Surreal Life Podcast
Two best friends who met in jail, separated by 1,200 miles, come together to share their raw, real, and often unbelievable life stories. Through unfiltered conversations, they dive deep into healing from trauma, navigating self-destruction, and embracing personal growth. With a focus on self-improvement, life lessons, and the power of connection, Surreal Life Podcast is your space to laugh, reflect, and heal alongside two friends who prove that no distance is too great for transformation and connection.
Episodes
22 episodes
S2 | E11 | Season 2 Wrap Up
In this episode, the hosts celebrate their podcast's growth and milestones, reflecting on their journey and the personal development they've experienced through sharing their stories. They express gratitude for their loyal listeners and discuss...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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16:04
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S2 | E10 | Part 2 | Life After Lockup: Reclaiming Power & Reinventing Ourselves
In this episode of The Surreal Life, Sirel and Tristan take a raw and unfiltered look at life after incarceration—navigating self-discovery, relationships, and career growth while facing the challenges of reintegration. From confrontin...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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42:13
S2 | E10 | Part 1 | Peace out Bitches! Finally Free
Episode Summary:In this episode of the Surreal Life podcast, Tristan and Sirel reflect on their journeys after leaving a center, rebuilding relationships, and navigating the impact of all their choices. They discuss perso...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:50
S2 | E9 | Permission to Be: The Path to Authenticity
A deep, insightful conversation on self-discovery, relationships, and personal growth. Jana shares her journey of transformation after leaving a long-term marriage and the church, tackling misconceptions about confidence, deconstructing religio...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:11:24
S2 | E8 | Heidi Chance: A Voice Against Trafficking
In this eye-opening episode of Surreal Life, we sit down with Detective Heidi Chance, a seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience in combating human trafficking. Heidi delves deep into the myths surrounding traffi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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50:52
S2 | E7 | Surreal Fate: How Work Release Brought Us Together
This conversation explores the deep connection between two friends who met during a challenging time in their lives. Sirel & Tristan share experiences in jail, and the life-changing events that brought them together. Sirel & Tristan sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:18:23
S2 | E6 | The Awakening of Jana 2.0
In this engaging conversation, Jana, Sirel and Tristan share humorous anecdotes about their lives and reflect on their connections with family and friends. The episode highlights the importance of being present and embracing change as they look...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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55:18
S2 | E5 | Evolving Views: The Transformative Power of Change
Which came first - The chicken or the egg? This conversation explores the themes of connection, growth, and personal development. Tristan, Jana and Sirel; discuss the importance of understanding change, navig...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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48:19
S2 | E4 | Behind the Bottle: Masking Reality
In this conversation, Sirel, Tristan & Jana explore themes of nostalgia, generational perspectives, self-destruction, coping mechanisms, and the journey of healing from toxic relationships. They discuss the impact of childhood experiences o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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50:08
S2| E3 | A Mother's Sentence: Featuring Sirel
This conversation explores the journey of being a mother in jail. Sirel reflects on her past choices, the impact it had on her children, and the lessons she learned during her time in jail. Through poetry and a desire to share her story, she fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:52
S2 | E2 | The Revolving Door: Featuring Tristan
This conversation explores the speaker's experiences with substance use, legal troubles, and personal growth. It delves into the challenges faced during a tumultuous period of life, including the impact of addiction, the search for guidance in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:33
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S2 | E1 | The Making of a Felon: Featuring Sirel
In this conversation, Sirel reflects on her journey through vulnerability, trauma, and personal growth. She discusses the challenges of single motherhood, the impact of reconnecting with her birth mother, and the struggles with self-medication ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:01
S2 | Trailer | The Cycles of Grief
Reality hits hard and illustions shatter. This season marks a pivital moment in our journey to adulthood. We thought we hard it all figured out, only to discover how naive we truly were. Each episode peels back the layers of our se...
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Season 2
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0:47
S1 | E8 | Season One Wrap Up
Season one has come to an end, and the hosts reflect on their journey of self-discovery and healing. They discuss the importance of laying the foundation of their upbringing and how it shaped them as individuals. They also emphasize the need fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:08
S1 | E7 | The Final Escape and Primal Survival
This conversation covers various embarrassing stories and experiences from the Sirel's life. It also delves into her rebellious phase, running away from home, and engaging in self-destructive behavior. Sirel discusses her first boyfriend, her f...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:28
S1 | E6 | Tales of a Troublemaker
The conversation revolves around the Tristan's past experiences and struggles with addiction, mental health battles, and risky behaviors. Tristan & Sirel discuss their deep, dark secrets. The conversation then shifts to Tristan's high schoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:46
S1 | E5 | Sirel's Triggers & Flights
This episode explores the themes of love, triggers, and the impact of past experiences on one's present life. The speaker reflects on their definition of love and the different ways it can be expressed. They discuss the struggle of understandin...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:35
S1 | E4 | Tristan's Teenage Rebellion Era
Tristan shares her experiences of growing up and getting into trouble during her teenage years. Her and Sirel talks about their scariest dreams, including sleep paralysis and encounters with a dark energy figure. She also discusses her rebellio...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:49
S1 | E3 | Adoption Was Supposed to Save Me
The host reflects on her adoption and the challenges she faced with her adopted family. Sirel discusses the abuse she endured and the impact it had on her mental and emotional well-being. The conversation highlights experiences with...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:46
S1 | E2 | Tristan's Earliest Childhood Memories
The conversation explores the topic of therapy and the hosts' personal experiences with it. They discuss their past therapy sessions, the diagnoses they received, and their overall dissatisfaction with the therapy process. They also touch on th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:07
S1 | E1 | The Foundation of Sirel's Life
The conversation explores Sirel's tumultuous childhood, including experiences of neglect, abuse, and multiple foster homes. It highlights the importance of love, trust, and stability in a child's life, as well as the long-lasting impact of trau...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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50:40
