Rietta Boksha

How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real Podcast

Society EN ↓ 222 episodes

A storytelling podcast about resilience, growth and navigating life’s hardest seasons. How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real is where honest conversations unfold about the moments that change us. Each episode features real people sharing their journeys through grief, trauma, adversity and the challenges that reshape who we are. This show isn’t about perfection or pretending everything is fine. It’s about what happens when life cracks open — and how we find strength on the other side. If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, broken, or unsure how to move forward, these conversations are for you.

Author

Rietta Boksha

Episodes

47: Planning for The End 22.01.2021 33:00

Today we talk about preparing for the end. Living wills, trust, POAs and more. It's not easy but this paperwork is so important to let your family know your wishes.

46: Breath & Relax 15.01.2021 31:30

Today we talk about relaxing, destressing and since it goes with it all heart health. Feeling stressed out about 2021 so far? Well we have some tips for you!

45: Keep Calm and Declutter 08.01.2021 40:24

Let's get organized! Today we are giving tips on organizing, decluttering and purging. Feeling buried? This is the episode for you!

44: New Year New You? 01.01.2021 35:05

Today we talk resolutions, dreams, and goals. Do you believe in resolutions or just crushing goals all year long?

43: Christmas Traditions 18.12.2020 41:42

Today we talk about Christmas because who doesn't love Christmas? Traditions, gift giving and your best white elephant gifts!

42: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes 11.12.2020 35:32

Today we talk changes. Do you resist them or do you roll with the punches?

41: Dreamland 04.12.2020 28:57

Today we talk dreams. The different types, why we have them and what they mean. Do you use a dream dictionary or just believe its images you have seen throughout the day?

40: Turkey Day Traditions 28.11.2020 37:42

Happy Black Friday and belated Thanksgiving. Today we talk about Thanksgiving traditions and our favorite foods to make and eat.

39: Foodie Friday 20.11.2020 44:16

Today we keep it light and are talking food because let's be real... who doesn't love food?! Favorite family recipes, favorite meals, pretty much just all the favorites.

38: "No"vember 13.11.2020 33:17

Have a hard time saying No?? So do we! So let's work on it together and practice saying no to things that drain our energy.

37: Self-Awareness 06.11.2020 34:52

Today we get into self-awareness, what is it and why it is important. Are you self-aware? Listen and find out!

36: Halloween 30.10.2020 42:36

In the spirit of spooky season we talk Halloween. Traditions, costumes and just good ol Halloween fun!

35: Lets Compromise 23.10.2020 35:47

Compromise is an important trait to have. If it's choosing what to watch on TV or how many kids you are going to have it plays a part.

34. Opinions are Like... 16.10.2020 32:41

Opinions everyone has them so let's talk about it. Can you change others opinions?

33: Traveling 09.10.2020 42:46

Today we discuss traveling. How travel is different during Covid and just tips in general about getting out and exploring our world!

32: Motivated Motivated Down Right Dedicated 02.10.2020 41:51

Lacking motivation during this time or even normally? Get some tips and tricks from your two favorite crazy cousins!

31: Virtual Everything! 25.09.2020 36:18

Today we are talking about everything virtual. From virtual learning to baby showers and how we are handling/feeling about it.

30: Celebrity Culture 18.09.2020 43:12

Today we discuss celebrity culture with a dash of conspiracy theories. After talking about Covid fear it only felt right to talk about how we are "all in this together."

29: Fear, Covid & You 11.09.2020 45:45

We finally decided to talk about something related to Covid. Fear. There is a lot of fear circulating right now and we wanted to discuss those and how to find joy amongst those fears.

28: What's your Sign? 04.09.2020 37:07

Today we talk compatibility. How important is it and do the zodiac signs really matter?

27: Step Away From the Phone! 29.08.2020 38:19

Today we talk about being mindful about your technology use. Stop living your life through a screen!

26: Save the Money 22.08.2020 36:57

Today we talk money. Savings, credit cards, IRAs and everything in between. If you are needing some tips this episode is for you!

25: For the Love of Pets 14.08.2020 41:16

Today we talk on the lighter side of things and get into our love of pets. Do you do pet birthdays? Pay for training? Or just let your animal be wild and free.

24: Long Distance Love 31.07.2020 52:11

Today we discussed long distance relationship. How to deal, how to communicate and how to keep it spicy!

23: Body Image 24.07.2020 47:37

Today we talk about body image. We tend to struggle with this topic in one way or another. Hear how Connie and Rietta deal with it.