In this podcast inspired by the spirit of ‘Into The Wild’, listen to real stories and real chats, shared by real people. Raw and in the moment, embark on this journey as each episode of personal experiences reveal the joys, struggles and lessons learned through navigating an unconventional life. Tune in, laugh, cry and find inspiration to blaze your own trail in this wild world.

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It&#39;s nearly summer! Naia talks about life lately and some loose summer plans/things she wants to get up to as the days get warmer. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#26 - Feels Like Summer

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In this episode, Naia shares an interesting experience from the past weekend. She talks about what it was like being invited to &#34;a millionaire&#39;s house party&#34; and the unpleasant/uncomfortable aspect of trying to make connections as a female in the film industry. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#25 - Naia... Hugo?

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For the final part (for now) of Becoming An Actor, Naia shares what the process is like during &#34;emotional core week&#34; in scene study and she shares what it was like being part of two short films last year. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#24 - Becoming An Actor (Pt.3)

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In part 2, as the days get busier in the film world, Naia talks more about what it&#39;s like being a background actor- from long hours and hair troubles to being a blue alien... Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#23 - Becoming An Actor (Pt.2)

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Naia chats about what life is like as someone trying to become an actor. She shares how she got started with it all and where she&#39;s at now -- hello nude auditions! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#22 - Becoming An Actor (Pt.1)

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In this episode Naia shares her experience hiking the trail called &#34;Three Brothers Mountain&#34;. Through many struggles and a terrifying night, she surprised herself when she completed it and made it out alive. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#21 - Oh, Brother!

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Since her first water fast landed on recording day, Naia figured she would (try her best to) chat about the whole experience while in the midst of having brain fog and feeling weak. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#20 - Water Fast

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A story that&#39;s been asked to be told: the one about Naia&#39;s first love and the horrible way she was broken up with. A week of 3 losses that resulted in a downward spiral in her early twenties. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#19 - "I'm A Mess, I Confess"

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Naia chats about last weekend where she spent a couple days away in the woods for a much needed break from the city. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#18 - The Tractor Shed

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Welcome back! In this quickie episode for the start of Season 2, Naia talks about loose potential travel plans, how she feels turning 34, the year ahead, and she shares her favourite New Years Eve memory. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#17 - New Years and What's Next

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For the final episode of Season 1, Naia shares her horrific experience of living with a creepy landlord and how events that occurred led to her being homeless. [Content Warning: topic of suicide at some points] Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#16 - A Nightmare in North Van

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In the second last episode of Season 1, Naia tells ghost stories! She recalls paranormal experiences she&#39;s had in her lifetime thus far... Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#15 - Paranormal Activity

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In this episode Naia shares her experience getting her licence. As someone with a lot of anxiety, this was something she never thought she was going to achieve. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#14 - I Can Drive!

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We&#39;re now in Northern Thailand for the last part of &#34;Thailand Tales&#34;. Chiang Mai and Pai bring on a lot of unexpected struggles, tears and plain shitty experiences amidst such a beautiful place to be. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#13 - Thailand Tales (Part 4)

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The journey continues! Memories from Koh Lanta are shared in this episode, along with a final experience in Krabi before take-off. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#12 - Thailand Tales (Part 3)

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We continue the story of backpacking solo through Thailand! Naia shares memories from places near Ao Nang, the Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#11 - Thailand Tales (Part 2)

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This is the first part of &#34;Thailand Tales&#34;, episodes where Naia will be sharing experiences from the time she backpacked solo for about 5 weeks. This 10th episode is all about the beginning of that journey. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#10 - Thailand Tales (Part 1)

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In this week&#39;s episode, Naia is answering questions sent in from you! There were laughs, tears and wtf moments. All questions were submitted anonymously via SpeakPipe and the NGL app. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#9 - Answering Your Questions

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Naia tells the story of how she tried to get to New Zealand after a break up. She shares how she didn&#39;t make the flight and ended up spending time in Oahu instead. [Content Warning for this episode: topic of sexual assault between minutes 25-31] Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#8 - Stuck On The Wrong Island

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Episode 7 takes us back to when Naia was 18 and got her first job. She shares what she did working at Canada&#39;s Wonderland and how she was eventually fired. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations'>https://redcircle.com/real-when-shared/donations</a>

#7 - The Wonder Days

Real Stories, Real Experiences, Really Wild

In this podcast inspired by the spirit of ‘Into The Wild’, listen to real stories and real chats, shared by real people. Raw and in the moment, embark on this journey as each episode of personal experiences reveal the joys, struggles and lessons learned through navigating an unconventional life. Tune in, laugh, cry and find inspiration to blaze your own trail in this wild world.