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Latest Episodes:

Dust (TIAH#348) Feb 05, 2025

Elly & T discuss Episode 348, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if survived the Burundian genocide?”, in which we cover the WHY? WHY? WHY?, a challenging but rewarding way of life & skipping church for ping pong.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: mass killing, burning humans alive, machete/chopping of humans, death march, genocide, threat of SA, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Thank you, Katy Caple!

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We Don’t Talk About Hawaii (TIAH#347) Jan 29, 2025

Elly & T discuss Episode 347, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were held captive in plain sight?”, in which we cover being stripped of everything, how karaoke can help & the Hair Club For Men of it all.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: racism, Native American trauma, alcoholism/pill abuse, suicide/suicidal ideation, house fire, animal death from house fire, animal injury from house fire, teen bullying/”slut shaming”, partner abuse/domestic violence, trapped/held captive, animal hunting, divorce, female surgery, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Thank you, Katy Caple!

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rage Against the Machine (TIAH#346) Jan 22, 2025

Elly & T discuss Episode 346, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you risked your freedom to liberate the animals?”, in which we cover how bullies change kids, the empowerment of saving a life, and eff your dumb gucci belt.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: bullying, animal cruelty/abuse/torture/killing, domestic animals as food, breaking and entering, arrest/jail/interrogation, explicit language

Read an extensive update on the case! https://isthmus.com/news/news/let-special-prosecutor-decide-if-ridglan-committed-crimes/

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Thank you, Katy Caple!

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Horrors Happening in Our Names (TIAH#345) Jan 15, 2025

Elly & T discuss Episode 345, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were a political hostage in Iran?”, in which we cover the power of one ember, when to love and when to fight, and we are only our humanity.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: SA, domestic violence/abuse, drug/alcohol use, arrest/prison, solitary confinement, arrest abroad, divorce, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Thank you, Katy Caple!

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Lightbulb Moment (TIAH#344) Dec 18, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 344, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you spent 7 years in a Thai prison?”, in which we cover all of the liquids, all of the heroin(e)(s), & how outside support can make all the difference.

Brokedown Palace timecode 23:38 - 24:57

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: heroin/drug abuse and addiction, death due to drug overdose, suicide & suicide attempts, domestic violence/abuse, child SA, arrest, prison, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She Shouldn’t Be Here (TIAH#343) Dec 11, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 343, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were caught in a spiral of violence?”, in which we cover the anxiety and confusion brought on by disparate values, a bouquet of red flags & always choose dogs.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse/violence, gun violence, suicide by gun, divorce, extra-maritial affair, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In This Country (TIAH#342) Dec 04, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 342, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you suffered decades of excessive punishment??”, in which we cover being forged by fire, the institutions that funnel kids into incarceration & how it’s hard to fight against love.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: child sexual assault allegation, assault, gunfire, gunshot/bodily injury, racism, incarceration/prison, sodomy, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

