Kendra Petty is an author who opens up about her life story, which is full of both devastation and hope. She talks about being raised in a cult, the tragic death of her brother, the abuse she suffered as a child, and how she’s gotten through it all. Be sure to check out her book, I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead: Escaping Abuse, a Cult, Attempted Murder and Othe ... Show More
Nov 21
#775 Nate Berkus - Surviving The 2004 Tsunami
<p>Nate Berkus (@NateBerkus) is an interior designer and a NYT best-selling author (look for his new book, Foundations: Timeless Design That Feels Personal) who joins Paul to share his story of growing up, his challenges with authenticity, and the trauma he endured while being st ... Show More
1h 22m
Nov 14
#774 Hitting A Therapy Wall - Anna Runkle aka The Crappy Childhood Fairy
<p>Anna Runkle, aka @CrappyChildhoodFairy, joins Paul to share her experience of growing up in a commune, living with CPTSD, and finding new ways to heal when talk therapy wasn’t working. Look for her new book Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People and ... Show More
1h 37m
Dec 2020
S6 Ep6: Panic Attack City | JE
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<strong>*Content warning: </strong>gun violence, mass shootings, hate crime, stalking, harassment, antisemitism, violence, religious abuse, bigotry, distressing themes, death. <br>
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Follow JE Reich on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jereichwrites"><strong>Twitter</stron ... Show More
33m 29s
May 2023
#634 - Sadia Khan - How To Navigate The Dangers Of Modern Dating
Sadia Khan is a relationship coach, author, speaker, and psychologist.
The divorce rate has been on a steady rise for decades. But are relationships actually getting harder, or is everyone just more fragile? The word trauma is thrown around an awful lot, but it covers all manner ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2019
The (Chronic) Illness Episode With Panteha Abareshi & Sick Sad Girlz
In a special themed episode of the podcast, we're discussing all things (chronic) illness related. Whether you deal with a chronic illness, disability, mental illness, or know someone who does; we'll be diving in to diagnosis, how to feel less alone, dealing with the hospital, fi ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2023
126 - Healing Trauma Caused by Cults and Escaping NXIVM w/ Sarah Edmondson
Sarah Edmondson joins the show to share her experience of escaping the NXIVM cult, her childhood experiences that made her susceptible to joining the organization, and how to heal trauma caused by high-control organizations. Sarah was featured in HBO's NXIVM documentary, spen ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 2023
743: Body Parts, Brain Worm, & Baby Python
<p>In episode 743, we find out why Susie loves her name and she is hoping someone will name their baby after her. Sarah confesses that she had a teacher mock her name and she's still mad at him (Mr. Majesky, we're looking at you.) Susie talks about the rise and fall of HQ Trivia ... Show More
59m 7s
May 2023
Sara Al Madani Shares How to Take Your Power Back After a Toxic Relationship - “You Can’t Prepare Yourself For Evil …Because You’re Not Evil”
Join us in this empowering episode of the Heartbreak to Happiness Show with Sara Al Madani, an entrepreneur, single mom, and reality TV star. Sara opens up about starting her business at 16, navigating through societal changes in the UAE, and overcoming toxic relationships.She sh ... Show More
39m 24s
Nov 2021
#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
Paul Bloom is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University and an author.
People do strange things to feel pleasure. Eating spicy food, having rough sex, watching scary movies. On top of that, they make huge sacrifices ... Show More
1h 17m