Love Pono: Podcast: Mukbang Monday

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in this Mukbang Monday episode, we’re diving deep into the patterns that can hide behind “too good to be true” relationships. From love bombing—those intense early displays of affection—to recognizing red flags in behavior and communication, we’re unpacking how unhealthy dynamics can develop and what healthy love truly looks like. Join the Love Pono team as we eat, reflect, and talk story about emotional manipulation, boundaries, and healing.

In this episode, we explore Healthy Communication vs. Conflict Avoidance — how to strengthen relationships by engaging in open conversations instead of avoiding them.

This week we’re focusing on Miscommunication in the digital and in-person world — ghosting, unfriending, ALL CAPS (!!), tone, and why our messages don’t always land the way we expect.

Today we touch on online dating stigmas, and how to date online safely 🤳 Online dating is a way of meeting potential partners through the internet and dating apps. This practice has gained more popularity throughout recent years as technology grows and is increasingly integrated into our lives. It’s crucial to stay safe online and our Love Pono team is here to help!

Today we touch on love bombing and red flags ❤️‍🔥 Sometimes what feels like love at first sight can actually be a form of manipulation or control. Love bombing happens when someone overwhelms you with affection or attention to gain power in a relationship. It’s important to recognize these early signs and know the difference between genuine love and unhealthy intensity. Our Love Pono team is here to help you spot the signs and protect your peace. 💞

In this episode, we explore trauma responses: freeze / fight / flight, somatic symptoms, and healing in self & relationships. Research shows that some communities face higher exposure to trauma and intimate partner violence, while youth often report the effects of historical trauma and cope through strong emotions and community bonds.

Today, we are going to be talking about Toxic Masculinity and how it affects the way men interact and communicate. Gender norms and expectations placed on men have greatly impacted how men treat women, their family, and even other men! This can cause big problems and misunderstandings in their interpersonal relationships that go far deeper than just romance.