Shades of Reality is a thought-led podcast exploring identity, culture, leadership, and lived experience through honest, unfiltered conversation.
Each episode moves beyond surface-level discussion, unpacking the psychological and social forces that shape how we think, behave, and relate. Through personal narratives and wider societal dialogue, it brings forward perspectives that are often overlooked, misunderstood, or simplified.
This is not about easy answers. It is about depth, nuance, and challenging what we’ve been conditioned to accept—inviting listeners to think differently, reflect more deeply, and engage with the complexities of the world around them.
Hosted by Shardia O’Connor.
Behind the Procrastination: An Interview with Auden Allen
Why do we procrastinate, even when we know exactly what needs to be done? In this intimate conversation, Auden Allen opens up about his own relationship with procrastination, the patterns behind the delay, and the experiences that have shaped how he approaches his goals, creativity and personal growth. This isn’t just a conversation about putting things off. It’s a look behind the behaviour, and what we might discover about ourselves when we do. Shades of Reality, real conversations, informed psychology.
18 Sept 2026
Chyna Victoria: The journey behind the music
In this episode of Shades of Reality, I sit down with Chyna Victoria, a multi-talented creative whose expression spans music, fashion, acting and modelling. From writing and performing music to modelling and acting, Chyna explores what it means to express different sides of yourself creatively, the experiences that have shaped her journey, and what it takes to pursue a path that feels authentic to who you are.
We talk creativity, identity, self-expression, growth and the reality behind building a life around the things you love. This is more than a conversation about what she creates. It’s about the person behind the creativity. Subscribe to Shades of Reality for more real conversations exploring people, behaviour, identity, culture and the experiences that shape us.
19 Aug 2026
From Law To Creativity: A conversation With Jenny De Pretto
From Law to Creativity: Finding Meaning Through Art, Yoga & Connection
In this conversation, I speak with Jenny De Pretto, a former lawyer who realised that law wasn’t where she wanted her life to go, and began exploring a different path through creativity, movement and connection.
What started as a personal journey of finding comfort and expression through art and yoga gradually became something much deeper. Today, Jenny is a yoga teacher and creative practitioner, using art, movement and physical communication to help people connect, explore and create together.
We talk about leaving behind what no longer feels aligned, finding meaning through creativity, the power of physical expression, and how connection can exist beyond words.
A conversation about creativity, identity, meaningful connection and having the courage to explore a different way of being.
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Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
72,713
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
9
Social presence
0
YouTube
85
Engagement
32
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