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The Real Question — Relationships
The Real Question

The Real Question is a show that holds space for life’s tough questions. Each episode, a guest brings a personal question they’re grappling with, and Chaplain Mauricio Bruce helps them find an answer. This season, our focus is on future-oriented questions – those that start with ‘Should I…’

Mauricio sits down with guests who are contemplating big and small changes in their lives — whether it’s habits, careers, or relationships. In every episode, he asks the pivotal question: “Who do you want to be and what’s the best path to get there?”

The Real Question is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a feminist organization that produces podcasts, educational content, live shows, and immersive experiences with the explicit goal of addressing the spiritual needs of its participants. Through community, rigor, and ritual, we treat traditionally secular things as if they were sacred. To learn more about what we do, visit https://notsorryworks.com/

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Latest Episodes:

Should I Quit: My Dream of Being a Rockstar? Nov 27, 2023

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Five years ago, Penni Jo made a late-in-life decision to pursue a career as a songwriter. Now, with a few years of rejection under her belt, she’s wondering if it’s time to give up on that dream. Should she just get a ‘real job’ with better benefits?

This week on Should I Quit? Miranda and Vanessa discuss financial security and what success feels like when you're pursuing your art.

If you want to check out Penni Jo's music, you can find her on Spotify and Apple Music.

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When to Quit Your Job (with Anne Helen Petersen) Nov 13, 2023

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Anne Helen Petersen is the voice behind the popular newsletter, Culture Study, and the podcast, Work Appropriate. This week she joins Vanessa to talk about our relationship to work, social media, and aging.

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Should I Quit: My Comfortable Relationship? Oct 30, 2023

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Over the last year, Miranda has taken some steps back from her relationship. They used to live together and now they live separately. She used to imagine marrying him, now it doesn’t seem in the cards. Is it time to just give up this man entirely? Or can she be happy with the comfort and pleasure of what she has in front of her?

This week on Should I Quit? Miranda and Vanessa explore how to know when unhappiness in a relationship is normal and when it means you need to break up.

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Should I Quit: Drinking? (with Marcelle Kosman) Oct 16, 2023

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We're thrilled today to be joined by Marcelle Kosman, co-host of one of our favorite podcasts – Material Girls. Marcelle likes to have a couple glasses of wine at the end of the day to unwind, but she finds it hard to talk about. Is it really okay that she drinks this much? Or is she fooling herself? And does just asking the question mean that she has a problem?

This week on Should I Quit? Marcelle and Vanessa discuss how to know when you're in denial.

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Should I Quit: Mom Instagram? Oct 02, 2023

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Rebecca just had her second child and is spending a lot of time, focus, and energy on being a mom. But sometimes it feels like her whole life is consumed by that category! Even her instagram is filled with mom-related accounts and ads. Is that what she wants? Or should she unsubscribe and carve out one space where ‘mom’ isn’t the most important thing?

This week on Should I Quit? Rebecca and Vanessa explore shifting priorities and motherhood.

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Should We Quit? | An Announcement Sep 25, 2023

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Producer Ariana drops into the podcast to discuss an upcoming change with Should I Quit?

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(How) Should I Quit: My 40s? Sep 18, 2023

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Kathy is turning 49 this year and she wants to be planning for the decade ahead! Should she continue on the career path she's on? Or it time to step off the path to try something new?

With help from Fredrick Beuchner and Lord of the Rings, Kathy and Vanessa discuss how to live a joyful life.

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Should I Quit: Harry Potter? Sep 11, 2023

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G has always loved Harry Potter – so much so that in 2019 they joined their local Harry Potter and the Sacred Text group to meet monthly and make meaning from the books. When J.K. Rowling outed herself as transphobic a few years ago, G stuck with the group and their fandom. But lately, their experience as a trans person and a Harry Potter fan feel more and more at odds. Is it time to let go of the books they once loved?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and G discuss how personal relationships with art and fandom can change over time.

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Should I Quit: Trying to Get My Driver’s License? Sep 04, 2023

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Shira has been trying to learn how to drive for the past two years. She failed her first driving test and recently, when trying to renew her learner's permit, she failed that too. Feeling extremely discouraged about the whole thing, she's now wondering: is it even worth it?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Shira explore how to accomplish something when you have no motivation left.

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Should I Quit: My Best Friends? Jul 31, 2023

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Paige has had the same best friends for twenty years but lately they've been really letting her down. She doesn't feel seen or loved by them, and they don't seem to understand her perspective. Is it time to just end it?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Paige explore when it's okay to walk away from people you love.

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