30 year-old Mary M. left America for Europe to escape not only an American culture that was wearing on her but a family where she was tired of being the scapegoat to her golden-child brother. An all-too-common scenario where her parents can only seem to support her financially but not emotionally. She discusses the prejudice she experiences as a queer woman ... Show More
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#800 - Best Of - A Day Of You The Listener
Originally aired in 2012, this was the first ever “all listener” show. Paul reads their emails, surveys and more, all filled out within a 24 hour period to give the audience a sense of what a given day in our community’s life is like. This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Q ... Show More
1h 28m
May 1
#798 - Foster Care, Death & The Navy - Forrest Lang
Forrest Lang is an author and CSA (child sex abuse) advocate. He shares the story of his own childhood abuse, growing up in the foster care system, the death of his best friend, and how the Navy saved him. Look for his memoir, Angel Blue: A Song Of Redemption.More about Forrest e ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2025
If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect It to Be Easy
<p>When Samaiya Mushtaq was growing up, she imagined marrying a kind Muslim man, and at 21, she did. But while studying to become a psychiatrist in medical school, she realized her husband couldn’t meet her emotional needs — something she deeply craved. Despite the shame she felt ... Show More
40m 58s
Dec 2024
Family, Feels, & Finding Myself
In this week’s solo episode, Ken takes us on an emotional and hilarious journey as she reflects on her recent Cabo trip with her mom. From heartfelt gratitude for her mother’s sacrifices to the chaos of navigating their differences, Kennedy dives into the complex dynamics of thei ... Show More
41m 18s
Nov 2025
Alisha’s Mom’s Story — Adoption, Addiction & Panic Attacks
<p>This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and heavy mental health topics. Please listen with care or feel free to skip if these topics are triggering for you. </p><p>This week’s guest is a Pretty Basic legend in her own right — Alisha’s mom, Chris! </p ... Show More
1h 43m
<p><strong><em>Trigger warning: </em></strong>This episode contains conversations about family trauma and eating disorders. If these topics are difficult for you, feel free to skip or take breaks as needed. 💜</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Bretman Rock is back on <em>Pretty Basic </em ... Show More
