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I Failed...

by Shay Ruff

Let's be honest... NO ONE wants to talk about their failures but WE NEED TO. From "social media flexin'" to "Started from the bottom, now I'm here"... NO ONE is sharing how hard it is to actually overcome past failures. We're always told that failure isn't an option but in real life... it happens! So, my friends and I are sharing our failures so that we can confirm that WE ALL ARE HUMAN! Struggles are real but they don't define us. Yes! Failing is embarrassing. Yes! Failing is horrible. BUT... you're not alone.To shop: https://www.ifailedpodcast.com/shop

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Episodes

  1. Confessions of an Emotional Hoarder | Disappointment

    Host, Shay Ruff shares one of her confessions as an Emotional Hoarder. Think about the earliest moment you can remember being genuinely disappointed by someone you trusted. How old were you? What did you decide about people, or about yourself, in that moment? Are you still living by that decision?

  2. Confessions of an Emotional Hoarder | Disappointment

    "I don't like asking for help!! I rather go at it alone." In this episode, Shay Ruff gives one of her confessions as an Emotional Hoarder. She acknowledges that disappointment has been one of her biggest motivations. Is this you, too?

  3. Overcoming Childhood Isolation

    The Impact of Emotions on Growth Olivia Ruff, the daughter of Shay Ruff, read her latest book and is now asking hard questions. It's a Mother-Daughter episode. Get your copy of "Hi! I'm An Emotional Hoarder" here.

  4. Overcoming Childhood Isolation

    It's a Mother/Daughter Episode! Olivia Ruff, the daughter of Shay Ruff, interviews her about: Childhood Independence Emotional Struggles Lessons from Family Dynamics Navigating Mother-Daughter Relationships Get your copy of "Hi! I'm An Emotional Hoarder" here.

  5. Unpacking the Journey of Emotional Hoarding

    From the Reader's Thoughts to Questioning the Author Reader, Rudy Milton, asks questions about: The Journey of Writing the Book Understanding Emotional Hoarder Practical Steps for Healing The Author's Personal Challenges

  6. Unpacking the Journey of Emotional Hoarding

    Reader, Rudy Milton, interviews the author of "Hi! I'm an Emotional Hoarder," Sharon D. Lewis (Shay Ruff).

  7. How Did We Get Here

    Uncover the silent emotional armor you've been wearing, hidden trauma, unresolved pain, and the dangerous cycle of emotional hoarding. The host and writer, Shay Ruff, reveals how avoiding emotions for decades keeps us trapped, disconnected, and in 'survival mode.'

  8. It's Been A While

    No filter needed. WE ARE BACK! Can you believe that it's been three years since we last spoke?! The "I Failed..." Podcast is back with a twist! Since 2020, I have been writing this book about my personal journey of emotional hoarding, and now it is a best-selling book. But aside from that...

  9. I Failed... The Burnout

    Whew!! It was on my heart to do this impromptu podcast about my personal burnout. Usually, when we experience something, someone else may have a similar experience. So this one is for all of my people who are feeling burned out and experiencing self-awareness. Thank you for listening!

  10. I Failed: Marriage & Who was your example?

    If you've ever been in a dating relationship and/or marriage that ended, you've had a reflection moment afterward. You're trying to figure out what went wrong. Was it you? Was it them? How could have things been redirected away from a breakup? Most of us never realize that our upbringing usually...

  11. I Failed: MARRIAGE & Backup Plans

    Is it okay to "just in case" your marriage if things don't work out? Should you have a person of interest on standby should your marriage go left? While some of us think that this is crazy, it's very real for a lot of people. The "backup plan" has some people in divorce court or annulment…

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  12. I Failed: Commitment & What does it look like to you?

    Commitment can be a forbidden word to some, while others crawl under their beds to hide from the challenge. But do we make commitment harder than it is? Today's guests, Joshua & Tasha Ikegulu, share how they are consciously working through commitment. Origins: Nigeria and New Orleans, Louisiana...

  13. Long Distance Friendships... I Failed Podcast

    Keep the connections. Long Distance Friendships can be hard but they are rewarding when everyone can work together.

  14. Date Yourself ALWAYS - I Failed... Podcast

    Even in your waiting, make sure that you date yourself ALWAYS!

  15. Single and Hopeful about Marriage - I Failed... Podcast

    In case you're Single and tired, DON'T GIVE UP. Rhuneisha speaks about her experience and why it's important to keep going.

  16. I Failed... Being a Friend to ME

    When we think of friendships, we think of those who have been closest to us for a long time. We think of those that we can confide in, laugh, cry with, and share life with. BUT! We never consider being a friend to ourselves. In order to be a friend, you have to show yourself friendly even to…

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  17. I Failed... Friendship and Long-Distance

    Your sound decision to move away from the place and people that you've every known can be rewarding and heartbreaking all at once. While others are celebrating your bravery to move on, others are devastated and feeling betrayed. But for the friends who are cheering for you, you find a way to stay...

