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

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  • 304. Go To the Meeting

    We here an okay thing from someone in recovery. 

    June 26, 2024

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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