In this powerful and transformative episode, I sit down with María Agramòn-Young, the powerhouse behind Deep Fried Honey, a wildly popular food platform built from passion, resilience, and authenticity. What started as a way to learn how to cook for her daughters turned into a thriving brand, a dedicated community, and a personal journey of healing.
But María’s story isn’t just about food—it’s about overcoming betrayal, setting boundaries, and reclaiming self-worth after infidelity. We get real about the emotional toll of broken trust, how to rebuild after heartbreak, and why cooking became a form of self-care and empowerment for her.
If you’ve ever struggled with trusting yourself again, navigating toxic relationships, or standing firm in your worth, this conversation is for you.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ How cooking became a tool for healing, self-expression & therapy
✔ The connection between food, love, and personal transformation
✔ How María turned a personal struggle into a successful food brand
✔ How Deep Fried Honey grew from Twitter threads to viral fame & an engaged community
✔ The power of setting unshakable boundaries in relationships & business
✔ Overcoming infidelity, betrayal & self-doubt—and reclaiming your worth
✔ Why trusting yourself again is the hardest, but most necessary, step
✔ Rebuilding self-worth after betrayal & letting go of guilt
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:03 Meet Maria Young of Deep Fried Honey
02:31 Maria's Cooking Journey
04:45 Balancing Passion and Business
07:13 Navigating Social Media and Authenticity
10:06 Challenges and Growth in the Food Space
20:25 Deep Fried Honey: The Name and Brand
28:20 Misophonia and Personal Reflections
28:38 Maria's Vulnerability and Community Support
29:13 Grief and Personal Struggles
30:53 High Masking and Authenticity
33:46 Understanding Narcissism
37:11 Therapy and Self-Accountability
40:11 Codependency and Self-Discovery
42:31 Financial and Emotional Risks
44:50 Future Relationships and Healing
50:04 Fun and Lighthearted Questions
56:30 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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