Grey Awakenings

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Join Hanna, Amanda, and Adrean in honest conversations surrounding topics that often are seen as "black and white." We are real, raw, goofy, and love to talk about things! (Especially taboo subjects... muahahaha!) This is a podcast you definitely want to listen to!

Grey Awakenings


    • Dec 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Ep28: BIG THINGS ARE COMING!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 45:47


    We catch you up on our lives because it has been awhile since we've check in, and.... dun dun dun.... WE ANNOUNCE SOMETHING F*CKIN HUGE!!!!!!!!! This one you literally cannot miss!!! (Trigger Warnings: Mention of suicide)

    Ep27: "Don't You Think You've Had Enough?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 60:34


    Join us in a conversation around diet culture & the holidays. We cover topics like how Thanksgiving is based on f*cked up things, disordered eating, surviving the holidays and the toxic comments, how personal relationships to food are, alternative ways to compliment people, and more! (Trigger Warnings: depress, weight, fatphobia, thin privilege, transitioning, death, thinphobia, disordered eating, diet culture, diets, Thanksgiving)

    Ep26: Raised In A Religious Cult

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 84:22


    (Trigger Warnings: religion, cult, christianity, god, brainwashing, guilt, fear, sexism, anger, manipulation, fatphobia, mention of cross dressing, spanking, child abuse, homophobia, suicide, overdose, teacher/kid relationships, divorce, racism, slurs (terrorist, fag), rape, pedophilia, incest, heroin, addiction, prison, abelism) Join us in this episode where our guest shares his story surrounding his experience in a religious cult. You'll hear his experience in the school, church extracurriculars, how they recruited people, punishment, and more!

    Ep25: BDSM: Dom/Sub/Switch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 79:08


    (Trigger Warnings: bdsm, kink, knife play, blood play, trauma, sexual trauma, gunshot wounds, bondage, choking, daddy, mention of: pedophilia, infantile, restraints, regression) Come join us in a fun and informational conversation around BDSM with a focus on dom/sub/and switch situations. We chat definitions, personal experiences, aftercare, communication, and more!

    Ep24: Spooky Stories Part ll (Listener Submissions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 79:52


    (Trigger Warnings: horror, monsters, ghosts, demons, haunted houses, colonialism, violence, aliens, abduction, road rage, sleep paralysis) Join us in our spooky stories part two!!! We share stories submitted by listeners, family, and friends! We also share a few Reddit stories as well. Perfect stories to listen to for Halloweeeeeeeen!

    Ep23: Tapping into the Spirit World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 71:03


    (Trigger Warnings: demons, religion, spirituality, trauma, past life regression, anxiety, and nightmares) We interview the lovely Nicoya who is a medium, tarot and oracle reader, and spiritualist. We dive into topics like how to meet your spirit guides, how to find protection, how to look and ask for signs, and many many other topics! Such an amazing conversation and learning experience.

    Ep22: Spooky Stories, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 70:53


    (Trigger Warnings: suicide, suicide by gun, guns, Ouija boards, murder, anxiety, demons, ghosts, possession, sleep paralysis, slavery, prisons) Join us in our first ever spooky stories episode! We share scary stories for the spooky month of October (because Halloween is every day in October). Demons, ouija boards, haunted houses, seeing spirits, and more. Dun dun dunnnn.

    Ep21: Platonic/Familial Toxic Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 74:01


    (Trigger Warnings: Narcissism, toxic relationships, homophobia, gas-lighting, transphobia, sexual harassment, physical abuse, alcoholism, suicide, mental illness, rape, sexual assault, fatphobia, abortion, miscarriage, rehab, capitalism) Join us in a conversation surrounding the topic of toxic platonic/ familial relationships. We cover toxic work places, friendships, and toxic family members. We also cover the dynamics of narcissists and empaths.

    Ep20: Life's Journey With Herpes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 63:46


    (Trigger Warnings: STIs, STDs, childbirth, pregnancy, rape, sexual assault, HSV1/2, medical discrimination, herpes, staff infections, MRSA, chlamydia, sex, transphobia, trauma) Join us in a conversation surrounding STIs and herpes (HSV1/2). Our guests shares her experience with herpes in regards to life after her first outbreak and how she navigates conversations with partners. We also cover the stigma surrounding STIs and herpes in general. We end with some beautiful parting advice for folks affected and folks who have partners who are affected.

    Ep19: Shame + Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 62:40


    (Trigger Warnings: rape, sexual abuse, food shame, self harm, abortion, kink shame, choking, BDSM, labor, sex shame, religion, porn addiction, transphobia, unprotected sex, homophobia, abusive relationships, elitism) Join us in a vulnerable conversation surrounding shame and guilt. We talk about where shame comes from, how it is a tool for oppression/control, how to deal with it, and some personal shameful experiences. www.patreon.com/greyawakenings

    Ep18: Letting Go Of What Doesn't Serve You

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 61:12


    (Trigger Warnings: trauma, privilege, racism, homophobia, toxic family, toxic situations, codependency, drug addiction, abuse, suicide, sexual abuse, school shootings) Join us in a conversation surrounding how to let go of things that no longer serve you. We chat about how to recognize it, how to listen to your body, examples of situations that no longer serve you, and more!

    Ep17: Masturbation: Ending The Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 96:49


    (Trigger Warnings: trauma, sexual trauma, genitalia language, binary language, porn, masturbation, sex toys, addiction, sex addictions, vasectomies, circumcision, rape. BDSM, submission, domination, toxic relationships, trouble orgasming) Join us in a conversation covering the topic of masturbation. We talk about the benefits, the stigma surrounding it, statistics, and some personal experiences, and much much more!!! This is a fun episode with lots of juicy information!!

