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Mind Body and Laughter Podcast
Hosted by Herm and Tonya
Welcome to Mind, Body, and Laughter, the podcast where we explore the lighter side of relationships and well-being. Join us as we dive into topics that nurture your mind, energize your body, and tickle your funny bone. Whether you're here for the relationship stories, wellness tips, the hearty laughs, or a little bit of them all, we've got you covered. Let's get started!
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- Michael Movie and do women need a man?May 7, 2026 · 19 minIn today's episode we shot an impromptu episode in the car and we spoke about the Michael movie, asked would you give up your pet for someone you are dating? Also, we asked do women need a man and vice versa? 00:00 Intro 00:20 Michael Jackson movie 05:57 Our day after the movie 09:40 Would you give up your pet for someone you are dating? 12:10 Give a good reason why women would want a man and vice versa? 18:00 Wrap up
- Is the man wasting a woman's time if he is not ready to marry when she is?Apr 15, 2026 · 18 minIn this episode we discuss a situation where a woman is ready to marry after 2 years and the man is not and whether he is wasting her time? 00:00 Intro 00:26 Thank you for the condolences wishes and funeral of my dad 02:55 Shady Rest Country Club 04:35 Topic of the day 14:25 Health Tips (Nettle Leaf)
- Cheating GameApr 1, 2026 · 16 minIn this episode we play a game of questions asking if certain situations are cheating or not?00:00 Intro00:30 Is it cheating if you are venting about your partner to a friend of the opposite sex?05:15 Is it cheating to follow exes on Instagram?05:31 Is it cheating to turn off location 06:15 Is it cheating to go and drop off food to a friend of the opposite sex that likes your cooking07:30 Is it cheating to have someone in the car of the opposite sex and tell your partner to get in the back?09:30 Is it cheating if you are at home with someone of the opposite sex and not telling your partner ahead of time?10:18 Is it cheating if you give someone your IG or number?11:20 Is it cheating if you buy someone a drink?12:48 is it cheating to accept a dance?14:28 Is it cheating to still have pics of your ex in your phone?15:14 Is it cheating to let an ex borrow your car?15:45 Wrap up
- Do you remember gameFeb 26, 2026 · 14 minIn this episode we play a game of remembering points in our relationship. We also discuss Jesse Jackson and dominate traits. 00:00 Show intro 00:30 Do you remember game 10:10 Jesse Jackson and dealing with death 13:27 Dominate trait and wrap up.
- After Effects of Valentine's DayFeb 18, 2026 · 15 minIn this episode we discuss some of the after effects of Valentine's Day. we also dive more into Chi Reiki Botanicals, ending with a giveaway.00:00 Show intro00:30 After Valentine’s Day08:22 What is Chi Reiki Botanicals?12:10 Reiki13:20 Chi Reiki Botanicals tea Giveaway and wrap up
- Protecting your peaceFeb 4, 2026 · 20 minIn this episode we discuss keeping your peace and whether the people around you add or subtract from your peace. We also discuss the word older, our new venture and attention seeking on social media. 00:00 Show intro 00:30 Chi Reiki Botanicals 04:50 Fussing about the word older 07:35 Attention seeking social media 13:10 Keeping your peace 19:40 Wrap up
- New Year UpdateJan 14, 2026 · 17 minIn this episode we give an update on what's been going on. We also discuss the new business, online dating, empty nesting, and habit changing.00:00 Show intro00:30 Tonya’s cold02:50 New business Chi Reiki Botanicals05:00 Hinge / dating sites09:45 Empty nesting 13:10 Habit changing16:50 Wrap up
- GiftsDec 17, 2025 · 19 minIn this episode we discuss gifts and the holidays! 00:00 Show intro 00:30 How early should you give a gift 02:30 Xmas tree argument 05:00 Hurts jersey 06:40 Gifts 15:15 Nails 18:33 Wrap up
- Should you tell if you saw your friend's partner cheating?Dec 3, 2025 · 14 minIn this episode we ask if you caught the wife or husband of your friend cheating, should you tell your friend? We also ask if you were a chair who would you want to sit on you? 00:00 Show intro 00:27 If I was a chair who would I want to sit on me? 03:40 Should you tell if you saw the partner of your friend cheating? 13:17 Wellness Tip and Wrap up
- Who is the first to be unhappy women or men?Nov 27, 2025 · 18 minIn this episode we discuss who is the first to be unhappy in a relationship, women or men? We also discuss was integration a good thing and showing thanks. 00:00 Show intro 00:27 Who is unhappy first? 07:30 Was integration a good thing for the black community? 12:33 Thankful Wednesday 1 8:20 Wrap up
- Self Sabotaging Relationships.Nov 12, 2025 · 16 minIn this episode we discuss if we have used self sabotaging to get out of any not our previous relationships. We also discuss tips on when you are having a bad day. 00:00 Show intro 00:41 Today’s topic 10:03 Wellness tip on having a bad day 16:10 Wrap up
- Celebrity Culture and Cleopatra.Nov 1, 2025 · 24 minIn this episode we continue about our experience in Morocco and how it led to us getting more in depth about Cleopatra. We also discuss celebrity culture and whether it is a good thing or bad thing?
