Still. Real.

About Still. Real.

Welcome to court, you beautifully broken degenerates. The Tendie Hearts Club is a video experience where raw heartbreak meets 16th-century pomp meets being a tender ( tendie* ) sort of person in 2026. Clad in giant Elizabethan wigs and fueled by zero impulse control, we stand for radical emotional hygiene through total absurdity. Your darkest seasons, your foulest moods, and your deepest grief are far too heavy for modern corporate platitudes—they demand high theater. We champion the right to do your worst today so you can actually do your best tomorrow. Hear the poetry. Feel the madness.

Publisher

Lady Galentine | Ruby Riot Creatives

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2025

Latest episode

20 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jun 2026

   Ep. 5 The Labrador Contortionist and the Oreos: A Fine Treat For Canines (Feat. Lord Clementine)

   Adjust your velvet lapels, summon the champagne-steward, and mind your step on the pristine linen upholstery. This week at the Tendie Hearts Club, Lady Galentine and the dashing Lord Clementine return to the drawing-room to inspect the domestic archives of his Lordship’s upbringing. Moving past the question of whether he hails from an Iguana-keeping household, Lord Clementine reveals a childhood spent alongside the eccentric fauna of the Canis Labradorus region. We document the incredible field log of Cassie, a larger-styled black canine who operated as a magnificent escape artist and contortionist. Bypassing the garden perimeter, Cassie initiated a daring raid on a neighboring estate’s pantry, consuming a massive allotment of curious dark-chocolate-and-cream biscuits, enjoying a refreshing plunge in the family pool, and ending her caper fast asleep upon the neighbor's finest white linen sofa. The investigation dives deep into the anatomical lineage of Cassie's daughter, Libby—a creature built with a permanent, joyful smile—before concluding with a rigorous, looking-glass breakdown of the "Oreo" biscuit, a crunchy-creamy marvel of mixed consistency that leaves Lady Galentine uncharacteristically coy and calling for more bubbly lubrication. Inside the Ledger This Week: The Physics of the Canine Perimeter: How a large-framed Labrador bypasses Victorian fencing to engage in high-stakes neighborly escapades. The Pantry Raid Taxonomy: A scientific dissection of the "Oreo"—the perfect mathematical architecture of dark chocolate cookie and vanilla-buttermilk cream. The Lineage of the Permanent Smile: Examining the joyful, attention-seeking mechanics of Libby, the smaller Labrador specimen. The Stuffing Conundrum: Standard consistency vs. the "Twice-Stuffed" variety, and why a lady requires champagne before revealing her preferences. "The neighbors walked into the parlor to find a muddy, biscuit-stuffed black beast fast asleep on their white linen couch... and they simply laughed." Hit play to leave the starched garden path and join the parlor debrief. New field logs dispatched every Thursday.

2. 

   20 Jun 2026

   Ep. 4 I Simply Can't Show My Face In High Society Anymore: The Philosophy of the Public Pratfall and The Legume Gallery (Feat. Madame Flop)

   Adjust your velvet lapels, wind your pocket-chronometers, and prepare to vacate the spectator boxes. This week at the Tendie Hearts Club, Lady Galentine and the well-traveled Madame Flop return to the velvet parlor to dissect a highly controversial, seemingly taboo topic: the absolute necessity of The Public Flop. Lady Galentine confesses a paralyzing affliction shared by many a refined lady—a deep terror of failed negotiations, public mishaps, and bad deals that leave the mind imprisoned within the grinding cogs of its own self-doubt. To this, Madame Flop offers a radical, redemptive piece of Looking-Glass logic: the evolution from a secret, backstage Existential Fainting Couch to the glorious, unpredictable stage of active living. Evoking the wisdom of that celebrated society speaker, Lady Brene of the Bellows, the two ladies execute a clinical examination of the human vantage point. They contrast the brave souls wielding the sword, the gavel, and the printing press inside the Gladiatorial Ring against the cynical spectators residing in the Legume Gallery—specifically the dreadful Peanut Section, which they conclude is a most horrible plant indeed. Inside the Ledger This Week: The Swoon of the Unvented Valve: How hoarding large, unexpressed emotions inside a private drawing-room leads to a secret fainting couch. The Soothsayer of Steam: Reframing a failed deal not as humiliation, but as a glorious moment where the heart beat at a full head of steam for a beautiful future. The Dissection of the Legume Gallery: A naturalist's pity for the armchair critics and anonymous parlor-gossipers who remain safely hidden among the peanuts. Tempering the Mainspring: The delicate art of developing true psychological muscle inside the ring while remaining profoundly tender to the bruise. "The bruising of the pratfall is simply proof that you tried to get on stage at all... and no flop is final." Hit play to leave the peanuts behind and step resolutely into the ring. New field logs dispatched every week.

3. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Ep. 3 From Accidental Emotions to the Armadillo Derby: Madame Flop Pays A Visit

   Adjust your lace collars, pour a glass of inexpensive parlor elixir, and prepare to peer through the darkest couture lenses. This week at the Tendie Hearts Club, Lady Galentine welcomes a spectacular, well-traveled anomaly to the velvet drawing-room: the delightful Madame Flop. In previous years, our guest was shackled to the rigid, starched lineage of the Oops-a-feeling clan—a dignified family of high maturity where human emotions were treated as careless clockwork blunders, entirely accidental in nature. But our guest has thrown off the weights of grounded expectations to fully embrace the magnificent release of her new namesake. Freshly returned from documenting the far-flung sectors of Canada and Provence, Madame Flop recounts a Tuesday night observation in the peculiar province of Texas. There, out back of a common house of refreshment, her eyes beheld a rare looking-glass phenomenon: three racing Scutum-Curriculus (the common Armadillo) heading directly in her direction. Rather than disrupt the delicate machinery of nature, she kept her pearls strictly intact, applauded politely, and toasted the hoi polloi. Finally, we inspect the debut of her highly couture "Solar-Stoppers"—spectacles designed to halt the meridian sun, which the finest 1880s bards agree are best worn after the gas-lamps have been lit. Inside the Ledger This Week: The Genealogy of Blunders: The transition from the starched dignity of the Oops-a-feeling lineage to the liberating release of the "Flop." The Armadillo Derby: A naturalist's view of three armored entities racing through the dusk, and the high art of preserving one's pearls during the chaos. The Geography of the Sojourn: Tracking a rare specimen through the frozen cogs of Canada to the lavender fields of Provence. Oculars after Dark: Why wearing couture Solar-Stoppers at night is the ultimate proof of a fully firing Imagination-Engine. "Accidental feelings came my way... and so, I have now embraced a new me." Hit play to step off the paved path and witness the evolution of Madame Flop. New field logs dispatched every week.

4. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Ep. 2 The Hunting Of A Sparkle Thing (The Beasta Artistica) - An 1880s Looking-Glass Field Guide To Engagement Ring Shopping

   Adjust your velvet lapels, wind your pocket-chronometers, and step cleanly through the glass pane into the parlor. In this premier dispatch from the Tendie Hearts Club, Lady Galentine and our dust-bearded Gryphon examine a most rigid and peculiar social ritual: Engagement Ring Hunting. While the Femina Ordinarius (the starched Clockwork Complainants) march in perfect mathematical lines down the paved garden paths toward the jeweler's ledger, our misunderstood Beasta Artistica stands in the forest of Hyper-Independence, looking at a diamond and seeing only a very expensive pebble that refuses to be skipped across a pond. When left unsought by the drawing-room society, these feral creatures retreat to the gloomy corners of their flats to engage in Esophagus-Knitting and Cactus-Coddling. Yet, beneath their gnarled claws lies a Fine-Flesh-Patina capable of the most exquisite soul-scratchies, and a heart that is a Warm-Waffle-Wonder of devotion. Why do the armchair-dwelling Joystick-Jesters choose the safe, two-dimensional flickerings of their parlor seats over the terrifying, vibrating sternum of a living woman? Why mount a Creat's wings on a porcelain plate like a taxidermied trophy when you could have a lifetime of Lively-Leaguing? Join us as Cara’s crocodile tears literally flood the Submerged Solarium, swirling with Lachrymose-Lizards, until the Gryphon reveals the ultimate redemptive secret of the chessboard squares: The Riddle Rooks—rare, grit-driven travelers who follow an invisible ink map and dance the Resolute Rhumba of the heart. Inside the Ledger This Week: The Paved Garden Path vs. The Wood of Hyper-Independence: Why the Feral Creat treats a ring like a button without a coat, and the curious sport of the Clockwork Complainants. The Truth of the Pteron-Velatum: Debunking the myth of the attacking wing, and revealing the true anatomy of the dance of delight over a Lilium-Snoozus. The Menu of the Marvellous: Unpacking the Hyperordinary Habilities of the Creat, who cooks with a dash of Ferocitas and a pinch of Fidelis upon oak-wooly encrusted hearth tiles. The Diagnosis of Joystick-Jaundice: A naturalist’s pity for the Explorator Onanisticus, whose lungs are full of Selfish-Shellfish-Inverted-Pearlescent-Culture-Staleness. The Rise of the Riddle Rooks: How the Explorator Aenigmatis uses an invisible map and a complimentary plumage to find the wild vixens of the looking-glass country. "A wing on a plate never asks for a dance, and it certainly never asks a man to be a better sort of bird." Hit play to wander off the starched drawing-room paths and into the wide-open wonder. New field logs dispatched every Thursday.

5. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Ep. 1 The Tendious Maximus: The Flash-Fried Anatomy of Lord Clementine

   Pull up a hard-backed chair to the hearth, wind your pocket-chronometers, and check the prime on your muskets. In this dispatch from the Tendie Hearts Club, Lady Galentine sits across the parlor table from a most peculiar and handsome visitor: Lord Clementine, a gentleman hailing from the distant, sun-drenched Citrus-Plains. Through a clinical examination of how his Lordship articulates the finer nuances of imported chocolate wafers and citrus groves, Lady Galentine delivers a startling naturalist diagnosis: Lord Clementine is a rare, bona fide Riddle Rook—a man of a genuinely tender-hearted composition. But the true wonder lies beneath the waistcoat. His Lordship recounts a staggering assessment from a frontier physiologist who discovered that his chest cavity does not contain the hollow emptiness of a porch-sitting Joystick-Jester. Nay! His internal organs have been seemingly breaded, seasoned, and flash-fried in the Cajun-Gothic style of the Louisiana bayous, then dipped in a crimson cayenne sauce that perfectly matches the fiery hue of Lady Galentine’s own hair. He is a living embodiment of the Spice of Life—a man who is, at long last, deeply and truly seen. The Phrenology of Flavors: How a gentleman’s discourse on citrus reveals the hidden architecture of a tender-hearted soul. The Diagnosis of Cor-Condimentum: Unpacking the physiological marvel of a heart that has been breaded, seasoned, and tossed in the large-animal Buffalo fluids of the deep South. The French-Louisiana Flash-Fry: Why a spirited, cayenne-infused pulse is the ultimate defense against the cold, unfeeling cogs of the town-sorters. The Mirror of the Mane: The curious, looking-glass coincidence of a traveler’s internal spice matching the external plumage of his host. "An internal organ system seemingly breaded, seasoned, and flash-fried in the very cayenne of life... It seems, my Lord, you are a tender-hearted sort of strange." Hit play to witness a rare moment of frontier validation. New field logs dispatched weekly.

6. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Ep. 1: "How's Engagement Ring Shopping Going?" The Hunting of a Spark, (An Outlaw-Naturalist’s Field Guide)