REALLY BAD LIGHTS (TIAH#341) Nov 27, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 341, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you had an unquenchable thirst for danger?”, in which we cover what does it mean to “truly live”, expensive hobbies, and life and death for funsies.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: death by accident, plane crash, skydiving accident/death, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reflections (TIAH#340) Nov 20, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 340, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you kept knocking at death’s door?”, in which we cover the fear of facing down two poorly dressed women & some rules of boating we attempt to examine but know nothing about.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: alcohol use/abuse, child custody, divorce, robbery, grievous bodily harm, stranger danger, boating accident, medical scenes including death or near dying, explicit language, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Her Hero, Stevie (TIAH#339) Nov 13, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 339, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if someone gave up everything to save you?”, in which we cover obeying signs, the stages of grief and how they will come & the blame game.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: child SA, school/mass shootings, drowning, death, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Good Boy (TIAH#338) Nov 06, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 338, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you thought you got away with it?”, in which we cover Cartesian Doubt, orgy moms v. breakfast moms, & the power of self-belief.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse, divorce,drug and alcohol use/abuse, intravenous drug use, murder & death, incarceration, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daddy, I Want A Girlfriend (TIAH#336) Oct 23, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 336, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you escaped a polygamous cult?”, in which we cover pregnancy and illiteracy as weapons of control, a Sound of Music-type escape & calling a lie a lie.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: cult, religious abuse/trauma, polygamy/plural marriage, child bride/child marriage, abuse, fraud, blood atonement/death, murder (religious & cartel), the afterlife, poverty, birth control, rape/sexual coercion, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Murderrrr,,, or Forgiveness (TIAH#335) Oct 16, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 335, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were left for dead?”, in which we cover privatizing privates, the dopamine cycle of pleasure-guilt-cope & ruining everything by throwing a big fat sin shroud over it.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: childhood sexual curiosity/touching, teen drug use, religious guilt, guns, grievous bodily assault and injury, explicit bodily injury, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Parachute Incident (TIAH#334) Oct 09, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 334, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your parachute didn’t open?”, in which we cover one good friend in Louisiana, crass jokes in the face of death & grieving our former selves.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: childhood obesity, being in the closet, self-hatred, serious accident, serious bodily injury, falling from a plane, parachute malfunction, death, suicidal ideation, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Running and Loving It (TIAH#333) Oct 02, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 333, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you saw the black mass of death?”, in which we cover how death is the ultimate perspective check, the incredible effort of cycling from the UK to Rio, & that T hasn’t seen the 1996 massive global hit movie starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldbloom, Independence Day.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, suicide, severe physical illness, blood, coma, near death experience, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Summer of Love & Hate (TIAH#332) Sep 25, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 332, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if the worst was yet to come?”, in which we cover the personality traits of a villain, feeling a kinship with society’s most disregarded & the fallacy of ending a story with HAppiLy eVer AFteR.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: divorce, grooming/sexual assault, hypomania/mania, bipolar, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Somebody Lied to You (TIAH#331) Sep 18, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 331, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you killed the wrong person?”, in which we cover the process of atonement, knocking over the soda can & little earthquakes.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: divorce, guns/gun violence, suicide, homicide, murder, death, death of children, segregation/racism, Vietnam, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Protector (TIAH#330) Sep 11, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 330, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your son was murdered at Sandy Hook?”, in which we cover December 14, 2012, taking responsibility for all of us, & the pain of empty car seats.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: divorce, guns/gun violence, suicide, homicide, murder, school shooting, death, death of children, funeral, Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook denier, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gym or Chill (TIAH#203REBROADCAST) Sep 04, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 203, a Rebroadcast of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were on the 68th floor?”, in which we cover the pure chaos of trying to exit that building, being lucky to be alive & the bed vs the couch of it all.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: violence, sexual assault, injury, terrorism, mention of suicide, alcoholism, addiction, mental illness, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*REBROADCAST* BALLS TO THE WALL (TIAH#315) Aug 21, 2024

This is a rebroadcast from April 17, 2024. Also another Jamie fave! Back next week with new episodes.

Elly & T discuss Episode 315 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your life became a movie?” in which we cover the healing powers of letting in light & having a new perspective.

You can find our storyteller’s [G.J. Echternkamp] documentary and feature film of the same name, Frank & Cindy, on Netflix NOW.

APOLOGIES FOR ELLY WRESTLING HER PAPERS THROUGHOUT. Anyone adverse to paper shuffling ASMR: BEWARE!!

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence, Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*REBROADCAST* Give This Man Everything (TIAH#265) Aug 14, 2024

This is a rebroadcast from July 22, 2023 – only our third EVER episode. This rebroadcast pick came from our listener and friend, Jamie W. Thanks for hanging in there with us, Jamie!

Elly & T discuss Episode 265 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if a routine pick up led to a crushing blow?”, in which we cover exactly how car repossession works, how all high wages and benefits should be diverted directly to Brian & when being beat by your mother might be a good thing?

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, Domestic Violence, Death, Poverty, Abuse of a Minor, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Storyteller Update from TIAH222 Aug 07, 2024

Elly has a conversation with Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago from the episode, “What if you were a stranger in your own home?”

In the spirit of never dying a third death, Guillermo and Elly decided to dedicate this episode in loving memory to Daniella Col and to his father, Joaquin Guillermo Ruiz de Santiago.

You can reach Guillermo on Instagram @guillermorss

Hosted by: Elly Westberg (T is there in spirit!)

