What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morgue to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next. Listen to exclusive episodes of This is Actu ...
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Breaking the fear of imperfection and finding true healing through the practice of vulnerability
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This podcast is for all the beautiful young ladies out here who are trying to achieve the goals. The podcast is somewhat like my diary where I’m just trying to share my thoughts and experiences. There will be relatable and entertaining topics coming with each episode. New Episodes dropping every week! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiahu2019s-diary/support
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We are dedicated to literary news and author interviews. Tiah Short, Founder and Executive Producer Martin Pratt, Co-Producer
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There are two types of people on this world. Doers and Gunners. Gunners are always Gunna do this and Gunna do that but never achieve anything. Then there are the doers, the people who get off their arse and actually have a crack at life. The Entrepreneurs who make things, create things and break things but all to make a better world we live in. The Start-up Culture, the working 18-hour days for yourself to help others. This Podcast is a place for these people to discuss life, Start-ups and b ...
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Get ready for a whole new vintage of true crime podcast with Blood Vines, available exclusively on Wondery+.Hosted by Chris Walker, this full-bodied series uncorks the never-before-told story of the Licciardi family - one of the most powerful wine dynasties in California history - who almost brought down the entire industry over a family battle for…
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349: What if nothing could tear us apart? Part 1: Donna
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1:05:01A young woman swept up in a whirlwind romance spirals into drug addiction, which takes everything from her, but when a “friend” comes to help her pick up the pieces, she finds herself in the grip of a psychopath and must find her way back to freedom, recovery, and the love of her life. Today’s episode featured Donna Gilchrist. You can reach out to …
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348: What if you survived the Burundian genocide?
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49:30During the 1993 mass killing of Tutsis in Burundi, a young man raised in a tight-knit community becomes a target of ethnic cleansing, but as he faces his final, horrifying moments, he runs for his survival, awakening to a new life. Today’s episode featured Gilbert Tuhabonye. You can reach out to him at [email protected]. You can also fin…
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347: What if you were held captive in plain sight?
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59:08A mental health professional in a turbulent marriage makes a fresh start in Hawaii, but after befriending a charming older man she finds herself trapped in an unthinkable nightmare that leads her to question everything. Today’s episode featured Naazh. You can reach out to her at [email protected], and you can find out more about her at naazh.org.…
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Vienna is working a delivery job when she hears about Cop City, a massive police training facility planned for Atlanta. She decides to join the activists trying to stop construction. When Vienna arrives in the South River Forest, she quickly finds a community, a cause and a love unlike any other. But the events of one morning shatters everything. V…
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346: What if you risked your freedom to liberate the animals?
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1:04:49A bullied boy finds companionship in his animal friends, but as he grows up and finds himself trapped in a soulless career, he discovers a new purpose: freeing animals from captivity and facing the dire consequences. Today’s episode featured Wayne Hsiung. You can reach out to Wayne at [email protected] or on Instagram, YouTube and Substack @wayn…
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345: What if you were a political hostage in Iran?
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1:08:38After accidentally crossing the border into Iran on a hike with her friend and her partner, a woman is detained and held for over a year in solitary confinement, awakening to the sobering realities of oppression and the fight for a new path to justice. Today’s episode featured Sarah Shourd. Sarah Shourd is an award-winning narrative change leader a…
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What if you survived a serial killer? [Rebroadcast #259]
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57:32While pregnant and navigating a rocky relationship, a woman coming home from a local fair stops for a soda one night and suddenly faces the brutal terror of a notorious serial killer. Today's episode featured Jane Boroski. Jane is the only survivor of the Connecticut River Valley killer who murdered at least seven people, whose identity still remai…
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What if you ran the ER five blocks away? [Rebroadcast #202]
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49:56On September 11th, 2001 an ER Doctor finds himself in charge of the closest emergency room to the Twin Towers. Today's episode featured Tony Dajer. Tony was born in New York City, grew up in Puerto Rico, and has been practicing as an ER Doctor in New York for 30 years. You can read one of Tony's articles called "Vital Signs" featured in Discover Ma…
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What if nine bullets shattered your dreams? [Rebroadcast #240]
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56:55Growing up with a single mother and a father in jail, a dancer’s life is forever changed when one night, while doing a favor for a friend, two unknown shooters open fire. Today’s episode featured Diamond Garrett. Diamond is currenting starting a small business to provide products, services, and resources for disabled individuals to make their lives…
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344: What if you spent 7 years in a Thai prison?
