The Taboo Podcast

In this episode, Hyram and Ian interview Ian's childhood best friend Samuel; who has had several paranormal encounters. Samuel tells ghost stories including a potential possession of his younger brother in an abandoned home, and a strange encounter of a ghost charging him. Other stories include Samuel's sister's strange sleep walking behavior, a paranormal encounter with a dead best friend, and st...

In this episode, Hyram and Ian revisit the death of Ian's cousin and how a recent family visit brought back these feelings of sadness and grief. They also discuss their current problems of feeling stuck or being set back in life and how life can just be shitty. However, they also find ways to deal with these strong emotions. Is the key gratitude and optimism? Or perhaps moving forward despite feel...

In this episode, Noel returns to talk about her personal experiences in witchcraft. She also breaks down what witchcraft is, how it impacts her life, debunks some of the stigma associated with it, and how it brings her back to her cultural heritage.  Also, Hyram gets "Nice and Crispy" in this episode and why is Ian called the "Samoan Jaguar"? If you want to learn more about belief in witchcra...

In this episode, Ian and Hyram discuss their supernatural stories. Do you believe in ghosts? How about demons or the devil? Did Ian's mom see the devil? Was Hyram chased by a demon? What is the supernatural and how does it play a part in the tangible world? We had a lot of fun telling these real stories and we hope you do too in this new series. 

In this episode, Hyram, Ian, and Austin return to the podcast to talk about their rise and fall in religion. This trio goes deep in how religion played a vital role in their lives, how it ultimately left them unsatisfied, and how they adapted to lives without religion. Topics discussed include Christianity, Latter Day Saints, coping with faith crises, suicidal ideation, authentic devotion, falling...

In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss the coping strategies they use in their current and past problems. Topics discussed include, journaling, EFT tapping, napping, distraction, and social connections. Joey Diaz Comedy? A spider in Ian's mouth? This podcast episode gets pretty strange! 

In this episode, Ian and Hyram interview their good friend Noel Romansky. Noel is a ethnically ambiguous (Navajo/Caucasian) psychology undergraduate who has had personal experience with addiction including having an alcohol and nicotine addiction, and having family members with prescription drug addictions. Noel breaks down how she has coped with these issues and is now thriving in life. Topics in...

In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss the challenges of balancing time as full time students. Does scheduling reduce anxiety? Does procrastination cause self-hate? How do you manage important responsibilities and also spend time with your friends and family?  Does Ian hate honors students? Does Hyram urinate in his sink? So many questions to be answered...

In this episode, Ian and Hyram have a casual and vulnerable conversation about how their lives are going right now. Topics discussed include depression, loving yourself,  positive self talk, sitting with your emotions, and treating yourself with love. Also, why should you never mention c8 corvettes around Ian?

In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss the intricacies of grief not only in losing a loved one but also in losing something you love. They also reflect on their own experiences with grief as well as what is causing them grief in the present day. Topics discussed include sadness, loss of loved ones, Kubler-Ross Model of Grief, Indigenous perspectives on grief, preparing to lose loved ones, and them...

In this episode, Ian interviews Austin and Bekks who are very close friends of his who identify in the LGBTQIA+ community. Austin and Bekks break down their stories of being queer and growing up in a religious and unwelcoming environment, and how they learned to accept themselves and ascend past the dark times. Topics discussed include self love, importance of friendship and love, suicidal ideatio...

How do you reject a significant other or a romantic interest? Is there a right way or secret formula? How do you take rejection? Ian and Hyram explore these questions and more through their experiences in rejecting and being rejected. Is the answer honesty with restriction? 

Feeling blue? Not enjoying the activities you once loved? In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss their experiences with depression and how it relates to persistent depressive disorder. Topics discussed include DSM 5 criteria for persistent depressive disorder, contributors to happiness, and how they dealt and deal with their own depression. We hope you resonate with Ian and Hyram's journeys of dea...

In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss Hyram's life story and the struggles faced along the way. The topics discussed include depression, suicidal thoughts, and feelings of inadequacy. We hope you resonate or relate to this brief introduction to Hyram's life story and find peace and solutions to your own life. 

In this episode, Ian and Hyram discuss Ian's life story including his background, past problems, and how these problems impact his current problems and behavior. The topics covered in this episode include loneliness, rejection, fallouts in friendships, and positive psychology. We hope you resonate or relate to this brief introduction to Ian's life story and find hope and solutions to your own life...