TMI update/identity after volleyball/youtube insecurities/my realizations/folklore

[@em9776]

I started watching for the volleyball and stayed for Victoria's personality and journey 😍

[@pattycaro6591]

Amy Brook me too. And I’m the mom of a vb player!!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

*crying* THANK YOU ❤️

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

@@pattycaro6591 thanks Patty! ❤️

[@petra6147]

same :))

[@SamElle]

I’d like to say your body positivity on tik tok is everything and that’s how I found your KZbin!! I’m in recovery right now and influencers like you hve really helped in my progress!!!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Aw that makes me so happy! Thank you so much Sam!! :) you probably didn't even know I played volleyball lol

[@SamElle]

Victoria Garrick totally didn’t know that hahahaha

[@kenadielise7780]

Awww dont be nervous ur voice is nice to listen to.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thanks Kenadi!

[@madelynlynde4993]

I felt this video so much. I was a swimmer for my whole life and I had to quit last year. Was I particularly good? Not really, but my whole identity was that I was a swimmer. I developed a rare medical condition (its not life threatening at all, but its chronic) and that stopped me from swimming. I broke down mentally and broke my femur later in the year while skiing (unrelated). I began watching your tiktoks and youtube videos after that and you have inspired me so much and are one of the main reasons I love myself, my surgery scars, and all my imperfections. I love you so much!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw I'm so glad to hear that thank you madelyn, appreciate you sharing with me as well.

[@Abby-pe2dc]

Girl we may love the volleyball Victoria Garrick, but we also LOVE the PERSON Victoria Garrick. With or without volleyball. U don't have to be worried abt the content on this channel, bc the people watching it are coming for YOU. Watching u be passionate abt something, whether that's volleyball OR pizza, is more than enough for us!! (yes we love the video topics as well but that isn't the point☺️)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Ahh this is so nice thank you Abby, needed to hear it

[@elenalucero7936]

I definitely can relate to the feelings you described by not having a perfect “friend group” ! I have experienced several occasions at different events where I struggled so hard to fit into a group of girls and even tried to get pictures with them for Instagram or Twitter. Without having their insta feed in my face of all the parties and hangouts I wasn’t invited to I am not realizing that I am so beyond happy without having that. Also I loved this video, it’s my favorite ;) Keep being real, and don’t mind those who misunderstand us 💛

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

thanks for sharing Elena

[@froggy8814]

not here for a volleyball player or volleyball content, i’m here for VICTORIA GARRICK. i think you’re an awesome person and i love watching you and you are so inspiring in SO many ways. i totally relate to the sports being your identity. i went through that too. you’re so right about what stays with you beyond competing/practicing. and you’re definitely still part of the community of your sport. MORE AUTHENTIC CONTENT YOU WANT TO MAKE and is the real you. we love YOU

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

im literally going to tear up.... THANK YOU! ❤️❤️❤️

[@zenasoufi7156]

Anything you post, doesn’t matter if it’s volleyball or not, so many of us will still watch it. you’ve literally helped me so much, and seeing your posts on instagram, tiktok, or watching your videos or listening to your podcast, are honestly the highlights of my day, and make me feel so much better about my self.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw wow thank you Zena, I appreciate this

[@aubreewartman1653]

wow i never realized that identity after sport was a thing that so many people struggled with. after a diagnosis of a chronic illness took me out of volleyball it was a huge struggle to find who i was again thanks for making me feel seen

[@isabelainfante2026]

It’s so cool and amazing how Vic can be so vulnerable and just share her feelings to sooo many people!!! She has been an inspiration to me for my body image and vball!!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thank you Is!! sometimes I realize it and I'm like wow this is a lot hahaha, but idk I just feel better sharing!

[@aislingmurphy7679]

1. Merch... hell YES 2. Can we get a Tswift song favs video haha 3. I love your channel with or without volleyball! One of my favorite things about you is your advocacy for REALNESS. This video is a great example of it. Sharing your emotions, expressing genuinity. You are an amazing role model for your ability to be honest. I value that a lot. THANK YOU. (Oh and do whatever the hell you want on your channel. It's for you, and if it helps other people along the way, that's a bonus :)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Ahhhh Aisling thank you this is so sweet!! I appreciate it and love that you love the realness that's where it all started. and the t swift video... ill think about, but the answer is yes lol

[@reberjr23]

No need to be nervous, no one will judge you at all. You’re really nice and helpful. And at least you’re brave enough to talk about these kinda things

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Thanks Richard! appreciate it

[@morganmaurer5811]

