Charis Alura

Let’s get real—one of the biggest lies we’ve all been sold is that if we just wait, the answers will come. The right person will come. The validation will come. God will come. Society teaches us to s…

In this deeply personal and reflective episode, I explore the universal truth that connects us all: our shared humanity. Even though our beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences may differ, at the core,…

We throw the word intimacy around like we know what it means — but do we?
This episode is a raw, unscripted dive into what intimacy actually is…and why so few of us ever experience it.

It’s not sex. …

In this episode, I share a dream that mirrored an old wound — and a deeper realization about belonging. It’s a story for anyone who has ever felt left out, unseen, or like they didn’t quite fit the m…

In this episode, I take a hard, unfiltered look at the real pandemic — not COVID itself, but the fear that allowed our freedoms to be stripped away without a fight. I dive into the mass manipulation,…

In this raw and unflinching episode, I take on a subject many find uncomfortable: religion—and more specifically, Christianity. With personal insight and historical context, I explore how the Bible h…

In this episode, Charis Alura explores the unsettling and complex world of the manosphere. Sparked by Netflix’s powerful and disturbing miniseries Adolescence (SPOILER ALERT), Charis unpacks the root…

In this episode, I reflect on the long-term impact of the COVID-19 era on a generation of children—now teens and young adults—who grew up shaped by lockdowns, fear, and an obsession with illness. Fro…

Ever found yourself getting upset when someone doesn’t meet your expectations—even when they never agreed to them in the first place? That’s the sneaky grip of codependency. In this episode, we break…

Greenwood, Mississippi—more significant than you might realize. In this episode, I reflect on how this small town has been the backdrop for powerful stories, from Mississippi Masala to The Help and t…

I’ve been reading Mastery by Robert Greene, and it got me thinking—how do we actually become good at something? Not just competent, but truly great? Turns out, there are no shortcuts. You’ve got to p…

What if everything you've been told about life, purpose, and fulfillment is a lie designed to keep you small? In this raw and thought-provoking episode, I dismantle the narratives that have enslaved …

In this bold and thought-provoking episode, Charis Alura challenges the overuse of the term "narcissist" and the tendency to demonize others as a way to justify personal decisions. With raw honesty a…

In this episode, I dive into the controlled narratives shaping our society, from mainstream media to social platforms. As a Gen Xer, I don’t trust the sources that profit from my ignorance. I once tu…

In this episode, we’re talking about politics—but before you hit the off button, hear me out. This isn't the conversation you might expect. I didn't grow up in a politically engaged world; in fact, t…

Middle-aged anger—where does it come from, and what is it trying to tell us? In this episode, I dive into the frustration that builds over decades of compromise, societal conditioning, and ignoring o…

In this episode, I get honest about my lifelong struggle with friendship—how a deep-seated fear of rejection shaped my habits and how I've grown comfortable in solitude, even when I crave connection.…

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, I share my experience attending a Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward—the very heart of Martin Luthe…

Welcome. I’m Charis Alura, and this podcast exists because I need to speak. Not to get famous. Not to build a brand. But because it’s the only way I know to process life—the anger, the questions, the…