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The Real Question

The Real Question is a show that holds space for life’s tough questions. Each episode, a guest brings a personal question they’re grappling with, and Chaplain Mauricio Bruce helps them find an answer. This season, our focus is on future-oriented questions –those that start with ‘Should I…’Mauricio sits down with guests who are contemplating big and small changes in their lives — whether it’s habits, careers, or relationships. In every episode, he asks the pivotal question: “Who do you want to be and

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7:42

Did They Quit: Their Relationship?

The Real Question ·

2023/12/28

In our final guest conversation of the season, we check back in with Emily from Should I Quit: My Relationship? We hear from Emily about the status of her love-life and her hopes for the future.--We are so grateful to our supporters on Patreon who make this show possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:37

Did They Quit: Trying to Get Better?

The Real Question ·

2023/12/27

We're back with another Should I Quit follow-up! Today we're chatting with Fran, who was the guest on one of our first episodes this year. We hear from Fran about her continued journey with chronic fatigue syndrome. --We are so grateful to our supporters on Patreon who make this show possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:30

Did They Quit: Nicotine?

The Real Question ·

2023/12/26

The next person we're checking in with this week is Ely Kreimendahl – host of one of our favorite podcasts, Shame Spiral. How did things turn out for Ely? Was she able to quit nicotine?--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:21

Did They Quit: Being a Teacher?

The Real Question ·

2023/12/25

Across this holiday week, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they quit what they wanted to?Today, we're talking to Lacy from Should I Quit: Being a Teacher?--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:28

Should I Quit: My Grudge?

The Real Question ·

2023/12/11

Jacki has had a grudge against her cousin for the past three years. Jacki turned to her cousin during a tough time and left the situation feeling really abandoned and betrayed. But now, years later, still hurt, she’s wondering –is this grudge really serving her?This week on Should I Quit? Jacki and Vanessa discuss how we process hurt and move forward.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in

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23:57

Should I Quit: My Dream of Being a Rockstar?

The Real Question ·

2023/11/27

Five years ago, Penni Jo made a late-in-life decision to pursue a career as a songwriter. Now, with a few years of rejection under her belt, she’s wondering if it’s time to give up on that dream. Should she just get a ‘real job’ with better benefits?This week on Should I Quit? Miranda and Vanessa discuss financial security and what success feels like when you're pursuing your art.If you want to check out Penni Jo's music, you can find her on Spotify and Apple Music.--This show is completely funded

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25:40

When to Quit Your Job (with Anne Helen Petersen)

The Real Question ·

2023/11/13

Anne Helen Petersen is the voice behind the popular newsletter, Culture Study, and the podcast, Work Appropriate. This week she joins Vanessa to talk about our relationship to work, social media, and aging. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:07

Should I Quit: My Comfortable Relationship?

The Real Question ·

2023/10/30

Over the last year, Miranda has taken some steps back from her relationship. They used to live together and now they live separately. She used to imagine marrying him, now it doesn’t seem in the cards. Is it time to just give up this man entirely? Or can she be happy with the comfort and pleasure of what she has in front of her?This week on Should I Quit? Miranda and Vanessa explore how to know when unhappiness in a relationship is normal and when it means you need to break up.--This show is

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24:15

Should I Quit: Drinking? (with Marcelle Kosman)

The Real Question ·

2023/10/16

We're thrilled today to be joined by Marcelle Kosman, co-host of one of our favorite podcasts – Material Girls. Marcelle likes to have a couple glasses of wine at the end of the day to unwind, but she finds it hard to talk about. Is it really okay that she drinks this much? Or is she fooling herself? And does just asking the question mean that she has a problem? This week on Should I Quit? Marcelle and Vanessa discuss how to know when you're in denial.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and

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24:30

Should I Quit: Mom Instagram?

