Un-Shuck Yourself

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Hosted by Ben DeLeon, Un-Shuck Yourself is part of the Corpus Christi Originals Network and is a self-help podcast designed to help listeners break free from what’s holding them back. Each episode delivers practical, no-nonsense tips to get unstuck, take action, and make real progress, all delivered with Ben’s humor, honesty, and down-to-earth perspective. It’s a podcast for anyone looking to shed old layers, embrace personal growth, and move forward with confidence.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 47: The Witch's Curse: Stop Putting Spells on Yourself

    🎃 Things That Haunt Us: A Halloween Intro to Un-Shuck Yourself Some things go bump in the night. Others live inside your head. 👻 Welcome to Un-Shuck Yourself, where we confront the ghosts of our past, the fears that hold us back, and the habits that keep us from becoming who we're meant to be. This Halloween, we're looking beyond the supernatural to explore the real monsters in our lives: self-doubt, toxic relationships, old regrets, and the excuses we use to keep ourselves stuck. Through honest conversations, uncomfortable truths, practical advice, and a little humor along the way, we'll challenge the things that haunt us and remind ourselves that personal growth isn't always pretty—but it's worth the work. Because sometimes, the biggest obstacle standing in your way is the person staring back at you in the mirror. So turn down the lights, face your fears, and get ready to do a little soul-searching. Welcome to Un-Shuck Yourself. The real work begins within. 🎙️ Powered by the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast Network. #UnShuckYourself #ThingsThatHauntUs #PersonalGrowth #HalloweenPodcast #SelfImprovement Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD34TN-6Yn0&t=1245s All rights retained by artist.

  2. Oct 15

    Episode 46: Emotional Vampires

    🧛 The People Who Suck the Life Out of You For October, Un-Shuck Yourself continues its journey through the things that haunt us. This week, we're talking about vampires. Not Dracula. Not bats. Not garlic. We're talking about the people who somehow leave you feeling like you need an emotional exorcism after every conversation. We've all encountered people who constantly take but rarely give, people who make everything about themselves, people who manipulate through guilt, and people who leave us questioning our own boundaries. But here's the uncomfortable part: Not everyone who drains you is a bad person. And sometimes, we're the ones doing the draining. In this episode, Ben DeLeon explores emotional vampires, healthy boundaries, guilt, relationships, and the difficult realization that loving someone doesn't mean giving them unlimited access to your time, energy, or peace. When should you create some distance? When is a boundary necessary? When is it time to walk away? And how do you know whether you're protecting your peace—or simply avoiding a difficult conversation? Sometimes the healthiest thing you can say is: “I love you, but I can't continue participating in this.” So this week, take a look around. Who's giving you life? Who's taking it? And perhaps most importantly… Are you protecting your own? 🎃 Un-Shuck Yourself: Things That Haunt Us — Episode 3 Powered by the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast Network. Background music provided by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD34TN-6Yn0&list=PLPEwKpHq_H2AGWm6Ag7OWQ6c6HO2qbw7d All rights reserved by artist.

  3. Oct 9

    Episode 45: The Walking Dead: Are You Actually Living?

    🧟 The Walking Dead: Are You Actually Living? For October, Un-Shuck Yourself is getting a little spooky—and this week, we're talking about zombies. Not the brain-eating kind. We're talking about the kind that wake up every morning, go to work, pay the bills, take care of everyone else, scroll through their phones, go to bed… and then do it all over again. You know… the “I'm technically alive, but where the hell did the last five years go?” kind. In this episode, Ben DeLeon takes a humorous but honest look at what happens when we get stuck on autopilot. When comfort becomes a cage, “someday” becomes an excuse, and we're so busy functioning that we forget to actually experience our lives. Are you living—or are you simply going through the motions? Maybe you don't need to completely change your life. Maybe you just need to wake up and start participating in it again. Because some people aren't dead… They're just emotionally buffering. 🧟😂 🎃 Un-Shuck Yourself: Things That Haunt Us — Episode 2 Powered by the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast Network. Background music provided by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD34TN-6Yn0&list=PLPEwKpHq_H2AGWm6Ag7OWQ6c6HO2qbw7d All rights reserved by artist.

  4. Oct 2

    Episode 44: The Ghosts of Who We Used to Be

    It’s October, so Un-Shuck Yourself is getting a little spooky. But this time, we’re not talking about haunted houses, demons, or things that go bump in the night. We’re talking about the ghosts that are a lot harder to escape—the mistakes, regrets, relationships, failures, and old versions of ourselves that sometimes follow us long after we’ve moved on. In this episode, Ben DeLeon explores what happens when we allow our past to keep making decisions for our present. How do we learn from who we used to be without continuing to punish ourselves for it? How do we let go of people and experiences that no longer belong in our lives? And perhaps most importantly… How do we stop letting our past define who we are today? You are allowed to grow. You are allowed to change. You are allowed to become someone new. Maybe it’s time to stop giving your ghosts a key. 🎃 Welcome to the October series of Un-Shuck Yourself: Things That Haunt Us. Powered by the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast Network.   Background music can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF_QB-jKR14&list=PLPEwKpHq_H2B0hsed8uPnR_Hh8UYTiMRL  All rights reserved by the artist.

