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Curiosity & Conspiracy with Donnie Flamingo What happens when curiosity leads the conversation and a few questions turn into a deep dive? 👀☕️ In this episode of Talkin’ with Rainey, I’m sitting down with Donnie Flamingo to explore curiosity, conspiracy theories, and the stories that make us stop and think. We’re asking questions, sharing perspectives, and diving into those topics that keep our minds wondering, because sometimes the best conversations start with a simple question: What if? But curiosity doesn’t stop at theories. It can also lead us to unexpected friendships, meaningful connections, and reconnections with people who come into our lives when we least expect it. So grab your favorite drink, keep an open mind, and join us for a conversation full of questions, possibilities, and a few unexpected twists! 🎙️ Listen now and take the deep dive with us! Because sometimes, the questions we ask lead us somewhere we never expected. Talkin’ with Rainey — Real stories and feel good conversations. Peace and much love! 💕🦩

If you’re navigating a difficult goodbye, trying to make peace with your past, or simply learning how to live with a divorce, breakup, grief and loss, this conversation is for you. Your pain is part of your story, but it doesn’t have to be the end of it. Thank you for listening. Talkin’ with Rainey — Real stories and feel good conversations. @talkinwithrainey

As Crystal and Rainey stay in touch with the Cornell 7 case, they also think about the awareness and the safety of our young children preparing for college or are in college. Having tough discussions to prepare them and the worry that parents may have. You sometimes feel like no matter what you may say as a parent was it enough especially when you know you’re not right by their side as they go off to college alone and prepare for their future. Join these ladies as they discuss and share with you the importance of learning and preparing for our children’s future. Share this episode with parents who can use this opportunity to help them understand how they can make a difference in their children’s lives. Instagram: @TalkinWithRainey Leave a comment and hit the follow button for more new content. Enjoy!

Sometimes healing doesn’t look pretty. Sometimes it looks like hurting, crying, questioning, praying, and simply trying to make it through the day. In this short solo episode, I’m getting real about those painful seasons of life—the moments that break us, challenge us, and force us to slow down and look at what we truly need. Because sometimes the very thing that hurts us can also teach us, strengthen us, and lead us toward healing. If you’re going through something right now, I hope this conversation reminds you that pain may be part of your story, but it doesn’t have to be the end of it. Grab your coffee, take a breath, and talk with me. 🤎 Instagram: @talkinwithrainey Thank you for listening.

Join Rainey, Jennifer, and Summer as they take a walk down memory lane—from the girls they were to the women they’ve become. They talk about growing up together, navigating adulthood, family, kids, pets, relationships, and all the random things women experience along the way. Because life changes, chapters change, and we change… but some friendships just keep finding their way back to each other. Real stories, lots of laughs, and a friendship that has lasted 33 years. Talkin’ with Rainey — Real stories and feel good conversations. Instagram: @talkinwithrainey

Love Is Beautiful. Marriage Is Real. Marriage can be beautiful, but let’s be real… it takes work, patience, forgiveness, laughter, communication, and two people who are willing to keep choosing each other. In this episode, Crystal and I have an honest, heartfelt conversation about love and marriage—the beautiful moments, the hard moments, the lessons, and everything in between. We talk about what it really means to build a life together, stay connected through the ups and downs, and remember why you fell in love in the first place. Because real love isn’t about having a perfect marriage. It’s about having something real enough to keep working for. So grab your coffee, get comfortable, and come sit with us for a conversation full of honesty, laughter, and a whole lot of heart. ☕️

Sometimes a simple TikTok live can lead to a conversation you never expected. In this episode of Talkin’ with Rainey, I sit down with Nicole Amador, someone I first came across through her TikTok lives. We had never met before, but something about her genuine personality and the way she connects with people caught my attention. What started as an online connection turned into a real conversation about life, loss, relationships, social media, and the people we meet along the way. Nicole opens up about experiencing the loss of people she loved, including her boyfriend and her mother, and we talk about how those experiences can change the way you see life. This is a conversation about what happens when we look beyond the screen and get to know the real person behind the live. Because sometimes the people we meet unexpectedly end up having the stories we were meant to hear. ☕ Real stories. Real people. Real conversations. Peace and much love, I’ll talk to you soon.

