It's Bananas Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/its-bananas Welcome to It's Bananas, the podcast where we build an appetite for juicy living with your host, Becky Onnesta. She explores how tasting new and diverse fruits can lead to self discovery, joy and connection. But the thing is...you don't have to love fruit in order to enjoy all the juicy details. The whole idea is to figure out what you love for yourself. Every episode, she spills all the details of what's on her mind and what's on her table connecting the dots between fruit and the human experience. She'll peel back the layers around how tasting fruit unexpectedly led her to herself, to finding joy and to the biggest holy grail of them all -- connection. It's deep, it's delicious, and It's Bananas! (c) 2023 Becky Onnesta ce90ae63-dea8-5a5e-b2c3-8bdc2241f04d no It's Bananas Introduction en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:35:36 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:17:49 -0800 https://fruitmaven.com/itsbananas https://img.transistor.fm/e_DUBr5aWrZfMZdGXGA_jylrgTrbq95QFhEoWqGlz7w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzMTk5LzE2ODkx/MjAyMTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg It's Bananas https://fruitmaven.com/itsbananas episodic Becky Onnesta Welcome to It's Bananas, the podcast where we build an appetite for juicy living with your host, Becky Onnesta. She explores how tasting new and diverse fruits can lead to self discovery, joy and connection. But the thing is...you don't have to love fruit in order to enjoy all the juicy details. The whole idea is to figure out what you love for yourself. Every episode, she spills all the details of what's on her mind and what's on her table connecting the dots between fruit and the human experience. She'll peel back the layers around how tasting fruit unexpectedly led her to herself, to finding joy and to the biggest holy grail of them all -- connection. It's deep, it's delicious, and It's Bananas! Welcome to It's Bananas, the podcast where we build an appetite for juicy living with your host, Becky Onnesta. self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food Becky Onnesta Wheeler fruitmaven@gmail.com No No Season Finale: 23 Things I Learned from Fruit in 2023 14 14 Season Finale: 23 Things I Learned from Fruit in 2023 full bb9f47db-b151-4eb7-9e58-8fbe3fe3491a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5c8241f In this season finale, I wrap up the season with 23 of my favorite things I learned from fruit this season including the unexpected value of licking things, why I don't want to live without my planner, and how fruit is our forever ally.

Plus one of my favorite discoveries is how much I like sharing fruit with others so I'm giving away a box of fruit from Frog Hollow Farms. Just head to the episode post on instagram.com/fruitmaven and leave a comment before midnight pacific time December 31, 2023 to win a box of fruit shipped anywhere in the United States.

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]]> In this season finale, I wrap up the season with 23 of my favorite things I learned from fruit this season including the unexpected value of licking things, why I don't want to live without my planner, and how fruit is our forever ally.

Plus one of my favorite discoveries is how much I like sharing fruit with others so I'm giving away a box of fruit from Frog Hollow Farms. Just head to the episode post on instagram.com/fruitmaven and leave a comment before midnight pacific time December 31, 2023 to win a box of fruit shipped anywhere in the United States.

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]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 1063 In this season finale, I wrap up the season with 23 of my favorite things I learned from fruit this season including the unexpected value of licking things, why I don't want to live without my planner, and how fruit is our forever ally.

Plus one of my favorite discoveries is how much I like sharing fruit with others so I'm giving away a box of fruit from Frog Hollow Farms. Just head to the episode post on instagram.com/fruitmaven and leave a comment before midnight pacific time December 31, 2023 to win a box of fruit shipped anywhere in the United States.

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]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No From Chaos to Control: Persimmons and the Power of Meals 13 13 From Chaos to Control: Persimmons and the Power of Meals full 96380b50-f65d-485f-8d84-6a415632809d https://share.transistor.fm/s/93bdfcfb This week is one of my favorite episodes so far and I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Max Daniels to talk about:

The sexiness that is the hachiya persimmon.

How long would it take if you ate one solely by licking it?

If tasting fruit can bring us closer to ourselves, can eating too much of it disconnect us from ourselves?

What exactly is chaotic eating or binge eating?

Can we gain control and also not go on a diet?

How can meals help us?

How important is hunger?

