Jo reconnects with their friend, Kristin, who took them in as a homeless teenager after Jo was removed from Donna’s care due to her alcoholism. As a young mother in the midst of her own difficult situation, Kristin’s relationship with Jo had its challenges, but as they recount their time together, it’s a healing and clarifying moment for both of them. Jo con ... Show More
Dec 2024
Into The Fire - 603
<p>Aundria Bowman, a.k.a Alexis Badger, went missing on March 11, 1989. Her case went cold for 20 years until her birth mother, Cathy Terkanian learned of her disappearance. With the help of internet sleuths, loved ones, and tenacious cold case detectives, Cathy uncovered the tru ... Show More
59m 58s
Nov 12
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
Aug 2025
448: The Murder of Hadas Winnick (from "I'm Related to a Killer")
<div>On September 25, 2007, 22-year-old Amy Winnick left her job near Calabasas, California, and headed home. Her cell phone rang. It was was her 25-year-old brother Jesse. "Don't go home," he told her. And then he said "I just killed Mom," and then he hung up. This unimaginable ... Show More
48m 32s