You poured your soul into it. The camera rolled. Then… the brutal truth of the playback. Ever felt like a 'pack of Oscar Meyer Weiners' after seeing yourself on screen? Shelby has.

In this episode, we're opening the Pandora's Box of post-production paranoia, where even the most confident creatives face a jarring reality check. We're spilling the tea on why those 'flaws' aren't always what you think, the magic of a fierce team, and the profound power of self-compassion. Shelby reveals her own 'wiener' moments and the journey to becoming the 'Queen of the Oscar Meyer wieners' through radical acceptance. This isn't about getting it 'right' every time; it's about embracing every glorious, 'untamed' inch of being truly, undeniably Still. Real.

Are you ready to stop judging your reflection and start radiating fierce, uninhibited presence?

Episode Map:

• [00:00:19] Pandora's Box: The unexpected fallout after being filmed.
  

• [00:01:10] Oscar Meyer Wieners?! Shelby's viral moment of visual horror.
  

• [00:03:00] Context Matters: Why bad angles make everyone look like a donut.
  

• [00:05:00] Grace & The Hype Squad: Why post-shoot decompression is crucial.
  

• [00:07:40] The Nebulous Void: Navigating the emotional crash after big moments.
  

• [00:08:40] Retraining Your Nervous System: The power of positive reflection.
  

• [00:12:30] Get it Real vs. Get it Right: Why media is an iterative, not perfect, process.
  

• [00:14:00] "Turtle-Dove Eyes": Cultivating radical self-compassion for being seen.
  

• [00:16:50] The Plot Twist: From striving for perfection to embracing your 'Oscar Meyer Wiener' self.
  

• [00:18:40] Queen of the Wieners: Radical acceptance & letting your true self shine.
  

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Do you cringe or shut down listening to your voice or watching yourself in a video?

In this episode, we're unearthing the profound practice of 'Turtle-Dove Eyes'. From the "awkwardness" of stage presence to why shooting from below actually makes you look powerful (not meek!), we expose the difference between performance and authentic presence. Discover why the camera isn't just capturing an image, but poking at your deepest discomforts, revealing where you're truly uncomfortable with your own power and softness. Are you ready to trade hyper-criticism for radical self-compassion and truly love what you see?

Episode Map:

• [00:00:30] Animals first: The primal power of body language & unconscious communication.
  

• [00:01:00] Dominant or Submissive? Why those words make us blush, and what theyreally mean on camera.
  

• [00:03:30] The Camera's Truth: Why "ultra mind-chessing" the lens doesn't work.
  

• [00:04:30] Shooting from under: How cinematographers create power, not double chins.
  

• [00:05:30] The six forms of binds: What your body language is secretly telling the world (and yourself).
  

• [00:07:50] Executive wear meets effeminate poses: Showcasing both fierce power and soft vulnerability.
  

• [00:09:00] From model to filmmaker: How Shelby's past informs radical presence coaching.
  

• [00:10:30] The self-portrait as a journal: Why the camera pokes at your uncomfortability with power & softness.
  

• [00:14:00] 'Turtle-Dove Eyes': Cultivating radical self-compassion to truly love your reflection.
  

• [00:17:30] The Inner Voice: Why external perfection falls flat without intrinsic self-love.
  

• [00:18:30] Beyond comparison: Releasing judgment and embracing your "I'm here, I'm doing it" win.
  

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Still. Real. and visit https://www.stillreal.studio for our next event.

What if that deep sensitivity isn't a soft skill, but your most fierce intuition – a powerhouse for business? We're pulling back the curtain on why this unseen force isn't just a gift, it's damn good strategy.

In this episode, we explore new kind of leadership: Machine Gun Savage Leadership. It's the paradoxical blend of fierce protection and wild playfulness. Shelby reveals her "ruthless savage" side, while Ushi confronts the myth that artists can't have structure. We explore why true artistry demands both concrete deadlines and the chaos the Muse throws at you – especially when things go "to hell in a handbasket" right before the finish line. Get ready to ditch the silos and embrace the beautiful, untamed blend where loving the work means more than being right.

Are you ready to wield your power with both precision and profound freedom?

Episode Map:

• [00:00:30] Reading the room: The blessing and curse of feeling all the inputs.
  

• [00:01:00] Beyond "empath": Why fierce intuition is just good business.
  

• [00:03:15] Shelby's Secret Sauce: The paradox of fierce protection and silly playfulness.
  

• [00:05:30] The 16-hour wallow: Why process freedom fuels creative brilliance.
  

• [00:07:45] Shotgun Status: When executive presence meets artistic advocacy.
  

• [00:08:45] Ushi's Hard-Learned Lesson: Why placating artists costs you everything.
  

• [00:12:00] Artistry isn't a trade, it's an approach: Why artists crave structure.

