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  • Should I: Go Back to Church?

    Daniel Schroeder's dad is Methodist minister, so he grew up in the church. But about 10 years ago, after he graduated college, he stopped going. Now, after all this time, he's wondering if it's time to go back.


    This week on the show Mauricio and Daniel discuss the process of coming out and how to carve out a sense of individual identity within your family.


    Daniel is the host of Let's Ask Taylor Swift, our newest podcast at Not Sorry. Every other week he and Vanessa Zoltan dissect a Taylor Swift song and apply it to their lives.



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    28 min
  • Should I: Change My Checklist for Dating?

    A lot of us have a checklist for dating – things we're specifically looking for (or not looking for) in a partner. After a string of unsuccessful dates, Katie is re-evaluating her checklist. Are these things she really needs? What if they're getting in the way of her finding the right person?


    This week on the show Mauricio and Katie discuss how past relationships can continue to influence you long after they're over.



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    28 min
  • Should I: Marry My Girlfriend?

    Leading up to the election, Marina and their girlfriend started joking about marriage. Once the idea was in the air, the question became more and more real. Sure they're young, sure they haven't been together that long, but they really love each other. Plus, heading into a conservative administration, LGBTQ+ rights aren't guaranteed. Is now the time to get married?


    This week on Should I Quit? Mauricio and Marina discuss when you should rely on the wisdom of your parents and when you should follow your instincts. 



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    25 min
  • Should I: Pursue Acting Professionally?

    About a year ago, Evie completed a Master’s course in acting. But actually pursuing acting professionally feels like a whole different thing – like she’d have to really commit to it as her life’s dream and struggle for years and maybe still not ever make it. Thinking about that, Evie’s not sure if she good enough or feels passionately enough to commit to trying.


    This week on Should I Quit? Mauricio and Evie explore what counts as a dreams and when you should pursue it. 



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    33 min
  • Should I: Take an Art Class in 2025?

    It's a new year and we're bringing you a new season with a new host! Today Mauricio is entertaining a very special guest – Vanessa Zoltan. Maybe you've head of her?


    Vanessa is reflecting on what she wants for 2025 and is wondering whether she should take an art class this year. Art used to be a big part of her life and she misses it! But does she truly have the motivation to leave the house regularly, especially in the evening when she could be resting?



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    28 min
  • Should I Quit: Final Reflection
    That's a wrap on Should I Quit! Today Vanessa shares what she's learned over the past two years of making this show. In exactly a week we'll be back with our first episode of the new season with Mauricio.

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    12 min
  • Did They Quit: Being a Stay-at-Home Parent?

    It's our final 'Did They Quit' of the year! We're wrapping things up with the lovely Sophy. We originally talked to Sophy in April about how her career intersects with her caretaking responsibilities.


    Tomorrow: a final reflection and goodbye (for now!) from Vanessa.



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    11 min
  • Did They Quit: Making Political Donations?

    As promised, we're following up today with the other half of Pantsuit Politics: Beth Silvers. Back in March Beth decided she was going to stop making political donations beyond the local level. Was she able to stick to those convictions through the election?



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    10 min
  • Did They Quit: Cussing

    Today we're checking back in with Sarah Stewart Holland from Pantsuit Politics to find out if she quit cussing.


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    7 min

About The Real Question

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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…

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