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: mental illness,graphic bodily injury, death, description of a corpse, explicitlLanguage

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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Comments on Comments! (TIAH’s 6-Part 82% Series) Jul 31, 2024

Elly & T discuss all the colorful social media comments from Facebook and Instagram. We pick out the beauties, promote the curious & considerate, and name and shame the ugliness.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Many thanks, again, to all of the storytellers in the 82% Series. Regarding Kris Armstrong’s episode, you can donate to the Go Fund Me effort to purchase Brandon Smith a new sports wheelchair at gofund.me/d34ed0ea.

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: SEE ALL PREVIOUS FOR LAST 6 EPISODES, explicit language

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Vowiest of Vows (TIAH#329) Jul 24, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 329 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you became your husband’s guardian?”, in which we cover the commit in commitment, the inclusion in inclusivity & how long would YOU stay by a hospital bed?

This is part of our TIAH series, The 82%: Modern Stories of Love & Family. To seek out info about the Modern Family Institute, donate to help advance their work, or get engaged, please visit their website, modernfamilyinstitute.org.

Thank you to storyteller, Kris Armstrong. The GoFundMe for Brandon’s sport’s chair. Please donate if you can.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: traumatic accident, traumatic brain injury, explicit language

TIAH is hosting a live This Is Actually Happening event on July 24th in San Francisco at Manny’s to celebrate the series. To find tickets to the event, go to www.welcometomannys.com/events and find “The Other 82%” or, for a direct Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-other-82-living-and-loving-beyond-the-monogamous-nuclear-family-tickets-940666046467 If you cannot pay, they will not turn anyone away!

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Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Little Boxes (TIAH#328) Jul 17, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 328 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were a seahorse dad?”, in which we cover stepping out from behind masks and into freedom, living with confidence and owning our unconventional paths.

Thank you to storyteller, Kayden Coleman.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: child abuse, post-partum depression, suicidal ideation, sexual themes, explicit language

This Is Actually Happening hosting LIVE event on July 24th in San Francisco at Manny’s to celebrate the series. To find tickets to the event, go to www.welcometomannys.com/events and find “The Other 82%” or, for a direct Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-other-82-living-and-loving-beyond-the-monogamous-nuclear-family-tickets-940666046467 If you cannot pay, they will not turn anyone away!

YouTube: youtube.com/@traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Fistfuls (TIAH#327) Jul 10, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 327 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you found your family on the path of celibacy?”, in which we cover bearing each other’s burdens, finding wholeness in chosen family & T’s potential undercover assignment at a Promise Keepers event.

Thank you to storyteller, Art Pereira.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual themes, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Individuals Together (TIAH#326) Jul 03, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 326 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you discovered a new way to love?”, in which we cover choosing for oneself, cheating your way out of a trap & the other family bible.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic violence, gang violence, gun violence, abuse, murder, drug addictionsexual themes, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Poly-Cules (TIAH#325) Jun 26, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 325 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you grew up in a polyamorous family?”, in which we cover the value, inherent, in dating a good breaker-upper, the possession and co-dependence messages of a Cameron Crowe film & the sheer devastation of unwittingly showing up on F** N*ws.

Thanks to storyteller, Koe! You can find out more about Koe at their website, koecreation.com.

Vogue Article: https://www.vogue.com/article/the-rise-of-consensual-non-monogamy

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual themes, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Faces of Aces (TIAH#324) Jun 19, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 324 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were asexual?”, in which we cover true sexual freedom, third-wheeling it, the power of zines & Elly’s amazing Airbnbaby idea.

Thanks to storyteller, David Jay! He’s the founder of Asexuality.org & his upcoming book, Relationality, is available for preorder.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual themes, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My Anaconda Don’t (TIAH#323) Jun 12, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 323 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were suddenly a blank slate?”, in which we cover the imprinting of one's past, our stories we still have time to collect & where did these bones go?

*Sorry for the crying. Yes, Elly still cries about her dad.

*Sorry for the happy children in the background. Someone has a pool but shares it w.thousands.

Thanks to storyteller, Ingrid Rojas! Her memoir The Man Who Could Move Clouds was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Look for her other amazing works!

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: homeopathic medicine, suicide, medical emergency, vehicula &/or bike accident, amnesia/TBI, secrecy, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One Moment In Time (TIAH#322) Jun 05, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 322 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you kept hitting rock bottom?”, in which we cover imposter syndrome, the trials of a long suffering partner & the endless tunneling through rock bottoms to more rock bottoms.

