
A storytelling podcast about resilience, growth and navigating life’s hardest seasons. How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real is where honest conversations unfold about the moments that change us. Each episode features real people sharing their journeys through grief, trauma, adversity and the challenges that reshape who we are. This show isn’t about perfection or pretending everything is fine. It’s ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 221 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Jenn Morrison to talk about surviving childhood loss, redefining family, and rebuilding your life after abuse.
Jenn shares what it was like losing her mom at a young age, feelin... more
In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Chris Wasko to talk about healing from deep-rooted trauma and stepping into a completely unexpected spiritual path.
Chris shares what it was like growing up with two narcissisti... more
In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Dr. Neosho Ponder to talk about resilience in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
Dr. Ponder shares her journey of battling breast cancer while experiencing homelessness — n... more
In this episode of How to Deal When the Sht Gets Real*, I sit down with Lisa Zawrotny to talk about what it means to be both a caregiver and a sandwich caregiver — supporting loved ones while also trying to maintain your own life.
Lisa shares her ex... more
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I love the dialoguing on these interviews. Very relatable and the natural flow of the conversation invites you in. I felt like I was sitting on the couch sipping coffee and truly engaging just by listening. I look forward to more episodes! If you have ever listened to Delilah on the radio, Rietta has that same cadence and style.
Rietta provides an expansive space to navigate life and business through her intentionally cultivated topics and guests. There is something for everyone as they navigate this beautiful thing called life.
Rietta is a great host and you can tell how comfortable the guests are in sharing their stories and what they’ve been through. I love hearing stories from different walks of life and love the variety of guests on this podcast.
I love listening to this unique podcast the podcaster is well spoken, down to earth, and more importantly relatable! I love the personality that shines thru listening as well as the vast topics covered! Not only do I learn new stuff it opens my mind and brings awareness to a multitude of people, places, things, and topics I may have only had little knowledge or have never heard of! The fluidity and spunk brings a unique vibe that is just so enjoyable to not only listen to but enlighten my day!
I have had the opportunity to listen to several episodes of this podcast and I am always pleased by the level relatable topics.
Connie and Rietta, the hosts, ask poignant questions that spark engaging conversation.










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