You can find Max Daniel's book on Amazon:

Meals at Mealtimes: Rapid Recovery from Binge Eating 

maxdaniels.com

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]]> This week is one of my favorite episodes so far and I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Max Daniels to talk about:

The sexiness that is the hachiya persimmon.

How long would it take if you ate one solely by licking it?

If tasting fruit can bring us closer to ourselves, can eating too much of it disconnect us from ourselves?

What exactly is chaotic eating or binge eating?

Can we gain control and also not go on a diet?

How can meals help us?

How important is hunger?

You can find Max Daniel's book on Amazon:

Meals at Mealtimes: Rapid Recovery from Binge Eating 

maxdaniels.com

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]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 2099 This week is one of my favorite episodes so far and I’m joined by one of my favorite humans, Max Daniels to talk about:

The sexiness that is the hachiya persimmon.

How long would it take if you ate one solely by licking it?

If tasting fruit can bring us closer to ourselves, can eating too much of it disconnect us from ourselves?

What exactly is chaotic eating or binge eating?

Can we gain control and also not go on a diet?

How can meals help us?

How important is hunger?

You can find Max Daniel's book on Amazon:

Meals at Mealtimes: Rapid Recovery from Binge Eating 

maxdaniels.com

Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram


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]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Rest vs. Joy: Pondering Priorities with Pomegranates 12 12 Rest vs. Joy: Pondering Priorities with Pomegranates full b71c6f48-3032-426d-b5ec-17b1e4cffa44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a35649d This week I explore the question: What do I prioritize over doing the things that make me happy? I discuss:

  • How I use lists…or don’t
  • Prioritizing ease and why I don’t buy pomegranates
  • Whether or not you can drink straight from a pomegranate with a straw
  • Three things I have historically prioritized above happiness or joy
  • Whether rest feels good


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]]> This week I explore the question: What do I prioritize over doing the things that make me happy? I discuss:

  • How I use lists…or don’t
  • Prioritizing ease and why I don’t buy pomegranates
  • Whether or not you can drink straight from a pomegranate with a straw
  • Three things I have historically prioritized above happiness or joy
  • Whether rest feels good


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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 1615 This week I explore the question: What do I prioritize over doing the things that make me happy? I discuss:

  • How I use lists…or don’t
  • Prioritizing ease and why I don’t buy pomegranates
  • Whether or not you can drink straight from a pomegranate with a straw
  • Three things I have historically prioritized above happiness or joy
  • Whether rest feels good


Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram


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]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Pearfect Planning - Exploring Joy with Alison 11 11 Pearfect Planning - Exploring Joy with Alison full f7311e3f-c598-4d08-8667-3844711ea8da https://share.transistor.fm/s/242212c8 This week Alison joins our table to gush about planners and how they pair pearfectly with joy. In this episode we find out:

  • If pears and peanut butter pair up and whether Alison always has peanut butter within arms reach
  • How many different ways can Becky use the word pear to get her point across
  • How planners can help when life goes pear-shaped
  • Planners role in helping reveal patterns and opening up more joy
  • Finding a place to play that’s just for you
  • Being flexible when you want to shift

Planners, books and pens mentioned in the pod:
EVO Planners
L Series Simple Scrap Notebook
Mini Life and Pieces Daily Memo
Moleskin Planner
Kuretake Zig Polka Dot Markers


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]]> This week Alison joins our table to gush about planners and how they pair pearfectly with joy. In this episode we find out:

  • If pears and peanut butter pair up and whether Alison always has peanut butter within arms reach
  • How many different ways can Becky use the word pear to get her point across
  • How planners can help when life goes pear-shaped
  • Planners role in helping reveal patterns and opening up more joy
  • Finding a place to play that’s just for you
  • Being flexible when you want to shift

Planners, books and pens mentioned in the pod:
EVO Planners
L Series Simple Scrap Notebook
Mini Life and Pieces Daily Memo
Moleskin Planner
Kuretake Zig Polka Dot Markers


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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 2265 This week Alison joins our table to gush about planners and how they pair pearfectly with joy. In this episode we find out:

