The Manic Panda Podcast

Episode 36 - Sushi Afterglow

Hi, everyone! Panda and I discuss making homemade sushi, celebrating our birthdays, how therapy can help with sexual connection, toxic family members sucking and more!

Episode 35 - Get Your S*** Together

Hello, everyone! In this episode we discuss where we've been, the advantages of individual and couple's therapy, regrets we have of our Amber Heard VS Johnny Deep episode, porn addiction, cheating, being on both sides of a mania and psychosis from Bipolar; communicating with our spouse, growth versus peaking, and comparing our relationship and lives to 90 Day Fiancé.

Episode 34 - Just the Tip

Hello, everyone! After a brief hiatus, Virginia and Matthew are back talking about sex, healing from narcissistic and sexual trauma, and one of their newest favorite movies, Sorority Boys. Join us and share some laughs.

Episode 33 - Let's Talk About Sex, Panda

Hello, everyone! Today we cover a tremendous amount of topics from sexual trauma, reclaiming your sexuality, reducing screen time, porn addiction, being romantic and Virginia shaved her body for the first time in 1.5 years! Ooh la la! Please rate and follow us! Go ahead and contact us with any questions, comments and critiques at our email: manicpandapodcastshow@gmail.com Here are the topics discussed on this episode: * The reason we do this show, and promoting our email to contact us * Hoping as a kid the world would improve once we were adults, and Matthew might actually have to run for U.S. President * Social media causing burnout and increasing suicidal ideation * People who always choose the wrong drama-filled paths, and severing ties with them * 2024 and Karma catching up to us all * Who actually does the Wheelbarrow sex position? * Bipolar Disorder and grandiose mentality, thinking you're the messiah * Trauma dumping versus sharing your story when meeting strangers * Enjoying the good memories you have despite those who hurt you also being present * Submissive women taking control over her marriage after her husband cheated, enjoying life * Not staying in a toxic relationship for your children, being a better example by finding happiness * Talking out loud to determine if you're right or wrong * The #MeToo movement and standing up for consent * Guys who drive lifted trucks are blatantly gay; BBL for BBC * Guys who watch scantily clad women or sex scenes in shows or movies, being gross * Premature ejaculation, setting boundaries and mutual consent * Women are the prize! * Manic and porn addicted sex versus medicated and sober sex * Finding our sex lives again, moving past sexual trauma * Being shamed by parents for sex and masturbation * Porn addiction and how dominating it can be * Grounding yourself during sex to avoid sexual traumatic triggers * Using planners to journal, build habits, track moods and the joys of stickers to motivate you * Showering to feel clean for sexy time * Virginia shaved her body for the first time in 1.5 years! * Not forcing your woman/partner to shave her/their body in order to feel beautiful * Going out for dates, socially drinking and being more present * Small coffee shop date and having a great, productive day * Reducing screen time to be more present and romantic * Surviving versus living life to work a traumatic life * Using weed less to be more present, enjoying sex and life, and avoiding edibles * Avoiding work overtime to focus on your personal well being

Episode 32 - Friends Wanted

Hi everyone! We have a packed episode for you. Below is everything we discussed. Friends, please apply within. Please share and follow! * Messiah complex when people suck * Men choosing the dog over women if trapped on an island * Men being comfortable wearing women's clothes * Drag queens proving all women are beautiful * How you want your partner to feel when you're depressed * Glitter, grease and cat urine to get revenge * The age gap between Matthew and his ex * Age gaps dating * Living life on autopilot, living in the past, and becoming the best version of your inner child * Small talk is a waste of time * Making friends is hard * Getting in trouble for talking too much at work * Sharing deeper conversations with coworkers * Not having lifelong friends, and importance of knowing people * COVID's impact on extroverts * Yearning for friends and people to Dungeons & Dragons with * V's family not realizing how much she did for everyone till she left * Negative stereotypes of Bipolar Disorder * Hearing the hurt you inflicted, intentional or not * Comforting when sad, and making people feel safe * The love of touch * Matthew gives Mrs. Claus hugs * V letting go of the hurt her bullies caused * Demotivational posters and not wanting to be a working adult anymore * Panda, the Therapist Dominatrix and swingers party caterer