  5. Sep 25

    Episode 43: What if nothing is wrong with you?

    What if nothing is wrong with you? In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, Ben DeLeon takes a different look at personal growth and asks whether our constant desire to “fix” ourselves might sometimes be doing more harm than good. We’re surrounded by messages telling us we need to be more productive, more successful, more confident, more disciplined, and somehow more perfect. But there’s a difference between self-improvement and self-rejection. Ben talks about the danger of constantly asking, “What’s wrong with me?” instead of asking, “What do I need?” Maybe you’re not broken. Maybe you’re tired. Maybe you’re learning. Maybe you’re simply human. This episode explores accepting yourself without giving up on growth, learning from your flaws without making them your identity, and understanding that you can be a work in progress without treating yourself like a problem that needs to be solved. You don't have to hate who you are to become better. Sometimes, the first step toward real growth is realizing that you are not the problem. Background music by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9G2GjWQM1c&t=985s All rights retained by artist.

  6. Sep 18

    Episode 42: Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously

    In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, Ben DeLeon talks about the importance of learning to laugh at yourself, let go of perfection, and stop worrying so much about how other people see you. From embarrassing moments to trying things outside your comfort zone, Ben explores why being silly isn’t a sign of immaturity—it’s a sign that you’re comfortable enough to enjoy life. He also shares a personal story about doing karaoke with professional musicians, including performers who had appeared on national television, and how watching them have fun and step outside their comfort zones taught him to loosen up. Because if they could get on stage and be goofy, then Ben could certainly get up there and deliver his best version of “Ice Ice Baby.” This episode is a reminder that you can be responsible without being rigid, mature without being miserable, and committed to personal growth without taking yourself so seriously. Sometimes, you just need to laugh, try something new, and enjoy the moment. Background music provided by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-_1Os7hVDw&t=721s  Artist retains all rights.

  7. Sep 11

    Episode 41: Why Do We Go Back To the People That Hurt Us?

    Why Do We Go Back to the People Who Hurt Us? Why would someone return to a person who abused them? It’s a question I’ve asked myself—and one I’m still trying to understand. I’ve experienced emotional abuse myself. It wasn't physical, but I learned firsthand that abuse doesn't have to leave bruises to leave scars. Now, someone close to me has found herself reconnecting with someone who previously abused her—a relationship that became so dangerous that she nearly lost her life. And watching it happen has left me scared, frustrated, and honestly... confused. So instead of simply asking, “Why doesn't she just leave?” I decided to ask a different question: What happens to someone psychologically that makes returning to an abusive relationship possible? In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, we explore trauma bonding, intermittent reinforcement, emotional manipulation, damaged self-worth, hope, fear, and why leaving an abusive relationship isn't always as simple as outsiders think. We'll also talk about something equally important: what friends and family can do when someone they love keeps returning to an abusive partner. Because sometimes the person being abused doesn't need another person judging them. They need someone willing to say: “I believe you. I love you. You don't deserve this. And when you're ready, I'm here.” If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, help is available. National Domestic Violence Hotline 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 📱 Text START to 88788 🌐 thehotline.org RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline 📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 📱 Text HOPE to 64673 🌐 rainn.org If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Please remember that internet and phone activity can potentially be monitored by an abuser. If you believe your communications aren't private, consider contacting an advocate from a safer device or location. This isn't an episode about blaming victims. It's about understanding them. Because sometimes, before we can help someone break a cycle... we have to understand why the cycle is so damn difficult to break. Music provided by:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWlbc-DExKE&t=541s

  8. Sep 4

    Episode 40: 10 Rules To Live By

    Episode 40: 10 Rules to Live By  What if the lessons that make the biggest difference in your life aren't complicated at all?  In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, Ben DeLeon shares 10 personal rules to live by—lessons shaped by experience, mistakes, growth, and probably a few hard-learned lessons along the way.  These aren't commandments, and they're not meant to be.  They're simply lessons that have proven useful—and maybe one or two will prove useful to you too.  Because sometimes the best thing we can do for someone isn't give them an answer.  It's give them the benefit of what we've already learned.  Take what works.  Question what doesn't.  Throw away the rest.  And then...come up with your own 10 rules to live by.  Because you never know when something you learned the hard way might save someone else from having to learn it the same way.    Music credits can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9G2GjWQM1c&t=740s  All rights retained by artist.

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Hosted by Ben DeLeon, Un-Shuck Yourself is part of the Corpus Christi Originals Network and is a self-help podcast designed to help listeners break free from what’s holding them back. Each episode delivers practical, no-nonsense tips to get unstuck, take action, and make real progress, all delivered with Ben’s humor, honesty, and down-to-earth perspective. It’s a podcast for anyone looking to shed old layers, embrace personal growth, and move forward with confidence.

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  • Creator
    Corpus Christi Originals
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
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