  • If pears and peanut butter pair up and whether Alison always has peanut butter within arms reach
  • How many different ways can Becky use the word pear to get her point across
  • How planners can help when life goes pear-shaped
  • Planners role in helping reveal patterns and opening up more joy
  • Finding a place to play that’s just for you
  • Being flexible when you want to shift

Planners, books and pens mentioned in the pod:
EVO Planners
L Series Simple Scrap Notebook
Mini Life and Pieces Daily Memo
Moleskin Planner
Kuretake Zig Polka Dot Markers


Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram


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]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Throw It Away? There Is No 'Away' 10 10 Throw It Away? There Is No 'Away' full 4d093876-4e75-4efe-9220-9b95cd7f5c82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a606166 Let’s talk literal and metaphorical composting with Megan Goehring! Becky finally learns how to compost and realizes she’s been out of compliance for seven embarrassing years. But first — we share a Hass avocado. Is it a fruit or vegetable? Savory or sweet? Do we even know how to pronounce it and why did the Aztecs name it this? Then we dive into how to compost: Greens+Browns+Water+Air+Time! Can we use this same formula to compost and resource our lives? Mayyyybeee.


Resources:

www.desertcompost.org

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]]> Let’s talk literal and metaphorical composting with Megan Goehring! Becky finally learns how to compost and realizes she’s been out of compliance for seven embarrassing years. But first — we share a Hass avocado. Is it a fruit or vegetable? Savory or sweet? Do we even know how to pronounce it and why did the Aztecs name it this? Then we dive into how to compost: Greens+Browns+Water+Air+Time! Can we use this same formula to compost and resource our lives? Mayyyybeee.


Resources:

www.desertcompost.org

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]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 2511 Let’s talk literal and metaphorical composting with Megan Goehring! Becky finally learns how to compost and realizes she’s been out of compliance for seven embarrassing years. But first — we share a Hass avocado. Is it a fruit or vegetable? Savory or sweet? Do we even know how to pronounce it and why did the Aztecs name it this? Then we dive into how to compost: Greens+Browns+Water+Air+Time! Can we use this same formula to compost and resource our lives? Mayyyybeee.


Resources:

www.desertcompost.org

Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram


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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.

]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Do Grape Minds Think Alike? Sharing What We Love 9 9 Do Grape Minds Think Alike? Sharing What We Love full 8e5bdd8b-357e-465b-a9f7-d50f3c7bb2a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48f4c997 Our host, Becky, the Fruit Maven, is joined this week by her first esteemed guest, Lia Riley, co-host of Afternoona Delight and Afternoona Army podcasts. Becky carries precious cargo 500 miles to share her $30 Korean grapes and explore some questions: Does truly loving something make you feel more alone or more connected? Should we share what we love with the outside world?


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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> Our host, Becky, the Fruit Maven, is joined this week by her first esteemed guest, Lia Riley, co-host of Afternoona Delight and Afternoona Army podcasts. Becky carries precious cargo 500 miles to share her $30 Korean grapes and explore some questions: Does truly loving something make you feel more alone or more connected? Should we share what we love with the outside world?


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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 2265 Our host, Becky, the Fruit Maven, is joined this week by her first esteemed guest, Lia Riley, co-host of Afternoona Delight and Afternoona Army podcasts. Becky carries precious cargo 500 miles to share her $30 Korean grapes and explore some questions: Does truly loving something make you feel more alone or more connected? Should we share what we love with the outside world?


Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Fig Love: Fated Mates, One-Night Stands, and Unexpected Pregnancies 8 8 Fig Love: Fated Mates, One-Night Stands, and Unexpected Pregnancies full 580c4752-c027-430f-a2a7-f1e54c0e66b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21107971 Feeling like a juicy superhero, our Fruit Maven saves a single fig from its lonely fate and shares a shocking secret. From there she dives into a romance for the ages with fated mates, one night stands, sex dungeons, unexpected pregancies, and the ultimate sacrifice for love. Can she take this historical drama and turn it into a heart-based metaphor? Grab your popcorn; this is one nature show you won't want to miss.