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1:01:45After developing a severe heroin addiction as a teenager, a woman winds up incarcerated in Thailand, facing unimaginable conditions. Today’s episode featured Holly Deane-Johns. You can email her at [email protected] or [email protected]. Holly’s Socials Facebook: @hollydeanejohns Instagram: @hollydeanejohns LinkedIn: Holly Dea…
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343: What if you were caught in a spiral of violence?
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53:53A young woman, haunted by anxiety, cycles through toxic relationships, culminating in a harrowing witness to a lover's final act. Today’s episode featured Julianne. You can reach out to her at [email protected]. Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse/violence, gun violence, suicide by…
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342: What if you suffered decades of excessive punishment?
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58:09After robbing an undercover police officer, a bright, ambitious kid faces a life sentence in prison, and after enduring 31 years of confinement, uses his freedom to help others find theirs. Today’s episode featured William Palmer. If you want to reach out to him, you can email him at [email protected]. If you’d like to Support William's Fig…
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341: What if you had an unquenchable thirst for danger?
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56:55A man, who grew up seeking danger and adventure, pursues greater and greater risks despite many losses and his own brushes with death. Today’s episode featured Kerry McCauley. You can reach out to him at [email protected] or kerrymccauley.com, or on his socials: Instagram @kerry_d_mccauley Facebook @Kerry D McCauley YouTube @kerryDmccauley …
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340: What if you kept knocking at death’s door?
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49:11A man, scarred by a troubled childhood, finds comfort in alcoholism, but when he faces a terrifying, violent encounter with two strangers, his addiction deepens, ultimately leading to a tragic accident that forces him to confront his past and forge a new identity. Today’s episode featured Tom. You can reach out to him at [email protected]. Produce…
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339: What if someone gave up everything to save you?
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59:22Haunted by the chaos of her family and teenage years, a young woman finally finds refuge and belonging in a solid new group of friends, but after a camping trip ends in tragedy, she must find a new pathway to acceptance. Today’s episode featured Kristen Smith. You can reach out to Kristen at [email protected] or on Instagram @kristendsmith_ …
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338: What if you thought you got away with it?
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57:37Growing up a lonely latchkey kid, a young boy numbs himself with drugs and alcohol, but after one night of binging, a surge of violent rage changes his life forever, spiraling from depths of depravity to the heights of redemption. Today’s episode featured Patrick Hibbard. If you would like to reach out to Patrick, you can email him at patrickhibbar…
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337: What if they delighted in your misery?
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51:26A self-described geek finds his voice as a sci-fi author and amasses an audience on social media, but after he posts a seemingly innocuous tweet, a hoard of internet stalkers fixate on destroying his life. Today’s episode featured Patrick S. Tomlinson. If you’d like to reach out to him, you can email him at [email protected], or you can f…
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336: What if you escaped a polygamous cult?
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1:00:48A woman born into the notorious Mormon cult, Church of the Firstborn, grows up in constant fear of their fatal practice of “blood atonement”, but after suffering under the oppression of her husband and caretaking his multiple wives, she plots a daring international escape. Today’s episode featured Pamela Jones. If you’d like to reach out to her, yo…
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335: What if you were left for dead?
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1:03:35After rising as a teenage drug dealer in Oklahoma, a man joins a larger operation after meeting his soulmate and shadowy chemist, but as his power grows, he becomes a guinea pig in an underworld much darker than he bargained for. Today’s episode featured Brandon Andres Green. If you’d like to reach out to him, you can email him at brandonAndresGree…
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After coming out and finding self-acceptance, a man faces his greatest physical and emotional struggle yet when a celebratory skydive takes a terrifying turn. Today’s episode featured Brad Guy. If you’d like to reach out to him, you can email him at [email protected], or you can find him on Instagram and TikTok @bradjguy. Visit bradguy.com to order…
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333: What if you saw the black mass of death?
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1:00:15After facing years of abuse, a determined woman dedicates her life to the pursuit of success, becoming a renowned broadcaster, fundraiser and cyclist; but after a grueling, multi-continental bike ride, she faces ultimate darkness, forcing her to confront the deepest wounds of all. Today’s episode featured Charlie Webster. If you’d like to reach out…
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After healing from a major trauma as a teenager, featured in Episode 111 of this show, our storyteller returns to share a dramatic follow up. In this episode, in the wake of his grandmother’s death, he begins taking a volatile medication cocktail and suffers a severe manic break, living on the streets among society’s most disregarded, confronting h…
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What if you had to relearn who you are?? [Rebroadcast #111]
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40:13A teenage boy comes of age through an eclectic mentor, but ends up in the arms of a predator. Producer: Whit Missildine Social Media: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Website: www.thisisactuallyhappening.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happening Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is…
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331: What if you killed the wrong person?
