Real People Real Talk

Dive deep into the heart of human experience with the "Real People Real Talk" podcast, where authenticity meets storytelling. Hosted by Colby Evans and Mike Long, this podcast offers listeners a front-row seat to genuine conversations with everyday individuals from all walks of life. Each episode delves into personal journeys, triumphs, challenges, and moments of introspection, painting a vivid ta...

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Today, I'm talking about the impact social media can have on your health. I'll admit, I'm guilty of being on social media but I've found a healthy balance. There was a time where I used to consume it way too much and I hated the way it made me feel. Did you realize the average adult will spend 36 days of their year on social media? And that's just the average! It's high time we consider taking a b...

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🎙️ Hello everyone out there listening to "I Wish I Never Said That". I have some big and very exciting news to share today. You'll have to listen if you want to get the full scoop. I want to start by saying that being in the place I am now was unimaginable when I started this journey. The problems I was facing, the challenges that were pushing against me, and my own personal obstacles all felt ins...

🎙️ There's a profound art of learning from our past experiences, no matter how challenging they may have been. My guest in today's episode has navigated her share of obstacles and setbacks, but here's the twist: these adversities have ignited her incredible transformation. Her journey is nothing short of surprising, even leaving many people she knows in awe. How did she manage it? A mix of hard wo...

🎙️ She has butterflies all over her office. They're there to remind her of those "caterpillar-to-butterfly" moments in life, those opportunities to take a chance, a leap, and grow into a higher version of ourselves. 99% of the time, we avoid these moments. But if we can find the courage to find that 1% of rareness in ourselves, then there is so much to gain. Today's guest has had many of those mom...

🎙️Hey gang! Welcome back for another amazing episode where today I'm joined by a very special guest. On this show I talk alot about being vulnerable and stepping into your most uncomfortable moments. Well, today's guest is a true example of how braving the unknown and owning those moments that make you scared or doubt yourself can really be the catalyst for so many wonderful changes. You're going...

🎙️ Finding your "why" and going after what you're passionate about can really give your life a whole new sense of purpose. Just ask Dan Brothers - he wishes he'd figured this out way earlier. Back in his childhood, Dan and his family were always on the move because of his mom's hard work to support them. This constant shuffling around made it tough for Dan to build long-lasting friendships, discov...

🎙️ The biggest changes in our lives happen when we feel most uncomfortable. That's because suffering can be a trigger for personal growth and transformation. It's a force that moves us in one direction or the other. For Sarah, that catalyst came when she developed painful and volatile gut issues paired with intense feelings of anxiety. What started as an interest in nutrition led her on a path tow...

  🎙️ Hello, everybody, and welcome to the podcast, which has also become like my life, basically. So it's just me today, which is awesome because I can't wait to share what I've been up to and what's going on. I'm coming up on two pretty big milestones, both of which I thought would never happen, but here we are. I'm talking about the one-year anniversary of my sobriety and the one-year anniversar...

🎙️ Do you ever wonder if we've got the whole leadership thing all wrong these days? I mean, if I asked you to picture a leader, you'd likely conjure up this mental image of someone who's got a certain look, talks a certain way, and maybe even seems like they've got it all going on. But here's the deal: we often rely way too much on what other people think when it comes to deciding if we're leaders...

🎙️Stepping into the life of a content creator is like a "tornado whirlwind of a rollercoaster ride" as described by Amanda Bucci. But why is no one talking about it? Why is there this misconception that the life of a content creator is all rainbows and sunshine? It's far from it and Amanda's newest book  Followed is the first book of its book kind–breaking down how to navigate those specific-to-cr...

🎙️ Who would have thought that a series of events including not one -- but two divorces led to Marissa Baker and Patty Kulak to finding true friendship and redefining what a healthy and happy relationship can be. The two friends who first bonded over their ended-relationships, share how through their experiences they've discovered that they're their best version of themselves when they're around.....

🎙️Hello and welcome back to the I Wish I Never Said That podcast. Thank you for tuning in as we're joined by Raffela Mancuso who is a mental health and body inclusivity activist, content creator, and entrepreneur. She's here today to talk about a plus-size problem in society that has only gotten bigger and worse. We dive into how people communicate on the internet, the effects of social media on m...

Ally Renee is a reiki practitioner, mentor, and runs Mind Wellness & Mentoring Services. She helps others see the light in ommimous darkness that can feel ever present. Before starting her services, she worked in law enforcement where life, relationships, losses and other external factors drove her into a downwards sprial until finally being introduced to holistic practices. She credits these new...

Hi everyone, I wanted to drop in and do an episode by myself to let you know what I've been up to and give you some exciting updates. It's been an amazing summer so far. If you're a fan of the show, then you know that got proposed to and said yes to my fiancée a few months ago. We recently traveled to Austin, TX for the first time and OMG, I can't believe we didn't come sooner. I'll tell you all a...

She didn't think it was normal for a 17 year-old to feel this way. To be so hopeless and abused. But that's exactly what Meredith was going through at that time in her life. At a much younger age she had experienced severe trauma. Being so young and scared, she didn't know what to do with her pain. So, like most people, she kept it inside only to have it come back and hit harder that it did before...

Is your life an anxiety roller coaster? Do you experience anxiety and you're not 100% sure why it's happening or how to stop it? Then listen up, because I'm joined today by Australia's #1 anxiety coach for women, podcast host, an author of the book "The Anxiety Reset Method: Master Your Anxious Mind in 12 Weeks" Georgie Collinson. Her work and methods center around resolving stubborn anxiety and n...

In today's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Faith Hunter who opens up about her rising career in wellness, what role spirituality plays in her life, and shares moments from her life that had the biggest impact on her. So come get to know more about Faith Hunter on I Wish I Never Said That. Over the past 20 years, she has studied yoga, meditation, breathwork, reiki, and many wellness approaches...

Get ready to ignite your inner light by today's guest Caitlin Pell as she joins me on "I Wish I Never Said That" for an empowering conversation about mental health and spirituality. Caitlin is an intuitive healer and feels she was drawn to help people discover their spirituality and energy after an event when she herself went through an awakening. Since then, she's made it her sole purpose to lear...

Welcome back to I Wish I Never Said That the podcast. Today I'm joined by Tara Carmen all the way from London. You're in for a treat because Carmen is just a joy. She has a background as a model, actress, singer, author and more - bringing her dynamic experiences together for a fascinating talk about mental health and empowerment. We dive into a wide range of topics about mental health and life, a...

Are you ready to step into the dating world? But hold on! Have you considered the impact of your mental health on your relationships? Join me, your host, as we delve into the importance of prioritizing mental well-being before embarking on a quest for love. I'm sharing my own seven-year relationship journey filled with plenty of highs and lows. How did we make it through? Discover what has worked,...

You're listening to I Wish I Never Said That and today I answer the 6 most common questions I get asked about going sober. 8 months ago I set out on a goal that I was impossible. Honestly, I didn't think that I'd make it this far but here I am today. I was at a low point in my life, my rock bottom (I did an episode on this way back towards the beginning of my episodes). My depression and anxiety w...

I'm joined by Sara Wilder who is a practicing clinical social worker, therapist, and founder of Perspective Counseling. There's an age old question: who takes care of the people who take care of us? This has been at the center of Sarah's perspective thorugh her career and her work. Sara has taken great strides in learning to manage her own life and business, taking the actions to take care of hers...