Article -- Saveur Article on Figs
Book -- Fruit: Edible, Inedible, Incredible by Wolfgang Stuppy & Rob Kesseler


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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> Feeling like a juicy superhero, our Fruit Maven saves a single fig from its lonely fate and shares a shocking secret. From there she dives into a romance for the ages with fated mates, one night stands, sex dungeons, unexpected pregancies, and the ultimate sacrifice for love. Can she take this historical drama and turn it into a heart-based metaphor? Grab your popcorn; this is one nature show you won't want to miss.

Article -- Saveur Article on Figs
Book -- Fruit: Edible, Inedible, Incredible by Wolfgang Stuppy & Rob Kesseler


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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:23:25 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 1310 Feeling like a juicy superhero, our Fruit Maven saves a single fig from its lonely fate and shares a shocking secret. From there she dives into a romance for the ages with fated mates, one night stands, sex dungeons, unexpected pregancies, and the ultimate sacrifice for love. Can she take this historical drama and turn it into a heart-based metaphor? Grab your popcorn; this is one nature show you won't want to miss.

Article -- Saveur Article on Figs
Book -- Fruit: Edible, Inedible, Incredible by Wolfgang Stuppy & Rob Kesseler


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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Rambutan Rendevous: Finding Sweetness in Hairy Situations 7 7 Rambutan Rendevous: Finding Sweetness in Hairy Situations full fe05690c-ac11-472d-a1d7-636dacc0759d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b4d0730 We all love those big, memorable moments in life, but what about the smaller, hairier situations? Can we turn life's mundane into moments of pure magic?

In this episode I spill the beans on some truly unexpected pleasures. From fruits mysteriously showing up at a nail salon to a more profound story – when life threw me a curveball, and I found myself cherishing even the most mundane problems.

And then there's the star of the episode – the rambutan. These little poof balls might look a bit punk rock with their spiky exterior, but they're filled with unique flavor and personality. Join me as I dissect their quirky appearance and explore the pleasures hidden beneath those wiry hairs, going all in on the metaphorical aspects of embracing life's quirks and inconveniences.

Life can be a bit bananas but it's the unexpected, the inconvenient, and the quirky bits that make life truly sweet.


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]]> We all love those big, memorable moments in life, but what about the smaller, hairier situations? Can we turn life's mundane into moments of pure magic?

In this episode I spill the beans on some truly unexpected pleasures. From fruits mysteriously showing up at a nail salon to a more profound story – when life threw me a curveball, and I found myself cherishing even the most mundane problems.

And then there's the star of the episode – the rambutan. These little poof balls might look a bit punk rock with their spiky exterior, but they're filled with unique flavor and personality. Join me as I dissect their quirky appearance and explore the pleasures hidden beneath those wiry hairs, going all in on the metaphorical aspects of embracing life's quirks and inconveniences.

Life can be a bit bananas but it's the unexpected, the inconvenient, and the quirky bits that make life truly sweet.


Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram

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There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 1955 We all love those big, memorable moments in life, but what about the smaller, hairier situations? Can we turn life's mundane into moments of pure magic?

In this episode I spill the beans on some truly unexpected pleasures. From fruits mysteriously showing up at a nail salon to a more profound story – when life threw me a curveball, and I found myself cherishing even the most mundane problems.

And then there's the star of the episode – the rambutan. These little poof balls might look a bit punk rock with their spiky exterior, but they're filled with unique flavor and personality. Join me as I dissect their quirky appearance and explore the pleasures hidden beneath those wiry hairs, going all in on the metaphorical aspects of embracing life's quirks and inconveniences.

Life can be a bit bananas but it's the unexpected, the inconvenient, and the quirky bits that make life truly sweet.


Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram

It's Bananas is a part of the Studio AfterGlo network.
There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.

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]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Brave Enough: A Taste of Courage with the Aprium 6 6 Brave Enough: A Taste of Courage with the Aprium full c1e0467e-1635-4e76-ad0e-a23c57789542 https://share.transistor.fm/s/071d25bb We have to be brave more often than we give ourselves credit for. Let’s talk strategies for befriending our fear when we want to reach for something bigger like joy or connection. Plus I "bravely" dive into the world of hybrid stone fruit inspiring a romantic drama, complete with ship names, fan fiction fantasies, and an innovative method for honing your kissing skills.

