Real Talk. with John Rudnicki

John Rudnicki

Real conversations for young people.

  1. 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
  2. 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
4.8
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29 Ratings

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