Real Talk. with John Rudnicki

John Rudnicki
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  1. 06/04/2024

    39. The reality of traveling 9 weeks alone

    Here's a little reflection on when I traveled Europe for 9 weeks by myself. Trying to do more solo episodes, hope you enjoy Send us a text

    30 min

  2. 02/24/2024

    38. Traveling anxiety in Madrid

    After some people asking for more individual episodes, here is one coming at a perfect time for me. While traveling solo for 9 months, I’m a week in and have some thoughts from my experiences so far.  Hope you enjoy.  Send us a text

    8 min

  3. 02/14/2024

    37. How to Create Self-Worth, Social Media Algorithms, & Breakups with Mark Groves

    For this episode, and first ever "A coffee conversation", I'm honored to have relationship expert and experienced podcaster Mark Groves on the podcast.  As shown in the title, we discuss things like creating your self-worth, how to regain agency regarding social media's algorithms, and the best way to navigate breakups.  00:00 ~ intro 04:20 ~ "summer-chasing" culture 05:05 ~ social media colonizes us 08:30 ~ boredom can feel like failure 10:00 ~ idea of productivity 13:50 ~ breakup advice 17:45 ~ what perfectionism is 19:00 ~ envy 21:25 ~ sensitivity is not a problem 24:50 ~ hookup culture 26:00 ~ social status of romance 27:30 ~ having to "fix" 30:45 ~ learn how to grieve 31:00 ~ being curious 36:00 ~ healthy shame 42:00 ~ victim mindset 46:00 ~ don't follow others' limiting beliefs 48:50 ~ how mark created his brand 50:00 ~ danger of social media for young people 52:50 ~ money just amplifies your character 57:55 ~ social media is an abusive relationship 01:01:00 ~ advice for starting your own thing 01:11:00 ~ navigating your self-worth 01:17:55 ~ afraid of commitment? 01:24:00 ~ setting boundaries 01:27:05 ~ mark's story of getting married 01:36:33 ~ "missing someone doesn't mean you want them" 01:35:00 ~ advice to 21 year-olds 01:46:00 ~ outro Mark Groves  createthelove.com Check out Mark's Podcast! -- The Mark Groves Podcast NEW BOOK - Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love That You Desire Instagram: @createthelove John Rudnicki Check out the Podcast!! -- Real Talk. with John Rudnicki Instagram: @realtalk.withjr // @john.rudnicki Send us a text

    1h 49m

  4. 12/08/2023

    36. How to get over a breakup

    Hi there, here's another episode for ya. But instead, this one is a rant. A rant about breakups. Here are the show notes: 0:00 ~ intro 2:16 ~ cutting off contact 3:55 ~ setting boundaries 4:35 ~ great quote by Andrew Huberman 6:15 ~ "what's the right way to get through this?" 7:38 ~ illusion of time expectation 8:05 ~ my personal breakup experience 10:00 ~ time off social media 11:14 ~ it can be a grey space 15:30 ~ hookup culture 17:00 ~ self worth goes bye bye 17:05 ~ the significance of feeling 18:05 ~ no one tells you to feel your feelings 21:05 ~ spiritual bypassing 22:50 ~ advertisement 25:38 ~ breakups are good. 28:05 ~ final quote Also, thanks again to Magic Mind for sponsoring the episode! Visit https://www.magicmind.com/realtalk and get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code REALTALK20. Send us a text

    32 min

  5. 11/17/2023

    35. Quitting Deloitte and Finding Your "Why" with Jake Luna

    For this episode I got to speak with Jake Luna, former accountant at Deloitte and creator of the wildly successful Newport Run Club, and get into his story over a few nitro cold brews. 00:00 ~ Intro 05:45 ~ Navigating quality over quantity in sponsorships 08:50 ~ Background 10:55 ~ Jake's honest take on doing accounting as a career 15:20 ~ The birth of Newport Run Club 17:45 ~ Quitting Deloitte 18:20 ~ Not doing your calling = anxiety 24:18 ~ "If you are so smart, why haven't you learned to be happy?" 26:16 ~ When people first started showing to run club 28:50 ~ Navigating fear of rejection 38:00 ~ Talking about music 47:55 ~ advertisement 52:05 ~ The mind is able to adapt 54:39 ~ Jake's inspo for running a marathon 56:50 ~ Being selective with partnerships 59:45 ~ There is no real strategy // keeping the club's integrity 1:08:20 ~ If you're unhappy, listen to this... 1:13:55 ~ Truly, no one knows what they're doing 1:19:42 ~ Jake's final message Also, thanks again to Magic Mind for sponsoring the episode! Visit https://www.magicmind.com/realtalk and get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code REALTALK20.   Send us a text

