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May 18 How do I stay informed while managing chronic pain?
Kate has always been pretty well informed on current events. They work with kids who care deeply about what's happening in the world, and they believe in the power of collective attention. Unfortunately, over the last several years they've been dealing with back pain which often requires their full attention. Is there a way for them to ease back into paying attention to the news, while also managing their pain?

This week on the show Mauricio and our guest explore personal responsibility, interconnectedness, and chronic pain.

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35 min
April 20 Do I have to keep living in a place I hate?
Over 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.

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42 min
April 09 A Prompt from Mauricio - April
Once 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.

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2 min
March 16 Is the way I'm spending my time aligned with my values?
Emily 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.
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41 min
March 09 A Prompt from Mauricio - March
Once 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.

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3 min
February 16 Will I feel guilty if I choose not to freeze my eggs?
Through 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.
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33 min
February 11 A Prompt from Mauricio - February
Once 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.

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2 min
January 19 How do I trust myself?
Lucy 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.
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36 min
December 22, 2025 Looking Forward, Looking Back: A 2025 Reflection (with Mauricio and Vanessa)
Mauricio 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.

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24 min
December 20, 2025 Did They: Re-Apply to Medical School?
As 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.

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16 min

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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…