Enquiring Minds

What's the deal with annoying sounds? Enquiring Minds want to know... In today's episode of Enquiring Minds, I talk about sounds that annoy me. Does this happen to you or am I the only one? Some sounds annoy me so much that it causes an extreme reaction and come to find out this is a thing. It's called misophonia! Did you know? I had no idea. Tune in to HEAR all the details. Share your stories and...

What's the deal with weird massages? Enquiring Minds wants to know... Hey everybodee! Today, I'll be chatting about the weirdest massage I ever had in my life. I'm not sure if this has ever happened to you. I haven't had a massage since this occurence so it's possible I was traumatized by the whole thing. Tune in to hear more details about this crazy event! And guess what? I want to hear your stor...

What's the deal with expectations? Enquiring Minds want to know... In this episode of Effs to Give on Enquiring Minds, I discuss expectations and how reality always seems to have a different plan. I share my struggles as well as some tips I found while doing some research on the subject. This topic is an important reminder that life has other plans and it's okay to readjust expectations and goals...

What's the deal with camping? Enquiring Minds want to know... Hey everbodyee! This is my 25th Tuesday episode, can you believe it? These weeks have flown by and as promised, every 5th episode will be about me! Get ready for some laughs as I spill the beans on my childhood camping escapades in this hilarious podcast episode. From bear encounters to locking keys in a running car, I've had my fair sh...

What's the deal with generosity? Enquiring Minds want to know... In today's episode of Effs to Give on Enquiring Minds, I take a deep dive into the world of generosity. At first, I was hesitant to talk about this because I worried, I wasn't generous. Thankfully, after some research, I was able to find an article that provided suggestions on how to become generous and found out that I wasn't too fa...

What's the deal with eyebrows? Enquiring Minds want to know... Hey, Enquiring Minds listeners! In this episode, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately - eyebrows. It seems like everywhere I look, people are doing crazy things to their eyebrows! From over-plucking to coloring them in, some folks end up looking angry, surprised, or even a little bit crazy. Personally, I've neve...

Hey everbodyee! What's the deal with people liking summer? Enquiring Minds want to know... In this podcast episode of Enquiring Minds, I wanted to chat with you about something that's been on my mind lately – summertime heat. Personally, I'm not a big fan of it. It's just so hot and sticky and it feels impossible to get comfortable. But I know there are so many people out there who absolutely love...

In today's episode of Effs to Give on Enquiring Minds, I discuss the importance of paying your respects when someone passes away. Dealing with death, funerals, and wakes are difficult aspects of life that we all must face at some point. Whether it's a family member, a close friend, or a family friend, it cannot be avoided. I recently attended a wake for a family friend, and it served as a reminder...

What's the deal with expensive vet bills? Enquiring Minds want to know... In this podcast episode, Maria, the oh-so-lucky host of "Enquiring Minds," graces us with tales of never-ending pet bills! Brace yourselves, folks, because my dog Stevie is draining my bank account faster than a leaky faucet. I whine about exorbitant vet bills, never-ending medications, and overpriced grooming sessions. Oh,...

What's the deal with skin-toned clothes? Enquiring Minds want to know... Welcome to this episode of "Enquiring Minds" with yours truly, Maria! Today, I'm diving into the fascinating world of fashion trends that have got me scratching my head - wearing clothes that match your skin tone exactly. Seriously, what's the deal with that? Is it a clever trick to make people think you're naked? I've got so...

What's the deal with Patience? Is it really a virtue? Enquiring Minds want to know... Hey everybodyee! On today's Effts to Give episode of Enquiring Minds, I'm talking about patience. I've always been an impatient person and I'm not afraid to own up to it. However, on my mental health journey, I realized that patience is something I want in my life because impatience wasn't serving me well. I'm sh...

What's the deal with reminiscing? Enquiring minds want to know... Hey everybodyee! Welcome to this week's episode of Enquiring Minds. Today, I'm gonna tell you guys a little bit more about myself, like how I used to sing in chorus back in elementary school, and how I was a cheerleader and part of the gospel choir in high school. I'll also share with you guys about my first real job and the time I...