Thanks to storyteller, Jamie! Go check out his pictures on @actuallyhappening IG!

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: drug use, addiction, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, drunk driving, explicit language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One Down, One To Go (TIAH#321) May 29, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 321 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if they tried to erase you?”, in which we cover owning your self-belief, merging our crappy lives with others’ crappy lives & the tragedies that are pre-pubescent boys and their bodies.

Thanks to storyteller, Merle Yost - can find out more about him: merleyost.com, unspokenboundaries.com, Merlism.com, and his Book: Facing the Truth of Your Life

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Domestic Violence, Severe Mental Illness, Animal Cruelty/Animal Death, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Forgiveness Is More Than Saying Sorry (TIAH#320) May 22, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 320 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your mother believed she was a good witch?”, in which we cover the religious trauma of “God told ME about YOU”, the diverging paths of two siblings & pine trees – not paint thinner.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Abuse of a Minor, Drug Abuse, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Murder, Death, Graphic Bodily Injury, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your Heat, Your Sheets, Your Charcuterie & Your Shoes (TIAH#319) May 15, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 319 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you couldn’t find your way home?” in which we cover the helping hands of those in need, how our backstories shape us & what constitutes a lethal dose of marijuana.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Abuse of a Minor, Drug Use, Suicide Attempt, Sexual Assault, Missing Persons, Death, Graphic Bodily Injury, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE BIG BLACK HOLE OF THE UNKNOWN (TIAH#318) May 08, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 318 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your daughter went missing?”, in which we cover the peace of knowing, the time theft of drugs and booze, and is there wisdom in Forrest Gump?

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Child Abandonment, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Parentification, Child Sexual Abuse, Drug & Alcohol Use/Abuse, Missing Children, Premature/Accidental Death, (Around Children), Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So, Then 911 Happens…(TIAH#317) May 01, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 317 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you found peace in the fog of war?” in which we cover the soundscape of screaming, the culty acronyms of cults & anger – only anger.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: War, Graphic Violence, Murder, Graphic Bodily Injury, Suicidal Ideation, Domestic Violence, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hiding, Surviving & Thriving (TIAH#316) Apr 24, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 316 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if a masked man appeared at the foot of your bed?” in which we cover keeping your hands to yourself, the common RAGE we all feel inside & R*pists are monsters.

You can find our storyteller’s, Danielle Luekam, books on Amazon:

Four Pounds of Pressure: A Memoir of Rape, Survival, and Taking Back My Power

https://amzn.to/3QHxMJW

Another Four Pounds of Pressure: Case Files, Statements, & a Survivor's Redemption

https://amzn.to/49I0umr

The First Sister: A Dangerous Bloodline

https://amzn.to/3TjLaXq

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Rape, Violent Assault, Child Endangerment, Gun Violence, Alcoholism, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website & Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BALLS TO THE WALL (TIAH#315) Apr 17, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 315 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your life became a movie?” in which we cover the healing powers of letting in light & having a new perspective.

You can find our storyteller’s [G.J. Echternkamp] documentary and feature film of the same name, Frank & Cindy, on Netflix NOW.

APOLOGIES FOR ELLY WRESTLING HER PAPERS THROUGHOUT. Anyone adverse to paper shuffling ASMR: BEWARE!!

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence, Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grief Is Your Mother Now (TIAH#314) Apr 10, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 314 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you harbored an unrelenting fury?” in which we cover the real villain of the story, what it is to feel at home & the Milli Vanilli documentary.

Our storyteller is Amy Ronhaar. You can buy the book and reach out to her via website or email amyronhaar.com / amyaronhaar@gmail.com

Link to purchase Raising Amy: A Daughter’s Memoir on Book Baby : https://store.bookbaby.com/book/raising-amy1

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Death, Domestic Abuse, Self-harm, Suicide Attempt, Rape, Sexual Assault, Drug Use, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mind Blown (TIAH#313) Apr 03, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 313 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you had to find your own salvation?” in which we cover being stuck with being, deliverance from the demon of conviction & a tragic Cracker Barrel meet-up.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Assault of a Minor, Incest, Suicidal Ideation, Religious Trauma, Drug Use, Death, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Storyteller Update from TIAH290 Apr 02, 2024

Elly has a conversation with storyteller & spouse, Anonymous, from the episode, “What if your husband entered The Void?”

