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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The Burn with Brenda - Part 2

November 18, 2025 • Siobhan • Episode 54

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Siobhan and veteran Burner Brenda are back from the dust with a brutally honest debrief of Burning Man 2025. From dust storms, rain, and 27-hour gate lines to surprise reunions, camp chaos, emotional curveballs, and art that hits you right in the soul, this episode dives into what the Playa really teaches you about resilience, community, and yourself.

Siobhan opens up about being a first-timer navigating anxiety, belonging, and the wild pride that comes from surviving the unimaginable. Brenda shares hard-won wisdom from her seven burns, including how to weather the mud (literal and emotional), handle relationship tensions, and find magic in the middle of the mess.

If you’ve ever wondered why people return to the desert year after year, or how anyone survives a week where your shoes disintegrate and your soul gets tested, this conversation is your inside look. Because Burning Man isn’t just about the burn.
It’s about the rebirth.