The Raw Thoughts Podcast

Some people love it, some people hate it…it’s camping! Sarah and I discuss her first camping trip together, the good, the bad and the ugly (spooky?). Join us as we share our personal experiences and read some Reddit stories…all about camping. Thanks to Sarah for coming on the show, love you! ❤️ Want to connect with me more? ☀️ My LinkTree Thanks for listening! Love, Sunny & Sarah ❤️

Our most serious and emotional podcast yet…you know we’re about to go in depth on this season of Love Island USA 🏝️ Yes we’re a little late, but when you’re watching with three people you gotta make the schedules work! We explore topics like our most/least favourite contestants, the Cierra controversy, Nicolandia, what our love island breakfast would be, and much more… 👀 Thank you to Branwen for...

If you’ve been doom scrolling lately you’ve probably run across the “Underconsumption Core” trend. Branwen and I share our raw thoughts on this new trend, how we personally relate to it, it’s flaws, benefits and much more. Hopefully this episode makes you more conscious about your consuming habits (except don’t worry about consuming multiple episodes of this podcast…that doesn’t count). Thank you...

Got the winter blues? This episode I’m bringing you a little sunshine, and a few tips to hopefully make winter a more enjoyable experience. I talk about how my relationship with winter has evolved and the impacts that society & personality have on how much we enjoy (or dread) winter. Stay warm out there and enjoy cozying up to listen to this episode (and maybe a few more…) Want to connect with me...

Feeling like there’s something “more” to life? Like there’s never enough time for anything? No idea what direction you’re heading? Well, I feel you on that one! I was writing an early morning journal entry on those exact sentiments and thought I would share it with you & unpack it afterwards. Hopefully this inspires you to follow your dreams and get out of that rut! We’re in this together ❤️ Want...

So you’ve tried a morning routine for the 100th time…and it didn’t stick yet again. Well, I’m in the same boat after my last episode of trying a morning routine for 7 days. But I learned some valuable tips and tricks along the way and today I’m sharing my insights into why morning routines often don’t work and what we can do to change it and stick to our habits! Want to connect with me more? Patre...

Do you hop on your phone first thing in the morning? We all know how bad it is for us but it’s such a hard habit to break. Mornings are such an important time and can be an indicator of how the rest of our day goes so it’s important to do things that serve you! That being said…I’m definitely not doing that right now, so I wanted to start my mornings off right once and for all and set the tone for...

It’s almost summer time! Which means lots of fun in the sun but also the pressure of having a “bikini body” and getting fit for summer. As someone who struggles with body image myself I’m right there with you, and I’m going to share 10 ways I’ve found that help me to feel a little more confident, accept myself, and have a better body image. You deserve to feel good about yourself, take care of you...

Have a side hustle? A skill you want to build? Or just want to do art for all it’s benefits? Me too! But it can be hard to stay motivated to put time and energy into these things when there’s so many other things in life pulling you in different directions. So let’s talk about it! Arts & crafts queen Branwen is going to share ways she incorporates art into her daily life and how she made it into a...

Results are in! I officially finished my one week of no social media challenge and I’m so excited to share my raw thoughts on how it all went and what I discovered along the way. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. Hopefully this inspires you to take a look at your social media usage or even try out a challenge yourself! Here’s the app I used to limit my screen time: (iPhone only but t...

Are you tired of the endless scrolling? The late nights? Feeling like you don’t have time for anything and yet racking up an insane amount of screen time? Same here. That’s why I decided to ban myself from social media for one week, and take you along with me on the journey. I’m going to share my raw thoughts on why I decided to take this on and what I’m hoping it will bring to my life. Stay tuned...

When does art become work? Why do we often have “no time” for things like hobbies that bring us so much joy and enrich our lives? I’m here to break down my thoughts on it with you in this episode. How productivity & achievement can demotivate us, and how we can try to find the joy in just creating and being again. Join me for a very classic episode where I share my raw thoughts with you as they co...

Do you struggle with meeting your goals? Tell me about it. As a chronic goal setter who struggles with consistency I’m sharing my recent revelations, tips & tricks to help with this struggle, and my raw thoughts along the way. Oh, and I’ll let you in on my most recent goals so I can (hopefully) keep myself accountable. Come along with me for some introspection and inspiration - let’s reach those g...