Hosted by: Elly Westberg (T is there in spirit!)

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Bi-polar & Mental Illness, Manic Break, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Invasion of the Ganderstalkers (TIAH#312) Mar 27, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 312 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you believed your love could cure him?” in which we cover the pros & cons of being a caregiver, the value of saying "I don't know", & knowing when to leave a toxic relationship.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

She’s not Anonymous; She’s Marabai Rose!

Podcast: https://marabairose.com/podcast-about-trauma-and-resilience/

Book: https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=Holding+Hope+

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Medical Trauma, Domestic Violence, Sexism, Severe Mental Illness, Psychosis, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Be The Auntie Glenda (TIAH#311) Mar 20, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 311 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you danced for those who couldn’t?” in which we cover introducing yourself with intent, the blatant racism of indigenous schools, blood memory & separating addiction from the person you love.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Graphic Bodily Injury, Alcohol Abuse, Murder, Death, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

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“Kidnapped” (TIAH#310) Mar 13, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 310 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your mother disappeared?” in which we cover speaking truth to harm, old time religion & please don’t put peas in the mac-n-cheese.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Domestic Abuse, Murder, Murder of a partner, Domestic Murder, Body Mutilation, Child Kidnapping, Childhood Scarcity, Childhood Abuse, Violent Abuse of a child, Child Neglect, Explicit Language

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For A Living (TIAH#309) Mar 06, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 309 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you gave everything to The Job?” in which we cover the importance of balance, the bleakness of capitalism & we command you all to STOP APOLOGIZING.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Suicide & Death, Capitalism & Neoliberalism, Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Burst Cyst/Internal Bleeding, Childhood Abuse, Explicit Language

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Sleep Mode (TIAH#308) Feb 28, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 308 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if they couldn’t wake me up?” in which we cover our personal experience with nearly losing our dear friend, Whit, how to trust a friend in crisis & mmmm sourdough bread.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Bella

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Death/Near Death Experience, Bodily Injury Seizure, Medical Trauma, Explicit Language

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We Interview Todd Rennenbohm from Bunny Hugs & Mental Health Podcast Feb 14, 2024

Elly & T chat with Todd about his own mental health journey, his podcasts & other bits of stuff.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Animal Death, Explicit Language

Buy Todd’s Merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/bunny-hugs-media?ref_id=34471

Todd’s Book link https://www.amazon.com/Sometimes-Daddy-Cries-Todd-Rennebohm/dp/0228834678

Todd’s YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/@bunnyhugsandmentalhealth

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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bunnyhugs

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She is Me & I am Her (TIAH#307) Feb 07, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 307 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you fell hard for the scam?” in which we cover what it is to be worthy, discovering the badass within & the figurative over-eating of Christ’s flesh.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Donna’s book: THESE BROKEN ROADS: Scammed and Vindicated - One Woman’s Story, (October 3, 2023), is a gripping and mind-blowing memoir by Donna Marie Hayes, a Jamaican immigrant who recounts how at the peak of her American success in New York City, she is scammed and robbed of her life's savings by the "love of her life" whom she met on an online dating site and how she triumphs over it all. Donna’s story is shocking but sadly not unique.

Content/Trigger Warnings: Divorce, Cheating/Lying, Coma/Bodily Injury, Voodoo & Religion & Religious Abuse/Trauma, Eurcharistic Chat, Explicit Language

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We Really Tried (TIAH#306) Jan 31, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 306 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you lived someone else’s life?” in which we cover our personal feelings about this storyteller, and an arc organically presents itself after a messy discussion! Join us!

