Being F'ing Honest

In this episode, we explore the idea of emotional trauma and how it can manifest in our physical bodies. We also discuss the importance of self-love and forgiveness when dealing with difficult relationships. We hear from a Jennifer who shares her experience of having a family gathering despite estrangement between her parents, and how she has learned to take control of her own life and relationships.

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In this episode of "Being F'ing Honest," hosts Jennifer Wong and Charity Rodriguez discuss their experiences with addiction and meditation. They discuss how they were more concerned about looking like they were in charge than being scared of people who had been on drugs or alcohol. Jennifer also talks about her love for people who struggle with addiction and how she is addicted to people. They share how they started ...

It is clear that people are feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the current state of affairs. With the government and powerful institutions seemingly not doing enough to make a difference, many are feeling powerless and disconnected from their communities. It is easy to understand why so many people feel angry, sad, and confused when they don't see any real progress being made. Furthermore, the attitude of "shoot firs...

In this episode, a Jennifer and Charity share stories of overcoming gaslighting.  Jennifer recounts her experience in a previous relationship and how she had to learn to stand up for herself, as well as how she is now using the experience to help her daughter recognize unhealthy relationships. She also speaks about the importance of recognizing what is normal and what is not when it comes to relationships; that it is not okay for s...

In this episode  Jennifer and Charity discuss the events that led up to having their children assessed and what that looks like. Is it important?  Does it help or impair the child in some way?  Everyone's journey will look a little different and that is ok. Psychoeducational evaluation is a process by which a trained professional works with those involved in a child's learning or development to identify the child's s...

Happy Friday Everybody!  After Charity and Jennifer recorded their episode on Meditation, Jennifer was asked to do a short guided meditation.  Jennifer was excited because she had not taught a mediation group in almost two years!  This meditation utilizes mindfulness  of the body and breath to help with grounding and being present.  The second half of the meditation combines mindfulness with visualization to bring the  feeling of k...

What does Meditation mean to you? Do you meditate? Join Jennifer and Charity as they explore the often misunderstood practice of meditation. Jennifer describes her journey from doubter to certified instructor and practitioner, while Charity shows that meditation can take many forms, such as prayer, that all help you find your center.

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Our latest episode covers the most controversial topic yet, and the honesty Charity and I offer is raw and eye opening. I am clenching my body and forgetting to breathe at times in anticipation of listeners potential reactions. 

No regrets! The sharing allowed us to get to know each other better and find a deeper level of compassion for one another - an our children.

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When we recorded this episode, we were just supposed to get together and talk through some show topics and logistics, but as Texas Governor Greg Abbot had just issued his “gender-affirming medical treatments constitutes child abuse” letter, we ended up discussing transphobia. 

Both Jennifer and I were pretty charged up at that moment and somewhat in shock, so while our discussion was very impromptu, it was no less impassioned, which...

A conversation about the trials and tribulations of going through menopause.  The topic of menopause begins very practical and "medical", then morphs into how women take care of themselves and the need for community.  How do we belong and be authentic within ourselves and with others.  How do or did you find the community that supports you the best?  When choosing a doctor, what do you need from them to be supported?  Cou...

Because menopause is such a big subject Jennifer and Charity have two episodes to discuss this inevitable change women are faced with. They discuss  the denial, the changes, and the confusion!  With such a hot and sweaty topic, they begin with a meditation to get centered and drop right into the convo. They share their personal stories of perimenopause and touch on some interesting things that happen to the body on the road to peri...

Welcome , it is so nice to have you here! Come listen in on Charity and Jennifer's honest conversation about family dynamics and what happened when each of their father's became ill with dementia.  There are hundreds of ways to be a caregiver and these two women share their personal stories of growing up with their fathers and then watching them decline.   Stay tuned for Charity's "chicken story", you just ...

Welcome to Being F’ing Honest, the podcast that is a place for honesty, a place for fun, and a place to talk about things that aren't normally talked about. In this introductory episode, we meet our two hosts, Jennifer Wong and Charity Rodriguez, get some insight into their respective backgrounds, and discover how they mutually identified the need for a podcast that showcases honesty, transparency, and vulnerability among norm...