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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: Giving Advice? (asking Heather Havrilesky) May 15, 2023

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Heather Havrilesky is the voice behind the popular existential advice column, Ask Polly. This week she joins Vanessa to talk about giving advice, when to quit, and how to better be "your ragged-ass bullshit self."

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Should I Quit: Posting Photos of my Kids on Instagram? May 08, 2023

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Courtney loves posting photos of her kids on instagram – she loves scrolling back and seeing all the small moments captured, she loves being able to share those moments with family and friends. But her kids are young enough that they can't truly consent to the photos, and she worries that when they grow up, they won't approve of what has been shared.

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Courtney explore how to evaluate risk as a parent.

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Should I Quit: Social Media Before Bed? May 01, 2023

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Chris Stedman gets stuck scrolling Twitter at night. He knows why he does it – it makes him feel in control, it soothes his anxiety. But should he be sitting in that anxiety instead of soothing it?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Chris explore our relationship to social media and how to counter perfectionism.

Be sure to check out Chris's latest book, IRL: Finding Our Real Selves in a Digital World, and his podcast Unread. (You can also find him on Twitter, of course, @ChrisDStedman.)

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This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!

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Should I Quit: Going on Zillow? Apr 24, 2023

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Taylor gets sucked into looking at houses on Zillow. It's addictive! Comparing prices, imagining her life in different places... But is that imagining good for her? Or is it keeping her from appreciating the life she has?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Taylor explore when it's okay to plan for the future at the expense of living in the present.

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Special Edition: Reality Television and ‘The One’ (with Julia Argy) Apr 18, 2023

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Julia Argy, our incredible pilgrimage director has her first book out today! It's called The One, and it's about a woman who joins a reality television show to find love.

Publishers Weekly says it best: “[A] smart debut…Argy takes on voyeurism, feminism, and gender norms, as Emily wonders if she really ought to put all her energy into finding love, which is what she was conditioned to do all her life…. [A] winning portrait of a young woman trying to come into her own.”

In this bonus episode, Vanessa and Julia discuss what reality dating shows reflect about our own culture of love and surveillance. Julia's book is out today, be sure to check it out!

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Should I Quit: Telling White Lies? Apr 17, 2023

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Brigid has gotten into the habit of telling white lies. It's a defense mechanism to feel in control of what people know and think about her. But is being so in control actually bad for her sense of self?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Brigid explore how to stop caring what other people think about you.

Did Brigid's question resonate with you? Submit something you respect about yourself and see what others have to say.

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Should I Quit: My Yoga Subscription? Apr 10, 2023

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During the pandemic, Brooke signed up for an online yoga subscription. Does she ever use it? No. Can she get herself to cancel it? Also no.

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Brooke discuss the psychological burden of our digital lives.

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Should I Quit: Chicago? Apr 03, 2023

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Hannah has lived in Chicago for the past seven years. She never really wanted to live there long-term, but now she's having trouble leaving. Her family and all her friends are in Chicago! She has a really good life there. Would it be a mistake to start over somewhere else?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Hannah discuss when to leave behind good things.

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Should I Quit: Trying to Get My Book Published? Mar 20, 2023

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Katie has written a novel. She worked hard on it and she thinks it's good, but the process of trying to get it published has been grueling. Should she just keep going? Or is it time to set the book aside?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Katie explore what it means to feel rejected and how much of that we each can tolerate.

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Should I Quit: My Choir? Mar 13, 2023

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Lisa has been a choir nerd for basically her whole life. But recently, with two young kids, she can barely stay awake for the rehearsals. Should she give it up to get more sleep? Or is this just a rough patch, and she’ll be glad she made it through the other side?

This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Lisa discuss how to keep a sense of self while being a mom.

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This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in!

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