Best Broken Void Productions Podcasts (2025)

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How Do I Trust in Love When My Heart Has Been Broken? 56:37

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6d ago56:37

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Nora talks with Jess, a struggling caller who has found herself in a relationship with someone she desperately wants to trust. But after a string of unhealthy relationships, Jess can’t help but feel like she’s just waiting for the other shoe to drop. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠here⁠. …

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08 - Down the Rabbit Hole 32:35

9d ago32:35

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Jason and Richard wake up alone in Theo's warehouse home. While they have a bit of free time Richard decides to do a little investigating of his own. Theo goes to pick up Barbara, though I guess you could say, he's not really Theo... CREDITS:: Cesar Lebron III as RICHARD/TENEBRIARCH FusionTSK as JASON XanaduCross as MIKE Stephen Quinn as THEO/[REDA…

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UnWorld with Jayson Greene 1:10:52

13d ago1:10:52

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In this episode, we catch back up with Jayson Greene, author of the memoir Once More We Saw Stars and learn about his new book and first novel, UnWorld. For ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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What Do People Do All Day? 1:02:36

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In this first episode of the newest installment of Thanks for Asking, Nora hears from three callers who explain what they actually do all day at work. And even though they’re wildly different – a regenerative agriculture performance and data reporting manager, an oncology nurse working with phase one clinical trials for cancer patients, and someone…

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S3: I've Made a Huge Mistake 54:33

25d ago54:33

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This is an episode from the new season of TTFA Anthologies, go to ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠ to listen to the full season(and past seasons)! _ Eva Hagberg is young, ambitious and about to get her Big Break — a byline in the New York Times! And then, she publishes an error. A big factual error. In the New York freaking Times! Cue the breakdown. …

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S3: Emergency! Banner Ads! 39:58

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This is an episode from the new season of TTFA Anthologies, go to Apple Podcasts and Spotify to listen to the full season(and past seasons)! _ Work is, to most of us, an important part of our lives. We spend something like a third of our lives at work, and even if we’re not working our “dream job” our work gives us a sense of purpose, accomplishmen…

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Corporate Horror Stories 46:05

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Work is not your life. Your life is not your work. We try really hard to separate them. But, hey! We live in a world where that’s not possible all the time. As a former corporate girlboss who was once chained to her laptop panicking over the dimensions of banner ads and now a podcaster and writer full-time, I get it. Work is a massive part of our l…

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Help, I Said the Wrong Thing! 52:22

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Breaking news: humans make mistakes. This is not a bad thing! Our mistakes are how we learn and grow, and we have to get comfy with accepting that mistakes are an uncomfortable part of the human experience. But what happens when we say the wrong thing at the wrong time to someone that we love during the worst time of their life? And what happens wh…

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WFTV:: Dimensional Shamblers 12:58

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Step beyond the boundaries of space and sanity as the team unravels the mystery of Dimensional Shamblers... enigmatic beings that traverse realms unseen. What are they? Why do they exist? And what happens when they pass through our world? Join host Alex and a panel of experts as they explore the terror and symbolism behind these transdimensional ho…

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Finding Meaning In The New Age of Anxiety 1:13:54

1M ago1:13:54

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The world doesn’t make a lot of sense right now, including other people and why they think the things they think and do the things they do. So I’m tapping in Steven J. Heine, professor of Social and Cultural Psychology and the author of Start Making Sense: How Existential Psychology Can Help Us Build Meaningful Lives in Absurd Times to talk about: …

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07 - A Bad Weird Dream... 44:34

2M ago44:34

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Mike takes a little trip into what is inside of Theo's closet, I do hope he has packed himself a towel. Mindy is questioned by the police before her shift at work and we catch up with Barbara during her weekly therapy session. CREDITS:: Stephen Quinn as THEO/[REDACTED] XanaduCross as MIKE Cesar Lebron III as TENEBRIARCH/HPD OFFICER Aidan Heart as A…

