Babbles Nonsense

Johnna Grimes

Welcome to my verbal diary where I want to discuss any and all things that is essentially on my mind or have wondered about. Sometimes I will be solo and then other times I will have some amazing guests to bring all different perspectives in life. The ultimate goal is to hopefully bring some joy, laughter, inspiration, education, and just maybe a little bit of entertainment. Don't forget to like, rate, and share the podcast with a friend!

  1. 6D AGO

    Babbling About Why Saint Valentine Wouldn't Approve

    #211: Love proves itself in presence, not in posts—and that’s the heartbeat of our latest conversation. We start by zooming out from the flower-and-feed version of Valentine’s Day to the story of Saint Valentine, a reminder that love began as a risky choice rooted in conviction. From there, we challenge the modern script: the pressure to perform, the chase for butterflies, and the quiet ache of measuring ourselves against curated timelines. We unpack a steadier definition of love through the Corinthians lens—patient, kind, not boastful—and contrast it with the stories that shaped us. Disney rescue arcs and grand gestures taught many of us to confuse attention with love and chemistry with compatibility. As we compare fantasy to adult life, we talk plainly about what endures: consistent behavior, repair over blame, and a willingness to listen without making someone shrink to fit. That’s where attachment styles enter the chat. Naming anxious or avoidant patterns can help, but we refuse to use them as a hall pass. Accountability is the bridge from insight to change. Real talk: sometimes love isn’t enough. If capacity, timelines, or values don’t align, the kinder choice is to stop chasing potential and choose clarity. We explore what calm, chosen love feels like—clear signals, mutual effort, and room to be fully yourself—and why safety isn’t boring; it’s the soil where connection grows. Along the way we tackle the “if they wanted to, they would” mantra with nuance, emphasizing patterns over promises. The goal isn’t to want less; it’s to want the right kind of love and to pick situations that match it. If Valentine’s Day stung, treat it as data, not defeat. Share this with someone who needs the reminder that care without consistency is not the same as love. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what pattern are you ready to stop chasing? You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Support the show Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

    20 min

  2. FEB 10

    Babbling About Needing a Break

    #210: We’re taking a break this week with everything going on in the world—it’s heavy, and it’s draining. But we’ll be back next week with more babbling. If you’re the praying type, I ask you to pause and say a prayer for my good friend Brittany at The Skin Refinery in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Her shop caught fire this past weekend, and it’s absolutely devastating, but I know, without a doubt, she’s going to come back stronger than ever. Until next time, guys… bye. 🤍 You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Support the show Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

    1 min

  3. FEB 3

    Babbling About Storms We Pretend Not To See

    #209: What if the simplest test for justice is the one we avoid most: did the punishment fit the alleged crime? We take a hard, human look at the Minneapolis ICE shootings and the narratives that sprang up around them, using a nurse’s experience with de‑escalation to question why armed authority is often granted more leeway than caregivers who face chaos daily. In an ER, high stress and long hours never excuse unnecessary force; training, restraint, and accountability are the baseline. If that’s true without a gun, why accept less when the state carries one? Across the conversation, we trace the patterns that blunt our empathy: the impulse to reframe victims through their worst moments, the comfort of silence framed as neutrality, and the churn of headlines that create political whiplash before any change can stick. History offers blunt lessons. The language of “just comply,” “don’t get involved,” and “it’s not my place” has appeared before every time a marginalized group was targeted. Silence doesn’t sit in the middle; it leans toward power. We also talk directly about privilege without shame. If you can look away, you have margin others don’t. Use it. Challenge dehumanizing talk in your circles, center proportionality and human dignity, and keep the focus on the moment where harm happened. We test our shared moral floor with examples most people agree on, then ask for consistency when the state uses force. You don’t need perfect words or a public platform to matter—you need the courage to be specific, to ask better questions, and to let compassion lead even when it’s uncomfortable. If this moved you, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs a thoughtful push, and leave a review telling us how you’ll show up this week. Your voice helps more people choose humanity over comfort. You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Support the show Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

    27 min

  4. JAN 27

    Babbling About Ice Storms to Ice Shootings

    #208: A winter storm might make us think about groceries, generators, and the warmth we take for granted—but the real shock lands when a life is taken on camera. We move from icy roads in the South to a deadly confrontation in Minnesota, where VA nurse Alex Peretti was shot while filming a protest. No music, no fluff, just a careful walk through what’s visible on multiple videos, what the law allows, and what ethics demand when power meets the public. We lay out the confirmed facts: legal concealed carry in a permit-friendly state, a licensed nurse who never drew his weapon, and a rapid escalation that ends with multiple shots fired into someone turned away with a phone in his hand. From there, we bring frontline experience into the conversation—hospital de-escalation training, the cues professionals are taught to read, and the higher standard we expect from officers trained to control risk without lethal force. The goal isn’t to inflame; it’s to clarify. When headlines muddy the picture with “wait for the facts,” we ask which facts actually matter and which talking points are designed to distract. This story doesn’t live in a vacuum. Communities of color have warned about similar encounters for years, often without the visibility that video brings. We connect the dots between policy and character, between what’s legal and what’s right, and between public outrage and the slow work of accountability. If you care about use of force, protest rights, ICE operations, VA standards, and what de-escalation should look like in practice, you’ll find a grounded, human-centered breakdown here. If the momentum after viral tragedies keeps fading, nothing changes. Listen, reflect, and bring your voice to the table. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review with one action you’ll take to keep accountability alive. You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Support the show Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

