I Want the Real

I Want the Real is a digital media platform producing content surrounding mental health and taboo topics, geared toward creating a more accepting society. With I Want the Real, topics like drugs, alcohol, depression, anxiety, and identity can be talked out openly without judgement.

Timmy Brooks Part 2 - Life in Jail, Recovery, and Redemption

In Part 2 of the Timmy Brooks Episode, Timmy opens up about life in Jail, what happened once he got out, recovery, sobriety and what his life is like now. 

07-16
26:23

Timmy Brooks Part 1 - Trading in collegiate lacrosse for drug dealing, getting caught and going to Jail

In this Episode of the I Want the Real podcast, guest Timmy Brooks talks about his experience with drugs and alcohol in high school and becoming a Division 1 lacrosse player to a drug dealer in matter of months. Timmy reveals the behind of scenes of what it was like getting caught being a part of "The Main Line Drug Ring", pleading guilty to five charges, and how that incident has changed his life forever. 

07-16
29:22

Trainer Shy Taylor - Trusting the process, comparison, daily routines, and fitness

In this Episode of the I Want the Real podcast, fitness trainer Shy Taylor opens up on his own journey with fitness, misconceptions in the industry, trusting your process in life, how to squash comparison and his daily routine. 

07-03
37:14

Opening up about body image & an eating disorder with guest Madison Chermol

On the fourth episode on the I Want the Real podcast, our 2nd guest, Madison Chermol who is a rising senior in college opens up about her struggle with her eating disorder. We dive deep in her journey, from her first memories having disordered thinking about food to now where she is seeking help from a dietician and therapist. #secretsmakeussick

06-06
19:29

Milan Brahney - Balancing being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and Student, time management, and the sacrifices one must make to do something you love

On the third episode of the I Want the Real podcast we have our first guest Milan Brahney. Milan talks about her unique experience as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader as well as a full time (4.0) student. She discusses the sacrifices she had to make in order to juggle both and offers valuable information about time management and mental toughness.

05-23
39:15

Study Drugs

On the second episode of the I Want the Real Podcast, founder Dana Giles opens up about her experience with prescription pills - what she dealt with behind the scenes and how it affected her life today. #secretsmakeussick 

05-08
18:56

I Want the Real Episode

On the first Episode of I Want the Real podcast, founder Dana Giles gives some background on I Want the Real. She dives into why she started and what she hopes for the future of the podcast. #secretsmakeussick 

04-21
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