Naia

Real When Shared

Society EN ↓ 41 episodes

In this podcast inspired by the spirit of ‘Into The Wild’, listen to real stories and real chats, shared by real people. Raw and in the moment, embark on this journey as each episode of personal experiences reveal the joys, struggles and lessons learned through navigating an unconventional life. Tune in, laugh, cry and find inspiration to blaze your own trail in this wild world.

Author

Naia

Category

Society

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Nov 3, 2025

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Episodes

#15 - Paranormal Activity 13.07.2023

In the second last episode of Season 1, Naia tells ghost stories! She recalls paranormal experiences she's had in her lifetime thus far...

#14 - I Can Drive! 06.07.2023

In this episode Naia shares her experience getting her licence. As someone with a lot of anxiety, this was something she never thought she was going to achieve.

#13 - Thailand Tales (Part 4) 21.06.2023

We're now in Northern Thailand for the last part of "Thailand Tales". Chiang Mai and Pai bring on a lot of unexpected struggles, tears and plain shitty experiences amidst such a beautiful place to be.

#12 - Thailand Tales (Part 3) 14.06.2023

The journey continues! Memories from Koh Lanta are shared in this episode, along with a final experience in Krabi before take-off.

#11 - Thailand Tales (Part 2) 31.05.2023

We continue the story of backpacking solo through Thailand! Naia shares memories from places near Ao Nang, the Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay.

#10 - Thailand Tales (Part 1) 24.05.2023

This is the first part of "Thailand Tales", episodes where Naia will be sharing experiences from the time she backpacked solo for about 5 weeks. This 10th episode is all about the beginning of that journey.

#9 - Answering Your Questions 17.05.2023

In this week's episode, Naia is answering questions sent in from you! There were laughs, tears and wtf moments. All questions were submitted anonymously via SpeakPipe and the NGL app.

#8 - Stuck On The Wrong Island 11.05.2023

Naia tells the story of how she tried to get to New Zealand after a break up. She shares how she didn't make the flight and ended up spending time in Oahu instead. [Content Warning for this episode: topic of sexual assault between minutes 25-31]

#7 - The Wonder Days 04.05.2023

Episode 7 takes us back to when Naia was 18 and got her first job. She shares what she did working at Canada's Wonderland and how she was eventually fired.

#6 - Solo Travel 26.04.2023

In this cheeky little episode Naia tells you why you need to try travelling solo. This means backpacking, NOT all-inclusive resorts! So many benefits await you.

#5 - The Chris McCandless Gene 19.04.2023

Naia chats about what it's like living unconventionally in Episode 5. She recalls a time where she was attacked for simply living differently than most. An episode for the creatives, the outcasts, the nonconformists... the "black sheep".

#4 - My First (Accidental) Acid Trip 12.04.2023

In the 4th episode, Naia shares what it was like to trip on acid for the first time -- unexpectedly and with the intent only to micro-dose (oops!). It was a frightful day full of lovely little discoveries... and in hindsight, a comical adventure.

#3 - How Did We Survive That?! 06.04.2023

A few summers ago, Naia was on a Tinder date trekking the Echo Lake Trail in Squamish. Episode Three brings us on this adventure full of mishaps and miracles.

#2 - Wild Whistler 29.03.2023

In Episode Two, Naia dives right in to recalling some wild times while "living the dream" in Whistler when she was younger. She talks about all the partying she survived through and somehow... she made it out alive to tell about it all.

#1 - The Birth of Naia 22.03.2023

In the very first episode of Real When Shared, Naia chats about how she landed on the West coast of Canada knowing nobody, why she left Ontario and how she ended up with a new name she gave herself.

Real When Shared - Trailer 20.03.2023

Welcome to the podcast, Real When Shared! Hosted by a 'lone wolf' called Naia. Tune in for real stories in all aspects of life. Being vulnerable, real and authentic is what this is all about. Let's embark on this journey together.

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