In the wake of her uncle’s untimely death, a woman bears the brunt of her mother’s long mental health decline, struggling to keep her safe from herself, and in the wake of tragedy, finds a way to help thousands of others like her.
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404: What if you were stricken with the flesh-eating disease?
After suffering from necrotizing fasciitis, a soccer coach sets out to rebuild his body, his identity, and the life he thought he had lost. Today’s episode featured Scott Martin. If you’d like to email Scott, you can reach out to him at Reader.playfromyourheart@gmail.com. Scott i ... Show More
55m 23s
Apr 21
403: What if your childhood bully actually apologized?
After growing up in a home shaped by violence, racism, and fear, a woman is stunned to receive an apology from the girl who bullied her in middle school, forcing her to reckon with the harm they both carried and the possibility of repair. Today’s episode featured Christy Davis. I ... Show More
48m 28s
Apr 14
402: What if a deadly tornado helped to heal old wounds?
After narrowly surviving one of the deadliest tornados in US history, a woman is driven to confront a long-buried harm, finding in the aftermath a deeper sense of purpose, forgiveness, and service. Today’s episode featured Nanda Nunnelly. If you’d like to contact Nanda, you can e ... Show More
54m 9s
Oct 2021
The Murder of Nancy Rentz
<p>Nancy Rentz was a woman who was loved and cared about by so many people; her parents, her twin sister, her younger sister, her brother and her children. She undeniably touched the lives of everyone around her and truly just seemed like one of the most beautiful people inside a ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2022
S11 Ep2: [Ari] If I Can't Have Him, No One Can
This week survivor Ari shares Part 1 of her story. *Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of emotional and physical violence, and Substance Use Disorder.**Resources: The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), t ... Show More
53m 23s
Aug 2022
S13 Ep14: [Birdie] Everything Went Dark
*Content warning: This episode includes discussion of false imprisonment, drugging, self-harm, sexual, psychological and physical violence. For free and confidential resources, please visit: somethingwaswrong.com/resources RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organi ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2021
Catherine & David Birnie Part 2
<p>David and Catherine Birnie were twelve when they met, each coming from tough home lives. Over the years they couldn’t fight their connection, and eventually became two of the worst humans walking the planet. Together they abducted, raped and killed young women across Australia ... Show More
58m 48s
Jan 2022
S11 Ep1: [Ashley] Most Dangerous Time
This week we will hear Ashley Hall’s story -- told by her Mother Lucia, and her sister Jessa. Please note, due to the public nature of this story, real names will be used for this episode. *Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of psychological and physical violence ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2022
S11 Ep5: [Nina] There’s a Gun in the Car
This week survivor Nina shares her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of emotional, sexual and physical violence, gun violence, and murder.**Resources:The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2022
S11 Ep3: [Ari] Help Me
This week survivor Ari shares Part 2 of her story. *Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of abduction, rape, Substance Use Disorder, psychological and physical violence. **Resources: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, ... Show More
48m 14s
May 2023
S3 Ep2: Mona Fandey, The Fame Obsessed Murderess
From stardom to slayer... you may recognise her from her infamous smile. Helen and Danni plunge deep into the CREEPY story of the fame-hungry murderer, Mona Fandey! Once a Malaysian singer, adored by many, as her singing career went up in flames, Mona's thirst for fame and fortun ... Show More
1h 1m