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57:26Growing up in poverty with an absent father, a boy finds family in a gang, but after his best friend is murdered, he unravels into a spiral of rage, violence, prison, and ultimately, an unexpected forgiveness. Today’s episode featured Chris Diep. If you’d like to reach out to him, you can email him at [email protected], or you can find him on…
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330: What if your son was murdered at Sandy Hook?
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1:04:19An ambitious mother settles with her two sons into the quiet, idyllic life of her dreams, but after losing her son in a massacre that shakes the nation, she dedicates her life to carrying on her son’s message of love. Today’s episode featured Scarlett Lewis. Scarlett founded the Choose Love Movement after her six-year-old son, Jesse, was murdered d…
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What if you were on the 68th floor? [Rebroadcast #203]
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50:34A Port Authority employee narrowly escapes from the 68th floor after a plane hits the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001, but the most devastating impact comes from the psychological wounds that haunt her life for decades after. Today's episode featured Kayla Bergeron. In addition to serving as chief of public and government affairs for The…
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What if a horrifying loss led to a grand adventure? [Rebroadcast #179]
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49:55A horrific accident leaves a man severely disabled, but after hitting rock bottom in his recovery a new life opens he could never have imagined Today’s episode featured Dustin Reynolds. Since this interview, Dustin has made it down to Colombia, and is planning on heading to Panama, Galapagos, and Polynesia before returning to Hawaii. To find out mo…
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What if your cry for help led to an unthinkable tragedy? [Rebroadcast #173]
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44:20A mother faces the ultimate tragedy at the hands of those who are supposed to protect and serve. Today’s episode featured Taun Hall. To find out more about Taun and Miles and the Miles Hall Foundation, go to justiceformileshall.org. There you can see the video mentioned in the episode, donate to the campaign, learn more about the case or get involv…
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What if you couldn't stop shining? [Rebroadcast #189]
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47:07Growing up in a home of abandonment and neglect, a teenager finds a grand, new reality in the rabbit hole of addiction until they can no longer find their way back. Today’s guest prefers to remain anonymous, but if you’d like to reach out to them, you can email at [email protected] Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits Social Media: I…
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What if you faced the monster in the mirror? [Rebroadcast #215]
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1:01:07Growing up in the projects and a broken home, a man learns survive on the streets through dealing drugs and brutal violence, when a desperate moment leaves him with a choice that changes everything. Today’s episode featured Kenneth Ginlack, Sr. Kenneth has been the Director of Outpatient Programs for Milwaukee County Behavior Health Division (BHD),…
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The 82 Percent: Podcast Live Event at Mannys
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1:48:02This episode is a recording of a live event held at Manny’s in San Francisco on July 24th, 2024. In this live recording of the event, Whit Missildine hosts conversations with two of the storytellers in the 82 Percent series, David Jay and Koe Creation, as well as with members of the Modern Family Institute including Lily Lamboy, Heath Schechinger a…
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What if they died in your hands? [Rebroadcast #220]
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52:04An obstetrician must find healing and forgiveness after an unexpected tragedy opens old wounds. Producers: Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock Social Media: Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual molestation of a minor, incest, death, infant death, pregnancy trauma, medical trauma, explicit language Website:…
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The 82 Percent: Bonus Conversation with Alex Chen
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42:17In this special bonus episode, Whit Missildine interviews Alex Chen. Alex Chen is the Founding Director of the Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic and a founding member of Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition. In this conversation we discuss the legal and historical roots of the nuclear family, monogamy and the challenges and successes in the f…
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329: The 82 Percent #6: What if you became your husband’s guardian?
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59:18At 21 years old, Kris marries Brandon, the love of her life, but after Brandon suffers a severe traumatic brain injury, Kris must restructure everything about how she imagined what her family would be. Today’s episode featured Kris Amstrong. You can donate to the Go Fund Me effort to purchase Brandon Smith a new sports wheelchair at gofund.me/d34ed…
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328: The 82 Percent #5: What if you were a seahorse dad?
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57:51Assigned female at birth, Kayden Coleman navigates abuse, racism, housing insecurity, and a deep questioning of gender, but after finally accepting who he is and transitioning fully to being a man, he finds out he’s pregnant. Today’s episode featured Kayden Coleman. You can find out more about him on Instagram and TikTok @kaydenxofficial. If you’d …
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327: The 82 Percent #4: What if you found your family on the path of celibacy?
