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. Jun 9

    Babbling About: The Relationship Scripts We Never Questioned w/ Meenu

    #225: If your dating life has ever felt like a constant mismatch between what you were promised and what you’re living, there’s a good reason: most of us learned love from stories. We sit down with Meenu from Transcend Into Wellness to look at how Disney movies, romantic comedies, TV dramas, and social media quietly write the “relationship script” in our heads, then leave us confused when healthy love feels calm instead of intense. We talk about the myths that sneak in early: being chosen as the ultimate prize, rescue as proof of devotion, and the idea that real love should be effortless. From there, we pull on the thread of why so many people chase emotional unavailability, confuse unpredictability for chemistry, and treat butterflies like destiny when they’re often a stress response. We also compare cultural messaging around marriage and divorce, and why staying together doesn’t automatically mean a relationship is healthy or fulfilling. Then we get honest about the stuff movies rarely show: repair after conflict, the boring middle, and the daily work of emotional regulation. We break down intimacy versus emotional dependency, why keeping friendships matters for long-term wellbeing, and how sex on screen creates unrealistic expectations around desire, communication, and “always on” passion. If you want healthier relationships, this conversation is a reset for your expectations and a reminder to use discernment instead of fantasy. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s stuck in a rom-com loop, and leave a review. What movie or message do you think shaped your idea of love the most? 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/

    58 min

  2. Jun 2

    Babbling About ... Rest and Restoration

    No new episode this week! I'm taking a little time to recoup and recharge so I can come back with fresh content. In the meantime, scroll back through the catalog and catch up on any episodes you've missed. There are plenty of random thoughts, real conversations, and lessons waiting for you. I'll be back soon.... stay tuned! 🎙️ 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. May 26

    Babbling About: When Self-Awareness Is Not Enough (Part II)

    #224: You can explain your attachment style perfectly and still blow up the same relationship in the exact same way. That gap between insight and change is where we go next. We pick up our part two conversation on self-awareness and get honest about the uncomfortable truth: understanding your patterns does not mean you have healed them. We talk about why awareness without nervous system work can change almost nothing, how “healing” can quietly turn into avoidance, and why real progress often starts with plain acceptance and a willingness to feel what you would rather label. If you have ever thought, “I know why I do this, so why do I still do it,” you will feel seen. We also dig into how different people act like mirrors, pulling out different triggers and revealing new layers even after you have done therapy, coaching, or deep personal development. Then we zoom out to the culture piece: social media, performative vulnerability, weaponized therapy language, and the ego identity of being “the self-aware one.” We share how to tell the difference between humble self-worth and entitlement, and why peace can feel boring before it feels safe if your body is used to chaos. If you want healing that is embodied, practical, and rooted in emotional regulation rather than performance, listen through and reflect with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves psychology content, and leave a review with the biggest pattern you are ready to change. 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/

    46 min

  4. May 19

    Babbling About: The Dark Side of Self Awareness (Part I)

    #223: You’ve done the therapy. You know your triggers. You can explain your attachment style, your nervous system, and your childhood wounds in perfect language. So why do you still feel stuck? We sit down with Meenu to talk about the shadow side of self-awareness and healing culture, especially in the age of social media where every emotion gets labeled and every pattern becomes content. We dig into how self-diagnosis can turn into identity attachment, why “I’m anxious” can quietly become a life sentence, and how small language shifts like “this is showing up for me right now” can create real room for change. We also get honest about the ways hyper self-awareness can become a form of control, pulling us into our heads and away from our bodies. From anxious attachment spirals to the difference between intuition and ego, we break down what it looks like to move from intellectualizing to embodiment. We talk about nervous system regulation, feeling your feelings instead of researching them, and how relationships work best when both people meet each other halfway without coddling or dismissing. We also explore how healing can turn into perfectionism, and why sometimes the most powerful move is to pause, zoom out, and let yourself live. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s deep in the self-improvement loop, and leave a review. What label are you ready to loosen your grip on? 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/