- MoroccoOct 15, 2025 · 21 minIn this episode we discuss our trip to Morocco, visiting the cities of Marrakech and Casablanca. 00:00 Show intro 00:25 Morocco trip 01:33 Marrakech 09:54 Casablanca1 6:09 Wrap up
- Can a relationship work with very little in common?Oct 1, 2025 · 23 minIn today's episode we discussed if a relationship can work when you have little in common? We also ask can married or people in a long term relationship hang out with single friends. We finish with some health tips. 00:00 Show intro 00:55 Can a relationship work with little in common? 09:20 Can people that are in a marriage be friends with single friends 16:40 Health talk 23:00 Wrap up
- What is hard about a relationship?Sep 24, 2025 · 19 minIn this episode we discuss what can be hard about a relationship. We get into if you have kids and they don't want you to date after things not working with their parents. We discuss seasonal detoxes as well. 00:00 Show intro 00:40 What is hard about a relationship or marriage? 05:16 Who’s podcast? 06:27 What if your kids don’t want you to date? 13:44 Seasonal Detox 18:58 Wrap up
- Do single women live longer than married women?Sep 18, 2025 · 15 minIn this episode we discuss whether single women live longer than married women. We also discuss taking breaks at times from social media, especially if it causes stress. 00:00 Show intro 00:55 Do single women live longer than married women 07:50 Limiting your social media 11:26 Speaking engagement on health and wellness 15:30 Wrap up
- Should Carmelo Anthony have mentioned Lala in his Hall of Fame Speech?Sep 10, 2025 · 17 minIn this episode we discuss if Carmelo Anthony should have mentioned his ex-wife Lala in his Hall of Fame Speech? We also talk about some prep for our upcoming trip to Morocco. 00:00 Show intro 00:30 Carmelo’s induction speech 09:30 Prepping for Morocco 16:10 Wrap up
- Why do side pieces have it easier?Sep 3, 2025 · 19 minIn this episode we discuss why is it that the side pieces have an easier time than the person that is in the relationship? We also discussed the situation from the Highest 2 Lowest movie. 00:00 Show intro00:20 Side pieces12:30 Highest 2 Lowest movie situation15:25 Labor Day / summer over 18:06 Wellness tip / wrap up
- Adult Trivia Card GamesAug 27, 2025 · 15 minIn this episode we speak about our weekend in Delaware playing adult trivia games. We get into a few other topics in the chapters below.00:00 Show intro01:10 Weekend in Delaware2:40 Adult games4:00 Class reunion 6:00 Riad09:20 Kids going back to school11:20 Shout out to Krista from Austria and book update13:00 Wrap up (wellness, wills, insurance)
- Can you be in love with someone you are not sexually attracted to?Aug 20, 2025 · 18 minIn today's episode we ask the question if you can be in love or love someone that you are not sexually attracted to? We also speak about the use of the word lie and kick off the celebration of Tonya's birthday! 00:00 Show intro 01:20 Can you be in love with someone you are not sexually attracted to? 06:40 Birthday month 09:58 End of summer back to school safety tips 13:11 Health tips and encouragement 16:00 use of the word lie 17:42 Wrap up
- Relationship LabelsAug 13, 2025 · 24 minIn this episode we speak about whether labels in a relationship is important or not. We also discuss whether you want your kids to find someone with the same personalities and traits as their parents.00:00 Show intro02:10 Relationship labels15:14 Do you want your children to date someone with your traits and personality?21:00 Wellness and wrap up
- Is it ok to keep pictures of deceased partner around the new partner?Aug 6, 2025 · 20 minIn this episode we discuss whether it is ok to keep pictures of a deceased partner around the new partner. We also ask about dating after someone has gone on. 00:00 Show intro 01:00 Is it ok to have a picture of your deceased partner around your new partner 6:25 Would you date again after? 10:50 Weekend trip, business venture 13:00 Shaq and assisted living and std rates in those facilities 19:10 Wrap Up
- Book Feedback and Good PeopleJul 30, 2025 · 15 minIn this episode we discuss the after math of the floods, the feedback on the book and how there are still good people out there in the world. We are also having a gift certificate giveaway. Book Link: https://a.co/d/1zit8J7 00:00 Show intro00:45 Flood aftermath and good people04:00 Book feedback06:23 Nephew send off party and game07:58 Surprise gathering for Herm and Tonya’s Bday month12:00 Paying it forward (gift card giveaway)14:45 Wrap up