I love all of your videos.Your tips for volleyball and mental health bc I also have bad mental health.Last year I was told by my doctors that I wasn’t aloud to play volleyball anymore and I was also a libero and I loved bc USC was my dream school but I found other things I like I coach freshman volleyball and I also keep score .So thank you much for all of your advice abt everything it has really helped me 💙

[@kelseah8436]

I originally started really watching your videos because of volleyball. I’m still young and it is one of my dreams to play D1 volleyball! BUT I have struggled with a lot of mental health, body image, bullying, and fake friends. and I genuinely love your channel! every video! I listen to your podcasts & tiktok too! you have genuinely taught me how to not care what other people think. you have shown me that life can get so hard but you will get through it. I genuinely love your channel and you! you have inspired me so much and you continue to do that! so I genuinely want to thank you from the bottom of my heart 💖

[@kelseah8436]

also if you see this haha idk why I wasn’t subscribed to you!!! like I get a notification when you post a vid!! but I did subscribe!!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

ahhh I am so happy reading this! Thank you for staying and watching all of my videos I really appreciate that Kelsea

[@kelseah8436]

Victoria Garrick thank you so much for responding! That means a lot 💖 you truly do inspire me 💖💖

[@danadoyon2530]

I’ve also def struggled during the lockdown but for a different reason. I’ve always been really introverted. I still have friends, super fun friend groups, etc. But I really identified with being an introvert and was proud of those qualities. But since lockdown started, my loneliness has been completely overwhelming. My mental health has plummeted, right when I felt like I was making real progress. I didn’t realize or want to admit how much I need other people but I definitely do. And it honestly seems like there’s no end in sight, and things just keep getting worse. But thank you for being real, especially about mental health.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Ahh sorry to hear that things feel worse, but on the bright side you learned something really powerful about yourself, that you are not as introverted as you might have thought! While it's tough to be lonely these days, that is something special to look forward to... plus the ways you are going to grow now that you realize that

[@kristenbuzaki4846]

I totally relate to your friends comment. I've had one "ride or die" friend since 4th grade. And I've made other friends throughout my life, but none have stuck with me like my one best friend. I used to feel bad about myself because I didn't make a big group of friends in college, but I've realized that I would rather have one friend that I can rely on than have a bunch of friends that I'm not super close with.

[@moribuntarou2058]

Hey, hm, I know I'm late, I got here from the Haikyuu reactions, tbh, and I actually liked the overall channel so much, that I wanted to share a bit of my personal thoughts, on something slightly deep. People have layers. And social media in general allows you to get inside some of those layers from other people's lives. So the people like Victoria, here, have oppened up quite several very intimate layers of her life, and that private contact feels so real and wholesome, that it is simply amazing. But, at the same time, it's super important that she also comes out into saying, it pulls a strain on me. On who I am, bcs I'm showing something, and I want what I show, to be true to what I am. And that is admirable, but it also makes the content a lot harder to make, it's a toll on anyone's mental health. So I wanted to tell you, personally, Victoria, numbers are not equal to value, and and what you are doing with the mental health aspect of ppl related to sports, is extremely valuable and extremely true, so, as long as it keeps making you happy, you don't need to humble yourself so much, I, personally, am IN for these types of drills. And it makes me learn a lot.

[@magdalenadirnberger6801]

I love these talk videos so much!!!💕

[@reese6833]

i’m going to admit that i came to your channel when you did volleyball and i was very sad seeing you didn’t post anymore about that but your content your doing right now is AMAZING and INSPIRING and you are just such an amazing person to watch :) i wish i had tik tok to see your vids but i hear such good things about them

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Thank you Reese!! I do want to post about volleyball but it's just different without a team and games, that's why I want to incorperate other things as well :) so glad you kept watching!

[@reese6833]

Victoria Garrick i totally understand and i love your videos now too!!

[@lauralott5303]

There's just something about sports that makes you a better person and I love how even after school clubs can change you as a person. volleyball has a special place in my heart,but @victoriagarrick has so many inspiring videos. I really do believe everything you put on your channel. keep up the great work!!

[@athena.buseth]

I’m watching the KZbin topic of the video, and Vic!! The first video that I watched of yours was a vball vid ngl, but what really made me respect you and look up to you was your girl talk video! And others. I don’t see u as “ Victoria Garrick a former usc volleyball athlete” I see you as “Victoria Garrick, who uplifts peoples confidence, who is beautiful, and honest, and so much more”

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

awww Athena I am gonna cry this is so sweet, THANK YOU!! (PS: are you greek?!)

