Podcast Episodes

Secrets & Trust – Sam Dingman

The writer/performer (winner of The Moth GrandSlam) and podcaster (Family Ghosts) opens up about the family secret that harmed his ability to trust and the eventual airing of it that improved his relationship with them. He also shares about his struggles to feel validated, included, respected and seen.

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Smothered & Entitled – Al Lubel

Al has always been a comedian’s comedian, but mainstream success has always eluded him. Raised by a smothering anxious mother, fear and lack of independence have stunted his emotional growth. He talks about the fear of independence, sense of entitlement and narcissism that hinder his growth.

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From Chaos to Purpose – Wendy Adamson

Despite her traumatic upbringing and becoming the woman (her mom) she swore she’d never be, Wendy went from an alcoholic PTA mother shooting at her husbands mistress to jail to getting sober and finding her life’s purpose helping others and halting the cycle of intergenerational abuse. She is an author and certified drug and alcohol counselor.

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Chronic Health Issues – Karolyn Gehrig

Karolyn suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disease that affects her joints and internal organs as well as being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She rarely goes more than two weeks without a visit to the hospital. She’s the creator of #HospitalGlam, a movement that utilizes photography and fashion to create awareness of invisible injuries and help empower patients. Topics discussed are PTSD, sexism, the difficulties of dealing with chronic pain and unresponsive doctors, finding a community online of “engaged patients” with the same diagnosis, and self-care.

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