Real Talk with Dede

Destiny
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Real Talk with Dede is a podcast where we have honest conversations about life, relationships, growth, and the everyday experiences we all go through. No filters, no pretending, just real talk.

  1. 1d ago

    Charlotte Yeadon | Returning to Yourself: Reiki, Trauma & Healing

    What does it mean to truly return to yourself? In this episode of Real Talk with Dede, I’m joined by Charlotte Yeadon, a mum of three and Reiki practitioner, for a conversation about childhood, trauma, relationships, spirituality, and the journey towards understanding ourselves. Charlotte shares how looking inward, exploring her childhood, and understanding the experiences that shaped her helped her see herself and her life differently. We talk about how childhood experiences can influence our adult relationships, the patterns we carry without realizing it, the challenges of motherhood, and the connection between ADHD and trauma. We also explore Reiki, spirituality, self love, the impact of other people’s judgment, and what it takes to make peace with the past without allowing it to define your future. This is a conversation about growth, acceptance, and learning to come back to yourself, even after life has challenged you in ways you never expected. 🎧 Tune in to Real Talk with Dede for an honest conversation about life, healing, and everything in between. Because if it’s part of life, it’s part of the conversation.

  2. Oct 11

    Finding Your Voice Through Writing: Passion, Growth and Bullying | Shanti Hershenson | Real Talk with Dede

    In this episode of Real Talk with Dede, I sit down with young author Shanti Hershenson to talk about her journey into writing, from publishing her first book at just 12 years old to writing 38 books. Shanti shares how she comes up with story ideas, balances school with her passion for writing, and offers advice for aspiring writers who want to take their first steps toward publishing. We also talk about her experience writing about bullying and why she chose poetry as a way to tell that story. From pursuing your passion at a young age to finding the confidence to share your creativity with the world, this conversation explores the power of storytelling, personal growth, and what it takes to keep doing what you love. Tune in for an honest conversation about writing, creativity, and the stories that connect us.

  3. Oct 11

    The Power of Awareness: Seeing Life in a New Way | David Fiala | Real Talk with Dede

    What if the way you see life could change the way you experience it? In this episode of Real Talk with Dede, I’m joined by David Fiala, who has spent more than 30 years helping people navigate emotional pain and life's deeper questions. We explore the power of awareness, how our perceptions shape our experiences, and why understanding ourselves doesn't always lead to change. David also introduces the concept of The Observer, the awareness that allows us to notice our thoughts and emotions without becoming completely consumed by them. We also talk about emotional healing, seeing life from a different perspective, and David's book, The Courageous Seeker, which explores his approach to self-discovery and personal growth. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about awareness, understanding ourselves, and discovering new ways to approach life. 🎙️ Real Talk with Dede — A podcast about life unfiltered. If it’s part of life, it’s part of the conversation.

  4. Oct 11

    Learning to Trust Yourself Through Life’s Uncertainties | Ellen Edmondson | Real Talk with Dede

    What happens when life feels uncertain and you’re struggling to figure out your next step? Sometimes, the answers begin with learning to trust yourself. In this episode of Real Talk with Dede, I’m joined by Ellen Edmondson, a multi-award-winning author, intuition mentor, and spiritual guide. We explore the journey of spiritual growth, learning to trust your intuition, embracing life’s challenges, and finding your way through uncertainty. Ellen also shares insights from her book, A Place of Love & Light, exploring the importance of compassion, authenticity, inner guidance, and becoming more connected to yourself. We also touch on navigating life’s difficult moments and finding meaning along the way. If you’ve ever questioned your direction, struggled to trust your instincts, or wondered how to move forward when life doesn’t go as planned, this conversation offers a fresh perspective to reflect on. 🎙️ Real Talk with Dede — a podcast about life unfiltered. If it’s part of life, it’s part of the conversation.

