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Trauma BondedBe Accurate; Do Not Lie (TIAH#361)IT’S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!Elly & T discuss Episode 361, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your sister’s death was an unsolved mystery?” in which we cover the expected reverence, inherent, in investigating death, why no note? & continuing to give Crystal a voice. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: divorce, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, suicide, homicide, guns, death by gun, violence, blood, death...2025-05-0746 minTrauma BondedSave A Life; Eat A Sandwich (TIAH#360)Elly & T discuss Episode 360, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were lost in an Arctic blizzard?” in which we cover the relief of cutting off chronic pain, deep and everlasting friendship, & woodpecker lips. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Forrest ChirasSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: divorce, bodily injury, amputation, elective amputation, chronic pain, descriptions of pain, extreme weather, hypothermia, suffering, explicit languageCheck out 5call...2025-04-3044 minTrauma BondedBelow Knee (TIAH#359)Elly & T discuss Episode 359, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you nearly froze to death?” in which we cover the pitfalls of parenting amidst divorce, seeing one’s own black hoof foot post-surgery, and stop panicking… swallow the snow. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Forrest ChirasSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: divorce, parental abandonment and estrangement, death of a pet, alcohol intoxication, accidental death of a young person, accident or mishap ou...2025-04-2341 minTrauma BondedFight War with Art (TIAH#358)Elly & T discuss Episode 358, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were recruited to fight an invisible war?” in which we cover the onomatopoeia of schism, the bliss of ignorance and it’s a CAMEL, a CAMEL through-the-eye-of-a-needle - but the sentiment is still the same y’all!Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Harvey Weinstein, mention of child moslestation/incest in the context of a...2025-04-1651 minTrauma BondedHer Name is Tanya (TIAH#357)Elly & T discuss Episode 357, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were the girl locked upstairs?” in which we cover the nonmothering of baby boy men, how to be a hero like Joe & if you see a lot of bucket, ask about the bucket.Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: childhood abuse and neglect, divorce, bullying, child grooming, predation and assault, rape and sexual a...2025-04-0942 minTrauma BondedA Foot In the Door (TIAH#356)Elly & T discuss Episode 356, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if they stole a year of your life?” in which we cover the healing power of music, the despicable scheme of “cash for kids” and why does T know so much about having someone sanctioned?Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: divorce, familial rejection and estrangement, mention of suicide, psychiatric abuse, death due to past drug us...2025-04-0234 minTrauma BondedThe Waters We Swim In (TIAH#355)Elly & T discuss Episode 355, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you identified the wrong man?” in which we cover the scary wild west of the 1980s, memories as trace evidence and the impressions we make and are made on us all. Per TIAH, “This episode is the FINAL in our five part series, “A World Beyond Revenge” featuring five powerful stories of people on both sides of tragic incidents of unimaginable harm who found healing through the groundbreaking process of Restorative Justice.”To watch “What Jennifer Saw”, follow the...2025-03-261h 15Trauma BondedDON’T USE YOUR PHONE (TIAH#354)Elly & T discuss Episode 354, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your son was killed by a distracted driver?” in which we cover the beautiful, educational making of his son, Joe, how capitalism doesn’t allow time for grief & we debate a few things…Per TIAH, “This episode is the fourth in our five part series, “A World Beyond Revenge” featuring five powerful stories of people on both sides of tragic incidents of unimaginable harm who found healing through the groundbreaking process of Restorative Justice.”Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Th...2025-03-1940 minTrauma BondedPeace Is An Inside Job (TIAH#353)Elly & T discuss Episode 353, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if you were the common denominator?” in which we cover feeling helpless in the face of power, the identity of America & who is on the Blame List. Per TIAH, “This episode is the third in our five part series, “A World Beyond Revenge” featuring five powerful stories of people on both sides of tragic incidents of unimaginable harm who found healing through the groundbreaking process of Restorative Justice.”Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes...2025-03-1244 minTrauma BondedA Little Help (TIAH#352)Elly & T discuss Episode 352, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if they got the wrong guy?” in which we cover the importance of a social safety net, the powerful healing in saying the things unsaid & Kirby is trash.Per TIAH, “This episode is the second in our five part series, “A World Beyond Revenge” featuring five powerful stories of people on both sides of tragic incidents of unimaginable harm who found healing through the groundbreaking process of Restorative Justice.”Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: For...2025-03-0537 minTrauma BondedLet It Flow (TIAH#351)Elly & T discuss Episode 351, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if your brother was murdered in a hate crime?” in which we cover the lenses by which we view crime and punishment, prison as a “permanent time out” & humans as onions. Per TIAH, “This episode is the first in our five part series, “A World Beyond Revenge” featuring five powerful stories of people on both sides of tragic incidents of unimaginable harm who found healing through the groundbreaking process of Restorative Justice.”Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited...2025-02-2647 minTrauma BondedRun Toward Joy (TIAH#350)Elly & T discuss Episode 350, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if nothing could tear us apart? Part 2: Daniel”, in which we cover the verb/noun of “fix”, the uniqueness of this kind of reconciliation and the subtle ways dog equals stability. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: drug and alcohol abuse, opioid addiction, meth addiction, intravenous drug use, risky pregnancy and childbirth, financial ruin including ho...2025-02-191h 03Trauma BondedFire & Gasoline (TIAH#349)Elly & T discuss Episode 349, of the Podcast This Is Actually Happening, “What if nothing could tear us apart? Part 1: Donna”, in which we cover the cruelty of the modern life cycle, her 18 months of hell & the powerful force of a pandemic pod. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: drug use/abuse, risky pregnancy, miscarriages, abuse/domestic violence, sexual assault including rape, homelessness, poverty, explicit language2025-02-1248 minTrauma BondedDust (TIAH#348)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: mass killing, burning humans alive, machete/chopping of humans, death march, genocide, threat of SA, explicit languageInstagram: @traumabon...2025-02-0539 minTrauma BondedWe Don’t Talk About Hawaii (TIAH#347)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: racism, Native American trauma, alcoholism/pill abuse, suicide/suicidal ideation, house fire, animal death from house fire, animal injury from house f...2025-01-2953 minTrauma BondedRage Against the Machine (TIAH#346)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: bullying, animal cruelty/abuse/torture/killing, domestic animals as food, breaking and entering, arrest/jail/interrogation, explicit language2025-01-2239 minTrauma BondedThe Horrors Happening in Our Names (TIAH#345)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: SA, domestic violence/abuse, drug/alcohol use, arrest/prison, solitary confinement, arrest abroad, divorce, explicit language2025-01-1542 minTrauma BondedA Lightbulb Moment (TIAH#344)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 - 24:57Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: heroin/drug abuse and addiction, death due to drug overdose...2024-12-1840 minTrauma BondedShe Shouldn’t Be Here (TIAH#343)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse/violence, gun violence, suicide by gun, divorce, extra-maritial affair, explicit languageInstagram...2024-12-1145 minTrauma BondedIn This Country (TIAH#342)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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest ChirasSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: child sexual assault allegation, assault, gunfire, gunshot/bodily injury, racism, incarceration/prison, sodomy, explicit languageInsta...2024-12-0449 minTrauma BondedREALLY BAD LIGHTS (TIAH#341)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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest ChirasSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: death by accident, plane crash, skydiving accident/death, explicit languageInstagram: @traumabondedpodofficial YouTube: you...2024-11-2752 minTrauma BondedReflections (TIAH#340)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: alcohol use/abuse, child custody, divorce, robbery, grievous bodily harm, stranger danger, boating accident, medical scenes in...2024-11-2029 minTrauma BondedHer Hero, Stevie (TIAH#339)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: child SA, school/mass shootings, drowning, death, explicit languageInstagram: @traumabondedpodofficial YouTube: youtube.com...2024-11-1352 minTrauma BondedThe Good