One With Doubl

Nobody wants to be at work. Half the people at the club wish they stayed home. The gym’s got ring lights next to the squat rack. And somewhere in all of that — we stopped actually showing up for our own lives. Doubl R breaks down why the resistance is rarely about the place itself, why the present moment is the only thing any of us actually own, and what it costs you when you spend your life wishi...

This one’s not a lecture — it’s a mirror. Doubl R breaks down why the phone isn’t actually the villain, why willpower is the wrong conversation to be having, and what you’re really reaching for every time you pick it up without thinking. If you’ve ever caught yourself on your phone and had no idea why, this episode is for you. Drop a comment or hit the socials — what’s your one moment of the day w...

First — an apology. Technical difficulties knocked the show offline for a couple of weeks. But Doubl R is back, and the topic was already Keep Pushing — so the universe had something to say. This episode is about perseverance through real chaos: why uncertainty is the operating condition not the obstacle, how to treat failure as a lesson instead of a verdict, and what it actually looks like to tak...

We’ve all heard the phrase — but who actually are the Joneses? Doubl R breaks down the real nature of comparison culture: who we’re chasing, why we picked them, and the uncomfortable truth that somebody out there is keeping up with you right now. Plus — how to stop running somebody else’s race and start keeping up with the only person that actually matters. Tag @doublr_r on X / @thedoublr on IG —...

Everybody has a dish they can describe but can’t recreate — because the person who made it never wrote it down. Doubl R uses that feeling as a doorway into something bigger: the cultural recipes, family traditions, and ways of doing things that are disappearing without replacements being built in their place. Not all loss is bad. But the new recipes aren’t forming fast enough — and that gap is wor...

Ever notice how people sprint when it rains like their life depends on it? Doubl R turns that everyday observation into a full conversation about how we respond to discomfort — in the weather and in life. What does your relationship with rain say about how you handle pressure, hard seasons, and things outside your control? Tag @doublr_r on X / @thedoublr on IG — what’s a season you ran from that y...

Doubl R is back from a week off and stepping into Season 2 with a new format and a new focus. Less life updates, more real perspective — weekly topics on culture, creativity, the come-up, and everything in between. Now on YouTube too. This week’s topic: the intentional pause. Why stepping back isn’t quitting — and how a week off brought more clarity than a month of grinding on autopilot. Tag @doub...

Doubl R from the Chi celebrates a major milestone: 50 episodes of the podcast. Started during detox just to stay busy — never imagined reaching this point. Thanking myself and every listener for the support (listening, sharing, kind words). NIF update: First pair of Normal Is Fiction sweats arrived — unbagging video dropping soon. Sweats feel and fit great! Looking forward to adding them to the co...

Day 49: Self Care Is Health Care Doubl R from the Chi gets real about one of the most overlooked forms of power: taking care of yourself. Whether it’s modern medicine, prayer, herbs, therapy, or just drinking more water — the consistent care you give your body, mind, and spirit is the foundation everything else is built on. If the foundation cracks, everything shakes. Shoutout to the moms, the pro...

Doubl R from the Chi celebrates a big moment: Episode 1 of new web series “606 & Go” is live on YouTube — hip-hop news & Black culture, no drama, no negativity, under 10 minutes, 6 topics every Friday. Inspired by 106 & Park but modernized. Sample shirt for Normal Is Fiction dropped, site live soon. Wow at the journey: podcast → streetwear → now this. Post-detox life strong. Daily moti...

Doubl R from the Chi stresses daily hydration: why water matters (brain, body, mood), how much you actually need (half body weight in oz + adjustments), and breakdown of types (distilled, spring, purified, alkaline, flavored). Post-detox clarity came from consistent water. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – how much water are you drinking daily? What kind? Let’s stay hydrat...

Doubl R from the Chi laughs at the meme: Things that happened before GTA VI (including this podcast hitting 46 episodes). Quick GTA history (III to V), how gaming/world changed since 2013, and whether GTA VI will shift the industry again. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – what’s one thing you did before GTA VI? What are you hyped for in the new game...

