Magenta Giraffes

5/14/23 - The second Mother's Day

Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her second mother's day since her mother passed away.

5/7/23 - Dialysis

Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses how her father needs to start dialysis.

4/28/23 - "Trowmah."

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses how she still has to work through a lot of past trauma. Also, the word she was trying to remember was "resistance."

4/23/23 - Mercury is in RETROGRADE

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses how Mercury is in retrograde.

4/16/23 - the 10 percenter version of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her hatred of the Spring and Summer months.

4/9/23 - I am NOT a martyr!

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her week and how she has been feeling ungrounded.

4/2/23 - Second Anniversary

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the second anniversary of her Mother's passing.

3/26/23 - No "we-ness," just "me-ness"

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her week and how she likes being single right now.

3/12/23 - The Tom and Ariana of it all

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses how a reality show triggered her anxiety.

3/5/23 - Get a hobby and get a life!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses feeling judged and how hobbies have helped her.

2/25/23 - The Lost Passport

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses the day she lost her passport.

2/19/23 - I heart Delilah

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses her general crankiness and love for Radio talk show hostess, Delilah.

2/12/23 - My Nailstagram

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses why she needed to take a break last week and her new passion project.

1/23/23 - Tattoos and my spirituality

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses how her new tattoos explore her spirituality.

1/16/23 - My hobbies include: buying things, tattoos and jewelry

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona talks about her spending problem and finding joy in little things.

1/9/23 - Year of the Tat

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona gives her update for the week and talks about how tattoos have been helping her with accepting her body.

1/1/23 - My pie plight and other ordeals

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona is back with season 3 of Magenta Giraffes! She gives an update on what's been happening over the holidays.

11/20/22 - The Batman Hole and the Robin Hole

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses her new ear piercings and the joy they brought her. Sumona will be back in early 2023 with new episodes.

11/6/22 - The garbage week continues

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses her stressful week.

11/1/22 - The endoscopy from HELL

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses her recent experience of getting a routine endoscopy.

10/23/2022 - Starting an anti-depressant

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her first weeks on an anti-depressant medication.

10/16/22 - Laura Lynne Jackson Retreat Part 2

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Conclusion of Sumona's experience at Laura Lynne Jackson retreat at the Omega institute.

10/2/22 - Laura Lynne Jackson Retreat Part 1

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the retreat she went on at the Omega Institute featuring Laura Lynne Jackson.

9/25/22 - Deciding to see a psychiatrist

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her decision to see a psychiatrist about her anxiety.

9/18/22 - My mother never listened to me

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses how she feels that her mother never really listened to her.

9/11/22 - Glad my dad is at peace with his life!

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses how the past, present and future seem bleak and how her father has found peace in his life.

9/5/22 - My inheritance, my choice!

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the sentimental value of part of her inheritance.

8/21/22 - Emergency room visit from HELL

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the traumatic experience of going to the emergency room with her father.

8/14/22 - Bad Daughter

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses feeling like a bad daughter at times.

8/7/22 - Audition heartbreak and the Multiverse

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her fears about the Multiverse and her recent experience with a musical theater audition.

7/31/22 - Dream Lessons

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses missing her mom and her dad's dream.

7/24/22 - When you're vulnerable, be careful who you call...

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her vulnerabilities and insecurities during a challenging time.

7/17/22 - Waiting for the other shoe to drop

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her very stressful week and how she feels that good things don't happen anymore.

7/10/22 - Why can't magic be real?

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the difficulties of reality and questions why magic can't be real.

6/26/22 - Glad my mom's not here to see this garbage world!

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the overturning of Roe v. Wade and other dismal things that are adding to her general state of misery.

6/19/22 - Father's Day

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her feelings about Father's Day, 2022.

6/11/22 - I created a music playlist to torture myself

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses how her own nostalgia about her childhood is torturing herself and also that her therapist suggested that maybe a low dose antidepressant could be helpful.