    Ep16: Many Loves: Ethical Non Monogamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 87:55


    (Trigger Warnings: cheating, divorce, toxic monogamy, abuse, controlling behavior, trauma, manipulation) Join us in a conversation surrounding polyamory and ethical non monogamy (ENM). We define polyamory, ENM, and monogamy/toxic monogamy, share Amanda & Mike's story of how they started practicing polyamory, some Q+A, common myths, and core "must haves" that are common in these relationships. This episode is a must listen to!

    Ep15: Numerology, Metaphysics, & Personal Insight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 87:16


    (Trigger Warnings: Divorce, Body Image) Join us in a conversation surrounding numerology, metaphysics, and numbers! Hanna brings their experience with numerology, explains how they found it, and briefly covers its history and basic information. Then Hanna does Amanda's reading along with the reading of our friend Crystal who was the winner of our giveaway!!!! This is a refreshing and interesting episode, you can take a lot from! www.patreon.com/greyawakenings

    Ep14: Hope This Doesn't Offend You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 87:10


    (Trigger Warnings: Literally all of them that you can mostly ever think of.) Join us in a conversation surrounding being offended, PC culture, defensive reactions, and how to bridge the gaps. We get frustrated, mad, laugh uncomfortably, and more! Hold on to your seats, because this episode might offend you.

    Ep13: Family Is A Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 78:18


    (Trigger Warnings: Infertility, Adoption, Divorce, Family, Donor Conception) Join us in a conversation surrounding donor conception, chosen family, and unconventional families. We share an amazing story of two sisters (and you'll see there's more) who found each other in adulthood, their experiences, and more! This episode will allow you to think critically about yourself and your own family/chosen family. Get ready to get your hearts warmed. Check out our patreon page!! https://www.patreon.com/greyawakenings

    Ep12: Capitalism: You Are Not Consumable

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 64:59


    (Trigger Warnings: Poverty, Capitalism, Welfare, Shame from using Government Services (p.s. not from us)) Join us in a honest and difficult conversation surrounding capitalism, commodifying of bodies and not being paid enough, living paycheck to paycheck, how to self care in a capitalist society, and more.

    Ep11: Pleasure vs. Orgasm: Lets Talk Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 89:08


    (Trigger Warnings: Rape, Rape Culture, Trauma, Homophobia, Transphobia) Join us in a conversation surrounding all of the things sex (well most things just for now). We chat toxic sexual scripts, sex post trauma, sex through transition with testosterone, pleasure based sex versus orgasm based, and more. This is an episode for ALL folks to learn about themselves (even if you do not identify as gender non conforming or queer!!!!) Keep an OPEN MIND :)

    Ep10: All You Need To Know About Lube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 52:32


    Join us in a conversation around lubricant! The importance, different types of lubricant, and more!!

    Ep9: The Queer History Lesson We Always Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 79:58


    (Trigger Warnings: Racism, Police Brutality, Sex Work, Homophobia, Transphobia) Join us in a queer history lesson with Dr. Jeff, a queer historian! We cover why queer history is bigger than just the Stonewall Inn Riots, the importance of queer history in schools, the history and development of pride/ the pride parade, and how we all even fit in.

    Ep8: Fat Bodies In A Thin World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 91:27


    Trigger Warnings: Fatphobia, Eating Disorders, Miscarriages, Ableism Join us in a conversation around sizism, fat bodies, access in public spaces, clothing, sex, dating, health, and more with our special guest Candice Candice!

    Ep7: "What About Us:" A Talk About Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 81:23


    Trigger Warnings: Sexual Harassment, Assault, Racism, Abelism, Homophobia, Transphobia Join us in a discussion surrounding privilege, many intersections, and our honest reactions to learning more about the straight pride parade happening 8/31/2019. We laugh, we cry (from laughing), we roll our eyes, and we become very uncomfortable. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

    Ep 6: Planting Roots: Homelessness & Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 96:09


    (Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Homelessness, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Use, Incest) Planting roots is hard when it's in environments that are toxic and unsafe. Our guest, Strawberry, navigates their story surrounding teen homelessness, drug and alcohol use, and more. We also bond over intersectional feminist rage towards the end. Don't miss this conversation!

    Ep5: How "The Greys" Became The Greys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 83:55


    In the day of social media it is tough to know what is real and what isn't. Join Hanna & Adrean in a real conversation surrounding their relationship. They talk about their interesting beginning story, what annoys them about each other, what they love about each other, and they share some advice and funny stories they've experienced on the way.

    Ep4: It's Okay To Not Be Okay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 102:56


    Trigger Warnings: sexual abuse, suicide, drug abuse/addiction Join us in a discussion surrounding mental health. We cover statistics, how to destigmatize mental health, how to support loved ones, information on counseling/therapy, medication, and we also share our personal experiences with mental illness.... and one of us isn't wearing pants. :)

    Ep3: Gender Vs. Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 78:03


    Join us in a crash course surrounding gender vs. sex, identities, pronouns, spectrums, "passing,"and personal stories (even one of us comes out publicly for the first time eva!)

    Ep2 - Finding Love For A Body You Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 66:10


    Lets talk diet culture, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, capitalism (again), and how to heal. We share personal stories of our own body relationships, and uncover the techniques we all use to have radical self acceptance. Trigger Warning: some talk about sexual abuse, fatphobia, gender dysphoria, and hints to eating disorders, scale and weight # talk, healthism, the word obesity

    Ep1: Introduction & Reclaiming Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 64:49


    An honest conversation on self care, capitalism, queerness, and drinking mimosas!

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