Honey I’m Home: Recent Episodes
Thando Au
“Honey I’m Home” is a space for us to have meaningful conversations surrounding relationships, friendships, spirituality and holistic wellness. If Honey I’m Home makes one iota of difference in anyone’s ability to experience life differently, then I am exceedingly pleased that I shared parts of me with the world. Journey well towards your healing and may light find you.
With love, Thando.
Hello friend, it has been a while since we last connected and this episode is me saying I’m back! There is truly no place I'd rather be than here, this home that we have created together. There has been so much that has happened in the past two years and I want to know how you have been so let's grab a cup of coffee and catch up on this season four of Honey I’m Home. I am so open and incredibly grateful that we are crossing paths once again, I hope you are just as open. You can keep an eye out on my social media pages for when our next coffee date will be. The next episode will be on loneliness in our twenties because there’s never been a more present emotion than loneliness in my twenties and I want to know what we will be doing with all this deep seated loneliness. You can access the invite to our coffee date on all platforms (thandoau) and until then, please don't forget to share this platform with those who may need it so our community can grow. I am sending you the warmest hug until we meet again.
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”
Thank you for allowing us the space to let our light shine. We are extending our sincerest gratitude and thanks to you. This is the end of the podcast and all episodes will be kept on the platform for you to revisit.
Please continue engaging with us on social media on
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instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau
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instagram.com/nomnomlinda and twitter.com/ulinda_
Hi friends. In today's episode, I am joined by my friends Gugulethu and Atlehang. I brought them around the table to have a conversation about friendship soft landings, friendship breakups, friendship restarts, and a lot more. Join us as we share a bottle of wine and toast to all the ups and downs.
You can engage with us here https://twitter.com/gugularmi https://twitter.com/AtlehangMolefe https://twitter.com/thandoau
Sending you love.
We are back!
Everyone has had moments where there’ve grown tired of keeping it together and we want to explore how to piece yourself together when you break at the seams.
Join us as we go through the highs and mostly, the lows of navigating life.
Hey friend.
Trigger warning for this episode - Loss by death and Grief. It has been a difficult time for so many of us and I am trying to explore why endings are so difficult and what we can do to ease into new beginnings.
Journey with me and allow me to journey with you.
With love, Thando
Hey! This is a quick episode where we answer all of your questions about Yoga and Breakfast. Please do check our Yogi on instagram.com/_soulwhole and you can secure your spot by purchasing a ticket here https://forms.gle/tcjyJN6kcfAUVU2FA You can engage with us on social media on - instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau - instagram.com/nomnomlinda and twitter.com/ulinda
Hey Hey Hey!
We are back with our Listener’s Choice Episode. Linda and I are so excited to dig deeper into what failure looks like and how we have been rebuilding trust after relationships failed.
Hope you enjoy this episode and all the best with your endeavors for the week!
You can engage with us on social media on
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instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau
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instagram.com/nomnomlinda and twitter.com/ulinda_
Hey friends, today’s episode is around ‘difficult things’ i.e. healing, dealing with loss, reinforcing boundaries and navigating life in general. We hope that this episode is fruitful for you.
You can engage with us on social media on - instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau - instagram.com/nomnomlinda and twitter.com/ulinda_
Hey friends.
We hope that you are doing well and still open to allowing good things to happen to you. In today’s episode, we speak about how boundaries can be the highest form of self-love and why we should be setting boundaries with ourselves and those around us.
You can engage with us on social media on
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instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau
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instagram.com/nomnomlinda and twitter.com/ulinda_
Hey there! Meet my co-host Linda (instagram.com/nomnomlinda) the Deep Breath Out (instagram.com/deepbreathout_).
We are excited to be kick starting the year with this episode that we find particularly important in this time period and one which will allow us to navigate life without hyper focusing on romantic relationships. The aim is to nurture all systems in our lives and pay attention to all of them in a way the grows them. Happy 2022 and Happy Healing.
Honey I’m Back!
Hey friend, I hope you have been resting and taking care of yourself. I’m back for a new season and a new year.
In this episode, I speak about 2021 and how God dug me from a really dark place. I am hopeful that the same will happen for you if you have been expectant. I love you and take care.