    28 min

  5. JAN 20

    Babbling about Adult ADHD, Burnout, And Big Decisions

    #207: Ever feel like your brain is sprinting while your life asks for focus? That’s where we start—naming burnout, tracing the tiny clues of drifting attention, and sharing how therapy raised adult ADHD as a real possibility. I walk through a low-dose stimulant trial that did something unexpected: it slowed me down in the best way, made me more patient, and cut the constant urge to respond to every ping. Then came the catch—insomnia. We dig into immediate-release versus extended-release options, why bupropion is on the table, and the bigger question of whether multitasking actually helps or quietly drains you. From there, we shift to a decision I’ve wrestled with for years: breast implants. I lay out the full arc—saline first, silicone next, pain and displacement, and finally explant when my lifestyle and comfort mattered more than volume. Along the way, we separate breast implant illness concerns from my actual lab and hormone picture, talk through weight changes and training that reshaped how I feel in my body, and explore the tension between fitting clothes and choosing what truly fits me. No scare tactics, no clichés—just the real math of revisions, long-term risks, costs, and the reality that implants aren’t a one-time choice. If you’ve wrestled with looping thoughts, the stigma of controlled meds, or the pressure to alter your body to meet an external standard, this conversation is for you. We’re choosing clarity over chaos, function over performance, and decisions that serve today without forgetting tomorrow. Listen, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to tell me: where are you trading speed for peace—and is it worth it? You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Support the show Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

    29 min

  6. JAN 13

    Swamped, Grateful, And Still Babbling

    #206: Six years in and still rolling—today’s check-in is short, honest, and full of gratitude. After a week where work swallowed every break, I paused to celebrate the show’s milestone, admit the strain that almost kept me from recording, and share a story that made me laugh at the swirl of growing up and growing older. Between the milestone and the memories, I’m also naming what’s real—creative work needs rest. A past six-month hiatus taught me the cost of ignoring limits; this time, I’m choosing a quick breather so I can return with more intention. If you’re new, the back catalog is packed with favorites to explore. If you’ve been here for the long haul, thank you for every download, DM, and nudge to keep going. I want your fingerprints on what comes next: use the Q&A box in the show notes to send questions, topics, or episode ideas, and tell me which past conversations you want expanded. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge to try the “fancy” place anyway, and leave a review so more people can find us. Your notes shape what we make next—what should we dive into? You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Support the show Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

    6 min

  7. JAN 6

    Babbling About Holiday Whirlwind And Cozy Upgrades

    #205: The year starts with a swirl of twinkle lights, back roads, and choices about what comfort really looks like. We open up about juggling split holiday plans, laughing through Dirty Santa with Mal’s big-hearted family, and why a heated mattress pad seemed perfect until the fine print clashed with a Tempur-Pedic. That twist led to a smarter swap—a weighted blanket that actually helped insomnia—and a reminder to match products to how your body and your gear work. From a quiet New Year’s Eve that ended before midnight to a plate of black-eyed peas and greens with a friend and her newborn, the season became less about hype and more about rituals that stick. We talk about the strange whiplash of going from festive chaos to regular life, how to protect your energy after the rush, and why finishing the guest room and podcast studio still mattered even while a bigger house issue sits just offstage. Small upgrades, better lighting, chairs that fit the vibe—these choices make creative work and hosting easier right now. The heart of the episode belongs to Kricket, my twelve-year-old Chihuahua. We walk through her move from a grade two to a grade three heart murmur, what that means for small breeds, and how cardioprotective meds can delay congestive heart failure. We cover side effects to watch, what a post-play cough can signal, and how to balance caution with calm. If you’ve ever weighed the risks and rewards of pet care—or turned a gift fail into a life win—you’ll find practical takeaways and a lot of heart here. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a cozy reset, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us. Your notes and stories keep this community warm. You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Support the show Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

    23 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    Babbling About Five Shifts For A Sustainable 2026 w/ Meenu

    #204: Forget the January hype cycle. We’re building a year that actually works by changing how we decide, not how much we do. Together we unpack five practical shifts that outlast resolutions: setting value-based goals, self-regulating before outsourcing decisions, reflective journaling to track growth, taking messy action, and enforcing boundaries that protect energy. If you’re tired of starting strong and fading by February, this is your blueprint for consistency that feels human and sustainable. We start with the truth about why resolutions fail—dopamine drops, all-or-nothing plans, and goals that never fit your life. Then we pivot to identity: “Who am I becoming?” beats “What should I do?” That lens turns health into simple, repeatable behaviors you can mix and match—short walks, whole foods, hydration—without the shame loop. We address weight myths head-on, highlighting the role of mindset, hormones, and nutrition, and why chasing a number without inner work leaves you empty. From there, we get tactical. Learn how to sit with discomfort using tools like breathwork, tapping, or a brisk walk so you can hear yourself before polling friends. Try a monthly reflective journal to record wins, lessons, and next experiments; it’s a faster feedback loop than waiting for December to “audit” your year. And if perfection keeps you stuck, we show you how to lower the bar: two minutes of meditation, five minutes of movement, and simple first steps that build momentum. To protect that momentum, we rework boundaries—say no to what drains you, or if you’re a default no, practice brave yeses that stretch you without burning you out. You’ll leave with a clear, story-driven plan you can start today: identity-led goals, small consistent actions, and emotional skills that make progress inevitable. If you found this helpful, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us. Your best year gets built one aligned choice at a time—what’s your first small step? You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Support the show Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

    49 min
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Welcome to my verbal diary where I want to discuss any and all things that is essentially on my mind or have wondered about. Sometimes I will be solo and then other times I will have some amazing guests to bring all different perspectives in life. The ultimate goal is to hopefully bring some joy, laughter, inspiration, education, and just maybe a little bit of entertainment. Don't forget to like, rate, and share the podcast with a friend!

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  • Creator
    Johnna Grimes
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Babbles Nonsense
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    Babbles Nonsense