Podcast
The Real Question
Hosted by Not Sorry · EN
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 what’s the best path to get there?”
The Real Question is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a feminist organization that produces podcasts, educational content, live shows, and immersive experiences with the explicit goal of addressing the spiritual needs of its participants. Through community, rigor, and ritual, we treat traditionally secular things as if they were sacred. To learn more about what we do, visit https://notsorryworks.com/
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Do I have to keep living in a place I hate?
Apr 2000:41:47Tap to summarizeOver the years, Katie's whole family slowly moved to the same midwestern city. Katie was raised with extended family close by and really values this for her future children. Two years ago, she and her husband has made the move as well, but so far they've hated their experience in this city. Does she need to move somewhere new, or is this the best option for her future children?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore real and chosen family, and how to know if your environment is the issue.--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!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →A Prompt from Mauricio - April
Apr 900:01:39Tap to summarizeOnce a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about community ahead of his brother's wedding.Submit your questions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Is the way I'm spending my time aligned with my values?
Mar 1600:40:11Tap to summarizeEmily is a new mother finally finding the balance between time for her daughter and time just for herself. She's a reliable and consistent friend, a supportive figure within her family, and involved with her community yoga studio. But as she watches the news and the way other people are responding on her social media feeds she wonders, is she doing enough to meet the current moment?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore shame, calling, and how to know if our values are matching our actions.--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!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →A Prompt from Mauricio - March
Mar 900:02:20Tap to summarizeOnce a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about navigating the return of his cluster headaches.Submit your questions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Will I feel guilty if I choose not to freeze my eggs?
Feb 1600:32:15Tap to summarizeThrough Bunny's husband's job, she has access to one free round of IVF. They've recently started talking to fertility clinics, but she's not quite ready to be a mom yet - and isn't sure if she ever will be. After a bad experience with one of the clinics, she's wondering if she should abandon the process entirely - will she feel guilty and regret it if she does?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore guilt, prophecy, and how to know when to take the next step.--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!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →A Prompt from Mauricio - February
Feb 1100:01:48Tap to summarizeOnce a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about power in the wake of elections in Costa Rica.Submit your questions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →How do I trust myself?
Jan 1900:36:00Tap to summarizeLucy has lived in many different cities, but grew up in New York and has recently moved back. She's starting to feel at home, and would love to stay rooted in a local community. Her partner isn't loving New York - she yearns for the beach, and wishes they could live abroad. How can they find a version of home that works for both of them?This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore how to trust yourself and your preferences after a lifetime of people pleasing.--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!Submit your questions hereThe Real Question is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Looking Forward, Looking Back: A 2025 Reflection (with Mauricio and Vanessa)
Dec 2200:23:05Tap to summarizeMauricio Bruce has been the host of The Real Question for a full year! This week he's joined by Vanessa Zoltan to talk about hosting the show and what's coming next. --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!Want to join us on the show in 2026? We'd love to receive your questions through our submission form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Did They: Re-Apply to Medical School?
Dec 2000:15:55Tap to summarizeAs we end our year of 'Should I?' questions, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they make a final decision after our conversation?For our last conversation in the main feed, we're reaching back out to two guests! This year both Clinton and Sarah brought us the question 'Should I Re-Apply to Medical School?' We check back in with both to see what they decided. --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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Rituals (The Happiness Lab)
Aug 30, 2021Tap to summarizeInstead of a normal episode this week we're bringing you an episode of The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, featuring our own Casper ter Kuile.Space crews, athletes and pop stars all indulge in strange rituals before moments of high stress. It's easy to mock these behaviours - indeed even the people who practise them often admit they're a bit weird - but they can act like performance enhancing drugs. Dr Laurie Santos looks at the research to show why creating a good luck ritual can make us perform better and feel calmer, happier and more confident when faced with life's big moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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