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.

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Episodes

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.) www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusca.com https://christinarusca.as.me About Summer: https://linktr.ee/The.Summer.Channel https://www.tiktok.com/@the.summer.channel Cover Art: Justin Wutzke, Graphic Artist ww...

Dec 12, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11

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 can watch “Mr. Nobody” here or wherever you typically stream movies (if you still want to watch it after all our potential spoilers, but…seriously: watch it. It’s so good!). www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusc...

Dec 05, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10

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, we also discuss eating our words, paradoxes, unsubscribing from societal constructs, speaking our own authentic truths, belonging vs fitting in, and being with each other in disagreement. Enjoy! The book Summer references in this episode is You Belong: A Call for Connection by Sebene Selassie. The ...

Nov 28, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9

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 Eckhart Tolle and Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott. You can also check out this episode Summer referenced with Noah Lampert. www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusca.com https://christinarusca.as.me About Summer:...

Nov 21, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8

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 Came For.” In case you’re looking for a deeper dive into some of the ideas we discussed—Jessa Reed, host of AOD, explains the ‘life as a video game’ concept in this episode . And here’s another episode where she talks about points of awareness. www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://ww...

Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7

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 or something. ✌🏼 www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusca.com https://christinarusca.as.me About Summer: https://linktr.ee/The.Summer.Channel https://www.tiktok.com/@the.summer.channel Cover Art: Justin Wutzke, ...

Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Investigate and Interrogate | Season 1 Episode 5

Nervous system stuff. Energy Vampires. Questioning societal constructs. Ya know—the usual. www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusca.com https://christinarusca.as.me About Summer: https://linktr.ee/The.Summer.Channel https://www.tiktok.com/@the.summer.channel Cover Art: Justin Wutzke, Graphic Artist www.Wutzpossible.com Music: DeLaurentis Pavane – Time Variation Send us a text Support the show www.thedharmadia...

Oct 31, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Constant F*ckery | Season 1 Episode 4

We sort of talk about rabbit holes. And the matrix. And New Orleans. It’s a multi-ingredient word salad for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusca.com https://christinarusca.as.me About Summer: https://linktr.ee/The.Summer.Channel https://www.tiktok.com/@the.summer.channel Cover Art: Justin Wutzke, Graphic Artist www.Wutzpossible.com Music: DeLaurentis Pavane – Time Variation...

Oct 31, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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 welcome.) www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusca.com https://christinarusca.as.me About Summer: https://linktr.ee/The.Summer.Channel https://www.tiktok.com/@the.summer.channel Cover Art: Justin Wutzke, Graphic ...

Oct 31, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Personal Embarrassing Storytime | Season 1 Episode 2

A fun ramble about conditioning, programming, societal simulations, and other random reflections. You know, like we do. www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusca.com https://christinarusca.as.me About Summer: https://linktr.ee/The.Summer.Channel https://www.tiktok.com/@the.summer.channel Cover Art: Justin Wutzke, Graphic Artist www.Wutzpossible.com Music: DeLaurentis Pavane – Time Variation Send us a text Supp...

Oct 31, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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 one can say they weren’t informed. Oh, and at some point we introduce ourselves. www.thedharmadiaries.com JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheDharmaDiariesPodcast About Christina: www.christinarusca.com https://christinarusca.as.me About Summer: https://linktr.ee/The.Summer.Channel https:...

Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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