a cozy, slightly unhinged holiday catch-up with some martinis poured, shots lined up, kids finally in bed. In this They read your wild holiday horror stories: camcorder sex tapes played at family gatherings, chaotic blended Christmases, cheating scandals, and pets absolutely ruining dinner. Nothing is off limits, and the submissions are as unhinged as promised. In between listener stories, they crack o...
There’s room for everyone to grow on social media! In this solo episode, Avery breaks down exactly how she did it, and how you can, too. From filming on her days off as a PICU nurse to buying her family home at 29, she shares the real blueprint behind turning “silly little videos” into a full-time career: mindset, consistency, brand deals, and more.
Avery also opens up about the mental health toll of going viral, why she stopped rea...
Layla Taylor from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives joins Avery in the Unwell studio ahead of the Season 3 premiere for a candid, zero-off-limits catch-up. Layla opens up about leaving a toxic marriage, co-parenting two little ones, and building a career she’s proud of. She reflects on how Season 1 captured her in the middle of a separation and how therapy, boundaries, and friendship helped her find her voice. Layla also shares why she ...
Avery sits down with the former Dance Moms star Kendall Vertes following the announcement of her new Unwell podcast Not So Little. They take a trip down memory lane talking about growing up on camera, the reality of 12-hour shoot days, and why the “mean girl” label misrepresented who Kendall is.
Kendall opens up about studying political science and pre-law, the weird freedom of post-grad limbo, setting boundaries with social media,...
Avery interviews content creator and media personality Joey Zauzig. Joey opens up about growing up in Virginia, making the leap from PR to full-time creator, and how he leads with warmth, humor, and real talk. They get candid about navigating The Real Friends of WeHo, the highs and lows of life online, and what true longevity in this industry actually takes.
Joey also shares where he’s at post-divorce, what healing looks like, the b...
Avery sits down with Disney Channel icon Kimberly J. Brown for the coziest kind of nostalgia trip…the kind you can watch with your kids. Kimberly looks back on booking Halloweentown at 13, what made her character Marnie feel brave and real, and why the movie still lives on repeat every October. She shares sweet, funny stories about filming, practical “movie magic” before heavy CGI, and the warmth and wisdom she learned from Debbie ...
Avery sits down with dancer-actor and now-author Nia Sioux to talk about growing up on Dance Moms and growing into her voice. Nia opens up about being the only Black girl on the team for years, setting boundaries (including why skipping the reunion was the right call for her), and what it took to reclaim her story in her new memoir Bottom of the Pyramid.
Nia and Avery get real about body image under a microscope, internet noise vs....
Avery catches Love Island star Liv Walker in the middle of Unwell Vegas. The two girls chit chat overlooking the infamous Strip, recapping a wild weekend of live shows, pool parties, and the mountain of swag waiting in their hotel rooms. It’s giving girls’ trip energy with a side of Carbone sauce and A-list celebrities.
Liv spills Love Island tea and dishes on what it was really like to be a bombshell in Fiji. She opens up about lif...
Girls night!!! Avery pops over to Scotty’s cozy LA pad for a late-night, ‘California-sober’ hang. And the besties flip the script: Scotty asks the questions as Avery answers right off the cuff. They catch you up on everything: busy schedules, the new pod studio they’re building at home, and the house-reno saga that briefly turned Avery’s kitchen into a community pool.
Avery gets candid about keeping things fun in marriage, the leap ...
Avery sits down with beauty creator Toni Bravo, whose Tower 28 collab and viral blush reviews have cemented her as one of the most exciting new voices in beauty. The self-proclaimed CEO of Blush opens up about growing up in Long Beach, finding her love of makeup through trial and error, and how roller-skating videos evolved into the beauty reviews that built her loyal community.
Toni shares the story behind becoming Tower 28’s first...
Content creators Kay & Tay Dudley join Avery for a sweet catch-up on love, parenting, and life in the third trimester. They revisit their small-town meet-cute, how filming one video a day turned into a full-time career, and why their channel feels more like a daily documentary than a performative “family vlog.”
Kay opens up about this pregnancy, what’s felt different from her first two, wild cravings, and navigating lupus remission...
Content creator and founder Victoria Garrick Browne stops by the Unwell studio for a warm, honest convo about mental health, body image, and building a life that actually feels good. Victoria shares how playing D-1 volleyball at USC led to performance anxiety, why she gave her TEDx talk as a sophomore, and how that moment grew into her nonprofit The Hidden Opponent. She opens up about healing her relationship with food, advocating ...
Digital creator, entrepreneur, and YouTube OG Jackie (Aina) Asamoah sits down with Avery for a convo that’s authentic, uplifting, and fun! Jackie opens up about her journey from Army Reserves to beauty mogul, and how she’s built a career around confidence, gratitude, and staying true to herself.
The two connect over fitness routines, coming from modest beginnings, and the thrill of designing their dream homes. Jackie shares the real...
Creator and podcast host Becca Moore joins Avery at the Unwell studio for a convo that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. They laugh about arch-nemesis drama, the randomness of internet beefs, and the early TikToks that turned Becca into everyone’s favorite sarcastic storyteller. Becca also opens up about growing up in Ohio, moving to LA, and how her online persona differs from the vulnerable side she shares on her podcast For ...
Two Averys, one podcast. This week, Avery sits down with TikTok creator and University of Arizona student Avery Kroll to talk about balancing college life with a viral social media career.
They swap stories about growing up with the name Avery, what it’s like to be in a sorority, and get real about breakups, rumors, and staying grounded while everyone’s watching. Avery K shares how she keeps school a priority, what she’s learned fro...
Fashion creator and DIY queen Madeleine White Fedyk comes on fresh off her dreamy Santorini wedding to DJ Andrew Fedyk of Loud Luxury. She and Avery swap stories about their first run-in at Unwell Spring Break in Miami, shopping splurges, and honeymoon highlights on the Amalfi Coast.
Madeleine opens up about growing up in England, her modeling years, and how teaching herself to sew in her twenties turned into viral fashion moments. ...
Beauty YouTuber, CEO, and podcast host Laura Lee stops by the Unwell studio fresh off a flight from a music festival with glowy skin, no sleep, and all the stories. She and Avery dive into everything from going viral on YouTube to Laura raising her niece and building brands from scratch.
Laura opens up about her Southern roots and what it took to go from broke in Alabama to bossed up in LA. She reflects on navigating cancel culture,...
Ave steps into the role of your wise older sister—offering heartfelt, no-BS advice for anyone navigating their glow-up era. From the real deal on plastic surgery—pros, cons, and what no one tells you—to the freedom that comes with cutting out toxic energy, she gets real about what it means to protect your peace and embrace your power. Whether you’re fresh out of school or in the middle of a major life shift, this episode is your re...
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