    1h 24m

  6. 10/30/2023

    34. Coping with Failure and Adjusting Aspirations with Brett Lux

    In this episode, Brett Lux and I get a little bit into his aspirations to become a firefighter, his experience falling short and having to cope with it. We also dive into all topics around fitness, not knowing what you want next in life, and mental health in general. BUT, here are the timestamps of some particular topics: 00:00 Intro 03:20 A lot of people tell you how to live your life in college 06:35 Brett grew up SET wanting to be a firefighter 08:40 Failing classes forced Brett to reevaluate his future plans 09:30 Telling the whole world he wanted to be a firefighter and then falling short was hard to cope 10:00 The value in just going for a run when feeling down 13:30 Why it's shameful to open up about not having a job 14:05 Tallying the small wins 14:40 The power of association 16:15 "You're in the middle of the times you used to pray for" 17:55 Invisible growth & and the staying in your own head 18:25 People don't give a shit 20:50 The body is a temple 28:00 Living a hybrid fitness lifestyle 29:15 The pressure of self-help culture online 30:15 Staying true to yourself 30:30 Brett on men's body image issues 32:30 People who are more real are the most inspiring 33:30  We live in a more introverted era 38:45 People pleasing 43:40 You are in control of your life 44:45 Final quote Also, thanks again to Magic Mind for sponsoring the episode! Visit https://www.magicmind.com/realtalk and get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code REALTALK20.     Send us a text

    49 min

  7. 10/07/2023

    33. Starting A Business and Creating Your Purpose with Klaus Huovila

    For this week, I got the honor to chop it up with Finland-based professional soccer player and coach, & founder of Sisu Soccer Coaching: Klaus Huovila Here are some of the takeaways and approximate time stamps of where they are in the episode: 00:00 Intro 03:40 School shuts down, do I give up on my dream? 07:00 The pain of learning something new 11:30 Combining athletics with trying to also play professional in the US 15:00 How is the school system in Finland compared to the US? 20:00 Ikigai and how Klaus came up with his business idea 23:00 Successful entrepreneur story  26:30 First showing the world what you can do 29:00 Biggest challenge so far with starting the business 33:00 You've first got to go through the uncomfortable to get to the gold 44:00 Create your own path.   Instagram: @realtalk.withjr TikTok: @realtalk.withjr Youtube: @realtalk.withjr Personal: @john.rudnicki Klaus Huovila Business: @sisusoccer_coaching Send us a text

    48 min

  8. 09/15/2023

    32. UW Soccer and Dealing With Injury with Levi Hawk

    For this week, I interview a new friend of mine, UW soccer player Levi Hawk, where we discuss his life experiences in and out of soccer, traveling, his time so far at UW, injury, and the life lessons he's taken from it all.  Here are more takeaways in bulleted fashion for you visual learners (including myself): 00:00 ~ intro 12:00 ~ "You can create your own luck" 19:00 ~ Choosing professional versus choosing college 20:00 ~ The balance of school and sports 22:00 ~ The difference between arrogance and confidence 36:00  ~ Honest perspective around school 40:00 ~ The NIL space 51:00 ~ The importance of expressing your feelings 1:02:00 ~ Gratitude, and Levi's two favorite pieces of advice he's received Instagram: @realtalk.withjr TikTok: @realtalk.withjr Youtube: @realtalk.withjr Personal: @john.rudnicki Levi's account: @levihawkk Send us a text

    1h 7m
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Real conversations for young people.

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  • Creator
    John Rudnicki
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Real Talk. with John Rudnicki
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