Hey everybodyee! In today's episode of Effts to Give on Enquiring Minds, we're having a real and unfiltered conversation about boundaries. Something came up for me recently, and I knew right away that I had to talk about it on the show. Setting boundaries hasn't always been easy for me when dealing with people and situations in my life. For a long time, I didn't even consider it as an option and f...

What's the deal with flying cars? Enquiring Minds want to know... What's up everybody! This episode of Enquiring Minds is all about the FAA giving the green light to a "flying" car. When I first caught wind of this, I was stoked about the possibility of cruising around in a car that could take to the skies. Could we be on our way to living like the Jetsons or experiencing some Back to the Future v...

Hi everyone! I'm excited to share with you today's episode of Effs to Give on Enquiring Minds. Our listeners have chosen vulnerability as the topic, and I feel honored that you trust me to tackle it. During my research, I learned some things about vulnerability and myself that I never knew before. It was a pretty interesting journey, and I'm thrilled to share this deeply intimate episode with you...

Hey there! In this awesome podcast episode, I, Maria, the super cool host of "Enquiring Minds," spill the tea on the crazy stuff I've seen while strolling the streets of NYC. Brace yourself for some seriously bad behavior! Picture this: I'm getting cut off, blocked, and inconvenienced left and right by my fellow pedestrians. Can you believe it? I'm talking about people who think it's totally fine...

Hey there! Welcome to the latest episode of Enquiring Minds: Effs to Give (formerly known as Feeling Fantastic Friday). Today, we're talking about gratitude. Personally, I try to practice gratitude every day, but let's face it, some days are just tough. That said, I'm hoping that the tips I share, like the 321 method, will be helpful to both myself and you, our lovely listeners. So, let's hear it...

In this listener's choice episode of "Enquiring Minds," we dive into the world of first kisses and first crushes. I'll be sharing my own experiences and I'd love to hear yours too. We'll talk about when it's typical to have your first kiss and why it's important not to feel pressured by others. I'll also share my own first kiss story and reminisce about my first boyfriend. We'll explore the phenom...

In today's episode of Enquiring Minds: Effs to Give, I discuss happiness and joy. As a kid, I didn't witness or experience these emotions on a regular basis. Now as an adult, I am determined to make them a part of my everyday life. I want to experience happiness and joy in abundance. It's not always easy, and it doesn't mean I won't have difficult days, but it gives me perspective and the formula...

In today's episode of Enquiring Minds, I offer some public service announcements to humanity. Some are personal preferences, while others address things I've noticed in the world. Enquiring Minds wants to know why I have to bring up some of these issues in the first place… Share your stories and join the discussion: enquiringmindspodcast@gmail.com Keep Up with Enquiring Minds Subscribe: https://ww...

Today's episode of Enquiring Minds: Effs to Give is about forgiveness. We often focus so much on forgiving others that we forget to forgive ourselves. We must learn to offer ourselves the same grace and understanding. Forgiveness gives us the strength to make mistakes and the power to move past them. Without it, we remain stuck in the same cycle. Have you started your forgiveness journey yet? How...

What's the deal with bartenders? Enquiring minds want to know... In this week's episode of Enquiring Minds, I'm sharing a little bit more about myself and the time I spent as a bartender in NYC. At one point, I even thought bartending might become my career. Listen to find out why I ultimately changed my mind. Share your stories and join the discussion: enquiringmindspodcast@gmail.com Keep Up with...

Welcome to this episode of Enquiring Minds: Effs to Give! Today, I'll be discussing the importance of connecting with people and how it can save your life. In a world that is becoming increasingly disconnected, we all struggle to connect with people at times. However, this makes connecting even more important so we don't feel alone and isolated. While it's not always easy to be vulnerable with oth...

What's the deal with noisy hard walking neighbors? Enquiring Minds wants to know...why me?! In this episode of Enquiring Minds, I update you on my hard walking neighbors upstairs aka Frankenstein! Despite speaking to them several times, it hasn't improved much, and I'm at a loss on what to do. They make a lot of noise, especially when they return from being away. Do you have any tips or ideas beca...

Welcome to this episode of Enquiring Minds: Effs to Give! Today, I'll be discussing the obstacle course of life. Life is constantly throwing obstacles our way and testing us. We all have to find ways to deal with them while attempting to maintain some normalcy in our daily lives. While some obstacles are much more difficult than others, making it to the other side can be a huge sigh of relief. How...