Hosted by Rietta Boksha · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 222 episodes
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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 about what happens when life cracks open — and how we find strength on the other side.If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, broken, or unsure how to move forward, these conversations are for you.
Rietta Boksha hosts How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real Podcast, a society show with 222 episodes published.
In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Danielle Kepics to talk about childhood loss, family estrangement, and why so many women feel dismissed when seeking medical care. Danielle shares w
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 h
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 gr
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
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
In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, Lindsey Love returns for a deeper conversation about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), sharing more about what it’s like to live with and navigate multiple iden
In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, Lindsey Love shares her powerful story of surviving abuse, rebuilding her life, and learning to live with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Lindsey opens up abo
In this episode of How to Deal When the Sht Gets Real*, I sit down with author Ryan Rush — known on social media as Gentleman Outlaw — to talk about the Constitution, political dialogue, and what it means to approach dis
In this episode of How to Deal When the Sht Gets Real*, Maevine shares what it’s like living with chronic illness while caring for a parent diagnosed with both dementia and ALS. Together, we explore the emotional and phy
In this episode, I sit down with relationship coach Lindi Edge to talk about communication in relationships — and why expecting your partner to read your mind creates disconnect. We explore how to build emotional safety,
In Part II of my conversation with Matt Williams, we dive into the courage it takes to have hard conversations — especially in a divided world. Matt shares what it’s really like to run for public office, how controversia
From surviving a chaotic childhood to working on a shrimp boat surrounded by addiction — while being allergic to shrimp — Matt Williams has lived through adversity that could have broken him. In Part I of our conversatio
After losing his son to devastating medical complications, Dr. Greg Linkowski found himself wrestling with grief, faith, and what unconditional love truly means. In this powerful conversation, we explore coping with the
After losing his youngest son, Zach, Pops turned unimaginable grief into purpose by founding Zach’s Rays of Hope, a nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness. In this deeply personal episode, we talk about copin
Today I am joined by the incredible Nichole Lee who opens up about the grief she carried after her mother’s death — and how that loss became the catalyst for her own rebirth. She shares how she discovered the power of co
In this episode, I sit down with Pamela, who shares her incredible journey of transformation — from working as a nurse to finding her true calling as a hypnotherapist. Pamela opens up about leaving not one, but two diffi
What if the memories you hold onto so tightly… aren’t as accurate as you think? In this powerful conversation, we dive into the fascinating ways memory gets reshaped every time it’s recalled — and how that impacts trauma
Why are so many veterans struggling to find purpose after service — and what can we do about it? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Don Gleason joins us to talk about the often-overlooked realities of transitionin
This week, I sit down with Yuki, founder of the Satori Mindset, to explore what it really means to live with intention, connect with your soul’s purpose, and rise out of the fog of feeling lost. Whether you're in the mid
What is narcissism, really? In this episode, we’re joined by coach and expert Elizabeth Aguilera as she breaks down the different types of narcissists, the red flags to look out for, and how to protect yourself from thei
Danielle Kepics
functional medicine PA, former therapist · Empowered Mind + Body
1 appearance on this show
Chris Wasko
Energy Healer, Spiritual Counselor, Psychic Medium
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Zawrotny
host of the Positively Living Podcast · Positively Productive Systems
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Rush
Senior Pastor
1 appearance on this show
Matt Williams
Vice President & Head of Annuity Product Development · Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
2 appearances on this show
Greg Linkowski
MD
1 appearance on this show
Nichole Lee
spiritual coach · Total Wellness Nutrition
1 appearance on this show
Pamela Topjian
hypnotherapist
1 appearance on this show
Don Gleason
retired Colonel · Achieve New Heights, LLC
1 appearance on this show
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