A song that perfectly describes my journey is Before and After by Elevation Church and Maverick City, https://youtu.be/Nd4_7JtmqNc
Hey there! Today I am joined by a Food and Body Image Coach, Tshepang Pooe who will be sharing her insight as to how we can have a better relationship with our bodies by using the healing properties of food. Do engage with Tshepang on her social media platforms https://linktr.ee/iamtshepangpooe
Hey there! This week I talk to Dr. Mthembu about men’s mental health and how men can cultivate healthier relationships. Do engage with Dr. Mthembu on twitter to receive notifications about #DearBlackMen - twitter.com/bongani_mthembu
Hey there! We are back for season 2 and on this episode, I am speaking to Given about how men can show up for themselves and position themselves in a way that favours their mental health. You can engage with Given on his social media platforms - twitter.com/givenkazeni - instagram.com/givenkazeni Have a great week and remember to take better care of yourself.
Hey there! If you are experiencing year-end fatigue or burnout, this episode is for you. I talk to Linda about how we can navigate fatigue and what she’s doing in the mental health space to help others return back to themselves. You can engage with Linda on her social media platforms - instagram.com/nomnomlinda Happy healing and remember to prioritize yourself.
Hey there! Thank you once again for coming back. This is the last episode of the pre-season and it is following a conversation that took place on Twitter about why relationships rarely last. I hope you enjoy your stay, T.
I’m back! Thank you for choosing Honey I’m Home and for coming back for another season. This is a pre-season for season 2 and I am happy to be doing this again. Let’s engage on social media, thandoau across all platforms. Happy Healing
Hey there! We are still exploring change and how to navigate change this September.
Today’s episode focuses on navigating fear, healing childhood trauma, digital fatigue and so much more! It is the second last stretch to end of season 1 and I hope that the episode is valuable to you.
The book referenced is called The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel V.D.K
Follow AmoHelang on her social media platforms Instagram.com/amo_amplified_ Twitter.com/Rakgadi_cool Podcast: Art As Culture
Hey there! Have you ever experienced vulnerability hangover? Chances are, you have.
On this episode, I speak about the shame that we attach to sharing parts of us with others and how we can navigate those feelings of regret.
Do engage with me on social media : twitter.com/thandoau and Instagram.com/thandoau
Hey everyone! This week is Suicide Prevention Week (5th September - 11th September) and the beginning of the first full week of September. To kick start the month of Change and Adaptation, let’s chat about suicide prevention and how to show up for people when they are experiencing mental illness. Here’s a list of therapists that you can seek help from
Onke Mazibuko
https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/counselling/onke-mazibuko-kensington-gt/865788
Naniki Sorensen
https://www.maropengcounselling.co.za/
List of therapists
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AlqodjXF72iFhCvMR-lPeovmsptHE6nH9nG_du4Rwqo/htmlview
SADAG Helpline
twitter.com/TheSADAG
Alternatively, try ASMR on YouTube.
Engage with me on social media:
Twitter.com/Thandoau
Instagram.com/Thandoau
Hey there! I hope your August was fruitful and that your journey towards Rescuing, Rebuilding and Restoring yourself has been one that you can look back on and be proud of yourself. On today’s episode, I asked you guys to ask me questions and here is my take on the questions that I was asked.
Do engage with me on my social media platforms - Instagram.com/thandoau - Twitter.com/thandoau
Hey there! Someone had asked me how they could best conduct themselves on a first date and here’s my take on how to have a successful first date. There are many other factors to consider but I feel as though if you have the basics right, you are well on your way to a succession first date. Wishing everyone more dates with people that put in effort and more joy! With love, T.
Hey there! On the final episode of Rescue, Restore and Rebuild, I am building on our insecurities and how they direct our perspective.
Our perspective on certain things limit where we go or the rooms we allow ourselves to enter. My goal is to direct everyone towards gaining a better outlook of life.
Do engage with me on - Instagram.com/thandoau - Twitter.com/thandoau
Happy Healing.
Hey there! Welcome to the 3rd instalment of Rescue, Restore and Rebuild.
Following the conversations about the lessons that I have learnt so far and my journey towards becoming a better person, I open the platform for us to speak about insecurities. Insecurities sometimes hold us back when we give them too much power and my goal is to guide everyone towards a secure relationship with themselves.
Do engage with me on social media on: - Instagram.com/thandoau - Twitter.com/thandoau Happy healing and may you be guided, protected and surrounded.
