Ever met an "influencer" who can't keep eye contact with you in real life? Ever feel the pressure to have a perfect social media feed, even though you know it's a facade? You're not alone. In this episode, we're spilling the tea on why our social media sucks, and why that's actually a good thing. We dive into the absurdity of the "plumber with the leaky faucet" paradox and the pressure to have a perfect online presence.

We're spilling the tea on why following all the "rules" of social media marketing might actually be stifling your genius and sabotaging your real-world success. We discuss how you can run multiple six-figure businesses without a curated Instagram, choosing vibrant real life over endless scrolling. Ushi unpacks the brutal truth about protecting your IP and why she refuses to compromise her "Ushi-ness" just to sell books.

Are you ready to ditch the performance, reclaim your creative valve, and build a brand that's genuinely you, even if it means breaking every social media rule in the book?

Episode Map:

• [00:00:07] The Abysmal Socials: Admitting to the "plumber with the leaky faucet" paradox.

  
  

• [00:07:00] My IP Was Stolen! (Sort Of): The story of a phrase from a 20-year-old poem being used by someone else.

  
  

• [00:08:18] Your Social Media is Your IP Tether: Why you have to put your name next to your thoughts to protect them.

  
  

• [00:09:00] The Anti-Marketing Plan: Why the traditional way to sell a book is a "prison" and why we'd rather have coffee with one person.

  
  

• [00:10:30] When "The Right Thing" Shuts You Off: The moment trying to do social media "right" freezes creativity.

  
  

• [00:11:18] Followers Mean Nothing: The truth about people with huge followings but no revenue or inner fulfillment.

  
  

• [00:12:00] Breaking Free from the Formula: Dropping the notion that "they must know" and realizing you are not "everybody".

  
  

• [00:13:00] The Courage to Share: The growth edge of moving from making excuses to finding the courage to share openly, in your own way.

  
  

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Ever wonder if your "gut feeling" is actually a God wink? In this episode, we're spilling the tea on how a simple cat video shattered a façade of lies and led to a profound spiritual breakthrough. We dive into the profound peace of a journey through the compost of pain and how a single word—"hold"—was the compass through a period of duplicity and heartbreak.

Shelby Ring shares her poetic experience of realizing her pain was compost for something new, and how the "ride or die" relationship you thought you needed has to die for the light to emerge. This is your intimate invitation to an untamed sanctuary where your life's most difficult moments become the greatest revelations.

Episode Map:

• [00:00:14] The Cat Who Knew Too Much: How a feline friend shattered a web of lies.

• [00:01:19] Who Is Looking After Me?: Shelby's story of a divine voice and a social media revelation.

• [00:02:34] Cats Will Set You Free: The profound irony of a casual moment breaking down a curated life.

• [00:08:14] The Power of the Pen: How a metaphorical archive of your writing can reveal truths you weren't ready to see.

• [00:14:49] When Your Ride or Die Dies: The painful necessity of a "death" to allow for growth and healing.

• [00:16:50] The Word "Hold": A story of how a single word from the divine became a compass through chaos.

• [00:20:26] The Freedom of Reclaiming Your Narrative: Why choosing not to burn it all down is the ultimate act of liberation.

• [00:24:56] It Has Nothing to Do With You: How a powerful dream helped reframe a moment of betrayal into a story of shared hardship.

• [00:28:17] What Do We Tolerate?: The critical question that breaks the cycle of pain and brings about beauty and light.

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Is He Your Beloved? The Myth of Perfect Love and The Freedom to Be You.

Ever wonder what happens when a relationship is so natural, you don't even have to try? In this episode, we're spilling the tea on the myth of "perfect" love, the bizarre body language advice we've been given, and why not having to "perform" for your partner is the ultimate form of psychological safety.

We dive into the surprising power of simply being, and why finding a love that requires no scripts is a bigger win than any list or vision board could ever predict. Plus, Ushi Patel gets real about confronting duplicity, breaking cycles, and the personal work that finally allowed her to attract a partner who sees her, loves her "gnarly" parts, and lets her be completely undone. This is your intimate invitation to the realest conversation you'll have all week.

Episode Map:

• [00:00:14] The Body Language That Made Me Want to Throw Up: Discussing bizarre advice to be submissive in love.

  
  

• [00:01:19] When 'Open for the Kill' Feels Like an Ex-Lover's Whisper: Connecting past trauma to present body language aversion.

  
  

• [00:02:15] The Power of 'Nothing to Do': Finding a relationship so safe and natural it defies all expectations.

  
  

• [00:05:19] The Surprising Freedom of Not Performing: Unpacking the difference between being and performing in a healthy partnership.

  
  

• [00:06:29] "Why Do I Let That Live?": Ushi's raw confession about a cheating ex and confronting duplicitous cycles in her life.

  
  

• [00:08:53] From Self-Abandonment to Self-Worth: The deep work that led to attracting a love that doesn't require a performance.

  
  

• [00:13:05] The Power of an 'Untamed Scream': Ushi shares a personal story of being able to be fully undone with no judgment.

  
  

• [00:15:20] How Designing a Brand Redesigns Your Life: Connecting personal healing to creating a magnetized life and attracting your person.

  
  

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You poured your soul into it. The camera rolled. Then… the next day hits. Ever felt that jarring "Pandora's Box" open, where you suddenly see yourself like a "pack of Oscar Meyer weiners"?

In this episode, we're opening the Pandora's Box of post-visibility paranoia, where even the most confident creatives face a brutal reality check about their image. 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. This isn't about getting it 'right' every time; it's about embracing every glorious, 'untamed' inch of being truly, undeniably

Still Real.

This is "Eat Right for Your Chili Dog Type" – because real people have real bodies that sometimes love to throw down with chili dogs and live life fully, not just focus on a number on a scale. Are you ready to stop judging your reflection and start radiating fierce, uninhibited presence, exactly as you are?

Episode Map:

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

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

• [00:03:00] Context Matters: Why unflattering angles make everyone look like a donut, not just you.
  

• [00:05:00] Grace & The Hype Squad: The crucial need for post-shoot decompression and positive reflection.
  

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

• [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 external perfection to embracing your uninhibited, authentic self.
  

• [00:18:40] Queen of the Chili Dogs: Radical acceptance & letting your true self shine, chili dogs and all!
  

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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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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.

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