Relatively Unqualified

What You’ll Hear in This Episode * The illusion that college is just “13th grade”—and how wrong that can be *  The pressure of being the “high achiever” and what happens when that identity cracks * Why last-minute decisions can still lead to the right path * The reality of anxiety, isolation, and silent struggles during major life transitions * What it feels like to succeed on the outside while fa...

What You’ll Hear in This Episode This episode is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, recent or distant Introducing the topic: loss of a child and why it matters to talk about Nic’s story of losing his newborn son Brayden as a 24 year old The trauma of experiencing a stillbirth unexpectedly at home The overwhelming silence and shock in the immediate aftermath Years of suppressed grief and...

Podcast Episode Description In this episode of Relatively Unqualified , Darra and Nic are joined by Darra’s sisters Nicole and Priscilla for an honest, layered conversation about motherhood, career ambition, and the quiet grief of missed expectations. What starts as a casual family discussion quickly turns into a raw exploration of burnout, values, and how life rarely follows the plan you imagined...

Podcast Episode Description In this episode of Relatively Unqualified , the hosts welcome their first guest: Darra’s son and Nic’s nephew, comedian Wesley Funderburg. The conversation is equal parts funny, raw, and honest as Wesley breaks down what it really takes to do standup, especially in a smaller local scene where stage time is limited and the audience can be unpredictable. Wesley talks open...

Podcast Episode Description Disrespect in marriage is not always loud or obvious. In this episode,e Nic & Darra explore how disrespect often shows up in subtle ways like dismissive behavior, invalidated feelings, crossed boundaries, and lack of emotional reciprocity. Through honest conversation and personal experiences, they unpack how these moments slowly erode trust and connection within a relat...

Podcast Episode Description Welcome to the very first episode of Relatively Unqualified . In this introduction, Darra & Nic explain who they are, why they decided to start a podcast, and what listeners can expect moving forward. Broadcasting from Bend, Oregon during a family staycation, the hosts dive into their dynamic as siblings by marriage, their blended families, and their shared belief that...

Nic and Darra give a sneak peek into their up and comming podcast... Relatively Unqualified. - Check out all our Relatively Unqualified episodes and content on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@RelativelyUnqualified - What are your thoughts? Did anything in this episode happen to you? Please share your story, leave us a review and subscribe. Thank you!!! - Production credits and music licensing...