Runa’s Ruminations

Runa’s Ruminations

By Runa SannaSociety & Culture
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Runa’s Ruminations episodes

  • Reminiscing about ESL and the PROs and CONs of being a MOM ft. Rayglisse

    Today, I had Ray on the podcast and we reminisced about high school a little. Then we got into the main topic of today: why we do or don’t want children. I think it’ll be an interesting one for everyone… 

    Also check out her YouTube video "stop asking me when I’ll have kids" and her channel "Rayglisse" (I am a subscriber and find it really entertaining).

    More episodes with Ray coming out in the next weeks!

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    45 min
  • Boundaries Will Set You Free
    I don’t know about you but I really struggle with setting boundaries sometimes. I sat down with my friends Ella and Adelaide to discuss some of our challenges with enacting boundaries in our every-day lives. We also talked about how not setting boundaries can be a toxic trait, how we've learned to get better at setting boundaries, how your childhood impacts your ability to set boundaries as an adult, and the dangers of not setting boundaries.
    41 min
  • FUCK IT!
    In this episode, we’ll be talking about all of our « fuck it » moments. Meaning, a moment or THE moment in your life where you went against the grain, against what was expected of you, or did something super scary and out of your comfort zone. It’s a fun one, so ENJOY!!!
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    34 min
  • Dance With Your Partner!
    In this episode, Tomo and I are going to be sharing relationship advice that has been passed on to us. Fun fact: we had a little spat right after this, so we're by no means perfect. Still, I thought it could be fun to share some of the nuggets of wisdom we've heard over the years and ATTEMPT to apply to our relationship. 
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    14 min
  • Guys Answer: Biggest Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs
    I actually laughed out loud while editing this. Thank you so much to all of my guy friends who partook in this episode. You all are pure gold and it was such a joy to record this with you. Many more episodes like this will follow in the coming weeks.
    16 min
  • Berlin Food Guide

    In this episode, Tomo and I share our favorite food spots in Germany's capital. There will definitely be a second episode coming, because there are just too many fantastic places to choose from. We also mention a few tourist traps to look out for. This is the first of hopefully many city food guides. We're both huge foodies so this is something we love to talk about and share with you. 

    19 min
  • My Boyfriend's Perspective on Learning German
    It's been a little over 1 year since I started this podcast. Welcome back to season 2 of Runa's Ruminations! Today with a special guest, my boyfriend Tomoki, who will be sharing his perspective on learning my mother tongue (German). 
    I hope you enjoy listening!
    18 min
  • On Labels within the Gay Community
    In this episode we’ll be talking about the categories that can be found within the gay community.
    Why are we discussing this and why is this interesting for everyone?
    If you’re a woman and you think the patriarchy only affects you, think again. Within the gay community, you’d assume there wouldn’t be issues of gender-like discrimination because… they all have penises. So, like, problem solved- right? Instead we find the unwieldy construction of a quasi-female category.
    Why, you ask. Good question.
    To create a power dynamic. There is a fixation on hyper-masculinity on dating apps but also within the real world and apparently having a penis isn’t enough to run away from patriarchal issues.
    Why, you ask again.
    Well, damn. What a question. We’ll attempt to answer it as best as we can but to give you a taster:
    Think internalised homophobia, a fixation on masculinity, the innate human need to have more values than others, and so on.
    But bottom line, the labels are a big issue.
    14 min
  • Gay Men’s Unique Relationship with … The Gym
    It’s no secret that many gay men work out frequently and watch their weight carefully. Why is that? Where does that pressure derive from?
    Does it stem from an over-sexualisation of the body? In other words, is it because the body is seen as something to be consumed, rather than being the vessel of a human being with a heart?
    In this episode, Jeevan (@lgbt.abdnaware) and I discuss where the obsession with the gym and that perfect, ripped body comes from.
    You’ll hear him arguing really fascinating points, such as the “lean physique” being a means to escape from discrimination - because who’s going to disrespect you if you’re big and bulky, right?
    We’ll briefly be touching on the ideas of the feminine and masculine archetype. However, the episode after this one will dive into that subject matter deeper (categorisation of gay men, how the patriarchy plays into gay culture).
    6 min
  • On Racism in the LGBTQ+ Community

    The LGBTQ+ community claims to celebrate diversity, individuality, and sexuality.


    Why is it that racism isn't addressed?

    Particularly on dating apps, racism is frequently justified as “it’s just my preference”. No. Whether you prefer your cocktail on the sweet or sour, stronger or weaker side is a preference. Making preemptive decisions on a person based on their ethnicity is not a preference- it’s racism.

    What flabbergasts me is how in a community that claims to be tolerant of all, and where most people have experienced oppression or discriminated first hand, racism is deemed socially acceptable.

    Perhaps it is important here to state the obvious: Having been a victim of bigotry does not make you immune against being a bigot yourself.

    In this episode, my friend Jeevan (@lgbt.abdnaware) and I will be discussing racism within the gay community: where it stems from and what we think of it. Please don't be shy to comment or privately message me, should you have thoughts, questions, or constructive criticism.

    7 min

About Runa’s Ruminations

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Welcome to Runa’s Ruminations, a podcast discussing all the questions 20-somethings ask themselves. Over here, nothing is taboo. The aim of this podcast is to engage with topics that concern, confuse, or excite us. I want to hear people’s stories, thoughts, and provide educational material.