Trauma and Recovery
Trauma leaves scars that aren’t always visible, and recovery is a journey that’s far from linear. Here, we hold space for those who’ve been through the unimaginable, sharing stories of survival, resilience, and the slow, often painful path toward healing. It’s about honoring the strength it takes to keep going, even when the world feels unbearably heavy.
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344. Calling for Hope
Zachary Blackowl lost his mom a few years ago, and the grief he felt after her death threw him into a deep depression. The thing that helped him start to…
August 21, 2024
More Than A Survivor: Rape, Activism and what comes next with Sarah Super
Discover Sarah Super's inspiring journey from survivor to advocate for survivors of sexual violence. Listen to her story on our podcast today. #SurvivorStory
March 19, 2024
86 Sundays
Feliz lost her sister, Karina, in a horrifying way — in a way that’s quick to draw judgment and condemnation. Feliz has seen the worst of it all, but Karina…
January 9, 2024
The Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
There are some stories so plainly horrifying, some crimes so gut wrenching, that it can be hard to imagine the perpetrator as anything other than a villain. A drunk driving…
November 14, 2023
124. 9 Things
Today’s episode is a snippet of an episode called “9 Things” from our sister show Terrible, Thanks for Asking. You can access the episode in full by subscribing to the…
October 18, 2023
The Trauma Sponge
Jeremy Norton has been a firefighter for over 20 years, a job that’s considered heroic and honorable…a job that sometimes means showing up to a false alarm…and sometimes means soaking…
September 19, 2023
From the Archives: About Bob
We are taking a break this summer (not a vacation!) to produce new stories, so we are sharing some of our favorite episodes while we’re working. This episode was first…
July 25, 2023
From The Archives: Ripped From the Headlines
Jamie Hahn was 29 years old when she was murdered by Jonathan Broyhill — the guy who had been the best man in her wedding to her husband, Nation.
July 11, 2023
44. You’ll Be 50 Anyway
Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor and psychologist, and in our opinion, a ray of light. She is one of our all time favorite guests from our other show,…
June 28, 2023
Wide Open Spaces
In this episode of Terrible, Thanks for Asking, Nora McInerny delves into the harsh realities faced by mothers who have been incarcerated.
May 16, 2023
The Final Quince
Tune in to hear how Malena's quinceañera brought their family together, filled with tears, laughter, and an overwhelming sense of love and support. Whether you're familiar with the tradition or…
May 9, 2023
Gifted and Terrible
Enjoy this free TTFA Premium episode! And if you like it, consider signing up for future bonus content like this. Listener support makes our independent podcast possible. Consider joining to get…
March 9, 2023
Army Wife
Death by suicide has long been a problem within the U.S. military, and not just among veterans: In 2020, suicide rates among active duty service members hit a six-year high.…
November 15, 2022
After The Headlines
In the early morning hours of June 24th, 2021, an apartment complex in Surfside, Florida collapsed out of nowhere, killing 98 people – including Patty’s mom, Maggie. It’s difficult enough…
October 25, 2022