- Floods, Bdays, and Book ReleaseJul 23, 2025 · 18 minIn today's episode we will be discussing the flash flood that happened in the area. We will also be discussing Herm's Birthday and Book Release. Link for the book: https://amzn.to/4mdpLdT 00:00 Show intro 00:30 Floods and Bday 05:40 Book release 11:40 Malcom Jamal Warner tragedy and growing up how we did 14:25 Back to the flood and People coming together 17:50 Wrap up
- Blame the cheater or 3rd partyJul 9, 2025 · 19 minIn this episode we discuss why people blame the 3rd party over the cheater? We also discuss the phrase being in a situation, Nelly and Ashanti's show and the announcement of my upcoming book release.00:00 Show intro00:30 Have a problem with the cheater or the 3rd party5:50 Saying I am in a situation is a bad thing?7:00 music8:55 Nelly and Ashanti’s show 15:00 Book announcement and wrap up
- RespectJul 3, 2025 · 16 minIn this episode we speak about respect. Is it earned or given? We also speak about cryotherapy, and how to shake hands properly.00:00 Show intro00:30 Rwspect07:34 Heatwave08:44 How to shake hands properly11:28 Health tips cryotherapy 15:46 Wrap up
- LegaciesJul 3, 2025 · 21 minIn this episode we speak about the legacies we leave behind. We also get into how some athletes gain weight after they finish playing! 00:00 Show intro 00:30 Legacies 07:40 Why some athletes gain weight after they finish playing 11:00 The struggle to change bad habits 17:00 Herm and Tonya’s daily routine 21:25 Wrap up
- Life, graduation, and new beginningsJun 18, 2025 · 20 minIn this episode we discuss the coming summer, graduations and the new challenges and great starts that are possible and of course some health and wellness.
- Keeping the spark in a long distance relationshipJun 11, 2025 · 17 minIn this episode we discuss keeping the spark in a long term relationship. We also get into if we ever got ghosted and early parts of the relationship.00:00 Show intro00:30 Keeping the spark in a long term relationship 06:20 Have you ever been ghosted?10:30 Tonya asked was she someone Herm just wanted to have fun with13:42 Put the phones down before bed and trivia giveaway16:00 Tonya wins She-Ro award17:00 Trivia question and wrap up
- Is she wrong for sleeping with someone while on a 1 month break?Jun 4, 2025 · 22 minIn today's episode we discuss while on a 1 month break is it wrong to sleep with someone? We also discuss the Vanessa Bryant pregnant rumor and when is it ok to date again after the death of your partner?00:00 Show intro00:24 Is sleeping with someone else during a 1 month break wrong?11:48 Vanessa Bryant pregnant rumor and when is it ok to date again after death to your partner?20:15 Wrap up and trivia giveaway
- Your friend having a dream about your partner.May 28, 2025 · 21 minIn this episode we discuss how do you react to a friend telling you they had a dream about your partner. We also discuss if you can date someone that dates multiple people in the same field and taking care of parents in their later years.00:00 Show intro03:00 Sleeping with a friends former partner (reality show nonsense)09:00 Mother daughter trip to St Lucia10:14 Would you have a problem with a partner dating multiple people within the same field?14:30 How would you react to a friend saying they had a dream about your partner?17:45 Taking care of parents in later years and is it diseases or bad habits that run in the family?20:55 Wrap up
- Divorcing late in lifeMay 21, 2025 · 26 minIn this episode we discuss making the decision to divorce in your later years. We also discuss checking the package before you marry! 00:00 Show intro 00:24 New haircut 04:10 Reiki Level 2 06:37 Divorcing later in life 15:40 Basketball weekend and Kean University not retiring Herm’s number 20:15 Checking the package before marriage and sexual compatibility
- Can you be friends with liars?May 14, 2025 · 21 minIn this episode we discuss can you be friends with liars as well as if you can date a liar? 00:00 Show intro 00:18 Are friends really friends if they lie? 03:57 Can you date someone who lies? 11:39 What is the biggest lie you ever told? 18:04 Wrap
