I asked for help today and I feel as though I received it. I have been working a fear of opening myself up to love and the desire for a relationship, as well as a career in the fire department. I needed this reassurance today to not shut myself away and continue to just only focus on my career. It’s hard but I’m going to keep trying. So thank you 💜

I really appreciate the uplifting and inspiring nature of this podcast. I’ve been having a really hard time with a lot of things in my life lately, and your advice and stories really help to calm me and make me feel like everything's going to be okay. When you talk it feels like a really good, supportive friend giving advice. You don’t even know what a big difference you make. Thank you.

i’ve never felt something speak to me so much as this podcast does. thank you victoria!!

one of my go-to podcasts as an 18 year old girl trying to figure things out :)

so lovely to see this podcast what about ‘soul gym’ 🤩🤩

Victoria has helped me connect with myself and boost my confidence. I have embraced a kinder approach to my self talk and have used so many of her lessons and advice to improve my life and cut my stress down. If you like this podcast you should 100% check out her book Make Believe as well.

I love everything Victoria does, but this in particular is such a refreshing way to end my weekend feeling grounded. Keep the long form media alive — it’s meditative and slows things down, and I think we all need that!

I totally fell off the bandwagon of listening to podcasts for awhile: enter Soul Gum. I went for a listen when Victoria only had a few episodes and was so sad when I finished catching up and crossed my fingers she would start recording regularly soon! The next week she announced that exact plan. I love her voice, the way she weaves philosophical and casual language together, and keeps things real. This is one of my favorite podcasts, and one of the few I listen to regularly. I share almost every episode with my friends and through my monthly newsletter broadcasts because it is so fabulous!

I adore Victoria and follow her on other platforms. She has such a presence to her that makes me feel seen, loved, and heard. I just listened to the finding your purpose episode and it brought me immense comfort. I’m a newly postpartum mom and often ask myself what my purpose is. Listening to this episode on my walk with my baby in his stroller gave me the epiphany that my purpose is to help others love themselves. I want to do that my whole life. It may currently look different right now in my day to day, but I’m excited to keep that thought rooted in me during times where I question myself. Love you, Victoria!

i love this pod soooo much!!! victoria is a great host and i am obsessed with how she brings science into each episode. she is great.

I eagerly wait for a new episode every Sunday to listen to while I’m doing chores around the house. Victoria’s words are nourishing and thought provoking.

I came across Victoria just last week. I’ve come across a lot of different kinds of podcasts about mental health and wanting to do more and be better..but by far Soul Gum has been the podcast that has made the most sense to me and it’s one that feels real, relatable and personal. I’ve come back everyday since I found it, to re-listen to the episodes that inspire me most! Just like listening and re-playing a good album made by your favorite artist, Victoria has managed to do the same with her podcast. This is simply a “no-skip” album. Thank you 100x!! come out with moreeeee!!!!

This podcast is an easy listen, packed full of growth potential. I’ve been on the hunt for a while to find “my show” I found this just searching endless podcasts. I’m so happy I didn’t give up. I’ve only listened to 2 so far but they are EXACTLY what I need at this time. I even rewound it and wrote some notes to myself. I’m a hair stylist and have already started sharing this with my clients. Thank you so much for the work you do, the heart you have and path to growth you provide.

I LOVE VICTORIA. She has a way with words that I envy and approaches all topics with love and sensitivity. You can just tell that she is the sweetest person in the world, and that comes through in every single episode. I’m serious, listen if you haven’t already !!

Another reviewer said Victoria’s perspective and voice are infectious and that is absolutely the case.

I couldn’t recommend this podcast more, especially to other lost 20-somethings. Victoria is such a brilliant mind with so much wisdom to share. She makes philosophical concepts easily digestible for the average person. I always walk away with something to think about. She turns cleaning the house, driving to work, or going for a walk into a free life lesson. I especially love hearing examples from the studies and literature she has read. I have a running list of books to read that Victoria references. Soul Gum deserves to top the charts (It’s certainly at the top of mine!)

The spirit and rhythm of wellness and love run so authentically through Victoria. Thank you for each episode! Every episode I walk away with practical nuggets to chew on or practice. I’m so grateful for soul gum. Saludos desde Louisville, KY ¡!! 🫂

I love this creator’s perspectives and wisdom. The episode on Devotion and the Episode about the Paradox of Choice are life changing.

As a huge supporter of Victoria, this podcast is EVERYTHING!! I was first drawn to her infectious way with words and invocation of the soul from her yoga and poetry videos on tik tok and instagram, but after deciding to remove myself from social media I felt very saddened to feel slightly disconnected from this wonderful space she was creating. I would quite regularly redownload instagram SOLEY to see what was new on her page- and then promptly delete the all. I quickly discovered this podcast and now every Sunday I have some words of wisdom to look forward to. I think in a digital age where everything is advice and “self-help” and do this and you’ll be better, it is so REFRESHING to hear someone truly speak from their soul and know that are not forcing anything on you but instead just allowing you to dive deeper on what might resonate. And you have to applaud her ability to always sight the sources and educate us!! This is truly a gift to the world and 100% worth the listen, ALWAYS!

I would listen to anything this woman says

I found Soul Gum while it was still inactive and really loved the episodes Victoria had up. I feel like I am learning so much and reflecting a lot with her content and am super excited for Make Believe to come out! Thank you for all that you do.

One of the best podcasts I’ve given my time and attention to. I have followed Victoria on Instagram for a while, and the way she pieces together her thoughts and words so beautifully and intentionally always resonate with me. I love the deep philosophical insights and literature-based conversations that she shares. I have pre-ordered “Make Believe” and can’t wait to read all of the magical poems Victoria has put together. Huge fan - always looking forward to new episodes!

