Poison Honey Podcast

Retired professor Loretta Graziano shares her journey from social anxiety to understanding the mammalian brain that drives human behavior. After decades of research into animal behavior and neuroscience, she reveals how our emotions are controlled by ancient brain systems, why happy chemicals aren't designed to be on all the time, and how we can rewire our brains for better relationships and perso...

Writer and poet Cyndee Dhalai shares profound insights on grief and loss after facing multiple losses including illness, widowhood, and death of loved ones. She challenges conventional wisdom about grief stages, explaining why we "manage" rather than "heal" from loss. Cindy offers practical strategies for honoring memories while creating space for continued living, and explores love as the most co...

Business coaches Sharon and Hank Yuloff help overwhelmed entrepreneurs as their "easy button." Sharon shares her background as a child abuse survivor and how it informs their coaching approach, while Hank tells how his mother's Thanksgiving question launched their business. They discuss working with your spouse, why perfectionism is often a trauma response, and building a thriving business while m...

Dr. Nicole Bradford, founder of Maintain the Flame, shares her powerful journey from conformity to authenticity. She opens up about breaking free from family expectations, standing up for her values, and creating healthy boundaries as an adult. Nicole introduces her transformative MAINTAIN method - eight strategies for designing the life you desire. Connect with Dr. Nicole Bradford: Website: maint...

Britton and Carolee as they share their incredible transformation from sixth-generation Mormons to world-traveling spiritual seekers. After hitting rock bottom with infidelity and betrayal trauma, they discovered that traditional church healing methods weren't working. A single mushroom ceremony changed everything, opening their eyes to the indoctrination they'd never seen before. Their story is o...

In this deeply personal conversation, Bill shares his transformative journey from childhood abandonment trauma through three failed marriages to finally finding lasting love at 16+ years and counting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you do if you lost everything at your most vulnerable moment? Wendy Alexander faced this reality when her abusive relationship ended while she was four months pregnant. With no money, massive debt, and a baby coming, she had to completely rebuild her life from scratch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this thought-provoking episode of Poison Honey podcast, Christina returns to explore the powerful concept of self-relationship and how it connects to larger systems of oppression. We discuss how being in healthy relationship with ourselves challenges hierarchical structures that demand perfectionism and domination. Christina shares insights about trusting our intuition despite cultural conditio...

In this vulnerable episode of Poison Honey podcast, I speak with Christina about her extraordinary journey from growing up in radical religious groups to finding her authentic self. Christina shares her experience of joining a Bible college community that gradually transformed into a cult-like environment, complete with public humiliation rituals and shunning of members who questioned leadership....

In this episode of Poison Honey podcast, I chat with mental health advocate Mama Foxfire about death positivity - a concept that encourages open discussions about mortality. We explore why society avoids talking about death, how having a death plan empowers us, and why acknowledging our mortality can inspire us to live more fully. Mama Foxfire shares insights from her unique perspective, having gr...

The concept of boundaries is a delicate one. We as human beings strive to find a balance between our need for connections and autonomy, but it can be difficult to do so harmoniously. Creating boundaries that are clear yet respect the individual needs of ourselves and others can positively affect our mental well-being while navigating many aspects and relationships in life. In this episode I talk t...

In recent years, we have seen in increase in discussion around our bodies and how our perception thereof impacts our mental health. The image we have of our bodies is shaped early on and is influenced by how we think other perceive us based on messages we internalize. Join Abigail and I, as we discuss our experience with our body image. Support us:   https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www...

There's so many parts that make up one's identity. In the first episode of season 2, I discuss identity with Aruban artist, Justin Croes. Both of us being from Caribbean islands that have a long history of colonization by the Dutch. Join us in the discourse about the different elements that make up our individual and cultural identity. ⁠ Support us: https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www.insta...

Gearing up to launch Poison Honey Season 2. Here is what to expect! Support us: https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www.instagram.com/poisonhoney.podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pain and suffering seems like a normal part of being alive. However, it leads to depression and in some cases even suicide. In this episode, I talk to Ana Lennyr about their history with depression. What caused it? How did they overcome it? And what are the ways she is teaching others to heal? Support us: https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www.instagram.com/poisonhoney.podcast/ Get in touch wi...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has seen a rise in recent years. People living with ASD have deferring neurological function, compared to what is considered typical. In this episode, I talk to Sam Mitchel about his experience living with Autism. More so, I try to get into his head and try to understand how he thinks and views the world. Support us: https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www.i...

Toxic relationships is one of those buzzwords we hear a lot. In this episode, I talk to Joe Templin about his experience being in and healing from a toxic relationship. What is it? How can you recognize them? And how can you heal from them?  Support us: https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www.instagram.com/poisonhoney.podcast/   Get in touch with Joe: https://everyday-excellence.com/...

We all feel anxious once in a while, but what is it like living with anxiety disorder? Join us, as Abigal shares what it's like for her to live with this disorder, in addition to other mental health issues and the systems she has in place to cope. Support us: https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www.instagram.com/poisonhoney.podcast/ Get in touch with Abigal: https://twitter.com/MPWeirdoPodcast...

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths (WHO, 2022). Terry Tucker tells us about the history of Cancer in his family, and how he learned to live with it by perusing purpose. Support us: https://www.maanarak.art/links https://twitter.com/poisonhoney_pod https://www.instagram.com/poisonhoney.podcast/ Get in touch with...

Episode 3 of Poison Honey Podcast. Abortion, the termination of pregnancies. Kelsey Walker tells us about her experience with abortion. What is life like after having an abortion? How important are support systems for women in this situation? of Poison Honey Podcast. Support us: https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www.instagram.com/poisonhoney.podcast/ Get in touch with Kelsey: fromthegreendesk...

Self doubt is a mental habit that causes us to question our own judgment. It causes uncertainty and it generally makes you delay a relevant action, because of concerns for mistakes or missed opportunities. Join J evon Wooden and I, as we discuss self-doubt. Where does it come from? How can grow more confident? Support us: https://www.maanarak.net/links https://www.instagram.com/poisonhoney.podcast...

Episode 1 of Poison Honey Podcast. We will be discussing our childhood more specifically our childhood traumas. Something that all of us, at some level have experienced and are dealing with as adult. Childhood trauma can come from a place of neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and physical abuse. but it can also be that we witness these types of abuse, in parents, s...