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Pep Talks 2 59:02

2M ago59:02

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Last week’s pep talk episode (https://noraborealis.substack.com/p/stop-being-mean-to-yourself) was such a hit we’re back with more (and I’m making some phone calls today because WOW WE ARE ALL GOING THROUGH IT RIGHT NOW!!!) Today we have two callers: a 32-year-old who feels lost after losing both of her parents and receiving a tough diagnosis, and …

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What It’s Like to Be a Brain Surgeon, with Dan Heath 52:52

2M ago52:52

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Sharing an episode of “What It’s Like to Be…” from author Dan Heath. On the podcast, Dan explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do. He finds out: What does a couples therapist think when a friend asks for relationship advice? Is a Secret Service Agent supposed to pretend like they’re not there…

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Her Parents Skipped Her Wedding(Estrangement) 51:12

2M ago51:12

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Estrangement is one of those hot button topic that everyone has an opinion about, and here’s mine: you have one job as a parent1, and that’s to love your children. To show up for them. To support them. To not ditch out on their wedding LIKE A TOTAL WEIRDO. Are things more complicated than that? Sure, people are complicated. But on this show I let y…

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Pep Talks 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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Every once in a while, we all need a little bit of solicited motivation from someone totally unqualified to give it. In this episode, Nora shells out loads of love and support in the first of our series of TFA Pep Talks. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612…

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WFTV:: Spiders of Leng 9:43

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Alex, Raven, and Dr. Connor O’Donnell delve into the chilling mythology of the Leng Spiders... towering arachnids said to weave the boundaries between worlds. As their conversation unravels the purpose and symbolism behind these cosmic weavers, the team finds themselves entangled in deeper implications. Are the Leng Spiders predators... or guardian…

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You’re Lonely: What’s the prescription? An Interview with author Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure 55:01

2M ago55:01

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What if your doctor prescribed you a hiking group? A ceramics class? Not in place of whatever medication or treatment you may need, but as a complement to it? It’s called Social Prescribing, and journalist Julia Hotz traveled to some 30 countries to talk to patients and professionals who are at the forefront of this approach to wellness. I loved he…

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Embarrassing Stories 1:02:35

3M ago1:02:35

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In this episode, we discuss the defining moments in our lives that forever branded us with shame. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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06 - The Ground Rules 36:29

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Rescued at last from spindly legs of the Atlach-Nacha, Jason and Richard find themselves with a potentially new ally and hopefully a place to rest their heads for the day. Can this new man be trusted? And what will become of Jason and Richard, now that they have someone else in their corner? And who is this mysterious man named Theo? What does he k…

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How Do You Care for Yourself? 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Feelings & Co.

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Angry and Grieving 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Of all the stages of grief, anger has to be the ugliest one. The one that feels the ickiest no matter what side of it you’re on. So today we’re talking about it. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO 1:08:13

3M ago1:08:13

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Sharing a new show from my friends at Higher Ground, hosted by Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on Thanks for Asking, we keep it real and help each other through some of our hardest times. Similarly on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson tackle real questions from real folks just like you, offering practical advice, personal storyt…

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Out of The Void, Into The Dating Pool 1:04:15

3M ago1:04:15

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In this episode, we get an update from widower David Cherson. This is the first part of a two-part series called Life of a Lonely Widower. For Life of a Lonely Widower (Part 2) and other full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn m…

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WFTV:: The Moon Beast 13:04

3M ago13:04

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Alex and the team delve into the chilling lore of the Moon Beast, an entity said to stalk the hidden corners of the Dreamlands. As their exploration progresses, unsettling truths emerge, revealing a creature whose alien intentions and otherworldly origins defy human understanding. With each revelation, the atmosphere grows heavier, leaving the host…

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IGTBO, TFA (Part 2) 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

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Take a break from the doom and disaster and reset your psyche with some okay things. We won’t ever say “everything is going to be okay” but we will do our best to find and focus on even the littlest okay things around us that aren’t the very worst. Keep the bar low and your head up. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community,…

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05 - The Web That Connects Us All 34:15

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Jason and Richard find themselves trapped in a twisted labyrinth of webbing as they uncover disturbing visions and cryptic messages tied to a dark cosmic force. With time running out, the pair must navigate the nightmarish maze and face chilling encounters that blur the line between reality and illusion. As tensions rise and old memories resurface,…

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Some Regrets 30:28

4M ago30:28

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I cannot trust anyone who says No Regrets. Because really…you don’t have ANY? NONE?! Are you sure about that? I can tend towards the opposite mentality myself, but in between No Regrets and All Regrets is a safe middle ground of self-reflection and accountability without self-flagellation and rumination, and that is where we met today’s callers, wh…

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Creativity, Burnout and Life Beyond Productivity with Maria Bowler 51:31

4M ago51:31

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Rise and Grind, Girlbosses! It’s time to GROWTH HACK your way to your BEST SELF and make this the ULTIMATE year. If you don’t have time, you can make time, because excuses are no excuse. Just kidding! Like so many of us, author Maria Bowler found herself caught up in the Productivity Machine, which demands we do more and more and more for the sake …

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I Hate My Friend’s Partner…What Do I Do About It? 28:14

4M ago28:14

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Do you say something? Do you shut up? I’m just one woman with an opinion, so I took your calls and texts to answer this listener question: do you say something when your friend is in a relationship with someone you hate? This is a preview of Thanks for Asking, a call-in show about what matters to you. You can get the full episode on my Substack. Ha…

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WFTV:: Atlach-Nacha 12:09

4M ago12:09

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Alex and the team unravel the dark legend of Atlach-Nacha, the cosmic spider said to weave webs between realities. As the discussion deepens, an unsettling presence creeps into the room, leaving the hosts with a lingering sense of dread. As the lines between myth and reality blur, one question remains: Are they already caught in the web? CREDITS:: …

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Worrying, Fresh Retirement and Movie Extras 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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If it’s Tuesday, the phone lines are open and operators (me) are standing by. Today we’re talk to callers from Honolulu to North Carolina about everything from worrying to working as an extra on Hallmark movies to existential crises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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AI Wife 31:51

5M ago31:51

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As a widow, I get many emails from other widows. But this one – from a man who created an AI version of his dead wife – was definitely a first. And I knew I had to talk to him. For full episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn more ab…

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Your Mama's Kitchen: John Legend 51:26

5M ago51:26

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Sharing a podcast we can’t get enough of: Your Mama’s Kitchen. It’s a show about cuisine and culture, ingredients and identities, and the meals and memories that make us who we are. Host Michele Norris talks to Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle, José Andrés and so many other guests about the complexities of family life and how their earliest culinary e…

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Are You Lonely? 35:12

5M ago35:12

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Loneliness is, according to people who know about these things, an epidemic on par with smoking and obesity. It affects our physical and mental health…and it seems like it’s affecting everyone. Today’s callers are experiencing loneliness in many different ways and for many different reasons, and if you are also feeling lonely…you’re definitely not …

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04 - Historic Revelations 44:40

5M ago44:40

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Richard and Jason, after surviving an encounter with a being wearing a friendly face, end up at the Rice, a historic and prestigious hotel in the Downtown Houston area. It is here that they hope to uncover answers and peel back the curtain a bit on the SHA. However, there is a bit more to the old, well established hotel, than either of them could h…

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The Kindness of Strangers 38:27

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THINGS ARE DEFINITELY NOT OK RIGHT NOW! We know it. You know it. Your dog knows it (who told her??). But even when things are terrible, there’s something out there — however small — that is at least okay. Today’s episode is an exercise in finding (and sharing) the ok, with stories of the ways strangers have shown up for us in our times of need. Tha…

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Interdependence, Trump Flags, and Taylor Swift 30:46

6M ago30:46

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The first episode of our new call-in show is here, and we have two callers who seemed to be totally unrelated: a new rancher in Texas, and a Swiftie with Cerebral Palsy in New York. But (get your red string and your tinfoil hat) everything is connected! Especially us. That’s easy to forget when we’re constantly pushed to see each other as the enemy…

