connected convos podcast

Sherri Ponisi

Connected Convos is a space for real, honest conversations about the moments that shape us, the pain, the purpose, and everything in between. Hosted by Sherri Ponisi, this podcast was born from a personal journey of turning pain into purpose and finding meaning in the mess. Each episode explores shared experiences of love, loss, business, growth, healing, and resilience. No filters, no pretending, just truth, vulnerability, and connection. We heal out loud here so no one has to suffer in silence. Follow along, explore new perspectives, and remember we’re all figuring life out together.

Episodes

  1. valli maine: on channeling voice, sound healing, sobriety, and staying true to self.

    May 10

    valli maine: on channeling voice, sound healing, sobriety, and staying true to self.

    This episode is a really honest, expansive conversation with musician and sound healer Valli Maine. She shares what it was like growing up in the bush and how, from as young as two, songs and sounds have always come through her. For a long time she kept that part of herself hidden, only slowly beginning to share it in intimate one-on-one spaces, and then eventually stepping into group work around 2020–2022 following the release of her album Lucent. We talk about what it really looks like to build a life around what you love  not in a polished, perfect way, but in a very real, human way. Valli opens up her sobriety journey since 2013, and the layers of childhood healing she’s moved through along the way. She also shares the harder chapters navigating major health challenges that left her bed-bound for years. There’s a beautiful conversation around how she works with sound and explore the duality of sound and frequency how it can be used for deep healing and harmony, but also the conversations and beliefs around it being used in ways that may not serve. This conversation is so beautifully grounded and open about intuition, resilience, and what it really takes to honour your gifts. If you want to connect with valli maine you can via instagram @vallimaine or via her website Follow along on all podcast platforms and on instagram @connectedbeingco @sherri_ponisi You can also follow @nonamestudiosbreathwork for updates on events and classes. And remember we heal out loud, so others don't have to suffer in silence. Time Stamps: 00:00 Meet Vali Maine 00:51 Music in Breathwork 01:52 Who Are You Really 03:16 Keeping It Real 06:37 Single Mum Journey 09:12 Pain Behind the Voice 10:37 Childhood Voice Awakening 12:29 Nature Sings Back 14:10 Hiding the Gift 15:35 First Group Sound Sessions 17:59 Pandemic Pressure and Purpose 20:14 Breathwork Meets Sound 21:06 Spencer and the Music 24:11 Balancing Health Work and Phones 26:18 20 Hours of Silence 26:51 Phone Addiction Reality Check 28:21 Holding Space in Prison 30:15 Reading the Room Better 32:15 Music That Moves People 33:34 Channeling Sound in Flow 38:07 Frequencies Good or Bad 40:44 Discernment and Grounding 45:31 Healing Music Gets Banned 48:21 Final Thanks and Sign Off

    49 min
  2. joel brown: the story of change & redemption. breaking the cycle of masculinity, vulnerability and healing.

    Apr 12

    joel brown: the story of change & redemption. breaking the cycle of masculinity, vulnerability and healing.

    From crime, ice and addiction… to doing the work and choosing to stay clean. In this episode of Connected Convos, Sherri Ponisi sit's down with Joel Brown (Joely B), founder of Dusk to Dawn Support Service, for a raw, no BS conversation about what recovery actually looks like. Together they talk about bullying, violence, growing up around addiction… and how stepping into the “protector” role can slowly pull men into a path of destruction without even realising it. Joel shares what it really took for him to get clean not just from drugs, but alcohol, gambling, and crime and what it takes to stay there. Daily discipline, stacking wins, choosing a different life over and over again. They talk about how “support” can easily turn into enabling, the gaps no one speaks about after prison, the silent pressure men are carrying, and how one man speaking up can actually change everything. It’s real, it’s uncomfortable, but it’s needed. If you’ve ever struggled… or loved someone who has, this one will land. Dusk To Dawn is a community-driven support network helping people overcome addiction, mental health challenges, and life struggles through mentorship, connection, and real-world support - no judgment, just honest help. @dusk2dawnsupport @joely__bee Follow along on all podcast platforms and on instagram @connectedbeingco @sherri_ponisi  You can also follow @nonamestudiosbreathwork for updates on events and classes. And remember, we heal out loud, so. Others don't have to suffer in silence. Time Stamps: 00:00 Show Mission 00:57 Meet Joel Brown 02:40 Who Is Joel 03:27 Learning Surrender 06:01 Childhood And Violence 08:09 Protector To Provider 11:01 Progress Not Perfection 14:10 Early Recovery Reality 16:45 Stacking Daily Wins 19:47 Healing With Partners 25:51 Redefining Manhood 28:37 Men And Money Pressure 34:36 Prison Aftercare Gaps 39:29 From bullied kid to gangster 40:30 Gangster as social currency 41:25 Spiritual gangster reframe 41:56 Support vs enabling 43:38 Honesty and accountability 47:15 Filling your cup burnout 50:49 Men’s mental health on site 52:22 Construction culture barriers 58:39 Courageous vulnerability domino 01:03:37 Reddit trolley rabbit hole 01:11:17 Wrap up and final message

