Rainbows in the Dark

Rainbows in the Dark

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Rainbows in the Dark episodes

  • What Rainbows in the Dark Means to Me

    So, why Rainbows in the Dark? The name isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s personal. In this episode, I share the weird, wonderful, and totally unexpected ways rainbows have shown up in my life, long before they became a cultural symbol.

    • 🌈 How a mystery "Rainbow Man" mailed me joy as a kid
    • 🎤 My very early media career as an elementary school Library Reporter
    • 💀 Why I’ve always been drawn to both light & darkness
    • 🚌 The day a bus driver changed my life by choosing black as his favorite color

    If you love rainbows but also appreciate a little shadow, you’re in the right place. This episode is a deep dive into why this podcast exists and what it means to me.

    ✨ What’s your most memorable rainbow story? Drop a comment —I’d love to hear it!

    5 min
  • Healing Isn't All Love & Light

    Healing sounds beautiful—light, love, peace, rainbows… but let’s be real: it’s also messy, uncomfortable, and sometimes downright ugly. If you’ve ever felt like your healing journey doesn’t match the soft-focus Instagram version, this episode is for you.

    • Why real healing is more than just “high vibes”
    • The hard truths that come with deep healing work
    • Why avoiding darkness actually slows down growth
    • How to navigate the ugly, painful, and frustrating parts of healing

    If you’ve ever wondered why healing doesn’t feel like a spa day, this episode will help you reframe the process—so you don’t get stuck when things get tough.

    ✨ Have you ever hit a rough patch in your healing journey? Drop a comment —I’d love to hear your story!

    4 min
  • What Mainstream Self-Help Gets Wrong

    Mainstream self-help is everywhere—books, podcasts, Instagram gurus telling you to "just think positive!" But what if some of this advice is... not so helpful? In this episode, we unpack the biggest myths, misconceptions, and downright bad advice that mainstream self-help often pushes.

    • Why “just manifest it!” can backfire
    • The toxic side of “good vibes only”
    • When personal growth becomes a shame trap
    • What actually works when you want to change your life

    If you've ever felt like self-help is missing something, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about what actually helps—and what’s just feel-good fluff.

    🔹 Have you ever followed self-help advice that totally flopped? Drop a comment —I’d love to hear your story!

    3 min
  • How Loving One Person Can Change Everything

    Love is powerful—not in some cliché, greeting-card way, but in a real, world-shifting way. In this episode of Rainbows in the Dark, we explore how deeply loving just one person—a friend, a partner, a child, even a stranger—can change the way we see the world, ourselves, and what truly matters.

    What if the ripple effect of love is bigger than we ever imagined?

    🎙️ Let’s talk about it.

    7 min
  • Fear is the Real Enemy (Not Each Other)

    Fear is the Real Enemy (Not Each Other) 😨➡️💡

    Fear divides us. It isolates, distorts, and keeps us from seeing each other clearly. In this episode of Rainbows in the Dark, we peek at some of the ways fear shapes our world—and how recognizing it can set us free.

    What if the real enemy isn’t “them” but the fear we project onto each other? Let’s talk about it.

    🎙️ Tune in for insights, stories, and maybe a perspective shift.

    4 min
  • Welcome to Rainbows in the Dark

    Welcome to Rainbows in the Dark! 🌈✨

    In this debut episode, I introduce the heart of Rainbows in the Dark—a podcast about finding meaning, beauty, and even a little magic in life’s hardest moments. We’ll explore grief, transformation, love, loss, and the unexpected ways darkness can lead to light.

    Expect real talk, deep dives, and perhaps the occasional kazoo solo. (No promises.)

    Let’s begin. 🎙️💫



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    3 min

About Rainbows in the Dark

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Rainbows in the Dark explores the beauty, mystery, and meaning found in life’s toughest moments. Hosted by Dr. Kim Makoi, this podcast dives into the deep end of the human experience—grief,…