Boy (TIAH#338)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse, divorce, drug and alcohol use/abuse, intravenous drug use, murder & death, incarceration, explicit languageInstagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Y...2024-11-0657 minTrauma BondedDaddy, I Want A Girlfriend (TIAH#336)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: cult, religious abuse/trauma, polygamy/plural marriage, child bride/child marriage, abuse, fraud, blood atonement/death, murder (religious & cartel), the afterlife, poverty...2024-10-2355 minTrauma BondedMurderrrr,,, or Forgiveness (TIAH#335)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: childhood sexual curiosity/touching, teen drug use, religious guilt, guns, grievous bodily assault and injury, explicit bodily injury, explicit language...2024-10-1644 minTrauma BondedA Parachute Incident (TIAH#334)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/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 language2024-10-0949 minTrauma BondedRunning and Loving It (TIAH#333)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings...2024-10-0251 minTrauma BondedThe Summer of Love & Hate (TIAH#332)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: divorce, grooming/sexual assault, hypomania/mania, bipolar, explicit languageInstagram...2024-09-251h 02Trauma BondedSomebody Lied to You (TIAH#331)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: divorce, guns/gun violence, suicide, homicide, murder, death, death of children, segregation/racism, Vietnam, explicit languageInstagram: @traumabondedpodofficial YouTube...2024-09-1857 minTrauma BondedThe Protector (TIAH#330)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: divorce, guns/gun violence, suicide, homicide, murder, school shooting, death, death of children, funeral, Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook denier, explicit language2024-09-1157 minTrauma BondedGym or Chill (TIAH#203REBROADCAST)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: violence, sexual assault, injury, terrorism, mention of suicide, alcoholism, addiction, mental illness, explicit langua...2024-09-0451 minTrauma Bonded*REBROADCAST* BALLS TO THE WALL (TIAH#315)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...2024-08-2141 minTrauma Bonded*REBROADCAST* Give This Man Everything (TIAH#265)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 Garcia2024-08-141h 13Trauma BondedStoryteller Update from TIAH222Elly 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...2024-08-0746 minTrauma BondedComments on Comments! (TIAH’s 6-Part 82% Series)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 GarciaEdited 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 Wa...2024-07-3143 minTrauma BondedThe Vowiest of Vows (TIAH#329)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 do...2024-07-2438 minTrauma BondedLittle Boxes (TIAH#328)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. 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, Kayden Coleman. Hosted by: Elly Westberg...2024-07-1756 minTrauma BondedTwo Fistfuls (TIAH#327)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. 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, Art Pereira.2024-07-1052 minTrauma BondedIndividuals Together (TIAH#326)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. 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. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSp...2024-07-0351 minTrauma BondedPoly-Cules (TIAH#325)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.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. Thanks...2024-06-2656 minTrauma BondedThe Faces of Aces (TIAH#324)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.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. Thanks to storyteller, David Jay! He’s the founder of Asexuality.org & his upcoming book, Relationality, is available for preorder. ...2024-06-1955 minTrauma BondedMy Anaconda Don’t (TIAH#323)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...2024-06-121h 00Trauma BondedOne Moment In Time (TIAH#322)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warning...2024-06-0552 minTrauma BondedOne Down, One To Go (TIAH#321)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 LifeHosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missil...2024-05-291h 00Trauma BondedForgiveness Is More Than Saying Sorry (TIAH#320)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Abuse of a Minor, Drug Abuse, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Murder, Death, Graphic Bodily...2024-05-2249 minTrauma BondedYour Heat, Your Sheets, Your Charcuterie & Your Shoes (TIAH#319)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Abuse of a Minor, Drug Use, Suicide Attempt, Sexual Assault, Missing Persons, Death, Graphic Bodily Inj...2024-05-1559 minTrauma BondedTHE BIG BLACK HOLE OF THE UNKNOWN (TIAH#318)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Child