[@athena.buseth]

Victoria Garrick it’s awesome that you noticed my name! But no I am not Greek, but I am named after “Athena” as u can probably tell haha🤓

[@ProfessorShoosh]

WOW, this video hit me right in the feels, thank you Victoria!!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

wheelchair tennis!?! that sounds awesome I would love to learn more. Sounds like you've had an incredible journey and I can tell you have so much strength because of everything you've been through. Appreciate you opening up and sharing. PS: CANT BELIEVE YOU SAID THAT!! GRACIE IS COMING ON THIS MONTH!! RECORDED WITH HER LAST WEEK :)

[@ProfessorShoosh]

Awww thank you so much Victotia!!!! ❤ AND OMG THAT'S AWESOME!!! Super super excited for your guys' episode!!!😃🙉

[@sunlovingbeauty]

i played volleyball through middle/high/college and now coach so i love your volleyball videos but i also seriously love watching your normal videos! you’ve helped put perspective on many things whether it’s eating disorders or friendship or body image. thank you for that. also when you brought up the lessons/skills learned from sports it hit me. it’s so true you don’t need to fit into a team or group in order to utilize the skills you’ve learned from sports. it also hit hard when you said it’s okay it be misunderstood. i’m definitely going to remember this in my everyday life that is not important for everyone to understand you. thank you for being relatable and being yourself.

[@samantharuggles3998]

Yes!! We are here because of volleyball but also you!! We want to see what you are interested in and what you love! If people don’t want to see, what they won’t watch one video.. SO!! We love u for you and we get to know you as a role model through your channel

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Samantha!!! Thank you so much I appreciate your love and support

[@beckyjones9209]

This is so random but I feel like she’d be such a good friend

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

awww :')

[@kayleekunz6022]

Vic!!!! I found you because of volleyball but that’s not why i watch you! I watch you because you’re relatable, funny, and wholesome!

[@JustTheJacksons]

Wow, I was thinking about the same thing the other day. I played volleyball in college and I’m struggling with identity. I was all about volleyball, now I find myself not able to find something to identify with. I’m 2 years post college not in love with my career. But thank you I just realized I’m still love volleyball. And it’s still apart of who I am. My next step is try to find my next job and just be who I am I don’t have to become a new person. Just who I am. Thank you

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

YES YES YES! Exactly. So glad you could relate and thanks for sharing :)

[@yingying-pw2cg]

its true that i started following you because you play at USC, where everything is vball related, but now it has become more than that. along with vball i also value mental heath, body image, and everything else that you talk about. i've watched all your videos up until now except for the one where max does your makeup...................i'll go watch that later hahahahha BUUUT i would still love lots of vball videos!!! love you! aaand am i the only one who's like super chill during quarantine?? i'm having a pretty good time with myself and life is way more chill than when i have to deal with so many people in life. don't have much friends, realized that i dont need half of the friends in my life either (it will be great to but not a necessity)... is this anti social behavior 😂

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

THAT MAX VIDEO IS MY FAV EVER U NEED TO WATCH! hahaha. PS: I love to hear that you are having a chill time and things are going good :)

[@chinoreyes5611]

Although I did find your channel because of volleyball and because of you being a volleyball player has helped me, who is dreamimg to become one but our place just doesnt have much people into volleyball. I still enjoy just how much the stories you share, even if its non volleybal related, inspires people. Its like a look through into someones life besides of what theyre known for, and I'm here for that.

[@tfkristen3134]

Hey Victoria! I’m a lacrosse player and found your channel during your senior year @ USC, and without knowing a single thing about volleyball, your energy , your vibes, and your realness is what caught my attention. I couldn’t help but watch all of your content! Even with your specifically volleyball related videos, I still found myself taking your advice and applying them to lacrosse, which I feel makes you such a great mentor/influence, your advice can be applied and inspiring to not just a specific audience :) loving it and you!!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

ahhh this makes me so happy, glad you could relate even as a non volleyball player. Thanks for supporting my channel :)

[@isabellacassara3612]

I was always conscious that I have a small group of friends, like you, and that it was ok for me to be like that, cause they’re few but I truly care a lot about them. So one thing I did realize during quarantine is that I’m always reaching out to them, asking if they’re ok, etc etc, and some people don’t do that back. I was kind of hurt at first, but it made me realize who was really there for me, like for real, and that my true friend group is even smaller than i thought LOL but that’s ok too!!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thanks for sharing this Isabella, sounds similar to me. I know what its like to give and give but feel like you aren't getting the same thing back

[@jolindaRVA]

Post-career depression for athletes is so real. Thank you for being open and vulnerable to have these conversations. I still play volleyball on leagues and in adult tournaments because it helps me feel like a better human overall. Quarantine is a little bit refreshing because it takes away the pressure to do and be everywhere. I like that it takes away some of the social expectations. Also a bullet journaler here!

