Ducking Realitea

Ducking Realitea

Casual Conversations About Serious Sh*t.

Real Stories. Raw Moments. Big Joy.
Hosted by Siobhan

Welcome to Ducking Realitea, the podcast where we spill truth like tea and dive into the gritty, hilarious, and healing parts of being human. Hosted by Siobhan, this show is all about casual conversations with real people who’ve lived through some serious sh*t and came out the other side with stories worth sharing.

From trauma to transformation, heartbreak to humor, we explore what it means to rebuild your life, trust your gut, and find joy even in the mess. These are the stories behind the strength, raw, unfiltered, and deeply human.

If you're craving connection, curious about how others have healed, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this pod’s for you.

Grab your beverage of choice (or roll one up), and join us each week for soulful storytelling with a side of sass. Let’s rebel against the noise, talk about what actually matters, and maybe even laugh our way through the chaos.

Because here at Ducking Realitea, we believe:

Your story matters. Vulnerability is power. And joy is always worth chasing.

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Burning with Brenda - Part 1

November 11, 2025 • Siobhan • Episode 53

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This is part one of a heartfelt two-part episode, Siobhan welcomes back her friend and veteran Burner Brenda, fresh off a year of seismic life shifts, new job, facing eviction, and finding unexpected joy (and love) at the Fireside. What begins as a personal catch-up quickly evolves into a full-on Burning Man bootcamp, equal parts dust, wisdom, and radical self-discovery.

Brenda draws from seven burns and her years volunteering with the Gate crew to drop real Playa wisdom: everything from how to avoid “Playa dreadlocks” and overpacking to why gifting isn’t about reciprocity. She also opens up about anxiety, resilience, and rebuilding her confidence at 50, proving that growth doesn’t come from comfort, it comes from showing up, sweating it out, and saying yes to new beginnings.

This episode kicks off a special Burning Man series: this week, Brenda preps Siobhan for her first Burn; next week, we’ll hear how it all went down the dust, the lessons, and the magic that followed. Whether you’re heading to the desert or navigating your own season of change, this conversation will leave you prepped, inspired, and maybe craving tacos, community, and a little bit of chaos.