- Shadeur Sanders situationMay 7, 2025 · 19 minIn this episode we discuss the Shadeur Sanders situation of him falling in the NFL draft. We also discuss the affects of parents, AAU costs, the sports portal, and of course wellness tips. 00:00 Show intro 00:30 Shadeur Sanders situation 05:00 Parents of athletes 09:30 AAU costs11:10 Sports portal 14:10 Back to Shadeur 16:12 Hectic weekend 18:00 Wellness tip and wrap up
- False accusations?Apr 23, 2025 · 22 minIn this episode we touch on the Shannon Sharpe allegation. We also get into older men liking young women and our weekly health tip to take a mental reset and a new question for a prize giveaway. 00:00 Show intro 00:35 Rape allegation against Shannon Sharpe 07:05 What is the attraction between older man and young women 12:25 AAU season has started 14:47 Mental reset to destress 21:20 Contest question for a prize and wrap up
- Is sleeping with clothes on good or bad?Apr 16, 2025 · 24 minIn this episode we discuss if sleeping in clothes is a good or bad thing for a couple? We also discuss the dating show pop the balloon, the Celtic documentary and the impact of sports, and as always we add some wellness to the convo. 00:00 Show intro 00:35 Pop the Balloon 07:40 Sleeping with clothes or not 11:15 Celtic documentary, Bill Russell and Muhammad Ali 15:30 Teaching your own 17:50 Challenging your belief system 18:35 Health and Wellness 23:00 Wrap up
- Do men like needy women?Apr 2, 2025 · 23 minIn this episode we explore if men like needy women. We also announce contest winners, give some health tips and speak about the thin line of being independent and taking it too far. 00:00 Show intro 00:40 Announcing the contest winners 04:18 Announcing upcoming basketball clinics and March madness 8:40 Wellness Wednesday 10:25 Do men like needy women 15:42 independent vs overly independent 18:25 Health tip of habits and fasting and trivia question for a prize 22:50 Wrap up
- Final wishes paperwork with guest Vashti HaleMar 19, 2025 · 49 minIn this episode we discuss the conversation no one really wants to speak about and that is final wishes in case of your death or incapacitation! We have guest Vashti Hale to give us some insight on some must haves to help the process go as smoothly as possible. Link to purchase the Binder: https://tinyurl.com/4turnt3d Discount Code SPRING2025 to get $10 off 00:00 Show intro 00:42 Introducing guest Vashti Hale 02:13 How Vashti and Tonya met 04:30 Speaking about and explaining Vashti’s Binder 7:22 The things you should have as part of you leaving this life 10:30 Notary 13:39 Difference between durable power of attorney and regular power of attorney. 17:22 Spillover / pour over will 19:50 Gene Hackman situation 22:30 Vashti’s stroke, having paperwork, and directives situations 30:30 Back to finishing up the 6 documents to have. 38:50 My Life Matters binder 45:30 Wrap up (have the conversation)
- Does everyone settle?Mar 12, 2025 · 23 minIn this episode we speak about whether everyone settles at some point in a relationship and why is settling looked at differently than compromising?00:00 Intro02:00 Settling08:30 Maya and Toni join in21:24 Wrap up with women’s history month and wellness tip
- Who comes first, your partner or children?Mar 5, 2025 · 25 minIn this episode we elaborate on Ayesha Curry's comment about her husband coming before the children. We also discuss taking a break from Facebook and social media, as well as listening to a side of a discussion you may.not agree with.00:00 Intro02:00 Should your partner come before the kids?05:21 Taking a break from Facebook13:33 Back to main topic16:40 Seeing the other side to something you may not agree with20:40 Wrap up23:54 Contest giveaways
- Is marriage a business decision?Feb 19, 2025 · 15 minIn this episode we discuss if marriage is actually a business decision? We also discuss the importance of flexibility!00:00 Intro00:29 Is marriage a business deal?06:05 Possible celebrity business deals12:25 Speaking about the importance of flexibility, especially in the hip flexors15:00 Wrap up
- Special Valentines Day EpisodeFeb 15, 2025 · 26 minIn this episode we have some Valentines Day questions and we play name the love song! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Biotin Product Link: https://amzn.to/3COFuir 00:00 Intro 01:02 Valentines Day 05:34 Work wives and husbands 08:24 Name that love song 23:29 Biotin product 25:58 Wrap up