  5. Oct 11

    Shanttaya Havi | Who Are You Beyond Everyone’s Expectations? | Real Talk with Dede

    Have you ever wondered whether you're living the life you truly want or the life everyone else expects you to live? In this episode of Real Talk with Dede, I’m joined by Shanttaya Havi, a clarity and mindset coach, for an honest conversation about feeling stuck, understanding ourselves, and finding the courage to create meaningful change. We explore why we sometimes repeat the same patterns even when we desperately want things to change, how our beliefs shape our decisions, and what it means to lose touch with ourselves while trying to meet everyone else's expectations. We also talk about why life can look perfect on the outside but feel unfulfilling on the inside, the pressure to constantly improve ourselves, and how to grow without feeling like who we are right now isn't enough. If you've ever felt lost, questioned your choices, or struggled to figure out what you really want, this conversation is for you. Sometimes, the change we need begins with understanding ourselves rather than trying to fix everything around us. 🎧 Tune in to Real Talk with Dede — a podcast about life unfiltered. If it’s part of life, it’s part of the conversation.

  6. Oct 11

    What If You’re Not the Problem? | Rob Nickester | Real Talk with Dede

    What if the things you’ve always believed about yourself aren’t the whole truth? In this episode of Real Talk with Dede, I’m joined by Rob Nickester for an honest conversation about self-doubt, ADHD, personal growth, and learning to understand ourselves differently. We explore how the beliefs we carry about ourselves can shape the way we live, work, and relate to others—and why what looks like a lack of discipline isn’t always that simple. Rob shares insights from his personal journey and his experience helping others navigate focus, follow-through, and the challenges that can exist beneath the surface of success. If you’ve ever questioned yourself, struggled to follow through, or felt like you should have figured things out by now, this conversation is for you. Real Talk with Dede — a podcast about life unfiltered. If it’s part of life, it’s part of the conversation.

  7. Oct 4

    Beyond Self Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Forces Within Us | Russell Cohn | Real Talk with Dede

    What if understanding yourself isn’t enough to actually change the way you experience your life? In this episode of Real Talk with Dede, I’m joined by Russell Cohn for a fascinating conversation about self awareness, personal growth, spirituality, and the parts of ourselves that may be influencing our lives beneath our conscious awareness. We start with something many of us can relate to: knowing exactly what our patterns are, understanding where they came from, and still finding ourselves repeating them. Why does intellectual understanding not always lead to real change? And what if our conscious mind isn’t responsible for as much of our underlying experience as we assume? Russell introduces the idea of the Subconscious Spirit and explains what can happen when we begin relating to this deeper aspect of ourselves consciously. We also explore his concept of the Base Emotional State and why the emotional state underneath our moment-to-moment feelings may matter more than we realize. From there, we get into the Gateway Experiment, Russell’s 30-day approach to exploring these ideas through personal experience. We talk about whether spiritual ideas can actually be investigated rather than simply believed, what people may discover when they put these concepts into practice, and how skepticism fits into the process. This conversation challenged me to think differently about self-awareness and what it really means to create lasting change. If you’ve ever wondered why knowing better doesn’t always mean doing differently, or whether there are deeper parts of our inner world that we haven’t learned how to work with, this conversation is for you.

  8. Oct 4

    Becoming Unf*ckwithable: Reclaiming Your Identity & Creating the Life You Want | Courtney Aragon

    What does it really take to change the way you see yourself and create a life that feels like your own? In this episode of Real Talk with Dede, I’m talking with Courtney Aragon, a scientifically trained intuitive, coach, spiritual teacher, and registered nurse whose journey has taken her from nursing and travel to coaching, intuitive healing, spirituality, and personal transformation. Courtney opens up about being intuitive from a young age, what it was like to grow up experiencing things she didn’t always understand, and how she eventually learned to trust and intentionally develop those abilities. We also talk about the interesting space between science and spirituality and how her background in nursing continues to influence the way she approaches healing and personal growth. Courtney shares some of the major turning points that changed the direction of her life, including a period in her twenties when she felt lost, the loss of her brother, and the experiences that pushed her to take a deeper look at what she really wanted from life. We also get into Becoming Unfckwithable*, Courtney’s signature program, and what it actually means to do the deeper work of changing your identity, breaking old patterns, mastering your emotions, and creating a different reality for yourself. We talk about spirituality, intuition, manifestation, identity, rebuilding your life when your old one no longer fits, and why sometimes the biggest thing standing between us and the life we want is the version of ourselves we’ve become used to being. This is a conversation about questioning what you’ve been taught, trusting yourself, and giving yourself permission to become someone new.

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Real Talk with Dede is a podcast where we have honest conversations about life, relationships, growth, and the everyday experiences we all go through. No filters, no pretending, just real talk.

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  • Creator
    Destiny
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Destiny
  • Show Website
    Real Talk with Dede