This playlist episode features stories about people whose relationships were challenged by illness -- and where the promise to stand by each other "in sickness and in health" was tested. It features stories read by Michael Shannon, Sarah Silverman, Chris Messina, Rebecca Hall, and Patina Miller.
Oct 7
How Alan Cumming Escaped His Father and Became Himself
The actor Alan Cumming is not the man his father wanted him to be. Growing up, Cumming says, his father had specific ideas about how he should look and what he should do with his life, ideas he enforced with abusive violence. However, Cumming tried to stay true to himself: As a t ... Show More
46m 39s
Sep 30
I’m Black, Even if You Don’t See it
For most of her life, Kelly McWilliams has felt as though people aren’t seeing her clearly. Kelly is biracial, and she was raised to be proud of her identity: she grew up surrounded by African American culture and literature. But when she walks into a room, a lot of people percei ... Show More
54m 38s
Jul 2020
Episode - Relationships & Compatibility - Sherin Wafaai
Join Islam Adel, Kareem Nada, and Guest Sherin Wafaai as they discuss the ups and downs of relationships, compatibility, and life partners. Here are the references to the cool pieces mentioned in the episode:
Book: We Do - Stan Tatkin
Podcast Episode: Ten Percent Happier – The Da ... Show More
47m 10s
Jul 2024
154. Glasto illness, Coldplay magic & the dating app dilemma
hey loves! today’s episode is a rollercoaster. i’m super ill right now, probably from Glastonbury, but we’re powering through! i’ll share about my religious experience at the Coldplay concert and how a doctor visit turned into a bum injection fiasco. we’ll also dive into the comp ... Show More
47m 51s
Mar 2019
S2E5: A Spark in the Darkness
Trust. Intimacy. Affection. They’re all key ingredients to a healthy romantic relationship. But what happens when pain, trauma, and memory get in the way? In Episode Five, Meredith Goldstein explores the unique challenges of trying to find love and connection after a difficult pa ... Show More
31m 44s
Jan 2025
In Sickness and in Strength
In this episode of Committed, we sit down with Jordyn Glick and Dakota Heath to explore their journey through love, resilience, and the challenges of young adult caregiving. Jordyn was diagnosed with gastroparesis, a chronic condition that affects stomach function and significant ... Show More
21m 45s