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> We have to be brave more often than we give ourselves credit for. Let’s talk strategies for befriending our fear when we want to reach for something bigger like joy or connection. Plus I "bravely" dive into the world of hybrid stone fruit inspiring a romantic drama, complete with ship names, fan fiction fantasies, and an innovative method for honing your kissing skills.

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There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 1683 We have to be brave more often than we give ourselves credit for. Let’s talk strategies for befriending our fear when we want to reach for something bigger like joy or connection. Plus I "bravely" dive into the world of hybrid stone fruit inspiring a romantic drama, complete with ship names, fan fiction fantasies, and an innovative method for honing your kissing skills.

Connect with the Fruit Maven on Instagram

It's Bananas is a part of the Studio AfterGlo network.
There should be no guilt or embarrassment in embracing the things that bring you joy, which is why the podcasts in the Studio AfterGlo network are tailor-made for you.

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Discover Afternoona Delight, where three American authors examine Korean dramas through a writer's lens. Join Afternoona Army, a space for BTS fans over 30 looking for thought-provoking discussions and thirst-inducing content. For Asian drama enthusiasts seeking answers, we bring you Afternoona Asks, where British-Chinese and Korean-American hosts dive into all your Asian drama questions, including special episodes under Afternoona Asks ND, where neurodivergent straight talk and representation are prioritized, breaking down ableist perceptions.

]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Grape Expectations: When You Need a Little Help from Your Friends 5 5 Grape Expectations: When You Need a Little Help from Your Friends full 51c16ede-f93a-4c53-9844-1ee981f80d6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/91ceed01 This episode takes a different approach to the idea of joy as I recently met unexpected heartache. I explore grapes as an analogy for community and ask some tricky questions: What is the role of community when we are facing something hard? What can our approach to heartache tell us about finding joy? Don't expect any silver linings or worn out mantras like "everything happens for a reason". Instead, get ready for a new perspective on handling each moment as it comes.

]]> This episode takes a different approach to the idea of joy as I recently met unexpected heartache. I explore grapes as an analogy for community and ask some tricky questions: What is the role of community when we are facing something hard? What can our approach to heartache tell us about finding joy? Don't expect any silver linings or worn out mantras like "everything happens for a reason". Instead, get ready for a new perspective on handling each moment as it comes.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:16:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 2402 This episode takes a different approach to the idea of joy as I recently met unexpected heartache. I explore grapes as an analogy for community and ask some tricky questions: What is the role of community when we are facing something hard? What can our approach to heartache tell us about finding joy? Don't expect any silver linings or worn out mantras like "everything happens for a reason". Instead, get ready for a new perspective on handling each moment as it comes.

]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No Fruit Confessions: A Love-Hate Melonfesto 4 4 Fruit Confessions: A Love-Hate Melonfesto full 01d0e30b-c68b-4e29-b7c8-95363f901551 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f361c6f8 In this episode I rant about the sneaky unwritten rules that sometimes hold us back from fully embracing what we love. Plus – I reveal my ultimate fruit nemesis, and spill all the juicy details. This is also the first fruit to receive a rating on sound. Let's dive into the delightful drama of loves and hates!

]]> In this episode I rant about the sneaky unwritten rules that sometimes hold us back from fully embracing what we love. Plus – I reveal my ultimate fruit nemesis, and spill all the juicy details. This is also the first fruit to receive a rating on sound. Let's dive into the delightful drama of loves and hates!

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 1858 In this episode I rant about the sneaky unwritten rules that sometimes hold us back from fully embracing what we love. Plus – I reveal my ultimate fruit nemesis, and spill all the juicy details. This is also the first fruit to receive a rating on sound. Let's dive into the delightful drama of loves and hates!

]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No The Cherry on Top: What the Hell is Joy? 3 3 The Cherry on Top: What the Hell is Joy? full ea2cbad6-c965-4dad-8cf6-781bc241584d https://share.transistor.fm/s/15e9cbbc How much do words matter and what happens when we define and reclaim them? This episode defines joy, happiness and enjoyment, while diving into the fascinating stories around the naming of the Black Republican Cherry and the Balaton Cherry. Plus the lickability section gets a little out of hand. Did I just figure out why we have so many “pop the cherry” references? Tune in to find out.