[@laurasinsko1141]

im the same way with the friend group !!! one of the best things ive realized is how to be content with myself with has lead to loads os self improvement, and now i couldn't be happier

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

YES! Laura that's been my realization too :)

[@deepthoughtsplants]

We love your volleyball videos, but also whatever you feel like you want to post on this platform! Personally, I love your brain-barf videos because it helps me realize that we're all just human beings going through this together :)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

hahah aw thank you so glad to hear that!

[@noellecapone]

Merch?! 👀I'm already getting excited. Btw, I love this format. Hearing you be so real about how you're feeling, sharing your highs and lows...it's really inspiring and has probably made a lot of people feel much more comfortable with how they've been experiencing quarantine. I'm definitely one of them so thank you :)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

ME TOO !!! :) and thank you I really do appreciate you saying that Noelle

[@noellecapone]

Ahh thank you so much for replying. Made my day 😊

[@morganbeauregard9065]

YOU’RE SO RIGHT!!! MAD WOMAN IS SO UNDERRATED 😍

[@enyam4651]

it is great that you talk about your feelings and thoughts, it is way more personal like that. I love it!

[@kharisperona2898]

FYI, I have never played volleyball and do not watch the volleyball videos (although I’m sure they are great!). I watch your videos because of how open and real you are and that is why I subscribed. I struggled with body image and you have literally helped me so much. I watch your videos and think that the world needs more people like you because you are such a light in this world. I look up to you as a person, not as an athlete. Keep posting great videos, we all love you!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

THANK YOU KHARIS!! MY HEART

[@margaretwerba004]

yes yes yes and YES! I swam for the University of Minnesota and struggled for a whole two years after being done before I realized I have more identities than just being an athlete. You are a symbol of hope for life after sport for so many of us and I promise you're making a difference!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

thank you so much Margaret!! So nice to know we are not the only ones :)

[@morganelizabeth33]

I stumbled upon Victoria's videos a few weeks ago when I was searching for information on binge eating disorder. Her video on that changed my life by helping me find books and other information that I needed to help myself. I'm not and never have been an athlete but I very much enjoy all of her other videos. She is definitely my favorite youtuber to watch because she is the only one that seems like an actual person that I would truly enjoy talking to. And I genuinely enjoy hearing what she has to say about various topics. I also really like her workout videos because again, she is very real, and the workouts are great. I hope she will continue to create content because I know she has (and will continue to have) a positive impact on many people.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Morgan!! I am smiling so big thank you so much :)

[@mirelala25]

I found your channel through volleyball, but looking more into your channel and watching other videos that are not related about volleyball made me want to watch more. It just feels like you're an older sister I always wanted and when you talk its all real and genuine. I feel grateful for having you as a part of my life, I really look up to you!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

LOVE BEING YOUR OLDER YT SIS

[@ariyakaushek6524]

Thank you so much for making all your videos volleyball and nonvolleyball related. You have taught me to be kind to my body and being okay with the person I am. You don't know how many people you have impacted and the difference you are making. THANK YOU SO MUCH this channel is the only reason I watch youtube. xoxox

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Ariya! this is so sweet thank you so much for the kind comment :)

[@ariyakaushek6524]

OMG YOu REspOnDed my litteral idol

[@courtneychapin3694]

Thank you for sharing what’s on your mind. Thank you for using your voice to help others. It’s helped me as a collegiate athlete, as a woman. With personal growth; with helping myself. I never understood how people could say someone on social media could influence them so much or save them until I saw ONE of your tik toks. Then I followed Instagram and today I have subscribed to your KZbin and watched several of your videos that hit so close to home for me. Love you 💛

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

oh wow Courtney thank you!! I am so grateful to be that person for you!!

[@rodriguezepoh]

3:00 🥺 awe Vic, you are so amazing and I started watching you at the beginning of quarantine back in March, and I literally fell in love with your channel, not only bc of your vb tips, but your positivity and what an influence you have made in my life, I don’t have enough words to describe how amazed I am of you and all that you’ve shared with us, you’re absolutely amazing and thank you for everything, I enjoy watching your videos, they’re the best!!!! Such an inspiration ❤️ also yes, 8:35 I feel like that’s what all content should be about, what makes you happy, and what you enjoy, and not about the likes and views (I mean easier said than done) but I feel like that’s how it should be, bc then posting/uploading things will make you feel/ think to yourself, “why did I start this in the first place” and it just won’t be good for your mental/emotional health. (I know I’ve said a lot but...) 14:16 I feel like quarantine has helped me realize what friends I am close too, and in the words of one of my cousin’s “who your real friends are” I feel like bc of quarantine it helped me realize what’s important, and what/who I shouldn’t take for granted

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

HOPE!! I love this comment thank you for sharing this all and for intently watching the videos and commenting down below each time haha :) seriously, I love it. So grateful you like my channel and please know your words of support are going a long way!

