Nobody Listens to Chasta

About Nobody Listens to Chasta

What happens when someone says the things everyone else is thinking—but nobody is willing to say out loud? Nobody Listens to Chasta is a counterculture podcast hosted by entrepreneur, speaker, and author Chasta Hamilton. With humor, candor, and unapologetic honesty, Chasta tackles the uncomfortable topics shaping modern life—from youth sports trophies and toxic achievement culture to entrepreneurship, parenting, grief, addiction, and the pressure to conform. Drawing from her experience building Stage Door Dance Productions, founding Girls Geared for Greatness, and writing books like Trash the Trophies and Handle the Horrible, Chasta challenges systems that no longer serve us and explores better ways to live, lead, and raise the next generation. Expect bold conversations, unconventional perspectives, and thoughtful debate designed to inspire healthier, happier, and more intentional lives. If you've ever questioned the status quo… you might be someone who actually listens to Chasta.

Publisher

Chasta Hamilton

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2026

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Super Fun Halloween Episode

   In this Halloween-themed episode of Nobody Listens to Chasta, Chasta and her husband John celebrate the season while highlighting that Chasta has been awarded the City of Raleigh’s Medal of Arts for transformative contributions over many years. They chat about their low-key approach to spooky decor, favorite childhood costumes (including Chasta’s custom-made skunk suit and John’s Stormtrooper), and their differing candy preferences. They also share how their son Sebastian landed on a Tiger Shark monster truck costume after an unrealistically expensive search for a red Yoshi. The conversation shifts to “tricks and treats” in everyday life, touching on parenting, emotional regulation, perfectionism, and the joy of the “BER months,” including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, before wrapping with a listener call for costume and candy favorites. 00:00 Podcast Halloween Kickoff 00:58 Medal Of Arts Tribute 02:51 Costumes And Vintage Pumpkin 04:26 Scary Decorations And Skunk Story 08:24 Johns Childhood Costumes 10:36 Candy Favorites Debate 12:20 Bash Costume Hunt 17:07 Tricks Treats Parenting 21:15 Holiday Season Traditions 22:17 Wrap Up And Halloween Wishes 23:11 Outro And Call To Share

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Ending Gender Based Violence - Melinda Manning

   What happens when speaking up for what is right comes at a personal and professional cost? Chasta Hamilton sits down with Melinda Manning, a longtime advocate against gender based violence, former UNC assistant dean of students, and current Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education member, for a powerful conversation about accountability, resilience, and creating meaningful change. Melinda shares her experience working with hundreds of survivors of campus sexual assault, why she became a whistleblower at UNC, and how institutional failures can affect students far beyond the classroom. She discusses the lasting effects of trauma, the importance of consent education, the challenges survivors face when reporting violence, and the need to invest in local rape crisis centers and survivor support services. The conversation also explores education, technology, media literacy, and the importance of building real community in an increasingly digital world. From the documentary The Hunting Ground and Lady Gaga’s song “Til It Happens to You” to the role of schools in developing critical thinkers, Melinda and Chasta examine how awareness must lead to action. Melinda also shares how community support helped her through cancer treatment and why staying connected to others matters during life’s hardest moments. This episode is a reminder that meaningful progress requires uncomfortable conversations, collective responsibility, and the courage to keep speaking up. As Melinda emphasizes, we cannot become complacent or accept injustice as simply the way things are. 00:00 Introducing Melinda Manning and her advocacy work 02:00 From education law to student advocacy and social work 03:30 The Hunting Ground and UNC’s campus sexual assault crisis 05:00 Supporting survivors and managing emotional stress 06:30 Title IX, institutional accountability, and reporting failures 09:30 Why Melinda left UNC and became a whistleblower 11:30 How sexual violence affects education and future potential 14:00 Understanding why sexual assault often involves someone the survivor knows 16:00 The Title IX complaint and the personal consequences of speaking up 21:00 The professional cost of whistleblowing 23:00 Progress in consent education and campus support services 25:00 Why local rape crisis centers need community support 26:30 Sexual assault nurse examiners and survivor services 29:00 Melinda’s transition into school board leadership 32:00 Technology, AI, and the importance of human led education 35:00 Digital habits, real relationships, and community building 38:00 Why small businesses and local gathering spaces matter 40:00 Media literacy, reading, writing, and critical thinking 42:00 Creativity, art, and the value of being present 48:00 Documenting experiences and recognizing patterns of stalking 50:00 Campus safety and why familiar people can pose risks 52:30 Preventing sexual violence through education and cultural change 54:00 Challenging harmful attitudes toward women 56:00 Resilience, cancer treatment, and the power of community support 59:00 Staying engaged, speaking up, and continuing the fight

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Burnout, Body Image, and Ballet With Annie Wright Hamrick

   Professional ballerina, educator, and choreographer Annie Wright Hamrick joins Chasta for an honest conversation about burnout, body image, and the culture surrounding ballet. Annie shares her experience with restrictive eating, body expectations, and the pressure dancers can face as their bodies naturally change. They also discuss how ballet can become more inclusive and accessible, from flexible dress options to greater diversity in body types, heights, skin tones, and backgrounds. The conversation also explores the role of parents, teachers, and dance organizations in creating healthier environments for young dancers. Annie and Chasta talk about the importance of nutrition education from qualified professionals, moving away from harmful comments about students' bodies, and helping dancers focus on strength, technique, and the joy of movement. They also discuss the influence of movies like Black Swan and Whiplash, the growing popularity of ballet, and the importance of keeping the art form meaningful while making it more welcoming. 00:00 Meet Annie Wright Hamrick 02:00 Annie's journey into professional ballet 04:00 Ballet beyond the professional path 06:00 Body image and ballet culture 08:00 Nutrition and fueling dancers 10:00 Annie's experience with body expectations 13:00 Strength training and changing her relationship with food 16:00 Leaving professional ballet 18:00 The pressure to maintain a certain physique 20:00 Body image and pregnancy 22:00 Making ballet more comfortable and inclusive 25:00 Youth America Grand Prix and body image 28:00 Height, weight, and audition standards 30:00 Scales, mirrors, and body image 32:00 Black Swan and Whiplash 34:00 Finding freedom through dance 35:00 Creating a healthier ballet culture 37:00 Food, balance, and joy 39:00 Raising the next generation of dancers 42:00 Ballet, attention spans, and new trends 44:00 Using real dancers in advertising 45:00 The importance of asking questions 46:00 The lasting impact of comments 47:00 Annie's advice for dancers, parents, and educators

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

10 ratings

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