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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Real Us</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-us--4748283</link><description><![CDATA[In today's world, we see so much sadness, hate, and despair. Within each of us, we hold a divine light, one that warms and strengthens all those around us. We are the torch that burns for others in the darkest of times. We shine brightest when we are The Real Us. Be genuine, Be true. <br /><br />I am focused mainly on the LDS church and the LGBTQ+ community, but we will also cover topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide, social health, and many others. I look forward to you taking this journey with me.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4748283/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Self-Improvement</category><copyright>Copyright Benji DeSomer, Alyssa Chambers</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d83e3f4f202b8e9a3f131cb46171f5b1.jpg</url><title>The Real Us</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-us--4748283</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:24:51 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Benji DeSomer, Alyssa Chambers</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Benji DeSomer, Alyssa Chambers</itunes:name><itunes:email>benjamin.hope.imperium@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d83e3f4f202b8e9a3f131cb46171f5b1.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>In today's world, we see so much sadness, hate, and despair. Within each of us, we hold a divine light, one that warms and strengthens all those around us. We are the torch that burns for others in the darkest of times. We shine brightest when we are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's world, we see so much sadness, hate, and despair. Within each of us, we hold a divine light, one that warms and strengthens all those around us. We are the torch that burns for others in the darkest of times. We shine brightest when we are The Real Us. Be genuine, Be true. <br /><br />I am focused mainly on the LDS church and the LGBTQ+ community, but we will also cover topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide, social health, and many others. 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We spoke from personal experience but are always open to learrn and hear new perspectives. Please enjoy and remember every episode of TheRealUs is unedited to preserve the genuine emotions within each moment. If ever you are feeling lost or hopeless please reachout to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Enjoy and thank you for listening to The Real Us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3723</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anti-suicide,bettertomorrow,community,depression,film,friendship,gay,hope,lesbian,lgbtq+,love,media,stay,strong,therealus,trans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d83e3f4f202b8e9a3f131cb46171f5b1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Under the Rainbow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/under-the-rainbow--44120510</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is about the truth of the rainbow from my perspective. I spoke what was in my heart and I hope that it helps at least one of you. This is a shorter episode but I hope that it inspires you. Please enjoy and remember every episode of TheRealUs is unedited to preserve the genuine emotions within each moment. 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Please enjoy and remember every episode of TheRealUs is unedited to preserve the genuine emotions within each moment. Please enjoy and thank you for listening to The Real Us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1985</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>faith,growth,lds,lgbtq+,love</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d83e3f4f202b8e9a3f131cb46171f5b1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Identity, The Struggle is Real (ft. Sam~They/them)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-the-struggle-is-real-ft-sam-they-them--43706053</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we discover things about identity and the struggle of figuring out who we are. We are talking to Sam about Their experiences as a non-bianary bean. Please be kind as we talk about this sensitive matter as best as we can. 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We are talking to Sam about Their experiences as a non-bianary bean. Please be kind as we talk about this sensitive matter as best as we can. We do not know everything about the struggle of Identity, we just share our experiences. Thank you for listening to the real us.   (All episodes are not edited in order to preserve the real and raw moments.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2655</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>faith,identity,lds,lgbtq+,strength</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d83e3f4f202b8e9a3f131cb46171f5b1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Growing up gay (Mother and son)  ft. 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