- Are men attracted to pregnant women?Feb 12, 2025 · 26 minIn today's episode we ask the question if men are attracted to pregnant women? We also speak about the halftime show from the Super Bowl, Sleep issues and Valentine's Day.00:00 Intro01:00 Can a man be attracted to a pregnant woman?08:48 Super Bowl halftime show14:00 Sleep issues23:25 Valentines Day26:00 Wrap up
- Keep your relationship to yourself and health tipsFeb 5, 2025 · 23 minIn this episode we speak about the Matt Barnes situation and speak about how you should be more mindful of what you should or should not share with the public. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Matt Barnes fiancée puts their business in front st. 03:00 Putting relationship problems out for everyone to see? 06:00 Who cheats more and better? 09:30 Going to movies with friends comparing men and women 12:00 Go red and Black history month 17:00 Health tips 22:45 Wrap up
- MLK Day and black inventorsJan 29, 2025 · 29 minIn this episode we speak about some of the contributions made by African Americans. We also get into knowing your body and taking care of yourself. Here is the link for the 101 Black inventors I spoke about: https://www.cadcrowd.com/blog/top-101-black-inventors-african-americans-best-invention-ideas-that-changed-the-world/ 00:00 Intro 01:11 Speaking on some of the inventions made by black people 03:23 What is your idea of service? 05:00 How do we feel about what we were taught in school? 9:42 People tend to gravitate to their own and how we are looked at differently 13:00 Knowing and taking care of your body 22:25 Get back to self learning and reading 28:00 Wrap up
- Episode 20 Do people need to discuss past relationships with the new partner?Jan 22, 2025 · 37 minIn this episode we discuss whether people need to discuss past relationships with their new partner? 00:00 Intro 01:22 Do people need to discuss past relationships 3:04 Pam answers 06:45 Tonya’s turn 08:20 Self realization and letting red flags slide 12:20 Respect and dating stories 20:29 Do you meet the parents of someone you are casually dating? 27:40 Do you ask a new prospect how many people they have slept with? 30:40 Dating within a crew 33:10 Competitive nature 36:55 Wrap up
- Episode 19 Impromptu group dicussion and Q&AJan 15, 2025 · 37 minIn this episode we got into a discussion with some friends and decided to just start recording. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Past relationship stories 06:00 Catfished, meeting people you have never seen for the first time 10:55 Men change of clothing style 12:33 Bonus Group Footage from George convo Q&A 14:45 How do you fight off being hard all of the time and when to soften up? 18:42 Al showing appreciation to Eric for helping to improve his relationship. 23:50 Men and women can be friends 36:20 Wrap up
- Episode 18 How to tell when a Date is a DisasterJan 8, 2025 · 25 minIn this episode we speak about knowing when a date goes wrong. We also answer why do people stop doing the things they did to get a person after they have gotten them, as well as a few other topics. 00:00 Intro 01:13 Does a man’s actions dictate how well a relationship goes? 06:42 Dating fails 15:40 Is there a point you are no longer impressed by the person you are with? 19:00 Why do people stop doing the things they did to get someone? 24:30 Wrap up
- Episode 17: Later DatersJan 1, 2025 · 34 minIn this episode we speak about a show we started watching called Later Daters. We then take the premise from the show and incorporate it with experiences we have had or noticed. 00:00 Intro 01:05. Start speaking about Later Daters show 02:00 Is the older crowd style of saying outdated? 04:30. Meeting people online or organically 07:40. A few situations from the show 11:18 A few dating experiences 13:22. Advantages and disadvantages to online dating 20:20. Who was hot for who? 22:46. New Year rituals 27:00. Being thankful and positive 33:05. Wrap up
- Episode 16 Part 2 of Convo with The GeorgesDec 25, 2024 · 40 minWe continue the conversation we had with Eric and Teal George on the trials of marriage and how they were able to make it for 30 plus years. 00:00 After therapy and the career shift 03:36 Male mind state of getting it out of your system 07:36 After Hollywood 11:16 Friend support system 17:46 Some advice on how their marriage has been able to withstand 21:40 Learning true appreciation for your partner 28:52 What do you do to combat stress when you fell it coming? 32:26 Cluster headaches and how it affects the mentality 36:54 Wrap up