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Rainbows in the Dark

Rainbows in the Dark

By: Dr. Kim Makoi
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Rainbows in the Dark explores the beauty, mystery, and meaning found in life’s toughest moments. Hosted by Dr. Kim Makoi, this podcast dives into the deep end of the human experience—grief, transformation, love, loss, and the unexpected magic that emerges when we embrace the shadows. With a mix of storytelling, insight, and humor, Rainbows in the Dark is here to remind you that even in the darkest times, there’s light to be found.Dr. Kim Makoi Social Sciences
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Episodes
  • The Hidden Magic of Empty Calendars
    Apr 25 2025

    When you're first self-employed, an empty calendar can feel terrifying. You dream of being "booked solid"—stable, successful, secure. But what if not being booked solid is actually where the real magic lives?
    In this episode, I share how chasing constant productivity nearly burned me out—and how following excitement (instead of fear) changed my whole relationship with work, money, and life itself.

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    3 mins
  • Don’t Trust Your Monkey Mind 🙊
    Apr 9 2025

    We’ve all heard the advice: trust your gut. But what if your “gut” is actually just your overcaffeinated monkey mind, spinning tales and hijacking your peace?

    In this episode, Dr. Kim shares a painfully funny real-life story from a peaceful sunrise walk that turned into an unexpected ego smackdown.

    If you’ve ever caught yourself judging strangers for imagined offenses 😬, this one’s for you.

    ✨ Learn how to tell the difference between true intuition and neurotic storytelling
    🧠 Why your meat pudding brain doesn’t always have your best interests in mind
    🌈 And how to gently re-center in love, presence, and compassion when you’ve gone full Ragey McJudgerson


    Keep shining in the dark.
    #RainbowsInTheDark

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    5 mins
  • The Pleasure Trap: Why More Isn't Better 👀
    Apr 3 2025

    Why do billionaires get weird? Why does whipped cream lose its magic after the fifth mouthful? And why did my long-running booty call survive for 15+ years… while a more “serious” relationship went off the rails in a fog of too much?

    In this episode, I dig into hedonistic adaptation—the sneaky way your brain gets used to pleasure, and how chasing “more” can quietly ruin the very thing that once brought you joy.

    We’re talking snacks, mailbox-shaped pools, and the science behind why modern life leaves us so unsatisfied (even with whipped cream in a can).

    If you’ve ever felt stuck on a treadmill of diminishing returns… this one’s for you.

    🧠✨ #HedonisticAdaptation #ThePleasureTrap #RainbowsInTheDark

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    6 mins

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