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Cardiac Arrest & Death, Coma, Hospitalization, Explicit Language

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The Deep Need to Know (TIAH#305) Jan 24, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 305 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were expected to do no harm?” in which we cover gay trajectory, the ins and outs of sperm donation, & the echoes of trauma.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Gambling, Cancer, Death & Dying, Child Molestation, Sexual Trauma & Rape, Sperm Donation, Sexuality, Slut Shaming, Explicit Language

Children’s Book Recommendations from T:

-”Love Makes a Family”, “And Tango Makes Three”, “I am Perfectly Designed”, “Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope”

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Blindsided (TIAH#304) Jan 17, 2024

Elly & T discuss Episode 304 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were poisoned?” in which we cover the dangers of drinking at home and abroad, your best friend era & the devastation of going blind at 19.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Suicide/Suicide Attempt, Alcohol, Poisoning, Blindness, Racism, Bed Bugs, Pick Pocketing, Explicit Language

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Extra Episode: Comments Oct/Nov/Dec 2023 Jan 05, 2024

Elly & T discuss your social media comments on Instagram, Facebook, (& Reddit!) both @TIAH and @TB. In this episode we review: 301, 300, 299, 296

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Paranormal, Suicide, Death & Dying, Animal Attack, SEE PREVIOUS SHOW NOTES, Explicit Language

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Storyteller Update from TIAH278 Dec 27, 2023

Elly has a conversation with storyteller Katrina Brees from the episode, “What if you couldn’t keep her safe?”

Hosted by: Elly Westberg (T is there in spirit!)

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Suicide by Gun, Gun Violence, Bi-polar & Mental Illness, Explicit Language

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We Need to Talk About Jesse (TIAH#303) Dec 20, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 303 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your brother became a monster?” in which we cover whether or not someone can be born evil, when do you give up on your own kid & a new abuse unlocked: litigious abuse.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Underage Sexual Abuse, Murder/Matricide, Litigious Abuse, Explicit Language

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A Catalog of Parenting Failures (TIAH#302) Dec 12, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 302 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you could only find closure within?” in which we cover promises & broken promises, how much these parents suck at parenting & the dreaded “call me when you wake up” text.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Underage Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Attempts, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Rehab, Explicit Language

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I’m Here (TIAH#301) Dec 05, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 301 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were pulled into the abyss?” in which we cover the possibility that Ray might actually be an angel & how to emote like a lady.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Teen Vehicle Accident/Drowning & Death, Shark Attack/Bite, Bleeding Out, Unexpected Pregnancy, Explicit Language

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Your Own Beautiful Experience (TIAH#300) Dec 02, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 300 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your boyfriend lit himself on fire?” in which we cover how death is coming for us all (again), wanting to be seen without being intimate & how we’re all caretakers, or will be one way or the other (you can’t escape).

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Sexual Abuse of a Child, Alcoholism, Death & Paralysis by Auto Accident, Child/Infant Death, Explicit Language

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But Don’t Give Yourself Away (TIAH#299) Nov 22, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 299 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your only hope for life was choosing death?” in which we cover validation and control in death, being vulnerable enough to ask for help & HUG YOUR KIDS, YOUR FRIENDS, EVERYBODY, JUST FUCKING HUG.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathay Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Attempted Suicide, Medically Assisted Suicide, State-sanctioned Suicide, Eating Disorders including starvation, anorexia, bulimia, excessive exercise, binging & purging, Explicit Language

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Camouflage (TIAH#298) Nov 15, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 298 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were caught in the gears of the machine?” in which we cover the need for community, the horrible letdowns of an idealist, and we ponder: will Dick Cheney ever do the hard work of self?

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Emotional & Physical Abuse, Physical Violence, Suicide, Fire Injury, 9/11, War, Domestic Violence, Babies in harms way, Demon SA, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

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Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

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What ELSE am I? (TIAH#297) Nov 08, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 297 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were a human jumper cable?” in which we cover generational progress, purpose in suffering & the value of being a sturdy bottom.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Emotional & Physical Abuse, Physical Violence, Electrocution, Third Degree Burns, Gangreen & Amputation, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

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Storyteller Update from TIAH128 Nov 07, 2023

Elly has a conversation with the Anonymous Mom from the episode, “What if your son stabbed your daughter?”

You can reach Anonymous Mom at uplifting247@yahoo.com

Hosted by: Elly Westberg (T is there in spirit!)

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Stabbing/Violence, Talking about Trauma & Counseling, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

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Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

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Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

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Extra Episode: Comments October 2023 Nov 02, 2023

Elly & T discuss your social media comments on Instagram & Facebook, both @TIAH and @TB. In this episode we review: 292 Scamanda, 293 Olivia PPP, 294 Daniel & the fallout from 289 Jon.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

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No, No Hugging. (TIAH#296) Nov 01, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 296 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were haunted by the living and the dead?”, in which we cover the Brock-Turner-shit-of-it-all, the mysteries of spirit, & the ins-and-outs of renting and vacating a haunted house.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Emotional & Physical Abuse, Physical Violence, Haunting, Stalking, Bullying, Attempted Kidnapping, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

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All the best.