6/5/22 - We live in a Dystopia

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her struggle to find anything to look forward to.

5/30/22 - Don't worry, be happy

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the latest sign she received from her mother.

5/22/22 - The kindness of strangers

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona talks about her week and discusses two events that really showed her there is kindness left in this world.

5/15/22 - What is the point?

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

It's a really low week for Sumona where she questions everything and asks what is she surviving for?

5/8/22 - Mother's Day

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her feelings about this year's Mother's Day.

4/24/22 - Who said life was fair?

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her week and how she feels like she is at a turning point in her life.

4/18/22 - Don't watch The Conjuring if you're a scaredy-cat!

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona talks about her week and discusses how watching The Conjuring was not good for her mental health.

4/10/22 - On the JLo

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is a slight departure from the regular topics. It's a special episode where Sumona discusses Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's engagement, because she has to!

4/3/22 - Is the Masked Singer the best show on television???

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the aftermath of her mom's birthday and receiving a sign from her on The Masked Singer.

3/27/22 - Did we just become bestfriends???

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona gives updates on her life and discusses her feelings about friendships.

3/20/22 - Don't watch "Mixtape" if you are grieving!

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses getting a new job and the emotions of the week of her mom’s birthday.

3/13/22 - Mom's Birthday

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her turmoil as her mother's birthday approaches.

3/6/22 - Shut up, Livvi!

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses negative self-talk and how naming the inner voice helps takes away its power.

2/27/22 - Frankie says relax, but can I???

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses whether she can actually relax or not and how drained she feels with the state of the world.

2/20/22 - You get an Orange Car, and you get an orange car!

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona talks about the latest sign she received from the universe.

2/13/22 - Good Vibes Only

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her week and also goes through Chopra.com's list of how to raise your vibration.

2/5/22 - My Hypothetical Questions game

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the stress of going back to work in-office and how she asks herself hypothetical bargaining questions.

1/30/22 - My obsession with ACOTAR

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses missing her mother a lot this week and new her new found obsession with the fantasy series, ACOTAR.

1/23/22 - My HOT TAKE on Abraham Hicks and the Law of Attraction

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona talks about Abraham Hicks, the Law of Attraction and what helps when she is really missing her mom.

1/16/22 - Reading is Fundamental

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses how reading has helped her with her anxiety and "shockingly" makes her feel better than watching TV.

1/9/22 - The day I found out my voice over coach was a sexual predator

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses her birthday, a tarot card reading with Erin Smith and of course the day she found out her voice over coach was a sexual predator.

If you are interesting in working with Erin, here is her website: https://www.vardotarot.com/

1/2/22 - Don't watch "About Time" if you're grieving

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona talks about feeling emotional around the holidays.

Here is a link to the oracle deck Sumona mentioned and uses regularly:
https://www.threadsoffate.com/collections/all/products/presale-preview-threads-of-fate-oracle-black-rose-gold-edition

12/26/21 - Maybe I don't want to unplug from The Matrix!

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona expresses her feelings about Omicron during the height of Omicron this past Christmas and she also discusses feeling stuck and wanting to make her parents proud.

12/12/21 - Duvet covers are not easy

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona talks about her week, how putting on a Duvet cover is the hardest thing in the world and how she may not be as in love with NYC as she once thought.

If you want to check out the burrito method for putting on a duvet cover, check out this youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRPfudNNd8Y

12/5/21 - My second Past Life Regression session!

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona talks about her second Past Life Regression session and the lessons she learned from it.

11/28/21 - A little less Cozy in the world

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses how blood is not always thicker than water, how sometimes the people who are left behind feel guilty and how they world feels a little less cozy without her mom in it.

11/21/21 - Grief and Food

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses her relationship with food and how it's been more difficult with grief in the mix.

11/14/21 - I am grateful for...salad dressing

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona talks about sometimes having to dig deep for what she is grateful for and her first Past Life Regression Therapy session.