With Love, T
Hey there! Thank you for coming back for the second week of Rescue, Restore, and Rebuilding. In this week’s episode, I am having Lunchtime Conversations with Mashudu Modau and we are exploring how one can navigate life during their 30s vs the 20s. The key lesson from this episode is that growth is a violent progress that can’t be avoided. Please do engage with Mashudu on his social media platforms - instagram.com/mashstartup - twitter.com/mashstartup Happy Healing and may you journey well into the second week of August.
Hey there! Join me as I share my thoughts surrounding how loss has impacted me and how I am currently dealing with grieving whilst finding my feet again. I hope you remember to take better care of yourself in your period of loss and also extend grace to the next person. With love, T
Hey there! I hope that your journey to returning back to self has been fruitful and filled with a lot of introspection. In August, we are rescuing, rebuilding and restoring ourselves. This episode will be exploring the things that I wish I had known earlier and how these things are helping me navigate my life currently. I hope you find it fruitful and I hope that your journey to rescuing, restoring and rebuilding is just as fruitful. Happy healing. With love, T.
Hey there! I recently jumped on aTwitter Space and the conversation was surrounding male best friends. I was very intrigued by the different conversations that were taking place and I thought that it would be interesting for me to dissect this topic with one of my closest guy friends.
Do you engage with Lonwabo on his social media platforms on
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Twitter.com/lonwabo__
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Instagram.com/epitomeofhappiness.
Have a great weekend and a great week further. With love, T
Hey There! On the last week of Returning To Self, Tshepo and I discuss how our Roarings 20s have been impacted and what we can do to experience the thrill of life once again. We cover men's mental health, friendships in our 20s, being a black individual in the professional space and life after the pandemic. Engage with Tshepo on his social media platforms - Instagram.com/Tshepo_Ranko - Twitter.com/Tshepo_Ranko Happy healing x
Hey there! Today’s episode is very special because it’s the first of its kind on my platform. I am chatting with three other women about boundaries, growth, abuse inta alia.
Disclamier - My dog decided to join us as well to input his insights. (haha)
Engage with the panel of women on their social media platforms here
Naledi : instagram.com/na.lediii and twitter.com/naledimmn
Tshiamo : instagram.com/nellexis_ and twitter.com/nellexis__
Busi : instagram.com/busisiiwe_m and twitter.com/busisiiwe_m
Thando : Instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau
I hope the journey back to self has been fruitful for you. With love, T
Hey everyone, week two of Returning To Self. On today’s episode I ask Mo about his thoughts on Emotional Intelligence and how we can best position ourselves for healthy relationships and healthy friendships. Engage with Mo on his social media platforms: Twitter.com/shehuphd and Instagram.com/shehuphd
Hello everyone! Thank you once again for choosing to spend your time with me. On today’s episode I will be talking about the relationship that we have with our bodies both for women and men. What is the reason behind the self loathing and why do we spend time beating ourselves up for how our bodies look? Do engage with me on my social media platforms on Instagram.com/thandoau and Twitter.com/thandoau
Hello there! This episode is a highly requested episode and it is finally here. On today’s episode I discuss how you can move on from a relationship break up or a friendship break up. I give you tips and also insight into how I moved on from my previous relationships. I speak a lot about my own experiences because I do think that experience is the greatest teacher and I hope that you will learn from what I have said in this episode. I wish you healing. Find your attachment style here : https://dianepooleheller.com/attachment-test/
Hey! Listen to me rant about where I’m at mentally and what I’ve been actively doing to deal with blocks in my life. I hope you enjoy this episode. With Love, T
Do you ever find yourself in a position where you glamorise people’s relationships to a point where you want to execute to the same kind of relationship that they have? That is not entirely bad but it can blind us from what real love can actually look like. In this episode I give you five reasons as to why you should not glamorise peoples relationships. Engage with me on my social media platforms : Instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau
This episode is meant to bring awareness to a type of anxiety that affects high achievers and people who push themselves beyond their limits. High-functioning anxiety is not considered a mental health diagnosis because those who experience it are able to function reasonably well in life. Join us as we speak about our experiences. Engage with Shain on social media on : Instagram.com/iamshainmachel and twitter.com/iamshainmachel. For any website related work, email shain@innovat3group.co.za and instagram.com/innovat3_group
Hey there! Let’s take time out to allow our bodies to relax and slow down from all the stress and work. This episode guides you towards deep relaxation and directs healing towards parts of you that require healing. 🤍🍃
- Licensed by Blue Dot Sessions. * Song Association Part 2 is all about Sunday by Kwaku Asante and in this episode, I remind you that Love Will Find You Again. Often, we forget that we are still capable of cultivating healthy love and also giving love that heals because of our past experiences. What has your experience been with letting go of unhealthy relations? Engage with me on my social media platforms : Instagram.com/thandoau and Twitter.com/thandoau
Do you sometimes feel as though you are falling short at accomplishing your goals? It might be because you are doing a bit too much and putting too much pressure on yourself. Tune in on this episode and interact with me on my social media platform pages : Instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau
First episode of Song Association! Deeper Dark by Pip Millet explores situationships and how we often get caught up in the emotions, forgetting the initial arrangements of going with the flow. I hope you enjoy this episode, do engage with me on my social media platforms Instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau
Do you ever feel hopeless and stagnant in your journey? In this episode, I am with Karabo and we talk about our separate paths and how we have found our way, built our communities and navigated loss. Do follow Karabo on Instagram.com/karabomakgopela_ and her podcast, The Melaninials, on all podcast distributing platforms.