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in retail stores? Branwen and I share our experience in working retail for the first time…at the same store together! From our favourite parts, to the stuff that just grinds our gears, you’re in for an open and real conversation with all our raw thoughts along the way. Thank you to Branwen for being a guest and for our beautiful podcast cover art...the ta...

Join me as I ask Hannah about her job as a Montessori teacher and we delve into our raw thoughts along the way. From gentle parenting techniques, to how caring for little humans can inspire growth in our adult selves & create ripples of change. This was such an inspiring and insightful conversation - Thanks so much to Hannah for being a guest on the podcast! Want to connect with me more? Patreon,...

Curious about Therapy? After almost a year of therapy I’m going to share what I wish I knew going in. My experiences - good and bad, tips and tricks to make sure you get the best therapy experience possible, and of course my raw thoughts along the way. Everyone’s experiences and needs in therapy will be totally different, but I’m hoping sharing my story will resonate and help you in your mental he...

Today I’m sharing my raw thoughts on comfort zones - my struggles, breakthroughs, and tips for stepping outside of the familiar & challenging yourself in a gentle way. I’m so excited for what Season 2 will bring! I’m looking forward to more insightful, raw, and open conversations as well as opportunities to step out of my comfort zone! Thanks so much to Branwen for designing my cover art! Want to...

It’s almost Raw Thoughts Season 2! Today I’m sharing with you my goals, expectations, and exciting new updates for the next season. It’s amazing to be able to look back and see all the creativity, learning curves, amazing guests, and great conversations I’ve had so far. Thank you to everyone who’s been with me along this journey - listening, supporting, and sharing your raw thoughts. I appreciate...

Do you believe in New Years Resolutions? How have they gone for you in the past? In this episode first time guest & long time friend Dolphin and I discuss our opinions on the tradition - struggles, successes, goals for this year, how we’re doing with them so far…and of course all our raw thoughts along the way. I hope this episode brings you some inspiration to go into this year feeling confident...

Happy Halloween! Ready to get a little spooked? Well Branwen and I have gone into the depths of the internet to find you some scary stories. I got goosebumps quite a few times while reading these…that’s all I’m going to say…Join us for a little Halloween fun! Join my Patreon for a shoutout & secret episode every week: https://www.patreon.com/sunnypaxton?fan_landing=true  Thank you to Branwen for o...

Are you in a life transition right now? One where everything is changing and it feels like you have no ground beneath your feet? From the positives of change to the feelings of grief and loss that also come up, I feel for you - and I’m here to explore my raw thoughts on all of it. Support me and Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sunnypaxton?fan_landing=true   Want to connect with me more?  ...

How do you soothe yourself when things are tough? Do you find it easier to get comfort from being alone or with other people? These are all questions we explore in this chat together. Since Branwen and I both have different coping styles you can see two different perspectives and how we uniquely approach these situations! Join us and see where our raw thoughts take us today ✨ Join my Patreon for...

Today we tried something new. We did a live podcast on Stereo where we shared our raw thoughts on some Reddit stories from the subreddit r/AmITheA**hole and had live input from the listeners along the way. If you’d like to share your input on the next chat, make sure you join up on Stereo! Listen to secret episodes on Patreon by joining here: https://www.patreon.com/sunnypaxton?fan_landing=true  W...

Therapy is great…except when it isn’t. In this chat Branwen and I delve into our less than satisfactory therapy experiences, how we dealt with them, what we learned, and our raw thoughts along the way (of course!). Join us and see where this conversation takes us! ✨ Join my Patreon to support me: https://www.patreon.com/sunnypaxton?fan_landing=true  Thank you to Branwen for our beautiful podcast...

Recently I have been so grateful for many things - my friends, family, patrons, and the results of my fundraiser…but it’s also brought up a lot of feelings I didn’t expect as well. I’ve been discussing it with my therapist and getting down to the root of why gratitude can be tricky for me, and where it really comes from. Join me for this chat and hear my raw thoughts on all of this! Please donate...