Ellen M. Westberg

510-459-1203

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To Unveil Yourself (TIAH#295) Oct 25, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 295 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you had to betray your family to save them?”, in which we cover the power of making your own decisions, the merging of culture and “culture”, and defying tradition for love.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Emotional Abuse, Suicide & Suicide Attempt, Kidnapping/Missing Persons, Family/Honor Threats of Harm/Killing, Restraining Order, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

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G. U. N. (TIAH#294) Oct 18, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 294 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you shot your girlfriend?”, in which we cover unhealed emotional wounds, the difficult pain of when it’s all your fault & true remorse through change.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Gang Activity, War, Guns & Shooting, Alcohol & Drug Use, Death & Dying, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

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Re-Parenting Ourselves (TIAH#293) Oct 11, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 293 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you believed your son was possessed?”, in which we cover breaking generational trauma, the “help” of Christian in-laws & notorious cases of unchecked Postpartum Psychosis.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Animal Death, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Alcoholism, Teen Runaways, Death & Dying, Infantcide, Filicide, Demon Possession, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

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A SCAMANDA Ripple Effect (TIAH#292) Oct 04, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 292 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if a shocking lie revealed your inner truth?”, in which we cover trauma competition, how you can’t force God nor medicine & body commentary.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Forrest Chiras (music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Assault, Childhood Abuse, Disordered Eating, OCD, Panic Attacks, Cancer, Fraudulent Cancer, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Instagram by: Katy Caple

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

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Switch Night (TIAH#291) Oct 02, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 291 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your wife had 21 personalities?”, in which we cover human capability, commitment, & codependence.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: BELLA (music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Rape & Sexual Assault, Childhood Abuse, Racism, Diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder, Emotional Abuse, Religious Abuse, Suicide, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

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You Are Enough (TIAH#290) Sep 25, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 290 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your husband entered the void?”, in which we cover what love isn’t, everything the storyteller did right & how to know if you’re a covert narcissist.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Rape & Sexual Assault, Childhood Abuse, Drug Use, Overdose, Diagnosis of Bi-Polar & NPD, Emotional Abuse, Divorce, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

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Healed People Heal People (TIAH#289) Sep 18, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 289 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you walked into your high school with a shotgun?”, in which we cover how difficult it is to tell your therapist everything, the endless actions of a good mom & how access to mental health services is essential to a civil and safe society (AGAIN).

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Grievous Bodily Harm, Sword Attack, Guns/Shooting, Prison, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Mental Health Crisis, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

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Any Body. Any time. Any Reason. (TIAH#142REBROADCAST) Aug 29, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 142 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if it happened in broad daylight?”, in which we cover why politicians should ride the city bus on occasion, living in a SOCIETY & how everything you type is findable and printable and shareable.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Jason Blalock (music added by Cathy Sitzes)

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Grievous Bodily Harm, Knife Attack, Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse, Mental Health Crisis, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

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Becoming Color (TIAH#197REBROADCAST) Aug 22, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 197, a Rebroadcast of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you died?”, in which we cover loving your body, the need for human connection & the possible twisted side of Andre Agassi.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Dying/Death, Amputation, Fighting, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

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Even A Vigilant Driver (TIAH#148REBROADCAST) Aug 15, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 148, a Rebroadcast of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you killed someone?”, in which we cover the importance of understanding men, how comedy is tragedy plus time, and how an automobile can change lives forever (drive safe out there!)

