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Ruth's Truths
by Ruth Jenkins
My name is Ruth, welcome to my truths! I like to speak about my experiences, stories, and opinions as an adoptee in my 20s. Currently figuring out what it means to be a young adult but while going through a very mild lifelong identity crisis. Although you and I may not have the same experiences I hope you will learn from or simply just enjoy my truths. Follow my Instagram @ruthstruthss!Business Inquiries: [email protected]: ruthstruthss
Episodes
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I don't desire having mixed kids even though my F.H is white
I don't desire mixed kids even though my future husband is a white man. All my very intricate thoughts are detailed in the episode.
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Confession: I didn't want to be a good person today
These are my confessions as a highly sensitive student manager.
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Fall Is Overrated But Halloween Is Not
I will always stand by fall being overrated so find out why in my very short but passionate rant. Although fall is overrated the best thing to come out of it will always be Halloween.
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Friends Don't Always Last But At Least Art Does
As of these last few months I’ve been going through a friendship breakup and it’s hard getting over it but I’m trying my best. I am learning different coping mechanisms to help with emotions I will never get over, but I’ve come upon the realization that although friendships do not last, what…
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The Pros and Cons of Working Three Jobs
I work three jobs as a student and I've accumulated a list of what I love/hate! On top of working comes the emotional, physical, and mental stress that finds its way into being a lesson as a pro and an overall con.
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Self-awareness and Confidence go Hand in Hand
I consider myself a confident person, and I have a lot of self-awareness that I have learned over time through life experience. Self-awareness and confidence are two fundamental, often overlooked characteristics that go hand in hand. Confidence can open many doors for you and enhance how you…
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Oct4- I'm failing as a young adult
As I'm progressing in my 20s and as a young adult I'm learning how to cope with feeling like I am behind despite trying my hardest.
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Aren't you a little young to be getting married?
My response to the question "Aren't you a little young to be married?".
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How do you politely end a friendship?
How do you nicely end a friendship with someone you're not compatible with?
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Okay so am I a workaholic or just poor?
All of my thoughts related to being poor and a workaholic.
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Confession: I was burnt out but I miss you
An explanation as to why I stopped podcasting and what to expect for the future.
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Fiance Q&A!
Get to know my fiance Chris and me in what he likes to call "Chris's Truths". Listen to find out exactly what Chris's truth is! We both introduce each other, play some get-to-know-you games, talk about wedding ideas and end with a classic game of "Kiss, Marry & Kill". If you'd like to know where…
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Confession: I got engaged @ 21 and then my car broke down
I got engaged to my boyfriend and immediately after my car broke down and died in -2 degree weather. I tell that story, talk about my fiance in-depth and share a little bit about my fears related to being married young! If you'd like to see the ring follow @ruthstruthss on Instagram!
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Confession: You Can Still Be Racist If...
Anyone can be racist but we often see the phrase "How can I be racist if" and today's episode goes in depth to the complexities of that! You can still be racist if you have a POC as family, you have relationships with POC or you are a POC yourself. It's important to talk about certain topics...
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2020 Review & 2021 Predictions
My review of certain 2020 events and what I would like to leave in 2020! Along with a review is a rating of things that were brought to us last year such as Covid, anti-maskers and Tiger King.
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Confession: Being adopted sucks
The most brutally honest episode yet! Please listen to the first episode for a little bit of background on my thoughts and opinions related to adoption!
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Confession I voted for the first time and I'm overwhelmed
Please treat others with kindness! You matter and your neighbor does too.
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Confession: I used to be boy crazy ft Victoria
My friend Victoria and I talk about our experiences with dating, our unpopular opinions, and pet peeves when it comes to guys while in our 20s! This episode is basically a super light and giggly one that resembles many candid talks I used to have at high school sleepovers about boys.
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Confession: How I've been lately
Updates, rants, and scattered thoughts.
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Confession: I struggle with feeling good enough
Why I struggle with insecurities and what I've learned about doing it.
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Confessions: My Unpopular Opinions
My opinions I have a feeling not everyone will like! Some are controversial and some are silly. Some are why I believe saying the term African American is outdated, why you should leave loners alone and why Lululemon is not special. BTW the new Instagram is @ruthstruthspodcast!
