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Into The Void Jan 10, 2023

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One thing we know about grief is that it needs a witness. That inside every griever is a nearly uncontrollable urge to make the people around us understand what we had and what we have now. In this episode, we are all David’s witnesses.

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Your Happyish Holiday Traditions Dec 20, 2022

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The happyish holiday season can be whatever the heck you want it to be, no matter what pressures you feel from family and friends and society. So, here’s to creating new traditions – and to the Terribles who shared theirs with us (and with you).

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Happyish Holidays 2022 Dec 13, 2022

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‘Tis the season! Our terrible holiday tradition is back, this time with more of your painful, sad, awkward holiday stories. Plus: boundary setting advice from Melissa Urban and a fiery Hanukkah story from Vanessa Zoltan.

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Blocked and Reported Dec 07, 2022

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When Natalie Weaver stepped into the media spotlight to advocate for her 8-year-old daughter Sophia’s right to health care, she expected some pushback. She didn’t expect the flood of online hate and death threats that came her way … or for images of Sophia to end up on the wrong, hurtful, abusive side of the Internet.

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Learn more about Natalie’s work for families with medically fragile kids at Sophias-Voice.com.

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Army Wife Nov 15, 2022

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Death by suicide has long been a problem within the U.S. military, and not just among veterans: In 2020, suicide rates among active duty service members hit a six-year high.

On August 28th, 2015, Heather’s husband Tyler became one of those statistics.

Theirs is a story of friendship, of love, of family, of service and duty … and of trauma, domestic abuse and mental illness.

If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988. If you’re a victim of domestic violence and want out, you can call the National Domestic Violence hotline. You’re not alone.

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HAPPYISH HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE! Join us for a live show in-person or via livestream on December 6th. Tickets here.

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Between Two Widows Nov 08, 2022

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Michael Allio was a fan favorite on Katie Thurston’s season of “The Bachelorette,” applauded for the vulnerability he showed as he talked about losing his wife, Laura, to cancer and raising his son James without his mom.

Losing a partner to cancer? Raising a young son on your own? Sounds familiar!

Michael came across Nora’s TED Talk shortly after Laura died, and when he reached out to the podcast, we knew we had to get these two on a call together. That call became a TTFA Premium episode.

Now, if you’re a Bachelor Nation fan, you know that Michael is on the current season of “Bachelor in Paradise,” where he’s been speaking to his grief and loss and the difficulty of dating again in general … but especially on national television. We’re re-airing this episode in our main feed here today for all of you Bachelor Nation fans who want some more insight into Michael’s ~*journey*~ (yes, that’s a Bachelor joke).

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After The Headlines Oct 25, 2022

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In the early morning hours of June 24th, 2021, an apartment complex in Surfside, Florida collapsed out of nowhere, killing 98 people – including Patty’s mom, Maggie.

It’s difficult enough to lose a loved one to an unthinkable tragedy. It’s exceptionally awful when you’re forced to watch them die over and over again on national television.

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Bad Vibes Only Oct 11, 2022

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The vibes aren't good. They're not even decent. They're bad.

Nora's new book, BAD VIBES ONLY, is available today wherever you buy books!

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TTFA is on tour now! Come see Nora perform LIVE!

Tuesday, October 11 - Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, October 15 - Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, October 16 - Brooklyn, NY

Monday, October 17 - Washington, DC

Tuesday, October 18 - Boston, MA

Wednesday, October 19 - Toronto, ON

Friday, October 21 - Chicago, IL

Saturday, October 22 - St. Paul, MN

You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

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Update: The Beautiful Ones Sep 27, 2022

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Four years ago, Nora sat down with her friend Gigi to tell the story of … Gigi’s face. It was a story about confidence and beauty (and beauty standards) and chronic illness, and it has touched so many people since we first aired it. Today, you’ll hear that first conversation with Gigi, plus an important update on what’s going on with Gigi’s health … and with her face.

Gigi runs a shop called Gigi’s Flair Emporium. Check it out! She also has a GoFundMe here.

TTFA is coming to your city October 7th - 22nd with an all-new live show, and tickets are on sale now!

Friday, October 7 - San Francisco, CA

Sunday, October 9 - Seattle, WA

Monday, October 10 - Portland, OR

Tuesday, October 11 - Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, October 15 - Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, October 16 - Brooklyn, NY

Monday, October 17 - Washington, DC

Tuesday, October 18 - Boston, MA

Wednesday, October 19 - Toronto, ON

Friday, October 21 - Chicago, IL

Saturday, October 22 - St. Paul, MN

Did you know we’re on TikTok? Yep, it’s true. Follow Nora. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.

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Para-Mom Sep 20, 2022

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When Leah Nixon woke up in the hospital after a construction accident and learned she was paralyzed from the chest down, she wondered how she’d go about starting a family someday. In this episode, she gives us a glimpse into her daily life as a “para-mom” to her 9-month-old daughter, Ellie.

Leah’s company is called Tiny & Snail and they make adorable cards and stationery.

Read the episode transcript here.

TTFA is coming to your city October 7th - 22nd with an all-new live show experience, and tickets are on sale now!

Friday, October 7 - San Francisco, CA

Sunday, October 9 - Seattle, WA

Monday, October 10 - Portland, OR

Tuesday, October 11 - Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, October 15 - Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, October 16 - Brooklyn, NY

Monday, October 17 - Washington, DC

Tuesday, October 18 - Boston, MA

Wednesday, October 19 - Toronto, ON