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From politics to pop culture, Our Rude Awakening is where honest, unfiltered conversations happen. Join hosts Myzie and Shaun as they explore thought-provoking topics, real-world experiences, and the narratives shaping our lives. All with levity, curiosity, clarity, and purpose.
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Enough with the manipulation. It’s time to wake up.
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Our first Hot Topic of the year and boy is there a lot to unpack. Join us for a chat about impact, intent, accountability, disability and ableism. We're feeling, learning and as always, talking our way through it. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky.social. Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us in DM or email us at contact@ourrudeawakening.com. ...
During this Valentine's Day, while Shaun is trying to have a lighthearted discussion about alternate love languages, Myzie is hell bent on stomping love out of the picture. Tune in to A Little Rude as each makes their case! Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky.social. Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us in DM or email us at contact@ourrudeawaken...
It's pop quiz time again! Myzie's back with one of her quizzes and as usual, Shaun's in the dark. Join in on this short word association journey and help us break down what Chan's answers mean. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us in DM or email us at contact@ourrudeawakening.com.
They say, "Big Brother is always watching," but so are your neighbors, employers, friends, family and all manner of interested strangers. In this age of million dollar side hustles, temptation to share a little more online is high. Today, we're talking about people who shared the most and suffered the consequences. Was the outcome fair? Does your opinion change if the person was up front about their out of work activities? Is discrimination and misinformation a rampant issue and shoul...
Are we over the mountain? Have we solved all of our problems and gotten out of our own way? Well, no, but we are better for reading The Mountain is You and starting our journey towards ending self-sabotage. Join us as we close out our chapter-by-chapter discussion, recap what we've learned and update you on our progress. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic...
Myzie and Shaun have taken the pod off the rails. This holiday episode started off as a sweet, nostalgic idea and then it devolved into pure chaos. Join the friends for holiday themed fun centered on carols, movies, tickling Santa (scandal!) and a variety of other things they pulled out of the elves' workshop. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram and Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to...
So often a cheery onslaught of images and commercials kick off the holiday season worldwide. Our calendars fill up with parties and travel. There’s so much going on that we can easily forget those that are experiencing a sad season. Sure, we will see posts on social media reminding us to think of those who lost loved ones or those who just don’t have happy memories – and perhaps even experienced trauma – in connection with the holidays, but the dominant focus is on good cheer. On this w...
We're back and still doing the work to get out of our own way. On this boook club episode, we'll report back on how we did with our microshifts and then dive into chapters 5 and 6 of The Mountain Is You. It's all about releasing the past (wouldn't that be amazing) and building a new future designed to fit your best self. Tune in to learn more and jump in the comments to share your thoughts and questions. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram and Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) an...
It's Thanksgiving in America. It's the time of year when we get ready to fill our bellies and gird our loins against the inevitable onslaught of shady but well-intentioned advice, opinions about our life choices and discussions about all manner of topics that should be avoided. Well, fear not! This week, we've come armed with a host of do's and don'ts as well as some strategies for deflecting and even, exiting (though we hope it doesn't get that bad). Join the ORA community! Fol...
Trick or Treat? Myzie's back at it with the spooky season trivia and ready to stump Shaun with some confectionary questions. Tune in and play along! Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram and Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us up in DM or email us at contact@ourrudeawakening.com.
We teased you last week, but now its time to dive in! We're kicking off the book club series. In our first discussion about The Mountain is You (Brianna Wiest), we're defining self-sabotage and talking about how you (and we) can start identifying and breaking the beliefs, habits and upbringing that led you down the path to self-sabotage in the first place. Come for a listen. Leave with some homework. We know, we know, but it will be worth it! Don't worry, we're doing the work with you a...
Let's try this again! The ORA read along is back. This time, we're reading The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest and we will be a little more like a book club and less like a couple of shame-faced kids who aren't ready to turn in their book report. Each week, we'll be checking in to discuss a few chapters and talk through some of the exercises encouraged in the book. You can get a heads up on the upcoming exercises by following us on social media. As for our inaugural read (Off the Edg...
Myzie is chasing freedom and Chan is figuring out how to thrive. Tune in for an honest conversation about goals set, achieved and (sometimes) deferred. Then, chime in. The ORA community wants to know how you're doing with your 2022 goals and how your strategies for continuing to meet them are working. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram (@rudeawakeningpod) and Twitter (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a ...
Solange said, Don't Touch My Hair." India Arie said, "I am Not My Hair." Willow said, "I Whip My Hair." Myzie and Chan said, its time we talk about why the world is trying to police hair - particularly when it comes to natural styles worn by people of color. The latest headlines about hair discrimination have led to a resurgence in the push to get the CROWN Act passed at the federal level. It is also gaining momentum at the state level (24 states have already passed the law). Join Myzi...
This week, Myzie and Chan talk "tipflation." Tipflation is a term used to describe the recent expansion of gratuity to more industries, as opposed to its traditional place in full-service restaurants. It seems like everywhere you go, there's a revolving tablet asking you to sign and tip for service. What's that all about? When are we obligated to tip? When is ok to decline? What is a service charge--is that gratuity? Tune in to hear all that and more. This epis...
This week Myzie and Chan talk about bringing your authentic self to work. Join in for a deep dive deep into the world of psychological safety, its impact on the workplace and how it influences people to show up whole. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram (@rudeawakeningpod) and Twitter (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us up in DM or email us at contact@ourrudeawakening.com.
Saddle up! Myzie has a story to tell and we want to hear your thoughts. We know you'll be talking back to your phone like you're a member of the podcast. Get in the comments and weigh in! Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram (@rudeawakeningpod) and Twitter (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us up in DM or email us at contact@ourrudeawakening.com.
Everything is a mess and people suck! At least, that is how Myzie and Chan feel this week. Join them to process events that were more than a little rude on a special venting episode of ALR. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram (@rudeawakeningpod) and Twitter (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us up in DM or email us at contact@ourrudeawakening.com.
On this week's ORA, Myzie and Chan discuss the importance of human contact on overall wellbeing. Get your favorite hug buddy, snuggle up and have a listen. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram (@rudeawakeningpod) and Twitter (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us up in DM or email us at contact@ourrudeawakening.com.
It's time for another hot topic! This week Myzie and Chan discuss the backlash to Ciara's Vanity Fair afterparty dress and Jonathan Majors' Ebony cover. What's really fueling the reactions? Is it pure trolling or is there a deeper current of misogyny, homophobia and judgment that needs to be outed and discussed? The hosts weigh in. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram (@rudeawakeningpod) and Twitter (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Wa...
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