Doubl R from the Chi dives into St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): real history (Saint Patrick’s missionary work, not Irish-born), how it evolved from religious feast to global celebration (parades, green rivers, Guinness), traditions (shamrocks, wearing green), and the leprechaun/luck folklore that’s mostly American. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – ho...

Doubl R from the Chi calls out the trap: Why do we dread Mondays and live for weekends? Conditioning makes us save joy for two days and survive the other five. Flip it — find something worth showing up for every day. Gratitude, small anchors, reframe Monday as a fresh start. Every day is yours. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – what’s one thing you’...

Doubl R from the Chi gets real: When life has your back against the ropes — tech fails, resistance, uncertainty — the mindset “if I just keep going” carries you further than you expect. Shared two recent punches: podcast cover photo upload issues (released anyway — message > art), NIF domain resistance (pivoted to Etsy link, kept moving). Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with f...

Doubl R from the Chi reaffirms: Negative thoughts deserve zero weight. Gently hold the idea that things are working in your favor — even when it looks rough. Lessons in rejection (redirection), delay (preparation), failure (feedback). Hold it lightly, don’t squeeze. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – what negative thought are you dropping? What visio...

Doubl R from the Chi celebrates a big step: Normal Is Fiction sample shirt arrived — unboxing video shot, photos taken, founders posts up on @normalisfiction, same video cross-posted to @doublr_r (go check it!). Site launch this weekend. Nervous but not scared — trusting the process step by step. Normal is fiction. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X –...

Doubl R from the Chi celebrates 40 episodes — no idea a podcast would even happen, let alone weekly strong-but-imperfect drops. Owned the misses, grateful for the ride. Still looking forward to responsible monetization down the line. Next big celebration at 50. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – what are YOU proud of sticking with? Let’s celebrate th...

Doubl R from the Chi laments the loss of third spaces (barbershops, parks, cafes, rec centers) — places that aren’t home or work. COVID accelerated it, but malls dying, funding cuts, digital shift, and pricing out played a role. Why it matters: community, connection, real socialization. Teens to adults feel it. How to fight back: support local, use public spaces, create your own. Post-detox life s...

Doubl R from the Chi salutes International Women’s Day (March 8): its roots in 1900s labor/feminist fights, why it still matters (equality, representation, ending violence), and real ways to celebrate — listening, amplifying, supporting, honoring everyday women (and yourself). Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – how are you honoring women this week? H...

Doubl R from the Chi pays respect to Earl “The Goat” Manigault — Harlem legend, top-of-the-backboard toucher, one of the greatest street hoopers ever. His rise, why the NBA never happened, and the lesson: be great before the world sees you. The term GOAT is overused — define your own. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – what’s your personal “top of th...

Doubl R from the Chi celebrates a big step: just secured the domain and Insta handle for streetwear brand Normal Is Fiction. Embracing delusion as fuel, claiming Wallo as mentor (like he did Bourdain), following the path (daily pod + now merch). Shoutout to Chicago brand Halfevil for inspiration. Normal is fiction — let’s build the real. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex)...

Doubl R from the Chi uses early spring energy to talk mental/emotional decluttering: release old regrets, grudges, limiting beliefs, digital noise. Make space for growth, new opportunities, peace. Practical steps: inventory, question, release, replace. Post-detox mind feels wide open. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – what are you releasing? What are you planting? Let’s bl...

Doubl R from the Chi checks the pulse: Iran war tensions, Claude/Anthropic AI moves, Scream 7 & Scary Movie 6 news, Tourette’s at award shows, viral craziness. But reminder: don’t let it overwhelm you. FOMO on news isn’t real. Listen to what self needs first — peace over panic. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-Fri (with flex). Tag @doublr_r on X – what are you doing today to protec...

***I said 32 throughout the episode but we’re on 33! Doubl R from the Chi goes deep: We inherit traits, patterns, wounds from family/ancestors — some proud, some painful. But there’s always room to unlearn, heal, and set current/future generations on a better path. Awareness, conscious choices, modeling new behavior — you can end what you didn’t start. Post-detox life strong. Daily motivation Mon-...