[@brookeluna1569]

Truly so relatable on so many levels.

[@kenziefarrey9089]

I play volleyball and that was the reason I started following you last year but ever since, I've realized that I wasn't thinking positive and not always eating what I want but you have helped me so much and you are literally amazing and my idol. Thank you Victoria

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw Kenzie this makes me smile thank you

[@kenziefarrey9089]

Victoria Garrick your welcome, oh and I'm asking my coach for my film and I was going to send it to you but I didn't know if you were actually still going to react to film?

[@lilfiftyfour]

You're the REALEST. We all appreciate your effort to keep your content honest and true in the age of facetune and filters! As someone who is 5 years older I only wish your content/platform had been around when I was making my leap from college vball to real life because the comedown was tough but I can say every year it gets cooler and your identity continues to change and morph and eventually you start taking pride in winning adult weekend sand/grass tourneys and are just happy when you can walk the next day ;) Love getting to reminisce with you when you post vball content and learn with you when you post body positivity vibes!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Aww wow. Kelley this is truly the sweetest comment thank you so much!! I so appreciate you and all of these kind words!! Glad you can relate :) (lol at the grass tourneys, im sure you're a baller!)

[@michellenziki4181]

All your videos inspire me so much. You as you and you as a volleyball player are both beautiful. Thank you for helping me understand so many things in my life. As an athlete and a girl in general.

[@morganelizabeth33]

I feel less pressure to travel since no one else is right now. I never thought if it this way but since I can't go anywhere I actually feel relieved and realized I actually just love where I live and feel no desire to go anywhere.

[@katelyncajigas1202]

Real talk: I love watching all your videos including your volleyball, mental health, vlogs and body image videos❤️❤️❤️

[@katelyncajigas1202]

I also love just hearing your thoughts on life

[@ma-nw5yy]

I don’t know even a bit about sports and being a sport player, I have been subscriber since your BED video, I am a huge fan of your personality and how you honestly approach realistic topics and make a beneficial ideas that helped me personally to cope with life changes and stuff that nobody really try to talk about. Therefore I really appreciate everything you do here .♥️♥️

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw wow I love to hear this thank you so much for subbing :)

[@monicahernandezgonzalez831]

I’m from Mexico and I really looove your content. I started following you here on KZbin because of your volleyball videos, but I am absolutely sure that you are soo much more. I mean we don’t know each other, but your are so friendly and so real (real pod is literally the best thing that happened to me, you opened my eyes this quarantine) that I always feel I’m with an old friend. I just wanted to say that you should do what makes you happy, do what you want and enjoy it, as you said there will be someone that doesn’t like it, but know that at least I will be watching your video, your Instagram story, I will like your post... I will buy your merch... 😍 I am excited about that. I can relate with everything that you said, I think during quarantine I was able to know who are really my friends, I learned (thanks to you) that I need to listen to my body and that I work out for myself, not for others. // i listen to folklore every single day, it’s sooo good, I love TLGAD and betty 🤩 // I really want to say thank you, Vic, just go for it ❤️ //// PD. Sometimes you get so excited that you talk so fast and I’m like omg I am really practicing listening with her. I hope I wrote this right ;)

[@sarahhenault6868]

I love videos like these because they inspire me greatly. I have grown a new mindset about myself and others (plus volleyball lol) and I want to thank you for that❤️

[@alexaaa7174]

Your youtube & tiktok videos and instagram posts have helped me sooo much in recovery and trying to eat intuitively...THANK YOU! 💕

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

ahhh so happy to hear this Alexandra!

[@sophiesleeps]

I am not that terrible in my body positivity mindset. But your videos make me feel even better about myself! I love rants and videos like these, so if you feel the need or want to make another one, I’ll definitely watch!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thanks so much ❤️

[@rebeccabrown7088]

You are the best!! Love all of your videos. The body image ones on Tiktok have really helped me. Especially during quarantine 💜

[@Kenziroo99]

I’m not even a volleyball player but I have genuinely taken the advice you have given in your videos, volleyball related or not, and applied it to my everyday life. You’re teaching skills that are so valuable to life, I really appreciate you and all of the content you put out ❤️

[@tristengamboa8761]

Finally I’ve found a creator that I can relate to! I love how you mentioned how a sport becomes a part of your identity and navigating life when it’s done. As a gymnast for 9 years it was definitely tough when I had to quit because of an injury in my senior year of high school. I’ve only seen a few videos so far but I love them. Keep doing you!