  18. I Failed... Single & Hopeful about Marriage

    The dating world has changed drastically and some are giving up on the idea of ever walking down the aisle. But some are holding onto their faith no matter how grim the dating world can be. Frank and Rhuneisha share their personal journeys of singleness, waiting, and meeting each other. Origin:...

  19. I Failed... Friendship and the Workplace

    Ahhh. The Workplace. A place where most of us spend most of our time. And during that time, we eventually become closer to those that we work with because they're the ones who see us the most. But is friendship always a good thing in the workplace? Or should you just keep it professional? Natasha...

  20. I Failed... Do You Want to be Married?

    Have you thought about being married? If so, what makes you hopeful about it? And how bad do you want to be married? The thought of marriage can make us all re-evaluate our "why." Today's guests, Tyrone and Samantha, share their journey to marriage and why it can work. Origin: Miami, Florida...

  21. I Failed... Friendships: Friendship and Church

    Church... the place where a lot of us learn about God and how to live. But what happens when friendship expands beyond fellowship in the sanctuary? While many are leaving churches because of church hurt, some are leaving because of torn friendships. Today's guest, Leah Huggins, shares her...

  22. Marriage and Gender Roles

    The world of marriage has evolved from women being "just" homemakers. More and more married couples are understanding how important it is to be a team and not a "one-man" show. PJ & Taylor share their thoughts about Marriage and Gender Roles.

  23. Friendships Aren't Valued Anymore

    Friendships tend to evolve as much as we do. However, sometimes, it doesn't work out that way. So what do you do when you're growing but your friendship isn't? Do you move on or try to find a resolution? Do you believe that friendships are taken for granted?

  24. I Failed... What Does Marriage Look Like to You?

    We all have pre-conceived thoughts about what marriage is to us. And while it's not a bad thing, sometimes explaining your point of view can be complicated. You gotta make sure that you and your partner can agree on what marriage looks like to you as a union. Today's guest, Paul and Taylor…

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  25. I Failed... Friendships: Friendship & Growth

    Friendships tend to evolve as much as we do. However, sometimes, it doesn't work out that way. So what do you do when you're growing but your friendship isn't? Do you move on or try to find a resolution? Today's guest, Starlis (Star) Blaise, shares her moments of outgrowing friendships. Guest's...

  26. WE ARE BACK!!!

    I FAILED PODCAST FAMILY!!!!! I am so excited to be back with you all!! I am astounded by your continuous support for this podcast even though we took a break. A lot has happened but nevertheless, we are here!!! We've gotten your questions, comments, concerns, and love with much appreciation. If…

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  27. I Failed... at Understanding Property Insurance

    Insure this! Insure that! You need coverage! When we buy a home, a car, or rent an apartment, we are told to get them insured. And out of habit, we do so not really understanding the "why" and what we are covering. Today, we are breaking it all the way down. Today's guest shares her wisdom and...

  28. I Failed... at Taking Care of My Skin

    It's all about SKIN today! Like you, I have struggled and failed in this area. "Buy this product!" "Buy that product!" "This one works better!" Here's the truth, I didn't understand what type of skin I had nor did I research the ingredients in the products that I was buying. Today's guest is...

  29. I Failed... Podcast - Special Episode

    Today, we are discussing Human Rights with Mr. Gerald Rose. This is a special conversation that discusses sensitive current events and brings awareness to the importance of human rights. Unfortunately, America is separated by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, when it's called the "United"…

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  30. I Failed... at Retirement Planning

    While the present can have its own turn of events, the future is coming day by day. Some of us are good at planning, while others take it day-to-day, but are you ready for retirement? Have you thought about it? What's your plan? As much as you love your job, do you plan on staying? Today's guest...

  31. I Failed... at Understanding Life Insurance

    Life Insurance! What's it all about?! Why do we need it? Who is it for? One thing that is for sure is that we all are going to leave Earth and transcend to another dimension. Life Insurance, in the midst of grief, is a way to take care of your loved ones in your physical absence. Life Insurance...

  32. I Failed... at Self-Defense

    When it comes to Self-Defense, some of us are taught early while the rest of us are forced into learning. Some learn physical Self-Defense, some learn mental Self-Defense, and others learn how to use their intellect as Self-Defense. The year, 2020, definitely woke us all up and made us prepare...

  33. I Failed at... Doing Business with My Spouse

    Finding your Life Partner is such a great feeling but is it great enough for you to do business together? There are many couples who are building empires together and they make it look easy. When doing business in general, sometimes lines can become blurred. But could you really withstand...

  34. I Failed... at Car Buying

    Cars! Cars! CARS!!!! No matter where you live, we all need a form of transportation to get around. However, transportation can be costly and a serious damper to your credit score if you can't afford it. But when Tax Season comes around, there is a glimmer of hope for the carless. Whether you're...

  35. I Failed... at Entrepreneurship

    From the outside looking in, entrepreneurship can look very rewarding and sometimes glamorous. Some people become entrepreneurs out of pure passion and some jump in because of the look. Either way, it's all hard work. Today's guest shares his entrepreneurship journey of triumph and failure....

