#71 - Challengers Unplugged - Nia Moore

Sep 12, 2022

Reality TV star, Nia Moore, talks about her journey from The Real World Portland to MTV's The Challenge, her healing journey, career, health scare, and personal growth. She discusses facing the consequences of her actions, auditioning for reality TV, determination to win, and confronting past mistakes. Nia also highlights the importance of therapy for reality TV contestants and shares her travel plans and dieting habits. The podcast hosts express excitement about Real World Portland cast joining the Challenge and appreciate their genuine personalities.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Discussion on an Elephant's Petty Behavior and Casual Conversations

02:38 • 2min

Excitement about Real World Portland cast joining the Challenge

04:11 • 16min

Facing the Consequences: My Personal Health Scare

20:01 • 16min

Casual conversation and discussion about music and inaccuracies

35:58 • 2min

Living in Southern California and New York City

37:39 • 4min

Auditioning for a Reality Show

41:25 • 17min

Reflecting on a Past Interview

58:04 • 27min

The Determination to Win

01:25:28 • 11min

Differences between All Stars and Flagship

01:36:04 • 3min

Confronting Past Actions and Seeking Forgiveness

01:39:33 • 15min

The Importance of Therapy and Support for Reality TV Contestants

01:54:41 • 6min

Travel Plans and Dieting Habits

02:00:44 • 2min

Volleyball, Fitness Goals, and Admiration for Marlin

02:02:52 • 17min

Learning from Mistakes and Choosing to Be Better

02:19:40 • 11min

Real World Portland Appreciation

02:30:35 • 10min

Welcome back Fandom! Your hosts Rick and Corrina are back with another incredible story of growth, recovery and strength by none other than Nia Moore. On this episode of Challengers Unplugged, we sit down to talk to Nia about her childhood, going on The Real World Portland followed by her appearance on MTV's The Challenge, her disappearance into thin air and eventually, her return to The Challenge on All Stars 3. Nia is open and honest about past mistakes she made, the type of life she lived and how she went about correcting her past mistakes and making up to those she had hurt throughout her life. Nia goes into depth about her healing journey with Jordan, Averey, Sarah Rice and so many others along with her personal growth story. She also lets us know how she got into her amazing career, what she does and of course we talk all about food! Nia also lets us in on specific details of her health scare a few months back, why she had to turn down an opportunity to be on The Challenge season 38 and what she hopes to make of this new life she has created as she continues to move forward. Nia was truly a joy to have on our podcast and has become a very special and dear person to our hearts. I'd say we hope you all enjoy this but I know you will. Be prepared to laugh, be prepared to cry and be prepared to want to fix every nasty thing in your life by the time this Unplugged episode is over.

If you're not following Nia on social media, change that! Her page is legitimately one of our favorites. She shares so much from her travels around the globe, food she loves, restaurants she recommends and so many laughs it's hard to keep up. Also, consider Nia for your next cameo purchase! All links below along with everything we talk about in the episode. Don't forget to download and rate us 5 stars if you haven't already!

Nia IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealniamoore/

Nia Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealNiaMoore

Nia Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/therealniamoore?qid=1663004971

Nia Recipe Website: https://beautyandthefeasts.com/

Trouble - Edgewood Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/4s5uzm05Xu09mBKv9E58x1?autoplay=true

FOOD:

Albita's in Reno, NV: https://www.yelp.com/biz/albitas-mexican-restaurant-reno

Nicks in Pacifica, CA: https://www.nicksrestaurant.net/

Sea Breeze Motel in Pacifica, CA: https://www.seabreezemotel.net/

QUOTES:

Allan Watts 'Music and Life': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERbvKrH-GC4

Winston Churchill 'Your Finest Hour': https://www.pathofthestoryteller.com/blog/finest-hour

Challenge Fandom Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/challengefandompodcast/

Challenge Fandom Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Challenge_Fan_

Challenge Fandom Podcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@challengefandompod

Challenge Fandom Podcast FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/thechallengefandompodcast

Challenge Fandom FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechallengefandom

Challenge Trash Talk FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengetrashtalk

CT - The Challenge FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ctthechallenge

TJ Lavin Fans FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tjlavinfans+

Derrick Kosinski Fans FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/derrickkosinskifans

Lovely Ladies of The Challenge FB Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovelyladiesofmtvthechallenge