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The Dharma Diaries

Welcome to The Dharma Diaries—the podcast where we find the humor in humanity’s awakening. Hosted by Christina Rusca, this laid-back, ad-free pod takes a playful approach to unraveling societal conditioning and expectations so we can become the most authentic versions of ourselves. No topic is off-limits, and no belief is sacred as we navigate the complexities of spiritual evolution in a refreshingly lighthearted and straightforward way. 

The Dharma Diaries is a quirky blend of unrestrained narratives, anecdotes, and insights that challenge the status quo. If you're ready to question everything, laugh at the absurdities of life as well as at yourself, and enjoy some company on your path of spiritual awakening, welcome—you've found the spot.

 www.thedharmadiaries.com

https://www.facebook.com/thedharmadiaries

About Christina: www.christinarusca.com
https://christinarusca.as.me

Cover Art: Justin Wutzke, Graphic Artist
www.Wutzpossible.com

Music: DeLaurentis
Pavane – Time Variation 

Disclaimer: All content is for entertainment purposes only. This podcast is not intended to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Basically, don’t make major life decisions based on something I said into a microphone. Consult an actual expert for that.


Spirituality Purpose Comedy Religion & Spirituality Women Stories Mental Health Health & Fitness Funny Personal Journals Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
53 minutes
Episodes
41
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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The Port of No Return | Season 2 Episode 21

The Port of No Return | Season 2 Episode 21

Microdosing allergens. Tendrils of narrative. Smurf hats. The whitest girl badly rapping at a tea party. Flexibility around mistakes. Christina incorrectly corrects Summer after mishearing a preposit…

01:18:25  |   Tue 02 Apr 2024
Wisconsin Wall Street | Season 2 Episode 20

Wisconsin Wall Street | Season 2 Episode 20

Romancing creativity. Nurturing ideas. Unsubscribing from capitalism. Recognizing the victim-villain-savior drama triangle. Navigating escalators. Glamping. Oscillating fans. Christina rambles about …
00:48:20  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
A Kick In the Nervous System | Season 2 Episode 19

A Kick In the Nervous System | Season 2 Episode 19

Race, conditioning, modern-day slavery, the hedonic treadmill, and navigating the complexities of waking up in today's cultural landscape.

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00:46:36  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
Listen, I'm Not an Engineer |  Season 2 Episode 18

Listen, I'm Not an Engineer | Season 2 Episode 18

Here's a (we hope mostly coherent) ramble about the Swamp of Sadness, Titanic, and Doritos. 

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00:55:44  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
You're On Your Own, Kid | Season 2 Episode 17

You're On Your Own, Kid | Season 2 Episode 17

Our first solocast. Summer is buried with work, so Christina takes a stab at explaining how to get back on our squares, how little the stuff we think matters actually does, and what's going on with t…

00:34:55  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
Throuple Trouble | Season 1 Episode 16

Throuple Trouble | Season 1 Episode 16

Tune in this time to hear Summer’s high-level (read: sans specific details) retelling of her time in a throuple (it didn’t last long), and how addiction can sometimes be aDICKtion and that’s nothing …

01:00:27  |   Tue 16 Jan 2024
Get Yourself a Neurodivergent Friend | Season 1 Episode 15

Get Yourself a Neurodivergent Friend | Season 1 Episode 15

Summer’s “in it.” We talk about unmasking, sex workers, (can’t remember the phrase, “nom de plume),” Tinder, and how bliss is boring. Christina inexplicably manages to work bean references into the c…

00:49:23  |   Tue 09 Jan 2024
Placeholder Episode | Season 1 Episode 14

Placeholder Episode | Season 1 Episode 14

Hey y'all, we'll be back next week to our regular scheduled programming. Happy New Year!

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00:05:01  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
Squiggle the Line: Part 2–Angela Willhoft’s 2024 Astrology Predictions | Season 1 Episode 13

Squiggle the Line: Part 2–Angela Willhoft’s 2024 Astrology Predictions | Season 1 Episode 13

Here’s part two of Angela’s 2024 predictions. This episode covers the latter half of the year, and we talk about how the coming energy sets the stage for a collective birthing of a new paradigm and t…

01:10:30  |   Tue 26 Dec 2023
Math Isn’t My Fourteen: Part 1–Angela Willhoft’s 2024 Astrology Predictions | Season 1 Episode 12

Math Isn’t My Fourteen: Part 1–Angela Willhoft’s 2024 Astrology Predictions | Season 1 Episode 12

The first of two episodes breaking down what’s in store for 2024 from an astrology perspective. Pro tip: grab a notebook and a pen and jot down notes for each month so you can refer to them as you ma…

01:03:04  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
Oh, F*ck—I’m in a Cult | Season 1 Episode 11

Oh, F*ck—I’m in a Cult | Season 1 Episode 11

We talk about cults and how not to end up in one, how to identify whether you already are in one, and how to proceed regardless. (Sorry these show notes are lame; one of us is down with the sickness.…

00:54:09  |   Tue 12 Dec 2023
My Chameleon Era is Over | Season 1 Episode 10

My Chameleon Era is Over | Season 1 Episode 10

In this episode we discuss faith in the unseen Universe, cultivating awareness, adjusting expectations, untangling our true selves from other people’s projections, and releasing arbitrary rules.
 
You …

00:42:05  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
Shrieking Violets | Season 1 Episode 9

Shrieking Violets | Season 1 Episode 9


In this Thanksgiving episode, we give a couple pointers about navigating holiday gatherings…which would have been more useful to have PRIOR to T-Day, but time is an illusion anyway, sooo…yeah. Anyway…

00:49:00  |   Tue 28 Nov 2023
Permeate Not Penetrate | Season 1 Episode 8

Permeate Not Penetrate | Season 1 Episode 8

Christina gets uncharacteristically vulnerable about scarcity mindset, and we talk about navigating around the blocks in our paths to abundance.
 
Books referenced in this episode are A New Earth by Ec…

00:41:30  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
Who’s Working On Portals? | Season 1 Episode 7

Who’s Working On Portals? | Season 1 Episode 7

We try to explain the concept of life as a video game and then Summer double salchows into the jump cut she experienced after the unexpected death of her boyfriend. Alternate title: “This Is What You…

01:00:49  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
Tell Me About Yourself, Girl. | Season 1 Episode 6

Tell Me About Yourself, Girl. | Season 1 Episode 6

A little more thorough introduction of your favorite podcast hosts. This is a long episode, but we’re condensing 91-ish years into like an hour and a half. So yeah—maybe save this one for a road trip…

01:30:19  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
Mission Vision Values | Season 1 Episode 3

Mission Vision Values | Season 1 Episode 3

TMI warning!! Christina overshares with a gross story that eventually leads to a revelation. (We hit our mic stands a few times in this episode. We talk with our hands a lot. We’re expressive. You’re…

00:45:16  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
Personal Embarrassing Storytime | Season 1 Episode 2

Personal Embarrassing Storytime | Season 1 Episode 2

A fun ramble about conditioning, programming, societal simulations, and other random reflections. You know, like we do.

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00:31:09  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
Investigate and Interrogate | Season 1 Episode 5

Investigate and Interrogate | Season 1 Episode 5

Nervous system stuff. Energy Vampires. Questioning societal constructs. Ya know—the usual.

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00:47:15  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
If We’re Not Your Cup of Tea…Spread the Word. | Season 1 Episode 1

If We’re Not Your Cup of Tea…Spread the Word. | Season 1 Episode 1

Our inaugural episode contains all the caution labels you’ll need to decide how to proceed. There won’t be an exam later or anything, but for future purpose of events we chat about the warnings so no…

01:08:59  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
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