Victoria Vesce spent years living in survival mode. Between navigating a brain tumor in her early twenties, the fallout of long-term birth control use, and the hidden symptoms of PCOS, her health felt like a constant uphill battle. She looked vibrant on the outside, but inside her body was inflamed, anxious, and constantly out of sync.
We sat down with Victoria to explore how she turned her pain into purpose. From battling post-birth control weight gain and hormonal chaos to embracing cold plunges, IV therapy, and adaptogens, she’s built a wellness routine rooted in consistency, not perfection. Her story is a testament to tuning out quick fixes and tuning into what your body actually needs.
From Birth Control Burnout to Hormonal Balance
Like so many women, Victoria was put on hormonal birth control as a teen, well before she understood its long-term effects. After 15 years of taking the pill, she finally came off and was blindsided by the aftermath: extreme weight fluctuations, hormonal chaos, painful cycles, and debilitating inflammation.
“I didn’t have a period for most of those 15 years. When it came back, I felt like my body didn’t know what to do.”
Doctors repeatedly offered the same fix: go back on birth control. But Victoria knew that was just masking the problem. Instead, she took matters into her own hands, turning to herbal support, dietary shifts, and holistic remedies. If you’re struggling with hormonal imbalance or irregular cycles, booking a consultation with a Functional and Integrative Medicine Practitioner may offer the root-cause insights that traditional care often misses.
PCOS, Adaptogens & The Power of Testing
After years of frustrating symptoms, Victoria was eventually diagnosed with PCOS. But again, she was left to figure things out on her own.
“I became my own science experiment,” she said. “I tested supplements one at a time. What worked for someone else didn’t always work for me.”
What did work?
- Ashwaganda and cordyceps for anxiety and hormonal regulation
- B12 for brain health and energy support
- Magnesium and adaptogens to calm the nervous system
- CBD tinctures for menstrual pain and cramps
- Electrolytes and colostrum for gut health and inflammation
She also follows a mostly pescatarian diet, eating wild-caught fish, healthy fats, and seasonal vegetables, with room for flexibility. “Sometimes I crave red meat, especially in the winter. I listen to what my body needs.”
Healing Beyond Pills: From Tumor to True Wellness
Victoria’s turning point came at 23, when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After surgery and radiation, she returned home with a counter full of prescriptions and a gut instinct that there had to be another way.
“I was in pain, but didn’t want to stay on medication for the rest of my life,” she shared. “That’s when I started looking into the holistic side of healing.”
With the ok from her doctor, Victoria started including these wellness practices into her recovery:
- Regular sauna sessions for detox and circulation
- Cold plunges to manage inflammation
- Herbal teas and probiotics for internal healing
- Cupping and massages to support lymphatic drainage
- IV therapy for general wellness and cellular resilience
Today, she credits these practices (not prescriptions) with helping her bounce back faster than expected. *This is not medical advice. Always discuss surgical recovery protocols with your physician.
The Cold Collective & Building A Wellness Community
After moving to South Florida, Victoria partnered with trainer Scott Langill from Level One Fitness in West Palm Beach to co-found The Cold Collective, a community event series focused on recovery, movement, and real connection.
Each event includes workouts, cold plunges, IV drips, saunas, and more. It’s a space for people to come as they are, no performance required.
“We’re not just doing it for the vibe,” she said. “We’re building a space where people can feel better and feel seen.” Victoria understands the power of showing up. Especially when healing is hard, especially when you feel like the system isn’t listening.
From Law to Lifestyle: Choosing What Heals
Although she earned her law degree and worked in personal injury law, Victoria made the bold choice to pursue content creation and wellness full-time. For her, it wasn’t about chasing influence. It was about creating impact.
She’s now traveled to 40 countries, volunteered in Sri Lanka with an elephant rescue, and continues to build a platform that encourages women to reclaim their health, their confidence, and their autonomy.
Her biggest lesson? “Real healing isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about tuning into your body and learning to trust yourself again.”
The Takeaway: Rewriting What Wellness Looks Like
Victoria’s story is a reminder that resilience doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing what matters. Whether it’s choosing IV therapy over another pill, a cold plunge over a cocktail, or a conversation that cuts through the noise, healing starts when we start listening to our bodies, our stories, and each other.
Watch the full episode here and discover the wellness tools that helped Victoria reclaim her health, one choice at a time.