[@deyjat2632]

Victoria, as someone who has been subscribed to you since day one I want you to know that I clicked the subscribe button for a reason.That reason being to go along this KZbin journey with you and get some awesome advice for volleyball and so much more. I will always be one of your biggest supporters on whatever it is, your podcast, KZbin, Instagram, whatever. I want to thank you for making this video so we as viewers get to see how you feel and have reality on how most KZbinrs probably feel about themselves and their content. Love you Victoria! P.S I did buy the book,"Geese are never swans" and I cannot wait to read it!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Aw wow, this got me in my feels. A day 1 subscriber??? DEYJA THANK YOU!!!

[@simonainglima4008]

I started watching your channel for volleyball but since I’ve gotten to know you I like videos like this and more of just you even more!!💗

[@jessicaveliz347]

I love your channel i am not a volleyball player but i enjoy all of your videos! I love seeing your love that you have for your sport and how much you put into it! I also really admire your body image message and talks about friendship and everything you put out there. Keep being you and posting great messages!

[@alliebraithwaite7526]

I completely agree with what you said about your friends. I have realized in quarantine that I am good with my few good friends and I am not in a huge need for a bunch of friend groups! You said it so perfectly for how I felt about it!

[@kaileyphillips_]

I love u Victoria! Also you are literally my idol!!! From volleyball to ur vids... ur amazing!!!

[@carly7879]

i found you from volleyball but i stayed for you. i love your personality and advice. i’d watch any type of videos you wanted to make :)

[@laraleonardi6549]

i look forward to your videos every thursday!!! you’re such an inspiration to so many people, i really hope you know that 💕💕

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thank you so much Lara

[@SamElle]

She’s my absolute fav!!

[@katrinaroach1022]

I found your channel thru watching your body positivity tiktoks and can I just say thank you because you've made me realise that it's ok to be me 💕 ly

[@JesusGomez-me8tr]

Dope video Victoria! Yes it’s true athletes after their sport is done they feel like they have a “what am I going to do next” it was like that for me after both sports I played we’re done and going to a community college and not knowing what I’ll do on my “free time” eventually the sports come around and found me again through coaching. Eventually one way or another the sport finds its way even if someone doesn’t try to do it. What thing about quarantine is that coaching has been part of me and most of my “me time” is coaching my high school kids. It’s my inner peace and my going away from an issues or stress.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

ahhh love this, I think I eventually want to coach too. Not till later in my life but I can see how it's special to work with the next generation of players. Glad to har you love it!

[@JesusGomez-me8tr]

Victoria Garrick well I’m not doing it for long until I get accepted to medical school and become an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. I want to be able to help my community medically in sport injuries type of way. So a couple years left if you want I can offer you my volleyball job after lol. Yes I do love it it’s good for the next generation cause you show them the way and especially when you add the mental side to keep them mentally healthy can help athletes enjoy the sport better and the sport they fell in love with.

[@ceciliareyes1054]

literally just opened up youtube and you released a new video! love when you do sit-down videos and talk with us!❤️

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

hahaha it's fate! :)

[@aaronweichart8220]

I found your volleyball videos somehow through the rabbit hole of youtube my senior year of college, and while I may not watch the recent videos about how to serve or anything I love when you post videos that touch on mental health/sports. I had an awful sports experience throughout college on my team (was frequently excluded from workouts/meetings/events) but it was my whole identity and everything I loved at the same time which made things worse for me mentally. It's hard to put into words but the impact you have with your videos means a lot to me and its inspirational. You've done a lot for mental health/athletes through your videos and Ted Talk and I want to work my way to a point where I can also have that positive impact on others. I'm still struggling dealing with being done with my sport but hopefully I can get a better handle on that

[@alexisxoxo6390]

I’m going to be honest, when I started to watch your channel it was because of volleyball. I loved those videos but I feel more interested in these types of videos because I can relate to you with the friend group thing. That was always so big for me because I had friends that would just stop reaching out to me after quarantine happened. Then I really realized who my true friends were thanks to you! You have helped me a lot! So to be clear I would much rather you do vids that you love because it makes it much more enjoyable to watch knowing that you wanted to do that video. Love you! And I will always be here for you!❤️❤️❤️

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thank you so much Alexis this means the world ❤️ right there with you!!

[@juliaandanna1]

I always love coming on to youtube and tiktok to find you posted another video! You've inspired me to change the way I look at myself so thank you for that!! :) You are so genuine and kind which is also so inspiring to me!