Do you sometimes feel like you are entering into a phase of your life prematurely? In this episode, I discuss cues that you can look out for to judge if your are ready to move on to a new relationship, a new job or a new city. Do follow me on my social media pages Instagram.com/thandoau and twitter.com/thandoau
Do you ever feel as though you are holding on to friendships that are not fulfilling or benefitting you anymore? On this episode, I am with Mihlali Xozwa and we are discussing Why You Should Stop Watering Dead Plants. You can follow Mihlali on her social media platforms - instagram.com/mimi_x and twitter.com/fancyface___xo
Hey there! Ever heard about neuroplasticity and how you can change your circumstances purely by changing your outlook? Tune into this episode where Kuhle and I delve deeper into how you can re-wire your brain. Follow Kuhle on instagram.com/kuhlesilevu and twitter.com/ksilevu
Hey there! On today’s episode I am joined by Anele Cele and we are talking about why it is important to princess treatment yourself first before expecting it from other people. Do follow Anele on her Instagram : instagram.com/anele.co.za and on twitter : twitter.com/anelenandi
Hey there! Here’s a quick episode on what you can do whilst you wait for your big breakthrough. I hope you find it helpful.
How An Unhealed Inner Child Wound Can Lead to Emotional Unavailability with Sarah Elliott who is an Applied Psychology Graduate. We dissect childhood trauma and how the trauma we experience growing up can lead to us being emotional unavailable as adults. Connect with Sarah on instagram.com/sarahh.ellliott
On today’s episode I am joined by Lindiwe Rasekoala. We are having a conversation about why sex is such a taboo topic then delving deeper into the intricacies of sexual wellness. You can engage with Lindi on Twitter and Instagram : @Lindi_R
In this episode, I am joined by a really good friend of mine Baratang Lekomanyane and we are discussing how to navigate friendships in your 20s. Do follow Baratang on her social media platforms (@withbaratang) and subscribe to her YouTube channel (withbaratang).
Hey there! Here’s a quick run down for how to protect your peace in social settings. When you protect your peace, you attract more abundance and love. Happy healing 🤍
Hey guys! In the midst of everything that is happening, it’s important to take time to breathe. Play this every time you are anxious. 🤍
Have you ever felt as though you are trying to hard with someone? You probably are and in this episode I give you a list of how you can see when someone isn’t into you.
On this first episode of 5 Minutes with T, I give my top 5 tips of How To Stay Consistent.
The first episode of Girls’ Night In, I am talking about self love and self worth with Bonolo Matjila. She has a platform on Instagram called ‘ Hey Me, I Love You ‘ that has helped me journey with self and I hope that it also helps you with falling in love with yourself.
In this episode, I look into what green flags to look out for in friendships and relationships.
In this episode, I explore how to love after a traumatic experience and how to heal our inner wounds. With love, T.
In this first episode, I explore what toxic shame is and how it affects the relationships we have with others.
In this quick episode I let you know what you can expect from Honey I’m Home Podcast. Catch up on Honey I’m Home Part 1 on my Instagram @thandoau