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Confession: the struggles of college & covid
What my experience with college has been in the age of COVID
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I turned on the mic and started ranting about BLM/racism
Black lives matter. https://blacklivesmatter.com/ There's little to no editing in here so this is nearly 100% candid.
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My scattered thoughts on Freaks and Geeks
A review/ramble on one of my favorite shows Freaks and Geeks! Not a formal review whatsoever just comments on what stands out to me about one of the greatest canceled shows of all time.
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Little Fires Everywhere Discussion ft my best friend
We openly discuss Hulu's Little Fires Everywhere and get into complex topics and themes. The theme of control, adoption and motherhood play a large role in the view of what makes this show so impactful! We dive into our opinions on certain characters and scenarios that stood out to us.
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An interrogation on my boyfriend ft his mom
A look into my nearly two-year interracial relationship with questions asked by me and Chris' mom Rina!
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When People Pleasing Needs to Stop
My thoughts/experiences on when you know you should stop people-pleasing. My instagram: ruthstruthspodcast
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Living in the Age of Influence
This episode focuses on the components of persuasion, the social media aspect of influence, the good and bad around influence. Help out Lebanon https://lebanoncrisis.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR1A-bE7CU-COBwnBBPdABI9jkR2pTNH_nW11Do_RAeDAm6PTpqBmqrgaA4
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Stop Dressing for Comfort
Dressing your best will improve your mood, productivity, and may even help you generate more income. I go in-depth as to why you should stop dressing for comfort and put the effort in to start prioritizing your style! My birthday is on August 1st! Leave me a birthday rate and review on Apple...
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So what's an introvert?
"Introvert" is a very popular well-known term BUT not very well understood. This episode goes in-depth to what introversion is exactly, the distinction between introverts and extroverts, the advantages of introversion & everything in between all that! Resources for finding your personality types…
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Dating & Preferences
Dating in this day and age as a black women is very interesting. I dive into talking about peoples opinions and preferences then comparing them to my own as a 20-year-old. I've made a lot of observations on what's people value when bringing up their( specifically racial) preferences and am now...
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Beauty Standards & Eating Disorders Part 2
Part 2! I think a lot of what growing up and becoming an adult is...is recognizing the things that are taught to you when you were younger are things you sometimes need to unlearn and maybe redefine for yourself. In this episode, although I do talk a bit about my experiences I do think if you are...
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Beauty Standards & Eating Disorders Part 1
I think a lot of what growing up and becoming an adult is...is recognizing the things that are taught to you when you were younger are things you sometimes need to unlearn and maybe redefine for yourself. In this episode, although I do talk a bit about my experiences I do think if you are someone...
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Extended trailer for Ruth's Truths
All the reasons, thoughts, and experiences that went to the start of this podcast. The intent, the process of getting the podcast art up and why you should pursue your own creative projects!
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Moving from Africa to America and all the in between
I've lived in three different countries, seven different cities, and am constantly figuring out what my identity is. In this episode, I'm exploring what it means to be African in America but not technically African American.
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Things no one talks about when you're adopted
This is kind of a light-hearted look at the pet peeves and opinions I've had over the years as an adopted kid. As a 20-year-old, I've heard and experienced a lot when it coming to adoption. I find that the topic of adoption is overwhelmingly taken over by parents of adoptees as opposed to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
My name is Ruth, welcome to my truths! I like to speak about my experiences, stories, and opinions as an adoptee in my 20s. Currently figuring out what it means to be a young adult but while going through a very mild lifelong identity crisis. Although you and I may not have the same experiences I hope you will learn from or simply just enjoy my truths. Follow my Instagram @ruthstruthss!Business Inquiries: [email protected]: ruthstruthss
HOSTED BY
Ruth Jenkins
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My name is Ruth, welcome to my truths! I like to speak about my experiences, stories, and opinions as an adoptee in my 20s. Currently figuring out what it means to be a young adult but while going through a very mild lifelong identity crisis. Although you and I may not have the same experiences I...
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