[@sandrayang3511]

Thanks for being brave and posting this kind of stuff. I live for this vulnerable, raw content. In my opinion, it’s more relatable and helpful then volleyball stuff, and I say that as an ex college-volleyball player too :)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thanks Sandra. Real and raw is my favorite :)

[@kaitlinduffy1606]

You are amazing I've been binge-listening to all of your podcasts and journaling about them. They have really helped me bc I'm in recovery rn! :)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

so glad you love Real Pod! thanks for listening Kaity!

[@nataliazd7559]

Vic! I would like to say that I never followed you because you were a volleyball player but because you talked about body image and your relationship you have had with food in the past and how you recovered! And I love you for that because truly, thanks to you I bought a book (How to overcome emotional eating idk) and my relationship with food and myself is getting better! So yeah, I'm glad people want to see your volleyball videos and heck yes, keep doing that for them but I really really enjoy your content related with whatever you want to come up with! Once again, thank you for being so so inspiring to me, I have no words to describe how grateful I am to have found you here Vic!

[@nataliazd7559]

AAHH AND yes! I can relate 100% about the friend group situation. I came to the terms that I do not need a group of friends in order to feel "secure" "fulfilled" etc, but just the few ones I have around the world who do not know each other but make me feel safe and I know I can go back to them whenever I need

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

AW thank you I'm glad to know you love all those other parts of me and support every video :) I APPRECIATE YOU!

[@erlintawar9363]

I'm 5'5'' and I am a defense player at heart. I played football trought High school as a defensive player and failed my tryout when I got to college. It was a HUGE down in moral after that. A year later I started volleyball out of coicidence(Haikyuu gang ahah) and I LOVE IT. I'm a really competitive person so I immediatly wanted to get better, cause I SUCKED at the game at first (really bad). I practice alone and/or with friends about 10-15h a week the whole summer and now I'm in a semi-competitive league in my home town. I want to get better and try to get into a "real" competitive team next year so I still practice a lot to improve. Your videos changed everything, I love watching them I they helped me to learn a lot specailly the libero drills one. I love your content (not just the volleyball your personality is awsome). Whitout your videos and the hype I got from them to play volleyball I don't know if I would've played this much and the ability to play sports again helped a lot in my life. Thank you Victoria

[@jennabernhard3411]

You literally help me so so much. Wish I could give you a hug❤️❤️ (and for the record RANCH AND PIZZA IS THE BEST COMBO OUT THERE PERIOD)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

WISH I COULD HUG YOU BACK

[@maryhanna9276]

Victoria, you inspire so many people and you are amazing!!! You make me feel so much better and help me love myself

[@rockybalboa2293]

Oml Victoria I play soccer and I follow you on all of your social media’s for the sole purpose that your advice and experience with mental health is extremely reassuring for me. I feel like I have a really similar personality to you, and I just live watching you!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

thanks I appreciate this!!

[@montserratgonzalez5216]

OMG. I literally admire you so much. You are one of the few females that makes me feel better about myself. I also love that you talk about things that most influencers don’t. Love your content ❤️

[@LindsayPuggleGirl]

these videos are what we want from you! post whatever we want and we will watch it lol

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thanks Lindsay haha :)

[@Iris-bz8jh]

I found your channel through researching intuitive eatng (your video helped me out a lot so thank you!!), and I am not even a volleyball player but still love your sportsrelated content. Your personality and messages are what values you and this channel so whatever you post will be amazing. Loved this video as well, your message on that not everyone has to understand you resonated a lot with me. Keep it up

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thank you so much iris!! such a crazy world how you found my channel searching IE, love to hear it❤️

[@runner5007]

I’m part of the next generations volleyball players, and you’ve inspired me since the very first video I saw of you. You’re not only inspiring as an athlete but as a person, too. Love ur content ❤️ post what u want

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

ahhh thank you so much!! I appreciate your unconditional support :)

[@kayladejesus9481]

I have to admit that I am a newer subscriber but I love the video with you being 100% honest, and bring attention to other things that are important to you not just volleyball

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

thanks Kayla! I appreciate this and am glad you subbed :)

[@caterinazavala8867]

You know I agree that in this time I don’t have the desire or need for another group of friends. If anything this crazy time has taught me how I can stay connected to my friends that are not in the same city. Fav Folklore songs. The 1, Cardigan, Exile, Seven, August, This is me Trying, Invisible String, Mad Woman. BUT I love the whole album.