    53 min

  5. May 10

    Babbling About: Still Healing While I Talk About Healing

    #222: I’m putting the polished version of myself down for a minute and telling the truth: I still get triggered, I still overthink, and I still want love and friendship to feel safe. If you’ve ever said “it’s fine” when it wasn’t, then replayed the whole relationship in your head at 2 a.m., you’ll recognize yourself here. I talk through emotional vulnerability, anxious attachment, and the confusing overlap between old abandonment wounds and present-day conflict. Therapy has helped me name patterns, but naming them doesn’t magically stop them. We get into what it looks like when an anxious person and an avoidant person try to make it work, why compromise matters, and how simple check-ins can keep resentment from quietly stacking up. I also share how childhood dynamics can create adult coping habits like staying quiet, minimizing your needs, and then erupting after one too many “small” hurts. The biggest shift for me is learning to communicate sooner and more clearly without coming in hot or blaming. I’m practicing questions like “Is that what you meant?” and reminding myself that I can’t control how someone receives my words, but I can stop abandoning myself to keep the peace. I also touch on modern dating games, emotional maturity, and leaning into faith when I’m tempted to control every outcome. If this resonates, listen all the way through and share it with someone who’s trying to heal while they love. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell me what you’re working through right now so we can keep the conversation going. 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/

    24 min

  6. May 5

    Babbling About …. Babbling

    #221: We do a quick life catch-up that starts with a serious reminder about using our voice at the ballot box and ends with the lighter stuff that keeps us sane. Along the way, we share what we’re watching, what we’re sipping for Cinco de Mayo, what made us laugh lately, and why a haircut sometimes is just a haircut.  • why “my vote doesn’t matter” adds up fast  • midterm elections and pushing through voting barriers  • why The Pit feels unusually accurate as a medical show  • ER mental health and learning to shut emotions off  • perspective on high-stress work and unrealistic perfection expectations  • Cinco de Mayo plans and strict margarita standards  • the best surprise margarita we’ve ever had  • Kevin Hart on Call Her Daddy and the deeper legacy talk  • why we cut our hair every few years and what style we love  go out and vote, whenever that may be for you for the midterm elections this year  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/

    13 min

  7. Apr 28

    Babbling About: The Dark Side of Holding Space

    #220:  “Holding space” sounds like love, maturity, and emotional intelligence. But what happens when it’s actually you getting less and less of what you need and calling it patience? We go deep on the fine line between supporting someone through a hard season and slowly abandoning yourself to keep a connection alive.  I talk through how this shows up in real friendships and relationships: a person who used to check in becomes inconsistent, and we start filling in the gaps with explanations. Sometimes they really are overwhelmed or busy. Other times, it’s a pattern of low effort that we’re scared to name because it forces a hard question: am I being met, or am I just staying? We break down why wanting consistency, clarity, and care isn’t “too much,” and why boundaries are not the same thing as pressure or criticism.  We also get honest about priorities, intention, and the trap of potential. Glimpses of effort can keep you stuck, but connection is built on repeatable actions, not occasional moments. I share a healthier way to “hold space” that doesn’t require dramatic endings: stop overextending, stop overcompensating for what’s missing, and meet people where they actually are while staying truthful about where you are.  If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one place in your life where you’ve been calling self-abandonment “understanding”? 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/

    19 min

  8. Apr 21

    Babbling About: Thinking In A Reactive World

    #219: Politics doesn’t just feel loud right now, it feels personal, exhausting, and weirdly addictive. We’re sitting with that heavy tension so many of us carry after scrolling the news and social media: are we actually thinking anymore, or are we just reacting to whatever the algorithm puts in front of us? We unpack how political polarization pushes everything into black or white choices, where nuance gets treated like weakness. We talk media literacy and propaganda, why “being informed” can quietly turn into “being influenced,” and what it feels like when public narratives don’t match what people can plainly see. From there we get real about voting as a responsibility, not a mood, and why “policy voter” versus “personality voter” misses the point when personality shapes how policies get enforced. We also take on two topics that deserve more care than a comment section can hold: immigration and abortion. We talk about implementation, humanity, and context, then shift into faith-based voting, including what scripture says about mercy, humility, and loving your neighbor. We end with a challenge that’s both simple and hard: stay curious, ask better questions, and don’t let constant outrage replace your judgment. If this resonates, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation. 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/

    24 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
    238
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Babbles Nonsense
  • Show Website
    Babbles Nonsense

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