]]> How much do words matter and what happens when we define and reclaim them? This episode defines joy, happiness and enjoyment, while diving into the fascinating stories around the naming of the Black Republican Cherry and the Balaton Cherry. Plus the lickability section gets a little out of hand. Did I just figure out why we have so many “pop the cherry” references? Tune in to find out.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 1824 How much do words matter and what happens when we define and reclaim them? This episode defines joy, happiness and enjoyment, while diving into the fascinating stories around the naming of the Black Republican Cherry and the Balaton Cherry. Plus the lickability section gets a little out of hand. Did I just figure out why we have so many “pop the cherry” references? Tune in to find out.

]]> cherry, cherries, food, fruit, produce, joy, pleasure, connection, personal development No Unleashing the Inner Dragonfruit 2 2 Unleashing the Inner Dragonfruit full ff6077f7-2e97-430b-85ee-114321c486af https://share.transistor.fm/s/52e42cf2 What are you supposed to do when you realize you’ve put yourself into a box and are silencing the very voice you want to have? Can you go full Game of Thrones and pretend to be Khaleesi, the Mother of Dragons, and burn it all to the ground? What happens when you remember that you’re eating your dragon(fruit) rather than raising them? Find out in today’s episode!

]]> What are you supposed to do when you realize you’ve put yourself into a box and are silencing the very voice you want to have? Can you go full Game of Thrones and pretend to be Khaleesi, the Mother of Dragons, and burn it all to the ground? What happens when you remember that you’re eating your dragon(fruit) rather than raising them? Find out in today’s episode!

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:45:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 2200 What are you supposed to do when you realize you’ve put yourself into a box and are silencing the very voice you want to have? Can you go full Game of Thrones and pretend to be Khaleesi, the Mother of Dragons, and burn it all to the ground? What happens when you remember that you’re eating your dragon(fruit) rather than raising them? Find out in today’s episode!

]]> dragonfruit, tropical fruit, fruit, produce, joy, pleasure, connection, selfhelp, No Picasso Melon: Painting a Path to Joy 1 1 Picasso Melon: Painting a Path to Joy full 1cbde8cc-c514-45e1-bad8-23b278714649 https://share.transistor.fm/s/469b9eca How do you figure out what you love? And can a Picasso Melon help? If you lose your sparkle, can fruit help you get it back? Find out in today’s episodes where I tell the story of how fruit was the unexpected starting point for finding joy.

]]> How do you figure out what you love? And can a Picasso Melon help? If you lose your sparkle, can fruit help you get it back? Find out in today’s episodes where I tell the story of how fruit was the unexpected starting point for finding joy.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:35:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 1755 How do you figure out what you love? And can a Picasso Melon help? If you lose your sparkle, can fruit help you get it back? Find out in today’s episodes where I tell the story of how fruit was the unexpected starting point for finding joy.

]]> melon, fruit, produce, joy, pleasure, connection, selfhelp No It's Bananas Introduction It's Bananas Introduction trailer 153074ab-cae7-47d5-84fc-12dd787bff39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/831a4e97 Build an appetite for juicy living with ‘It’s Bananas,’ a podcast where your host, Becky Onnesta, explores how tasting new and diverse fruits can lead to self-discovery, joy, and connection. New episodes come out biweekly on Thursdays.  It’s deep, it’s delicious, and it’s bananas!

]]> Build an appetite for juicy living with ‘It’s Bananas,’ a podcast where your host, Becky Onnesta, explores how tasting new and diverse fruits can lead to self-discovery, joy, and connection. New episodes come out biweekly on Thursdays.  It’s deep, it’s delicious, and it’s bananas!

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:31:00 -0700 Becky Onnesta Becky Onnesta 100 Build an appetite for juicy living with ‘It’s Bananas,’ a podcast where your host, Becky Onnesta, explores how tasting new and diverse fruits can lead to self-discovery, joy, and connection. New episodes come out biweekly on Thursdays.  It’s deep, it’s delicious, and it’s bananas!

]]> self-improvement, self-help, joy, happiness, community, connection, friends, food No