Sumona also touched on the subject of suicide and while she is no expert (at all), here are some sites if you need help:

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://afsp.org/
https://save.org/find-help/international-resources/

11/7/21 - Are you a New Soul or Old Soul?

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses the idea of Old Souls vs New Souls and many other topics on this week's episode.

10/31/21 - Robin Williams, can you hear me???

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses her love of 90s movies, Robin Williams and maybe asking other people for signs who are not on her Team of Light.

10/24/21 - 12 Dates of Christmas hits differently now

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses acceptance, Scorpio Season, the holidays and how 12 Dates of Christmas hits differently now.

10/17/21 - Can I please use my Dead Mom Card???

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses the frustrations of the week, TV shows that have been soothing and enlightening and her latest psychic moment.

10/10/21 - 20th Episode + Heavy Guilt

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses the 6 month marker since her mother passed away and the complicated feelings of guilt as it pertains to moving on with her life.

10/3/21 - Trying to channel Kali the Destroyer over here

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona gives an update on dating apps, wanting to channel the goddess Kali and a visitation from her mom in her dreams.

9/26/21 - Grief and "Dating"

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Sumona discusses homeopathic flower remedies, her new sign from her mom and the idea of dating during grief.

9/19/21 - My First Energy Session!

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the complexities of losing a parent and her first energy session with the AMAZING Caitlin Marino!

If you would like to work with Caitlin, check out her website here: https://caitlinmarino.com/

9/12/21 - Plants, Crystals and Past Lives, Oh My!

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discussed the Akashic Records, Past Life Regression Therapy, Hypnosis, Plants, psychic moments and of course, signs.

9/5/21 - If we have multiple lives, I don't want to come back!

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses receiving the ultimate sign from her mother, a crystal update, Hurricane Ida and having multiple lives.

8/29/21 - Politeness week is OVAH!

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses cleansing and energizing crystals, miscommunications with her dad, channeling her mom and wanting to STOP being polite and START getting REAL.

8/22/21 - A Dip in the Crystal Pond

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her new love of crystals and her physical symptoms of grief.

8/15/21 - We only have 4000 weeks to live...if we are lucky!

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the book, "Who Moved My Cheese?" and the idea that we only have 4000 weeks to live.

8/8/21 - How *NSYNC and Mozart saved my life

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In her most embarrassing episode yet, Sumona takes a stroll down memory lane to when her Mom reigned supreme and *NSYNC stole her heart.

8/1/21 - Sorry, brb, I need to go look at caves on Airbnb!

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses feeling overwhelmed with life stuff on top of grief stuff and how she would like to go hide in a cave for 4 months.

7/25/21 - Psychiatrists are the WORST patients

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses the outpouring of love she has received from listeners, her health issues, frustrations and astrological snap shot from Heidi Rose Robbins.

7/18/21 - Magenta is The Color of Communication between The Dead and The Living

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her anger, tips on what to do for a grieving friend and a tidbit she learned from the show "Surviving Death" on Netflix.

7/11/21 - My First Session with a Medium!

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses her first ever session with a medium.

7/6/21 - Either leave me alone or make it about ME!

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona talks about her Weeping Wedding Stories and how maybe it's not the best idea to point out the grief of the grieving.

6/27/21 - Surviving "Surviving Death" (Mediums Part 2)

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses bad dreams and the third episode of Netflix's "Surviving Death".

6/20/21 - Surviving "Surviving Death" (Mediums Part 1)

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona gives an update on her grief and gives a review of Episode 2 (Mediums Part 1) of the Netflix Show, "Surviving Death".

6/13/21 - Mom needs to work on her time management

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses competitive grief and what spirits do all day.

6/6/21 - Does Mom even know what Magenta is?

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sumona discusses what Magenta Giraffes is.

5/30/21 - Magenta Giraffes Intro Episode

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Introductory episode where Sumona talks about where she is on her spiritual journey.