If you’re on the brink right now, you aren’t alone. As the Summer of Surrender comes to an end, Nora wanted to bring you an episode that was made to distract you from the weight of the world. Today, she’s joined by friend of the pod and Be There in Five host Kate Kennedy to reconnect with the small things that bring them joy: in parenting, in their homes, in ... Show More
Aug 18
This Story Doesn’t Have A Happy Ending: Losing a Sibling to Opioid Overdose with Steph Wittels Wachs
Most friendships start because you have something in common: work, hobbies, fashion, books, sense of humor. But not all friendships are formed because of something wholesome in common. Sometimes, you share an experience so life-changing that you are drawn to each other. That is h ... Show More
53m 51s
Aug 11
Polyamory Is Easier When One Of Them Is Dead: Answering Widow Questions with Rebecca Woolf
People tend to tiptoe around anything to do with widowhood. We know that people are clumsy with their words and their actions, and often, they don’t want to say the wrong thing or ask the wrong questions. Oftentimes, widows don’t even want to ask these questions to fellow widows. ... Show More
1h 41m
Aug 5
He Was A Mirror Of Me: Trauma, Memories, and Family Myths Changing Lives
Our lives are shaped by our families. Not just our habits, family recipes, and noses – our stories, too. You probably know stories about your great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents, or, if you’re really into Ancestry.com, as far back as five hundred years ago. You might kno ... Show More
46m 21s