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Dying/Death, Car Accidents, Sexuality, Co-worker Abuse/Harassment, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

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Ask Mom & Dad. They Know. (TIAH#121REBROADCAST) Aug 08, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 121, a Rebroadcast of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your favorite celebrity had a crush on you?”, in which we cover what the moral of the story might be, who the celebrity in question might be, & the BUT WHY???? of it all.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Dying/Death, Sexual Assault including Rape, Talk of Suicide, Domestic Abuse, Catfishing, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

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The Duality of Human (TIAH#128 REBROADCAST) Aug 01, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 128, a Rebroadcast of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your son stabbed your daughter?”, in which we cover how despicable it is to weaponize someone’s vulnerability against them & the unconditional love of a mother.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Grievous Bodily Assault, Domestic Abuse, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

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The Safe Arms of Fabio (TIAH#288) Jul 25, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 288 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you didn’t know you were in a cult?”, in which we cover what being spiritual might entail, the power of compliments & how to fill nine hours in the Hot Seat.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes & Whit Missildine

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Cults, Religious Trauma, Death & Dying, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com

Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com

Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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Get Behind Me Thetan (TIAH#243) Jul 24, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 243 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you signed a billion year contract?”, in which we cover all of the acronyms of Scientology, how SeaOrg might be the best weight loss plan & the value of sticking up for oneself.

*Apologies for the Sound Quality!*

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Whit Missildine

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Abuse of a Minor, Parental Neglect, Sexual Assault, Suicidal Ideation, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

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NOT A Case for Retirement (TIAH#242) Jul 24, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 242 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you woke up and couldn’t move?”, in which we cover the love of a mother for her gay son, when one should stop voting & Rush Limbaugh.

*Apologies for the Sound Quality!*

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Jason Blalock

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Graphic Medical Condition, Suicidal Ideation, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

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Guys Who Are Into Data (TIAH#241) Jul 23, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 241 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were the other woman?”, in which we cover high school, adult high school & how to judge the dead.

*This is the first episode we EVER recorded! Apologies for the Sound Quality!*

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Graphic Bodily Injury, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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Please Ignore That Pile of Stuff (TIAH#270) Jul 23, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 270 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your grandson was orphaned?”, in which we cover the work ethic of the addicted, the telltale signs your husband isn’t moving with you & the absolute doggedness of a woman determined to make it through.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Gun Violence, Mass Shooting, Death, Child Endangerment, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

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We Need to Talk About Troy (TIAH#269) Jul 23, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 269 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you pled for your life?”, in which we cover absolutely nothing from his story because we find out some disturbing details from his past.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Bella

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Gun Violence, Mass Shooting, Death, Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

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Too Many Red Flags for One Nanny (TIAH#267) Jul 23, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 267 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were forced to keep the nanny’s secret?”, in which we cover how nearly every adult can fail a child, when to break up with family for good & why someone might choose to protect their abuser.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Suicide Attempt, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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Sometimes You Can’t Stop a Nap; The Nap is Coming (TIAH#268) Jul 23, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 268 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if he followed you into the house?”, in which we cover an example of when Church actually helped, when not to engage in “perspective checking” & the badassery of a southern sheriff and his aim.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Home Invasion, Graphic Violence, Child Abduction, Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

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National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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The Only Way to Survive – Nay, THRIVE! – In Solitary (TIAH#266) Jul 22, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 266 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you thought everyone was dead?”, in which we cover the dangers of warehouse living, the warning signs of a man who dances alone and how not to do Universal Studios.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Substance Abuse, Mental Illness, Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Suicide Attempt & Ideation, Psychosis, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

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National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

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Give This Man Everything (TIAH#265) Jul 22, 2023

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Cathy Sitzes

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, Domestic Violence, Death, Poverty, Abuse of a Minor, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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Never Go to a Second Location (TIAH#264) Jul 22, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 264 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were carjacked at gunpoint?”, in which we cover the invisibility of the middle-aged, choosing safety over freedom & saving oneself when a sex worker cannot.

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Bella

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Stranger Danger/Crime, Kidnap, Sexual Assault, Guns, Explicit Language

Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathaneal Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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Now Hold Up Your Eye & Drive! (TIAH#262) Jul 22, 2023

Elly & T discuss Episode 262 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were mauled by a grizzly bear?”, in which we cover reasons to go into the wilderness, polite Canadians & if it wasn’t a male, what were these “balls” he’s grabbing?

*We refer to this as episode 1 but that was before the decided numbering convention. Our numbers will mirror This Is Actually Happening*

Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia

Edited by: Jason Blalock

Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening

Content/Trigger Warnings: Animal Attack, Blood/Gore, Attempted Suicide, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial

Website: traumabondedpod.com Website by: Nathanael Trimboli

Email: traumabondedpod@gmail.com Original Music by: Nathanael Trimboli

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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