The Naked Truth Podcast

Setting lofty goals for yourself is often seen as a good thing, but when you need to get that 100% score all the time with extra credit, you may end up doing more harm than good. Let's discuss one of my biggest downfalls and how to work against it - perhaps a goal for 2022? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Fantasy epics abound in today's pop culture - Tolkien, Game of Thrones, D&D, Legend of Zelda, etc. - and I thought I'd take some time to discuss why fantasy hits such a sweet spot with myself and so many of us, especially now. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Approaching a stranger to tell them you find them attractive - it's... awkward to say the least. Or sometimes even worse when it's someone you know on some level! Let's discuss some of the best (& worst) flirting techniques out there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Getting the family together for the holidays is lovely, but can also be awkward when it comes to differences of opinion on charged topics. Let's chat some ways to get through it and focus one what we are grateful for. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Making a move far away from everyone you know is huge! But what happens after you get there? Here's my story with some thoughts now that I have a bit more perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

This one gets very complex, so buckle up, be open minded and let's discuss double standards in sexism and admitting when you've been wrong... **I put the MATURE tag on because of EXPLICIT LANGUAGE when quoting others - BE FOREWARNED - Don't listen around kiddos** --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

What makes something funny? Can you learn to be funny? And when has funny gone too far? Let's chat all about it with one of the internet's most prolific creators, Lauren Francesca. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Ever heard "nice guys/girls finish last?" or wondered why people tend to be attracted to jerks? Let's discuss the nuance here... **Light profanity warning for this episode** --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Dealing with loss is never easy and everyone deals with it differently. Welcome special guest Steven Spohn @stevenspohn to the naked army & please do yourself a favor and follow his podcast as well! http://stevespohn.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Ah... the YouTube episode that is still to date the most viewed yet on my YouTube channel - The Naked Truth on Boobs - a conversation about what it's like to have a larger chest and why you should never judge someone based on their appearance. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Ahh... the joy of cosplay - what is it? Why do people do it? And why are there so many different opinions surrounding it? As someone who adores cosplay, I thought we'd reflect on some of what makes it so unique --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Organization can be a useful tool, but overdependence on anything can hold you back. As an uber-organized person, here are my tips to become more organized yourself, and how to maybe tone it down in certain situations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Many people make and leave comments online that are sexual in nature - after all we are sexual beings. When are these comments complimentary? When are they offensive? How do you know the difference? Thanks to special guest Dani (@Dani_Pallotta) for your input on this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

What are you afraid of and how do you gain the courage to combat your fears? I'll talk about some of mine 6 years ago to now and how I've changed over the years, plus I get really candid about the courage I'm hoping to find today --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Do you take nude selfies? Let's talk about the pros and cons of one of our generations most prolific art forms... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Amy Vorpahl - Actress/Singer/Dungeon Master/Writer - joins us this week to discuss winning and awards. Are awards a lovely way to recognize outstanding achievement? Should participation awards be a thing? Let's discuss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Thoughts after the tragic shooting in Ferguson all those years ago - fast-forward to today - what has changed? Weighing in on what to do to enact change with such a heated topic... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Anyone else having trouble staying fit throughout the last year with everything going on? Yeah, me too. I'll share my best tips with you and you do the same okay? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

The internet has brought many changes - some for good, some for ill - over the years and I think the best way to describe our relationships with it is... "it's complicated." When it comes to social media, content creation, and dealing with negativity, how do you use the internet?? This episode features special guest Greg Miller of Kinda Funny Games! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Hate is a really strong word and one that is thrown around a LOT these days given the current state of politics, pandemic and otherwise. Here's a brief look into how I've been combating some of this negativity both in myself and out in the world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Let your geek flag fly!! What does it mean to "be nerdy" and how has that changed over the years? Also how do you define geek vs nerd? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

First dates can be so nerve-wracking!!! What to say, where to go, what to do?? I'll share some of my experiences and offer some of the best advice I was given that helped me find my person. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

I know it's a day late to still be in Pride Month, but Happy Pride anyway! Let's discuss sexuality... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Do you ever get nervous before something big - an interview, performance, thrill ride, etc? Let's chat ways to "use it or lose it" as they say! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

The term "friendzone" can be a loaded one for sure, often signifying a friendship where one party has romantic or sexual feelings for the other and those feelings are not mutual. It can be a complex situation for sure and in this episode, we discuss various ways to approach this type of situation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Ah the age old question we all wish to have an answer for... how to appear more attractive to someone you are romantically interested in... it's a tricky one for sure! I'll share some of my dating do's and don'ts and personal stories and hopefully something may help --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

VIDEO GAMES!!! I love em! What some may consider to be a waste of time or childish hobby to me is one of the most elevated forms of immersive storytelling and my go to escape when I need to experience something outside of my everyday life. Let's talk about video games for a bit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Congrats to all the soon-to-be grads out there! The period of transition from student to part of the adult workforce can be daunting to say the least and it may be full of unexpected compromises. Here's some lessons I learned and some advice from my personal experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

A lot has changed in the world of digital content creation over the years since I started. Let's take a look back at my journey from traditional media, to YouTube, to a full blown career as a digital content creator. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Losing friends - or as I like to call them "friend breakups" - can really hurt - just as much, if not more so than romantic breakups. In this episode, I share some personal stories from my life and what I've learned about this unfortunate, but sometimes necessary part of life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Motivation is so tough right now given the state of the world. So what do you do to find it? I'll share some of my tips and perhaps we can all help each other a bit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Discussion on the term "The Walk of Shame" - what does it mean? Does it carry the same meaning it did 7 years ago? As society and language evolve, some terms do as well. Let's discuss and share some personal stories about embarrassing evenings out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

How many of us have taken some odd jobs in our quest to find our calling in life? I've personally taken a lot of them. Here are some of my oddest jobs as well as general thoughts on the gig economy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Religion - often tricky to discuss - can be a big part of people's lives. My personal relationship with faith and religion has had many forms over the years and, as someone who loves to chat theology, let's get into it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Rejection sucks... and can come in all different forms. Here's some ways to deal with rejection whether it comes in the form of work, friendships, or otherwise... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Did you go to college? Are you planning to? If you did, are you using what you've learned? This episode deals with questions about whether or not college is "worth it" and how that differs from person to person. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Lots of us have dealt with body image issues over the years, and how we feel about our own bodies changes over time. Proud to have Meghan Tonjes (@MeghanTonjes) join the podcast this week to join the discussion... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Finding people who understand and appreciate you can be tough. In this episode, we'll talk about some strategies to help you find and connect with like minded folks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Acting - having a career in TV/Film is why I moved to LA - I'll share with you my story and offer advice and insight into the entertainment industry and what it looks like when you are trying to "break in." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

How do you deal with people being intentionally hurtful? Is it different as adults than it was when we were younger? Here's my story and some ways to cope with the bullies in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Here's a mini tour of some of my favorite nerdy collectibles and toys - back then and today. I am a big proponent of surrounding yourself with things that make you happy, so let's have a little show and tell shall we? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

When I was 22 years old, I packed all my belongings in my 16 year old car and drove across the country to start a new life, this is that story... Have you had a life changing move? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

Sharing experiences when it comes to romantic love is SUPER personal, but that's what the Naked Truth is for right? Here goes nothing! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

The very first episode of The Naked Truth aired in February of 2014 - let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support

So what is The Naked Truth Podcast anyway? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trisha-hershberger/support