What happens when you’re young, driven, athletic, creative, passionate—and somehow find a way to keep saying YES to life? Meet Lauren Castillo—the girl who truly does it all. From basketball and athletics to her career, faith, friendships, and all the unexpected adventures in between, Lauren is full of energy, determination, and a genuine love for life. In this episode, Rainey sits down with Lauren to talk about her journey, the things that shaped her, finding purpose after college, staying true to yourself, and what it really takes to balance all the different pieces of your life. But behind the busy schedule and all the accomplishments is a young woman with a heart, a story, and a perspective that might surprise you. So grab your coffee and come hang out with us—because this conversation is about more than doing it all. It’s about doing what makes you feel alive. Don’t forget to follow the podcast before or after you listen. Enjoy! ☕️💕

Being real isn’t always easy—and honestly, it’s not supposed to be. In this episode, we’re talking about authenticity, boundaries, and why you shouldn’t have to shrink yourself just to keep everybody else comfortable. Because being true to who you are will always be better than being everything everyone else wants you to be Thank you for listening! ❤️🫶 Instagram: @TalkinWithRainey

Grief is rarely a straight line, and it looks different for everyone. In this episode, we break down the idea that grief only follows a death. We explore the many hidden forms of loss—from life transitions and broken relationships to the quiet mourning of what could have been. Join us as we validate your unique journey and offer space for healing, exactly as you are.

ARE WE LIVING… OR JUST SCROLLING? We wake up, we scroll. We eat, we scroll. We sit with people we love… and sometimes we’re still scrolling. But somewhere between the endless videos, opinions, notifications, and comparing our lives to everyone else’s… are we missing the life happening right in front of us? In Episode 33 of Talkin’ with Rainey, I’m getting real about slowing down, being present, protecting our peace, and remembering that life is meant to be lived—not just watched through a screen. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and let’s talk.

No filters. No pretending. Just raw honesty. Rattlesnake Roy opened up about what he’s been through in relationships, the lessons that changed him, and what he’s truly looking for now — a woman who’s intelligent, fun, grounded in faith, and genuinely brings peace into his life. We talked about modern dating, loyalty, emotional safety, heartbreak, standards, and why real connection feels rare today. This one is honest, unfiltered, funny, deep… and definitely a conversation people will relate to.

There’s a lot more to wearing the badge than what people see on the outside. On this episode of Talkin’ with Rainey, I sit down with State Trooper Jacob Saenz Sr. to talk about his journey, his experiences, the responsibility that comes with serving others, and what it really means to put on that uniform every day. We talk about the sacrifices, the challenges, the people behind the badge, and the moments that remind you why you chose to serve in the first place. This is a conversation about service, courage, family, purpose, and being there for people when they need you most. I hope this episode gives you a different perspective on the person behind the badge and reminds you to appreciate the men and women who choose to serve and protect their communities.

What does it REALLY take to be a firefighter? It’s more than the uniform. More than the badge. More than running toward the fire when everyone else is running away. This week on Talkin’ with Rainey, I sit down with Charles Bustos, a firefighter from Albuquerque, NM, as he opens up about his journey, his experiences, the sacrifices, the challenges, and what it truly takes to do this job. 🚒 It takes courage. 🚒 It takes discipline. 🚒 It takes heart. 🚒 It takes sacrifice. 🚒 And sometimes, it takes facing things that most people will never see. But behind every firefighter is a person with a story—and Charles shares his.

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones that don’t end after one episode. Isaac Soza is back, and we’re picking up right where we left off. We talk about slowing down, being present, finding your people, growing through life’s seasons, and learning that not every answer has to come immediately. Your faith is the foundation of your life and success.