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54:18After immigrating from Brazil to the US, a man struggles with isolation, depression, faith and sexual orientation, when one day an awakening leads him on a path to celibacy and to a family he never thought he’d have. Today’s episode featured Art Pereira. If you’d like to reach out to Art, you can email him at [email protected] or find him on Instagra…
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The 82 Percent: Bonus Conversation with Jessica Fern
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38:38In this special bonus episode, Whit Missildine interviews Jessica Fern. Jessica Fern is a renowned psychotherapist, trauma and relationship expert, and the author of two books: Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Non-Monogamy, and Polywise: A Deeper Dive into Navigating Open Relationships. In her international private practice, Jessica wo…
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326: The 82 Percent #3: What if you discovered a new way to love?
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51:59Growing up in the crack epidemic surrounded by gangs, drugs, and violence a man begins repeating these patterns of abuse and infidelity in his relationships, but after a family tragedy, he finds a new path, opening his marriage and his heart. Today’s episode featured Adrian McCoy. This episode is the third of a six-part miniseries called the 82 Per…
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325: The 82 Percent #2: What if you grew up in a polyamorous family?
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56:11As a child growing up in a polyamorous family and community, Koe Creation learns to navigate the beauty and complications of their upbringing, but once they begin to find and express their own voice, they face society’s larger shadows. Today’s episode featured Koe Creation. You can find out more about Koe at their website, koecreation.com and on In…
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The 82 Percent: Bonus Conversation with Heath Schechinger and Lily Lamboy
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53:10In this special bonus episode, Whit Missildine interviews Heath Schechinger and Lily Lamboy of the Modern Family Institute @modernfamilyinstitute, collaborators on our six-part miniseries, “The 82%: Modern Stories of Love and Family.” In this conversation we discuss the historical roots of the nuclear family and monogamy, how family and relationshi…
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324: The 82 Percent #1: What if you were asexual?
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51:41A man grows up waiting for his sexuality to bloom, but after that moment never comes, he feels a longing for intimacy that leads him to transform the meaning of partnership, family and fatherhood for himself and for society. Today’s episode featured David Jay. David is the founder of asexuality.org. David’s new book, titled “Relationality: How movi…
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323: What if you were suddenly a blank slate?
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1:01:01A woman growing up in worn torn Colombia comes to the US and builds a new life, but when she suffers a freak accident and loses her sense of self, a new beginning transforms the scars of her past. Today’s episode featured Ingrid Rojas-Contreras. If you’d like to learn more about Ingrid you can find her on Instagram @i__rojascontreras, on Twitter @i…
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322: What if you kept hitting rock bottom?
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50:43After a childhood feeling unworthy of love and belonging, a man finds his path to the Coast Guard and a solid marriage, but after a minor back injury, he’s prescribed painkillers that send him on a tragic spiral of addiction. Today’s episode featured Jamie. If you’d like to reach out to him, you can email at [email protected]. Listen to exclusive e…
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Growing up in the remote Ozark mountains with a mother who believed she was God and a father with deeper abuses, a man paves his own rocky healing path to become a healer for others. Today’s episode featured Merle Yost. You can find out more about Merle on his website, merleyost.com , and about his workshop, Unspoken Boundaries, at unspokenboundari…
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320: What if your mom believed she was the good witch?
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50:20Growing up with a mother who used practiced an abusive form of spiritual voodoo, a man seeks to numb his pain, but after tragedy and a descent into crack addiction, he finally finds the cure he’d been looking for. Today’s episode featured Will Taylor. Listen to exclusive episodes of This is Actually Happening ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wond…
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319: What if you couldn’t find your way home?
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57:50Escaping her troubled past, a suburban mother finds stability in marriage and family, but when her reality suddenly begins to fall apart, she descends into an underworld of chaos. Today’s episode featured Billy Macy. If you’d like to reach out to her, you can email at [email protected]. This episode is the second of a two-part series featuring Bill…
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A woman spirals into drug use, coping with an abusive childhood, a failing marriage and post-partum depression, but on the road to recovery, her daughter goes missing and a new realm of horror opens. Today’s episode featured Misty Watterson and the story of her daughter Allyson Watterson. If you’d like to reach out to her, you can email at mwatters…
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317: What if you found peace in the fog of war?
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1:00:24A Thai-Filipino-American man fulfills his life-long dream of escaping his chaotic past and joining the Army, but after lingering scars from multiple deployments to Iraq threaten to destroy him, he finds an unexpected awakening. Listen to exclusive episodes of This is Actually Happening ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts …
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316: What if a masked man appeared at the foot of your bed?
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56:37Growing up with a narcissistic father, a woman learns to play small, but one night when an unknown masked man enters her room, she faces the worst night of her life, and emerges on the other side with a new found ferocity. Today’s episode featured Danielle Leukam. You can learn more about Danielle on her website, danielleleukam.com. And you can fin…
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