In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, host Ben DeLeon explores the power of gratitude—not the kind we post online or write once a year, but the kind that quietly shifts how we see ourselves and the world. He breaks down why so many of us are trapped in a cycle of “not enough yet” thinking and how to reset that inner meter toward contentment, peace, and clarity. Ben reminds us that real gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine—it’s about learning to find balance between ambition and appreciation, between striving and stillness. Through heartfelt reflection and practical insight, he helps listeners understand that gratitude isn’t a finish line—it’s a lens that makes life clearer, calmer, and more meaningful. Un-Shuck Yourself is part of the Corpus Christi Originals Network, produced by the Recycled Corn Podcast, and is dedicated to helping listeners heal, grow, and become more self-aware—one honest conversation at a time.

On this Halloween night, Un-Shuck Yourself host Ben DeLeon invites you on a journey through the veil—not between the living and the dead, but between who we pretend to be and who we truly are. This isn’t a story about monsters or jump scares. It’s about transformation, remembrance, and release. In this episode, Ben explores the deeper symbolism of Halloween—why we wear masks, why we hold onto ghosts from our past, and how fear itself can become the doorway to freedom. He reminds us that the real magic of this season isn’t found in costumes or candy, but in courage—the courage to face our shadows, honor our truth, and let go of what no longer serves our spirit. Un-Shuck Yourself is a self-help series from the Corpus Christi Originals Network, produced by the Recycle Corn Podcast, guiding listeners through reflection, emotional healing, and personal growth one episode at a time.

Every Halloween, we dress up like monsters — but what if the real monsters aren’t in haunted houses or under the bed, but inside us? In this Halloween special of Un-Shuck Yourself, host Ben DeLeon dives into the darkness within — jealousy, bitterness, anger, fear — and why denying these emotions only feeds them. Ben explores Carl Jung’s concept of the “shadow self,” the side of us we try to bury, and shows how real growth comes not from avoiding it, but from facing it. With empathy and reflection, Ben helps you look your inner monster in the eye, understand its pain, and reclaim your power. Because every hero has a dark side — and real strength comes from integration, not denial. ️ Un-Shuck Yourself is a self-help series from the Corpus Christi Originals Network, produced by Recycle Corn Podcast.