Our Rude Awakening

You’ve heard the argument: “Well, Africans sold other Africans into slavery.” But what does that claim actually leave out? In this episode, we break down the historical context behind the transatlantic slave trade, discuss how narratives get reshaped over time, and talk about why attempts to erase or soften the history of slavery and racism are so dangerous. History matters. And the details matter...

Our first Hot Topic of the year and boy is there a lot to unpack. Join us for a chat about impact, intent, accountability, disability and ableism. We're feeling, learning and as always, talking our way through it. Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky.social. Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want O...

During this Valentine's Day, while Shaun is trying to have a lighthearted discussion about alternate love languages, Myzie is hell bent on stomping love out of the picture. Tune in to A Little Rude as each makes their case! Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky.social. Let us know what you think about today's top...

If 2025 didn’t go the way you expected…same. It was worse. In our first episode of 2026, we take a deep dumpster dive into the predictions we made about 2025 and hold them up against reality. We break down what landed, what surprised us, and most importantly, what gives us hope in 2026.   Join the ORA community! Follow us at 👉 https://ourrudeawakening.com Subscribe on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtu...

After a bunch of delays, technical hiccups, and the usual chaos, Myzie and Shaun are finally talking tariffs. Yep—those confusing little taxes that somehow keep making headlines. We’re breaking down what they are, why they matter, and how politics (looking at you, Trump!) keeps shaking things up. It’s part explainer, part hot take, and totally worth a listen. Save it for later or dive in now—tarif...

Need a break from reality? Join Shaun and Myzie as they unravel the baffling tale of Squirtle, the tortoise with a taste for freedom. How did he escape? Did someone take him? Where did he go? Is he planning a sequel? Tune in to this shell-shocking episode of A Little Rude to find out! Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky....

It's time for our first book pick of 2025!  Without a doubt, the second Trump presidency with its deliberate push of the unitary executive branch has created unprecedented changes and challenges to our way of life. Published in 2017, "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" examines the growing authoritarianism in the United States and what we can learn from countries...

 Its our first ALR of the year and we're talking about love! Its finally February (did January feel extra long to you too?) and we're still trying to hold onto some semblance of normalcy over here. This week, we're asking what role friendship plays in a relationship. Can you hold on to your friends when you're in love? Should you vent to friends about your partner? Do all your...

This week, Myzie and Shaun are discussing the first 10 days of the new administration and trying to find something positive to say. Spoiler alert, it doesn't go well.  Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky.social. Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit...

Myzie and Shaun are back, back, back again and ready to take the lessons learned from 2024 and (hopefully) be better prepared for 2025!  Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky.social. Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episode? Hit us in DM or email us at contact@our...

Ever wonder what happened after a particular episode? Well, this week is for you! Tune in to hear Myzie and Shaun share updates on some of your favorite episodes.  Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/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 in DM or email us at contact@...

It's pop quiz time again! Myzie's back with one of her quizzes and as usual, Shaun's in the dark. Join in on this short word association journey and help us break down what Chan's answers mean.   Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod).  Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a...

You can't avoid hearing about it these days and that is a good thing. We all need to understand what Project 2025 is about and what it could mean for our lives in the very near future. It is still important that we read, research and truly get our arms around this manifesto for leadership. In this week's episode Myzie and Shaun provide a brief primer on the document and hope it will serv...

 Have you heard of Eldest Sister Syndrome? Myzie and Shaun are diving into the topic and getting candid about being the oldest sister (Shaun) and being the younger sibling to one (Myzie). Listen in to get all up in their family business and to learn more about this "syndrome" that's having its viral moment.  Source Links: Mothers’ prenatal distress accelerates adrenal pubertal devel...

This week, we are launching the first in a series of conversations with the dynamic woman behind LYFE (Live Your Full Experience) WITH LP.  L.P. is a certified life and career coach who brings a wealth of experience to helping people uncover the path they were meant to live in this life. Tune is to hear her tackle quiet firing, knowing when to transition, handling difficult/toxic leadership, corre...

 It's hot topic time and we're talking about Drew Barrymore telling our Vice President that we need her to be mamala to the country. Tune in to hear our thoughts and as always, join the conversation by jumping in the comments. Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod).  Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to...

 The ORA Book Club is back with a brand new selection. We've chosen (drumroll please....) Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon.  This New York Times bestseller has been described as a "myth-busting, eye-opening landmark account of how humans evolved, offering a paradigm shift in our thinking about what the femaie body is, how it came to be a...

They say, "Big Brother is always watching," but so are your neighbors, employers, friends, family and all manner of interested strangers. In this age of million dollar side hustles, temptation to share a little more online is high.   Today, we're talking about people who shared the most and suffered the consequences. Was the outcome fair? Does your opinion change if the person was u...

 ORA is back with another series because our gears are thoroughly grinded and we thought yours might be too! What did you think of the GOP's rebuttal to President Biden's most recent SOTU address? Tune in to hear our toughts and sound off in the comments with your own. Also, if there are other political issues, politicians or issues that grind your gears in general, let us know. It could...

 Are we over the mountain? Have we solved all of our problems and gotten out of our own way? Well, no, but we are better for reading The Mountain is You and starting our journey towards ending self-sabotage. Join us as we close out our chapter-by-chapter discussion, recap what we've learned and update you on our progress.    Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawaken...

Myzie and Shaun are back and diving into an interesting collection of headlines. Join them as they discuss Beyonce burning up the country charts and Charlotte the Stingray's miracle pups.   Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/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 u...

Why is it so hard to talk about sex?  In this year's Valentine's Day episode, Myzie and Shaun discuss intimacy and how to communicate your interests with your partner.   Salt-n-Pepa released Let's Talk About Sex in 1990.  C'mon, it's 2024, let's talk about it!  Join the ORA community!  Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod).  Let us kno...

 Myzie and Shaun 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) a...

 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...

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 y...