Actual People
By Chauncey Zalkin
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Episodes: 42
Description
Welcome to Actual People, an unfiltered exploration of individual and societal shifts in a world undergoing tremendous change.
I open up about my own experiences in order to dive into social and cultural phenomena, positive developments, and collective pain.
We look at survival, endurance, strength, triumph and despair while imagining a future with creative joy and hope.
Each episode is dedicated to meaningful conversations about the evolving landscape of our lives and the power of our own creativity and imagination to make magic.
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Disclaimer:
I’m a mental health counselor-in-training sharing personal perspectives on culture and mental health. Client confidentiality is fundamental to my work. This podcast and writing aren’t therapy or clinical advice. All views expressed are my own.
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S3E5 - Art Required: Feeling, Creativity, and the Brain
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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S3E4 - No Glitter in the Sh**t: A story of rewiring your life and finding redemption
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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S3E3 - How to Trust Your Gut
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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S3E2 - Optimization Fatigue and the Search for What’s Real
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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S3E1 - The Mother’s Name
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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S2E19 - An End to Stupid Work
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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S2E18 - Running VFX at a Major Studio and the Future of Visual Storytelling
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May 29, 2025 |
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S2E17 - Elite Women’s Networks: Do They Work?
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May 16, 2025 |
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S2E16- The Origins of Brit Cool and The Creative Community We Need Now
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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S2E15 - Bro Show: The Question of Men
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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S2E14 - Moral Injury in Healthcare and the Entire Nation
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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S2E13 - Creative Agency and the Youth Fallacy
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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S2E12 - A Vision for The Next-Gen Economy through the lens of Essentialist Design
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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S2E11 - Blue Bracelets, Pussyhats, and Other Good Intentions: Where We Go from Here
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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S2E10 - Female Leaders in Advertising: Taking Control in an Uneven Playing Field
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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S2E9 - Moving Beyond Polarization + Feel Good Viewing & Listening
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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S2E8 - Neurodiversity and Individuality
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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S02E7 - Multigenerational Women Facing Our Current Climate Together
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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S2E6 - Non-Linear Career Paths: Smashing the Ageism Hurdle
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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S2E5 - The Toll of Election Anxiety and How To Engage Meaningfully
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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S2E4 - The New Networking: How to Promote Yourself as a Creative Now (hint: it's not just social media)
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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S2E3 - Our National Compromise - From Hope to Hanging On (And How to Get Back on Path)
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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S2E2 - Gen Z, AI, and a Permanently Shifting Workplace Dynamic
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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S2E1 - Divorce and Motherhood: Reacquainting Yourself with You
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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017 - Hot Menopause Summer!! - Three Women, Three Stories (one is an aging expert!)
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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016 - Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, and Our Macro and Micro Futures
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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015 - A Career in Storytelling from Kate Tellers of The Moth
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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014 - How Constant Self Help Can Harm Creativity
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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013 - An Ad Agency Executive With A Strategic Plan for Living
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May 22, 2024 |
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012 - Actual People - Finding Elijah - Mother's Day Edition
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May 12, 2024 |
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011 - How to Collaborate Like a TV Writer
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May 08, 2024 |
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010 - An Influencer Marketing Expert Quits Tech & Finds Peace
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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009 - Breaking Up With Bad Love for Good
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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008 - Being BRCA+ with Reflections on Grieving My Father
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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007 - Beauty Culture and The Tech Gaze with Elise Hu
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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006 - Exploring Beauty Standards from a Gen X Miami + New York Coming of Age
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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005 - Fearless Creativity in the Age of A.I.
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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004 - Cultural Examination of Song Lyrics and Love
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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003 - What's Next for Media and Publishing Careers?
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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002 - Fear is a Tool. Despair is What's Scary.
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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001 - Suddenly 50: Where We Are & What's Next As Gen X
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Welcome to Actual People! ...The Trailer
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Jan 05, 2024 |