    1h 13m
  3. marc lyster : breath, purpose and building no name studios

    Mar 14

    marc lyster : breath, purpose and building no name studios

    In the first episode of Connected Convos, Sherri Ponisi opens the door to what this podcast is all about honest, vulnerable conversations that go beneath the surface. She’s joined by Marc Lyster, founder of No Name Studios and someone who played a significant role in her own breathwork journey. Marc shares how breathwork became a lifeline for him during years of mental health struggles, eventually leading him to travel and run workshops before creating a studio dedicated to making breathwork a normal part of everyday life. Together they talk about the reality of holding space for others the deep purpose and connection that comes with it, but also the challenges of running a passion driven business while juggling full time work. They unpack the pressure of constantly creating content online, the importance of safety in an unregulated industry, and the responsibility that comes with facilitating this work. Marc also shares the deeply personal story of a 7 year adoption journey and what it’s been like stepping into fatherhood. It’s a conversation about breathwork, purpose, resilience, and where this work is heading from deeper release style sessions to simple daily practices that help people regulate, connect, and come home to themselves. If you’re curious about breathwork and want to experience it for yourself, you can visit No Name Studios Breathwork in Brunswick, Melbourne. Where you’ll find daily classes as well as information on upcoming workshops and events. You can also stay up to date via socials. @nonamestudiosbreathwork @marc.lyster www.nonamestudios.com.au Follow along on all podcast platforms and on instagram @connectedbeingco @sherri_ponisi Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to Connected Convos 01:00 Meet Mark and Nona 02:26 Breathwork Saved Me 05:33 Why Open the Studio 08:25 Breathwork as a Habit 13:47 Highs and Lows 17:15 Full Time or Side 20:42 Online Pressure and Safety 27:21 Adoption and Parenthood 34:10 Unconditional Love Lessons 35:29 Parenting Pressure Points 37:23 Breaking Old Punishments 38:13 Breathwork Future Vision 40:05 Doctors Embrace Breathwork 42:41 Breathwork Beyond Studios 43:44 Workplace Regulation Culture 47:44 Reddit Anxiety Confessions 52:03 Why Breathing Feels Hard 56:25 Gratitude And Closing

    1h 1m

  4. Season 1 Trailer

    connected convos - the beginning

    Host Sherri Ponisi brings you Connected Convos, a podcast born from her journey of turning childhood trauma and anxiety into purpose. She shares how breathwork became her lifeline and how holding space especially through weekly men’s groups and guiding men who have faced troubled pasts, including time in prison, as well as people from all walks of life has become her mission. This show is for anyone who has ever felt abandoned, unseen, or weighed down by life. Each episode dives into real, unfiltered conversations about the moments that shape us exploring pain, purpose, and all the messy parts in between through storytelling, lived experiences, and shared struggles. Follow on all podcast platforms and on Instagram at @connectedbeingco because connection is where healing begins.

    3 min

Trailer

About

Connected Convos is a space for real, honest conversations about the moments that shape us, the pain, the purpose, and everything in between. Hosted by Sherri Ponisi, this podcast was born from a personal journey of turning pain into purpose and finding meaning in the mess. Each episode explores shared experiences of love, loss, business, growth, healing, and resilience. No filters, no pretending, just truth, vulnerability, and connection. We heal out loud here so no one has to suffer in silence. Follow along, explore new perspectives, and remember we’re all figuring life out together.

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  • Creator
    Sherri Ponisi
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sherri Ponisi
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