• [00:15:00] The Muse Breaks Everything: Why pre-deadline chaos is a good sign.

• [00:18:00] Ditching the silos: Embracing the blend of structure and flow in life & business.
  

• [00:20:45] Loving the 'Baby' (the work) more than being right.
  

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Ever been called 'too sensitive,' 'too much'? What if that's exactly where your greatest gifts – and most profound connections – lie?

In this episode, we're diving into the untamed truths of intuition, energy management, and channeling profound creative surges. We peel back the layers of Shelby’s journey: from reclaiming vilified spiritual gifts to a mind-blowing, real-life encounter involving a dream, a medium, and a life-saving message from the other side. Discover how to transmute fear, shed external narratives of "the right way," and embrace an aligned identity that defies conventional business logic.

Are you ready to stop shutting down your intuition and start living by your own internal 'God winks'?

Episode Map:

• [00:00:30] The "weird" gift: Feeling everything & discerning what's yours.

• [00:03:00] Intuition, angels, or dead people? Exploring where guidance truly comes from.

• [00:04:30] The subtle ways we dim our gifts (and how to stop).

• [00:05:00] Finding your creative tether: How design channels powerful energy.

• [00:07:00] Reclaiming vilified gifts: Ushi's journey from Bethel to present.

• [00:08:20] The mind-blowing dream, the medium, and the miracle voicemail.

• [00:13:00] Ross's signature: A message from beyond stops a suicide.

• [00:15:30] Confronting darkness: Transmuting fear and dark entities.

• [00:18:00] Narrative vs. intuition: The cost of pleasing others over self-alignment.

• [00:22:00] Following the impulse: Why "illogical" steps lead to profound impact.

Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Visit https://www.stillreal.studio for our next event!

Do you jump easily? Do you feel the whole room the moment you walk in? What if that deep sensitivity isn't a weakness, but a superpower you're meant to wield? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the untamed truths of intuition, energy management, and channeling profound creative surges. From feeling like "the weird one" at age three to navigating overwhelming water parks, we share how to honor your gifts without being consumed by them.

Join Shelby Ring and Ushi Patel as they dive into the art of identifying external noise, safeguarding your inner energy, and finding your unique "tether" to manage the mystical inputs. Are you ready to stop shutting down your intuition and start designing a life that's deeply felt and impossible to ignore?

Episode Map:

• [00:00:30] Startle reflexes & feeling everything: A deep dive into sensitivity as a superpower.

• [00:01:30] Is it mine or theirs? Tools for discerning energy in any room.

• [00:02:40] Intuition, God, Angels, or Dead People? Exploring the sources of "all the information."

• [00:04:00] Water parks, energy drains, and the subtle ways we "shut down" our gifts.

• [00:05:00] Finding your "tether": How design, or your unique channel, manages massive creative surges.

• [00:06:30] "The weird one": Childhood recollections of innate gifts and lacking a guide.

• [00:07:00] The technical meets the instinctive: Why Shelby & Ushi's partnership works.

This isn't just a conversation; it's your intimate invitation to the most intriguing tea party of your week. Share this with a fellow superhuman. Your seat is always waiting for you in our untamed sanctuary. Visit https://www.stillreal.studio to join our next event.

Ever feel like you're constantly performing, hiding behind a facade? What happens when two multi-hyphenate powerhouses, Shelby and Ushi, turn the lens inward, daring to create the 'cocoon' of psychological safety for themselves that they offer clients?

In this episode, we pull back the velvet rope on the raw truth of confidence, unearthing its roots in past trauma and the sheer audacity it takes to live uninhibited. From awkward stage moments to "God winks" and even hair salon PTSD, we share how to transmute darkness into light, own your narrative, and magnetize true connection. This isn't about perfection; it's about finding your fierce authenticity.

Episode Map:

• [00:01:00] The hidden power of shoe choice & first impressions.
  

• [00:03:00] The 'Book of Me': Why we have to live what we teach.
  

• [00:03:15] Confidence: It's not a stance, it's a practice.
  

• [00:04:30] Beyond applause: Finding peace in stillness & genuine impact.
  

• [00:06:00] "God Winks," Jesus in the corner, and cosmic coincidences.
  

• [00:07:00] Hair trauma & the perils of the round brush (it’s real).
  

• [00:09:40] The secret sauce: Asking, "Am I performing right now?"
  

• [00:11:00] Unearthing the 'Architect of Psychological Safety': Its painful origins and profound purpose.
  

• [00:13:40] Creating the "cocoon": Slowing down to make others feel uninhibited and dignified.
  

• [00:15:15] Transmuting darkness: The power of sharing stories of deep loss & adversity.
  

Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Subscribe to Still. Real. podcast and visit https://www.stillreal.studio for our next event.