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The Year of Less: Vision Boards, Awards, What’s Next in 2025 1:01:37

6M ago1:01:37

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It’s been awhile since we’ve been in your feed, probably because we took a hiatus in March of 2024. Nearly a year later, we have some clarity on what’s next (it’s exciting!). The new show will launch on January 14, but on Sunday I shared that 2025 is The Year of Less and at least 5 people said they were interested in hearing more about what that me…

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You're Not Lazy, You're Overwhelmed (feat. Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius) 25:54

6M ago25:54

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In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ Most people I know are feeling overw…

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WFTV:: K'n-Yan 15:45

6M ago15:45

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Beneath the earth lies K’n-yan, a realm of advanced technology, ancient rituals, and unfathomable secrets. In this episode of Whispers from the Void, Alex Sterling and his team descend into the mysteries of this subterranean civilization. They explore its mythological roots, cultural symbolism, and the hidden fears it evokes about humanity’s relent…

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I Will Do Better feat. Charles Bock 25:49

6M ago25:49

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In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ Charles Bock was not interested in p…

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Update: Behind The Scammer feat. Celisia Stanton 27:51

7M ago27:51

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In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ In June 2021, Isaiah Goodman, a fina…

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WFTV:: Deep Ones 15:30

7M ago15:30

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Today, Whispers from the Void plunges into the unfathomable depths of the ocean to uncover the enigmatic Deep Ones. With amphibious features and unsettling connections to human myths, these ancient beings blur the line between the known and the unknowable. Join Alex Sterling and his panel of experts as they unravel the Deep Ones' origins, their pla…

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03 - Acceptance 45:35

7M ago45:35

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Jason is haunted by inexplicable and terrifying events as he returns home to get ready for work. Richard's search in the museum has opened a few roads for him to follow. Needing Jason's help, Richard reaches back out to try and convince his friend of what they saw the night before. They are drawn deeper into the mysteries surrounding them, as stran…

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Am I grieving right? With Dr. Katherine Shear 32:07

7M ago32:07

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In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ In 2022, Prolonged Grief Disorder wa…

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Happyish Holidays: The Worst Thanksgiving Ever? 1:00:45

8M ago1:00:45

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Subscribe to TTFA Anthologies here. Two days after Nora’s husband Aaron died, she celebrated Thanksgiving with her family. Well... maybe not “celebrated.” Every year, millions of people do the same thing during the holidays. In this episode, we talk with some of those folks, including Dr. Lucy Kalanithi and comedian Amber Tozer. We also spend some …

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AITA: Happyish Holidays Edition 1:03:00

8M ago1:03:00

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Subscribe to TTFA Anthologies here. If the holidays make you want to tear your hair out or cry on the bathroom floor, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It's a hard time for a lot of people, and still we have to force a smile and say through gritted teeth, "Happy Holidays!" But the holidays aren't always happy. Most of the time, all we can ask for is HappyISH Holi…

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“Seahorse Dad” from Refamulating 52:42

8M ago52:42

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In case you didn't know, we're still making two episodes a month for our Patreon and Apple Plus subscribers. We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining our Patreon to listen to the rest of the episode(or watch the episode!), get additional bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and join a communi…

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You don’t talk about telescopes? And other questions to distract yourself from Election Day anxiety (with Kate Kennedy!) 1:16:31

8M ago1:16:31

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Today is Election Day in the U.S. and for many of us that means…getting through the day is going to feel like watching water boil. So we have an idea: delete the news apps off your phone today, don’t check social media, and press play on this multi-hour, politics free chat between Nora and Kate Kennedy. When you finish this episode, don’t worry, TH…

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Forces Of Nature: A Conversation On Childhood Trauma with Gina Demillo Wagner 24:02

8M ago24:02

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In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! We wanted to give all of our listeners a little preview of our most recent episode! Consider joining Nora's Substack to listen to the rest of the episode, get additional bonus episodes, and ad-free episodes! _ Three years ago we published a TTFA …