  36. I Failed... at Understanding Taxes

    Yep! It's tax season and we have SO MANY QUESTIONS!!!! COVID-19 definitely played a factor for all of us and now we are wondering what to do. Today's guest is here to help us navigate the Tax Waters. The vibrant, intelligent, and elite, Latasha Webb, shares her financial wisdom through business…

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  37. I Failed at... Business Relationships

    Whether you're a business owner or an employee or in management, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS MATTER. It's important that we learn how to nourish them and not be afraid to establish them. Today's guest shares her stories of how she found confidence in building business relationships. Widely known as...

  38. I Failed by being a People Pleaser

    Is it common courtesy? Is it peacekeeping? Is it simply PEOPLE PLEASING? We live our lives making sure that other people are accommodated and sometimes it comes with sacrificing ourselves. While striving for peace is a great goal, it can be draining if you don't change your approach. Today's…

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  39. I Failed... at Taking Responsibility for My Own Healing

    This is not only the 40th episode but this episode is personal. It has been 23 years since we have last seen and spoke to our biological father. Three days before my 36th birthday, he called. In this episode, my brother and I breakdown how we wanted our father to be responsible for our healing.

  40. I Failed at... Recognizing & Understanding Abuse

    Abuse is a very sensitive subject but it has become more spotlighted during COVID-19. Many of us didn't really know the individuals that we resided with until we were told to quarantine. More people have lost their lives because their loved ones couldn't process this "new normal." Today's guest...

  41. I Failed... My Mental Health

    Mental Health has been the topic of 2020 and now that we are in 2021, more people are coming to the forefront to make it less taboo. We oftentimes get hit with so many of life's circumstances that we find ourselves pushing through the pain and never acknowledging that it hurts. Today's guest…

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  42. I Failed... at Being Honorable

    Honor is one thing that either we are taught at home, in the church, in the military, and sometimes school. However, our continuation of "honor" can sometimes leave us and we find ourselves having to learn it all over again. In some truth, we are able to honor others but neglect ourselves.…

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  43. I Failed... at Prevailing

    2020 wore us out!!! We all lost something, someone, etcetera. No matter what, we survived it. When tragedy hits us, it's hard to pick up where we left off and some of us never even try. Today's guest shares his traumatic moments and how he prevailed afterward. The charismatic and inspirational...

  44. PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT

    Hey there! We won't be dropping a new episode tomorrow but we will be LIVE on Instagram this coming Wednesday for a podcast review. Follow us @wisdom_by_30 for the LIVE at 7 PM Eastern, 6 PM Central and 4 PM Pacific Time. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!!!

  45. I Failed... at E-Commerce

    From selling custom t-shirts, jewelry, custom cups, and so much more... it all looks lucrative. So we try it for ourselves, the entrepreneur road. All to find out that there is a lot more to learn than just selling items on social media. Today's guest takes us down her journey of discovery via...

  46. I Failed at Managing a Blended Family

    We are often taught how to love our biological family but love lines can become blurred when two families merge. Will they listen to me? Will they like me? Will they accept me and my family? Today's guests share their journey as a blended family and they have learned how to love each other....

  47. I Failed... at Planning for the Future

    Planning for the future can be difficult because of life's uncertainties. Even planning for the next day is a bit of a stretch. The truth is that life happens fast but you gotta be prepared no matter what. Today's guest shares his uncomfortable journey to the "wise road" of planning for the…

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  48. I Failed... at Loving My Parents & Setting Boundaries

    Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, but sometimes it's hard to be the child of your parents. Just like they had to learn how to love us, we had to learn how to love them. But what happens when you become an adult with your own family to raise? Are you still treated like a child or...

  49. I Failed... at Trusting People

    Trust... the essence of allowing people into your personal space freely. And while some of us are open to doing this, the rest of us are not. Trust doesn't come easy and once you get it, there is a hefty price to pay to keep it. Today's guest shares her most vulnerable moments of experiencing…

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  50. I Failed... at Celebrating Myself

    Are you a great cheerleader? Are you readily available to cheer others on and to celebrate them? Do you love throwing parties and making others feel good? It's a joy to be able to bring light to someone else. But! Do can you do all of this for yourself? Today's guest shares her moment of truth...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Let's be honest... NO ONE wants to talk about their failures but WE NEED TO. From "social media flexin'" to "Started from the bottom, now I'm here"... NO ONE is sharing how hard it is to actually overcome past failures. We're always told that failure isn't an option but in real life... it happens! So, my friends and I are sharing our failures so that we can confirm that WE ALL ARE HUMAN! Struggles are real but they don't define us. Yes! Failing is embarrassing. Yes! Failing is horrible. BUT... you're not alone.To shop: https://www.ifailedpodcast.com/shop

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Shay Ruff

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Let's be honest... NO ONE wants to talk about their failures but WE NEED TO. From "social media flexin'" to "Started from the bottom, now I'm here"... NO ONE is sharing how hard it is to actually overcome past failures. We're always told that failure isn't an option but in real life... it happens!...

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