Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Welcome to Vigorously with Val Kleinhans—a podcast that shares thoughtful conversations with guests and solo reflections centered around navigating life with effort, energy, and enthusiasm.
Hosted by media personality and style maven Val Kleinhans, this show celebrates those who live life out loud. Whether it's fashion, mental health, music, pop culture, or personal growth, Val brings her curious energy and signature positive outlook and honesty to every episode. If you're into real talk with real people who aren’t afraid to be themselves, this one’s for you.
New episodes drop weekly—let’s live vigorously.
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Inquiries: val.kleinhans@gmail.com
Episodes
151 episodes
Nathan James: A Nu Way of Doing Nu Metal
Assuming you're keeping up with the latest buzzmakers in rock, there is a good chance this isn't your first time hearing about Nathan James. He's on a mission to keep everyone accountable, and he's doing that in his own nu nu metal way.<...
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42:28
Love, Jade: Little Love Notes to Music and Its Power
Love, Jade is the band you need to know! Jeanine, project leader, chats with Val about the power of music, why music resonates with us, and how to promote your upcoming single like a pro, authentically.____________________________...
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35:12
Lizzie In Lace: Frills, Feels, and Finding Myself
In this episode, Val and content creator Lizzie In Lace dive into an invigorating conversation about style, confidence, and the power of embracing individuality. Val shares her personal struggles with confidence, while Lizzie brings her ...
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27:36
The Midsize Optimize: Finding Style & Identity in the Middle
Liz of The Midsize Optimize is your hype girl you've been looking for - especially if you fall in the midsize size range. Val and Liz discuss whether there is a world for midsize baddies, and if so, how can we take it over? Or, at least ...
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34:15
Nine Layers Deep: Doom Metal with Intention
Powerful, heavy and undeniably potent Nine Layers Deep are bringing thoughtful and simply crushing doom metal to the masses and forcing you to choke on their wonderfully bitter sonic pill.Val and Alaysa chat about alt girlie thing...
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28:00
Narcissa (AfterTime): Metal Motherhood & Mental Health
Metal vocalist Narcissa shares what really happened behind the scenes while joining AfterTime as their new vocalist. She also discusses Powerglove, metal culture, mom life, nurturing your mental health, and wedding fa...
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38:23
Vigil: Thrash in RVA
Thrash kings out of Richmond, Virginia, Vigil are giving metal icon neighbors Lamb of God a run for their money. Val chats with singer Jess about everything from clothes to finding your voice.______________________________________...
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Barbara Blackthorne: Red Flags, Realizations, and Rising Up
TW: This episode will discuss domestic violence.Barbara Blackthorne is making a name in metal by taking on some seriously cool projects! You know her as the front woman for Empress, and now Glyph.In this episo...
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24:52
Jasper De Man (Belgian Jasper): The Right and Wrong Ways to Interview
15 years of experience in the technology industry and a passion for metal turned Jasper De Man into a YouTube content creator ("Belgian Jasper") well known in metal four years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic expedited that mission. Now...
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35:30
Brent Hinds Leaves Mastodon
One of Val's favorite bands, Mastodon, made a big announcement this week. After 25 years, and being with the band since its inception, guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds has left the band. What's next? Val has some i...
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13:54
Girl Power (Protect Lzzy Hale At All Costs)
In 1997, the world came to know the concept of "girl power" thanks to the Spice Girls. Now, we celebrate the movement every March. It's so important for women to band together, stick together, and help each other in a world that constant...
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28:57
Stefs Rock Show: Vag Tats and MySpace
Interviewer extraordinaire, fellow MySpace millennial and live music enthusiast Stef from Stefs Rock Show has created a platform for everything music and pop culture since those nostalgic moments in the early 00s - controversial moments ...
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29:53
Gina Bilardi: Women In Music
There's no better way to kick off March, a month dedicated to women, than by chatting women in music with vocalist Gina Bilardi. In this episode, Val and Gina share their experience as females in the music industry and chat motorcycles a...
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30:12
Why I Left My Hometown, Pittsburgh
Val gets personal in this week's solo episode, sharing why she left her hometown of Pittsburgh back in January of 2013. It ain't easy growing up in the rust belt. Pittsburgh has changed a lot since it became famous for steel during ...
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25:26
Angela Gentile: An Epic Childfree Millennial Life
Angela Gentile is a podcaster, content creator, educator and motivational speaker who explains she's, "your elder millennial here to guide you through life's challenging crossroads with resources, support and a whole lotta hype woman ene...
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38:08
Guilherme Costa: Metal Passion, The Brazilian Way
Guilherme Costa is a Brazilian guitarist, music teacher, host and longtime metalhead. Val and Guilherme dive into their favorite things about metal, their favorite guitarists, and how they're keeping the scene alive for the younger gener...
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19:39
Let Them Era
Val has entered what Mel Robbins calls her "let them era" - and you'll learn how to enter yours this episode. Someone going you wrong? ...let them.It's very simple, and it comes down to acceptance.
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17:14
Chris Johnson: Identifying Value In Your Business
Chris Johnson is a podcaster (Passion Pod), muralist, influencer, radio host, and entrepreneur based in Wisconsin. He's made his dreams a reality multiple times in his life, and wasn't afraid to pivot when they didn't work out e...
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54:22
Alexa Rae: The Internet Thinks We’re Crybabies
Opening up yourself to the internet isn't an easy task. Add being a musician on top of it, and that's a whole other level of WILD. Val and drummer Alexa Rae chat her season of Jared Dines' Musician Mansion on YouTube...
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46:30
Everything I’ve Ever Learned about Loving Yourself
Happy Valentine's Day! Val shares everything she's ever learned about loving yourself in this episode, and that includes authenticity, boosting your confidence your way and leaving what no longer serves you.__________...
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27:43
Tee Reva Alston: Fashionable Female Empowerment
Val and content creator Tee Reva Alston chat fashion, plus size life, our current political frustrations and how to make the best out of life when things feel heavy. ________________________________________________...
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32:37
Celinda Chang: Navigating Three Bands
Los Angeles-based guitarist Celinda Chang first picked up the guitar at age 22. Years later, she’s infiltrating the local music scene with her infectious stage presence and electrifying guitar skills in multiple bands - and killing it in...
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27:08
My Life with Turner Syndrome
In honor of Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, Val shares her Turner Syndrome story, and what her life looks like living with it. Turner syndrome, a condition that affects only females, results when one of the X chromosomes (sex chrom...
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