   "So how's engagement ring shopping going?" A beloved friend asked. This was the answer. Ep. 1: The Hunting of the Spark (An Outlaw-Naturalist’s Field Guide) Dust off your trail-boots, wind up your pocket-watches, and step through the Looking-Glass. In this premier episode, we ride deep into the pathless chaparral of the human heart to document the most misunderstood specimen of the territories: The Feral Creat (Beasta Artistica). Once a bright-eyed creature of polished pewter and trust, she has been corrugated by the Gales of the Great Disappointment. The conventional town-sorters call her "prickly," but the true Naturalist knows her thorns are merely an iron vault protecting the ultimate human resource: The Spark of Novel Imagination. Why do the saloon-dwelling Joystick-Jesters prefer to view her through a dirty windowpane, mounting her wings like taxidermied trophies rather than braving the high-altitude ride of Lively-Leaguing? Join us as we examine the tragedy of the closed heart—the Fouling of the Flue that occurs when humanity stops dreaming—and shine a light on the Riddle Rooks, those rare, grit-driven explorers who still follow the secret drum-song of the heart. The Anatomy of the Creat: Unpacking the Mandolin-Scapulas, Vetiver-Fur, and why a fence of thorns is a sign of a roaring steam-engine, not a bitter soul. The Malady of Joystick-Jaundice: A look at the tragic, porch-sitting spectators who have let their mainsprings snap from a lack of wonder. The Resolute Rhumba: How the Riddle Rooks navigate the ink-dark waters using nothing but invisible maps and stubborn courage. The Great Invitation: Why a lifetime of companionship with an artist-beast is the most rewarding, indelible-edible experience on the frontier. "The tragedy wasn't her thorns; it was the man who looked at a Mandolin-physiqued goddess and only saw a shelf to hold his dust." Hit play to enter the Badlands of Independence. New field logs dispatched every week.

7. 

   29 Sept 2025

   Ep. 13 God Winks: The Unseen Language of the Divine.

   Ever prayed for a sign and wondered if you're just talking to yourself? In this episode, we're diving deep into the mystical world of God Winks and cosmic synchronicities. We’re spilling the tea on how the universe sends us messages, from a double rainbow during a time of grief to a literal "I Am" in an Instagram DM. We talk about trusting bizarre forms of intuition, the spiritual wisdom of a fried chicken smell, and how a "goofy sweetheart" on a plane can be your next big mentor. Get ready to stop rushing and start seeing the divine narrative that’s already unfolding in your life—and learn how you can start getting your own. Episode Map: [00:00:01] God Winks: The Reality: Why we believe the universe is always sending us signs of "rightness of direction." [00:30.06] The Great I Am in the DMs: A story of praying for a sign on Instagram and receiving a direct message from "God" herself. [03:54.478] The Double Rainbow: How a double rainbow during grief was a sign for both a passing and a new life. [09:18.126] The Fried Chicken Prophecy: A host shares her most unusual prophetic experience, which involved trusting the smell of fried chicken. [13:27.086] The Cardinal & The Peacock: Why asking for a sign and then forgetting about it is the key to receiving an unmistakable message. [19:52.704] Your Actionable: How to Get Your Own God Winks: Practical advice on how to slow down and have the eyes to see the signs in your own life. [21:03.758] The Hand of Grace: A discussion on why the universe isn't a punishing force, but a "hand of grace" that's always on your side. [25:07.958] The Plane Ride CEO: The powerful story of a random conversation in coach that led to an unexpected mentorship and a lesson in true leadership. [27:23.06] Living a Visually Led Life: Why living with an eye for synchronicity is a joyful and powerful way to navigate your path. 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. Subscribe to Still Real and visit https://www.stillreal.studio (https://www.stillreal.studio) to work together.

8. 

   22 Sept 2025

   Ep. 12: Where Your Art Belongs: The Creative Robbery of Social Media.

   You're pouring your creative soul into "tiny works of art" (i.e., Reels) —but what if they're vanishing into a "downstream cesspool" of a platform you don't even own? Are we robbing our generation of true artistry, losing it to algorithms and glass tiles? In this episode, we're challenging the very foundation of digital visibility: Where does your art truly belong? Shelby Ring shares her raw journey from a yacht chef to a filmmaker, fumbling her way into a craft that healed her own life and became her "North Star"—not through viral trends, but through pure, uninhibited creation. Discover why authentic storytelling is the ultimate act of self-design, and how seeing your life beautifully reflected back allows you to become it. Are you ready to pull your brilliance from the noise, choose the right medium for your deepest message, and unleash your real art into the world? Episode Map: [00:00:04] The Creative Robbery: Are we losing our "tiny works of art" to a platform we don't even own? [01:03:58] The Glass Tile Addiction: A reflection on the absurdity of defining ourselves by "glass tiles". [04:20.15] From Yacht Chef to Filmmaker: Shelby's untamed journey into her true craft. [07:57.144] Finding Your "Real Art" by Fumbling with the Tools You Have: How fumbling with a dinosaur GoPro led to Shelby's first piece of "real art". [10:52.948] Art vs. Transaction: The difference between capturing the beauty of life and creating for the sole purpose of selling. [15:20.264] Made For More: How to get to your "Made for More" feeling by fumbling your way to profound purpose through creativity. [17:20.427] From Imposter to Artist: How to move past imposter syndrome and own your unique story by realizing the true "craft is story". [19:17.524] The Reveal: How art reflects your beauty, shifts your self-image, and makes all things possible. [21:40.096] Storytelling as a Healing Art: The ancient truth that telling your story can help you let go of heartache without living the full drama. [23:03.662] Don't Sell Something, Say Something: A final mantra on the purpose of art and our message. 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. Subscribe to Still. Real and visit https://www.stillreal.studio to tell your story.

9. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Ep. 11: Shark Stank: Beyond Pointing At Invisible Things

   Some of us just weren't built for the social media era, and we're willing to bet a stand-up comedian will one day make fun of our handheld glass tiles obsession. Your deep, rich story has no business being crammed into a 13-second soundbite (and that’s a good thing.) We're unpacking a client's "Shark Tank" strategy that almost led to a life spent "pointing at invisible things". This is our argument for the slow TV movement, where “social media” is really going, the power of stillness, and why your presence is the greatest commodity of all. We're getting real about what we'll be proud of on our deathbeds, and it’s not the hours we spent posting on a handheld glass tile. Episode Map: [00:00:07] The "Socials" as a Future Joke: Why a stand-up comedian will one day make fun of our generation's obsession with "glass tiles" and "rectangles". [01:03:58] The 13-Second Prison: Why your real, rich story has "no business" being told in a 13-second format. [02:42:662] Flitty Flits vs. Stillness: Using the social media "chirpy chirp" to find people hungry for substance and redirect them to a format that does their story justice. [03:39:906] The Slow TV Movement: Why a movement of long-form, quiet content is emerging as an antidote to the noise. [06:26:098] The "Shark Stank" Strategy: Why a strategy from Shark Tank led a client to believe she had to spend "eight hours of content creation a day". [11:59:494] The Superpower of Presence: How the next generation is losing the ability to be present, and why presence is our "greatest commodity". [13:50:934] The Courage of Stillness: Cultivating the ability to "stand strong in the beauty of a quiet room". [19:02:062] The Absurdity of the Pointing Trend: A hilarious moment about the "era we're in" where people point at invisible things with music they don't like. [26:03:255] The Eulogy Test: The ultimate prioritizing question: "Would I do this if I had one day to live?". 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 (https://www.stillreal.studio) and subscribe to Still Real.

10. 

    8 Sept 2025

    Ep. 10: Why Our Social Media Sucks: The Anti-Marketing Plan

    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. 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 and subscribe to Still Real.

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    1 Sept 2025

    Ep. 9: Cats Will Set You Free: The Divine Revelation in a Shattered Life.

    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. 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 and be sure to subscribe to Still Real.

12. 

    25 Aug 2025

    Ep. 8: Is He Your Beloved? The Myth of Perfect Love and The Freedom to Be You.

    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. Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a beloved girlfriend or superwoman in your life. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Visit https://www.stillreal.studio & Subscribe to Still Real.

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    18 Aug 2025

    Ep. 7: Eat Right For Your Chili Dog Type (Self Image v. Camera)

    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! 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. Subscribe to Still Real.

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    22 Jul 2025

    Ep. 6: Oh, I Wish I Were An Oscar Meyer Weiner.

    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. 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. Subscribe to Still. Real. and visit our website, https://www.stillreal.studio to join our next event.

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    22 Jul 2025

    Ep. 5: Turtle Dove Eyes (The Cringe Critic)

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

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    22 Jul 2025

    Ep. 4: Machine Gun Savage Leadership

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

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    22 Jul 2025

    Ep. 3: I See Dead People (And How It Helps In Business)

    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!

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    22 Jul 2025

    Ep. 2: The Roadrunner's Out Of The Bag

    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.

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    22 Jul 2025

    Ep. 1: Uninhibited and Dignified.

    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 (https://www.stillreal.studio) for our next event.

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