Myzie and Chan 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 cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us up in DM or email us at [email protected].

 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 week's episode, we open up a discussion on dealing with loss and sadness over the holidays and also suggest ways to be there for others who may be lonely or grieving.  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 [email protected].

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) 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 [email protected].

You won't believe what happened to Chan. Tune in to hear what happens when people stop being polite and start getting nosy (and handsy)! 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 [email protected].

 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! 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 [email protected].

It's time to report on your unhappy list. Who wants to go first? This week, Myzie and Chan tackle a few items on their own unhappy lists and then dive head first into chapters 3 and 4 of the Mountain Is You. Whose up for a microshift? 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) 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 [email protected].

This week Myzie and Chan take on a topic that is dividing the world: The Israeli-Hamas War. They talk through the history and have an honest conversation about the binary fallacy that is demanding that everyone choose a side. Is that the right approach? Can you condemn and also have compassion or must you pick a side? Can there ever be peace and what does peace actually mean? Tune in for a tough but frank conversation as the hosts try to move past the headlines and soundbites and into a better sense of understanding.  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 [email protected].  

Trick or Treat? Myzie's back at it with the spooky season trivia and ready to stump Chan 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 [email protected].

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 and we'll be sharing our good, bad and ugly throughout this series.   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 [email protected].

More and more, society seems to be alarmed by the age of our politicians. Mitch McConnell's freezing episodes. Donald Trump having to take an IQ test to prove mental capacity.  Joe Biden being perceived more as a sleepy/drunk uncle than a commanding leader.  You see it and you see everyone talking about it. IEnter the Hot Topic. We had to ask the questions: Should there be an age limit (maximum age) to run for office (particularly for a Presidential or Congressional seat)? Is age the problem or is it an issue of capacity? More importantly, is there a foolproof way to legislate either?  The Quinnipiac University poll referenced in this episode can be found here: 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 [email protected].