The Real Question ·

2023/10/02

Rebecca just had her second child and is spending a lot of time, focus, and energy on being a mom. But sometimes it feels like her whole life is consumed by that category! Even her instagram is filled with mom-related accounts and ads. Is that what she wants? Or should she unsubscribe and carve out one space where ‘mom’ isn’t the most important thing?This week on Should I Quit? Rebecca and Vanessa explore shifting priorities and motherhood. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so

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10:46

Should We Quit? | An Announcement

The Real Question ·

2023/09/25

Producer Ariana drops into the podcast to discuss an upcoming change with Should I Quit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:23

(How) Should I Quit: My 40s?

The Real Question ·

2023/09/18

Kathy is turning 49 this year and she wants to be planning for the decade ahead! Should she continue on the career path she's on? Or it time to step off the path to try something new?With help from Fredrick Beuchner and Lord of the Rings, Kathy and Vanessa discuss how to live a joyful life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:06

Should I Quit: Harry Potter?

The Real Question ·

2023/09/11

G has always loved Harry Potter –so much so that in 2019 they joined their local Harry Potter and the Sacred Text group to meet monthly and make meaning from the books. When J.K. Rowling outed herself as transphobic a few years ago, G stuck with the group and their fandom. But lately, their experience as a trans person and a Harry Potter fan feel more and more at odds. Is it time to let go of the books they once loved? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and G discuss how personal relationships with

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21:26

Should I Quit: Trying to Get My Driver’s License?

The Real Question ·

2023/09/04

Shira has been trying to learn how to drive for the past two years. She failed her first driving test and recently, when trying to renew her learner's permit, she failed that too. Feeling extremely discouraged about the whole thing, she's now wondering: is it even worth it? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Shira explore how to accomplish something when you have no motivation left. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If

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27:21

Should I Quit: My Best Friends?

The Real Question ·

2023/07/31

Paige has had the same best friends for twenty years but lately they've been really letting her down. She doesn't feel seen or loved by them, and they don't seem to understand her perspective. Is it time to just end it? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Paige explore when it's okay to walk away from people you love. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See

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32:54

Should I Quit: My Career?

The Real Question ·

2023/07/24

Sarah owns a ballet studio in a small town. She loves dance and she loves teaching, but running her own business is really stressful! If she changes career path, will that give her the opportunity for a better life?This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Sarah explore how to un-couple your identity from your job.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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20:13

Should I Quit: My Crush?

The Real Question ·

2023/07/17

Jocelin has a crush on their friend Paul. Ever since they met, there's been an intense instant connection – they like all the same things, they text all day, they hang out constantly. But Paul doesn't have feelings for Jocelin. Can there still be a friendship? Or is it time to end it? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Jocelin explore what to do when a relationship becomes painful.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you

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28:06

Should I Quit: The United States?

The Real Question ·

2023/07/10

Prerna has lived in The United States for over ten years but it will probably take her another thirty years to get a green card. She loves living in the US, but the bureaucracy, uncertainty, and limitations are big source of stress in her life. Is it all worth it? Or is time to try another country?This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Prerna explore how much insecurity we each can tolerate.--This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible

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22:08

Should I Quit: Listening to Podcasts about Addiction?

The Real Question ·

2023/07/03

For the past fifteen years, Rob has been concerned about his relationship to opiates. One of the ways he has managed that relationship has been listening to podcasts about addiction. But recently he has been feeling like he doesn't like or need these podcasts anymore. Is it okay to stop listening?This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Rob explore the guard rails we put up in our lives to protect us, and how to know when those guard rails aren't serving us anymore.--This show is completely funded by

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20:16

Should I Quit: My Fitness Watch?

The Real Question ·

2023/06/26

Allie started running casually in college and has gotten more and more into it over the years. She joined a running club, she ran her first marathon, and she bought herself a fitness watch. But recently her fitness watch has been stressing her out. Is it the fitness watch that’s the problem? Or is it her relationship to running more broadly?This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Allie explore the difference between setting goals and gamifying your life.--This show is completely funded by Patreon,

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