[@ijnwankwo4314]

well for that second life changer, it kind of opened my eyes and caused me to really think about my never ending desire to have a group of friends that have an aesthetic and do everything together and trust each other with their lives. i came to the conclusion that maybe i still want that because even throughout quarantine i still saw everyone hanging out and having fun and being with their set group of friends and i don’t have that. i have a friend who wants to be my bestfriend but i’ve grown out of. a bestfriend that has other bestfriends that are the main priority. then my other really close friends and out of these 4, none of us hang out in a group and they don’t talk with each other and it’s just like they all have one trait in them that would add up to my be my ideal bestfriend. i still crave and want that one person that’s my everything and has everything, but i’m starting to realize that i’m setting my standards too high and closing myself off. i need to be putting more time and effort into the relationships of those who care about me and love me enough to be there for me and that number 2 life changing revelation for you, might be a really good start to mine. I might just start being honest to the friend i’ve grown out of about how i feel and the bestfriend who i prioritize, but don’t want to burden w plans because they have other friends about how i feel, then go from there. building healthier, stronger, and better relationships bit by bit. (i just realized how much i wrote out and ranted here, sorry💀)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

I LOVE THIS REALIZATION FOR YOU IJ!!! I resonate so much with a lot of what you said, especially the standards. Did you watch my friends video?? Feel like that would relate a lot to what you're talking about. Anyways thanks for sharing I appreciate it :)

[@ijnwankwo4314]

Victoria Garrick Awww I just wanted to say I love you and your content and I’m sort of binging through them all right now so I’ll watch the friends video next :))

[@taylorwoods4757]

I love how authentic you are!! These videos might not “do as well” but it is one of my favorite, if not my most favorite types of videos you post!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thanks Taylor makes me happy to hear this :)

[@emilyparkinson5035]

We want to see YOU! Whatever you're doing, it's your personality that really makes this channel.

[@usraa5111]

I love how honest and inspiring you are:)) really glad I found your channel a few months ago

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw me to Usra thanks for watching!

[@rebeccabutler7013]

I loved this video so much! These are my favorite kind of videos that you post!!

[@Alexandracohen3]

i just wanted to tell you that you are so much of the reason why i have started recovery and you inspire me so much. you inspire me to want to play college volleyball and youre videos on insta, tik tok, and youtube make me so much happier!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

thank you sweet Allie!!

[@Kianaonyoutube]

Happy for all of the realizations you’re having :) these sound very similar to what I was wrestling with my first year out of college!!! Here’s to more growing 🌟

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

yes! to more growing :) thanks Kiana

[@pipkennedy4776]

watched this whole vid & loved it! i related to heaps of stuff and i know you were saying that lots of people mainly enjoy your volleyball vids but i am such a big fan of you for things exactly like this video! i love open, chatty videos and im so glad you didnt listen to your thoughts saying no one would like this video because it is one of my faves of yours! i am from australia so find lots of your videos super interesting bc its a nice glimpse into american life (especially when u talk abt college which is sooo different from college here!) keep doing what you're doing! love you xxx

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aww Sophie haha its one of your favs?! that makes my heart happy. thanks for the support and for giving me confidence! ❤️

[@tatianaheynow7621]

You’re so amazing Victoria I will never judge u all ur subs love your energy and videos and support all your choices never feel like we’ll judge you.❤️

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thank you so much Tatiana

[@kirstymclean8557]

AHHHH I love this! I've recently had to stop elite trampolining because I'm going to uni and they don't do it there. It's so strange because I've always been known for trampolining and now I'm so confused by my identity. And the friends thing, you are literally me. I have friends from all different aspects of my life but most of them don't even know eachother and I actually have realised how much I love that since they're all sooo different! I didn't even know you played volleyball when I started watching your videos so you just keep doing whatever videos you want and I assure you there will be more people like me that'll love it!!

[@veronicaknippling8089]

You do you. We love and support you no matter what.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Veronica this makes my heart warm ty

[@gjyselanika6358]

I love every video you make!! You are so real, relatable, and amazing ILY

[@evelynchao3348]

VICTORIA I LOVEEE YOU i watch your tiktoks and you have one of the best personalities I have ever seen, which is why i come back to watch all of these advice vids too WHICH BTW i love your advice soo much its so real and amazing. pls dont let people or views bring you down for what you want to do we're here for you

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aw thank you Evelyn thank you thank you!! This makes me feel so happy to know.

[@dianaabendano2356]

content creator queen 💞

[@mollyt9115]

I absolutely love your videos!! Thank you so much for creating these wonderful videos on both TikTok and KZbin!! 💕💕👍💕

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Thank you sweet Molly :)

[@jasonhuang8426]

love hearing that you're posting content that *you* want to post! it's so empowering to be making the content you genuinely want to make and i think it's a huge sign of growth! we're all here to support you vic:)

[@darwin.777]

I just found this channel and I already love it 😍