I LOVE SOUL GUM AND VICTORIA HUTCHINS SO MUCH. i know i will never be besties with victoria but i so so so badly want to. im recommending this to everyone i’ve ever met and am writing an article about it in my school newspaper. for context, im a highscool senior who really wants to get into existentialism, moral philosophy and ethics, philosophy in general (i dance and do yoga) but never seem to have the time to do the things i really love or be creative to my fullest potential and honestly, being seventeen and a senior, just feel so lost. victoria hutchins is an angel and i have loved her ever since i started watching her instagram videos. this podcast has helped me in so many ways

I love Victoria’s honesty as she shares her heart!! She has so much passion and it’s so inspiring to me!!

Yes. Just yes.

I have loved your TikToks for so long, it’s so great to have that in a longer form!

I just listened to the finding your purpose episode and I loved it! Victoria embodies so much of what I love in the world and how I wanna show up for people authentically and unapologetically. Thank you for being inspiring and sharing your light. Xoxo

I’m so excited you are back making podcasts and am looking forward to continuing to listen, be inspired and learn from your content! I’ve pre-ordered your book as well…can’t wait to read it! Thank you!!

just finished the first episode and this is sooo good. can’t wait to dive into more.

Love this podcast. Victoria brings a refreshing perspective to the health and wellness industry.

Loved the first episode back and excited to see what comes! I love your honesty and authenticity that shines through. Super into the philosophy that feels like you’re chatting with a friend. Right now I’m in a phase where I feel inspired for my dreams and know that when I’m in a slump I’ll come back to this episode to get me back on track. Thank you!

as someone who had never left a podcast review pls take this review as the highest compliment. victoria makes my brain and heart happy at the same time. this podcast is one big compassionate spiritual intellectual hug. pls continue forever xoxoxo

Soul Gum has far surpassed any other self-exploration podcast with interesting topics and various perspectives. Victoria has such a unique and fun approach to talking about different aspects of life. If you’re wanting to add a new podcast to your life in 2025, this is the one!

LOVE!!! Keep them coming please!

The most recent episode started playing once I got into my car this morning and it was exactly what I needed. I’ve recently moved to a new city after 25 years of staying in my comfort zone and it made me reflect on all that I’ve done. I’m so grateful for this podcast and I also always geek out when she sprinkles in some philosophy and psychology! I love how she doesn’t overdue it and it fits right in with her podcast. Thank you, for your wise words Victoria!

Great “food for thought” always - familiar concepts that still broaden my perspectives. Like a comfy couch chat with my super wise bestie.

I am so so excited for this podcast! I have been following Victoria for a couple years now and am always so inspired by her posts and poems. I can’t wait to see what new nuggets of wisdom and inspiration will be shared!

I was elated to see a new episode today! I am an avid podcast listener and there is something so unique and special about Victoria and the way she articulates things. Her energy and knowledge is everything I didn’t know I needed.

❤️‍🔥

I really love these episodes and wish she would produce more.

Victoria is brilliant, well-informed and has such a truly fresh perspective. As a law student, her musings particularly resonate and is a stand out in a sea of podcasts that tend to be either overly cynical or simplistically optimistic and out-of-touch. Victoria’s first episode on discipline was truly inspring in the sense that it has provided me the motivation and cognitive tools to work on improving my life.

Soul gum is my new favorite thing on the planet. The best way I can encompass this is that it’s all the things you needed to hear but didn’t realize you needed. It helped me cry for the first time in a long time and the release what exactly what I needed. Thanks Victoria, you’re a rockstar.

This is an eloquent, thought out, well produced podcast filled with humor, heart, and humility. It is simultaneously joyful, challenging, and soothing in the best ways. I have been on a quest to find podcasts that nourish me and make me feel unalone in the universe and this one (four episodes in at the time of writing) is already on my list of “drop what you can and make time to listen to a new episode” podcasts.

I enjoy this podcast so much. Victoria takes it deep but makes it comfortable while doing so. I feel like I have an intellectual friend I can tune into when I want to dig in. Thank you 💜

Holy moly, this is SO GOOD! Binge listened after finding Victoria’s content on Instagram - she is a gem! Her topics are fascinating and hard hitting without feeling too hard or too much to follow. She’s insanely intelligent and well spoken, her flow of information and her expert acknowledgment of her limitations and openness to other perspectives makes listening a pleasure 💛 Also, I find it refreshing that it isn’t in interview format, maybe it’s being ADHD or maybe just my preference, but was so much clearer and easier to follow.

Victoria’s podcast is very honest, introspective, and realistic. These episodes are full of powerful statements and relatable commentary that makes growth seem possible and desirable.

I love letting your tiktok videos play in the background and randomly thought, “I’d be awesome if she had a podcast.” And now here I am! I love listening to this podcast and hope for more content soon!💕

First off I never write reviews so this really means something lol. This podcast is amazing! I found you on tiktok and thought I would give your podcast a listen and it has been so moving for me. I am working on personal growth and grief/death acceptance, and your episodes have been so helpful for me. I am a sociology major so I also love the philosophical background, and covering life’s unanswerable questions. I can’t wait for more episodes!!!

Found you on tik tok and relate so much with your journey! Love the way you talk and the way you share your experience. Thank you 💕✨

I love this podcast (and tiktok account) so much. It is such a fresh perspective on all these topics while simultaneously relatable and comforting. Wish we were friends!!