Abandonment, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Parentification, Child Sexual Abuse, Drug & Alcohol Use/Abuse, Missing Children, Premature/Accidental Death, ...2024-05-0852 minTrauma BondedSo, Then 911 Happens…(TIAH#317)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: War, Graphic Violence, Murder, Graphic Bodily Injury, Suicidal Ideation, Domestic Violence, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Kat...2024-05-0148 minTrauma BondedHiding, Surviving & Thriving (TIAH#316)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 Powerhttps://amzn.to/3QHxMJWAnother Four Pounds of Pressure: Case Files, Statements, & a Survivor's Redemptionhttps://amzn.to/49I0umr2024-04-2442 minTrauma BondedBALLS TO THE WALL (TIAH#315)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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest ChirasSpe...2024-04-1741 minTrauma BondedGrief Is Your Mother Now (TIAH#314)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-amy1Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Th...2024-04-1052 minTrauma BondedMind Blown (TIAH#313)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Assault of a Minor, Incest, Suicidal Ideation, Religious Trauma, Drug Use, Death, Explicit Language Instag...2024-04-0348 minTrauma BondedStoryteller Update from TIAH290Elly 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 HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Bi-polar & Mental Illness, Manic Break, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Katy CapleWebsite: traumabondedpod.comWebsite b...2024-04-0255 minTrauma BondedInvasion of the Ganderstalkers (TIAH#312)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesShe’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 th...2024-03-2746 minTrauma BondedBe The Auntie Glenda (TIAH#311)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Graphic Bodily Injury, Alcohol Abuse, Murder, Death, Explicit Language I...2024-03-2043 minTrauma Bonded“Kidnapped” (TIAH#310)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/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 Neg...2024-03-1350 minTrauma BondedFor A Living (TIAH#309)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Suicide & Death, Capitalism & Neoliberalism, Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Burst Cyst/Internal Bleeding, Childhood Abuse, Explicit Language Inst...2024-03-061h 02Trauma BondedSleep Mode (TIAH#308)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 GarciaEdited by: BellaSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Death/Near Death Experience, Bodily Injury Seizure, Medical Trauma, Explicit Language Instagram...2024-02-2857 minTrauma BondedWe Interview Todd Rennenbohm from Bunny Hugs & Mental Health PodcastElly & T chat with Todd about his own mental health journey, his podcasts & other bits of stuff. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/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=34471Todd’s Book link https://www.amazon.com/Sometimes-Daddy-Cries-Todd-Rennebohm/dp/02288346...2024-02-1449 minTrauma BondedShe is Me & I am Her (TIAH#307)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningDonna’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...2024-02-0754 minTrauma BondedWe Really Tried (TIAH#306)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Cardiac Arrest & Death, Coma, Hospitalization, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Katy Caple...2024-01-3148 minTrauma BondedThe Deep Need to Know (TIAH#305)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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Gambling, Cancer, Death & Dying, Child Molestation, Sexual Trauma & Rape, Sperm Donation, Sexuality, Slut Shaming, Explicit Language 2024-01-2457 minTrauma BondedBlindsided (TIAH#304)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Suicide/Suicide Attempt, Alcohol, Poisoning, Blindness, Racism, Bed Bugs, Pick Pocketing, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram...2024-01-1745 minTrauma BondedExtra Episode: Comments Oct/Nov/Dec 2023Elly & T discuss your social media comments on Instagram, Facebook, (& Reddit!) both @TIAH and @TB. In this episode we review: 301, 300, 299, 296Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Paranormal, Suicide, Death & Dying, Animal Attack, SEE PREVIOUS SHOW NOTES, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Katy CapleWebsite: traumabondedpod.comWebsite by: Nathanael Trimboli2024-01-0543 minTrauma BondedStoryteller Update from TIAH278Elly 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 HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Suicide by Gun, Gun Violence, Bi-polar & Mental Illness, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Katy CapleWebsite: traumabondedpod.comWebsit...2023-12-2741 minTrauma BondedWe Need to Talk About Jesse (TIAH#303)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Underage Sexual Abuse, Murder/Matricide, Litigious Abuse, Explicit Language 2023-12-2050 minTrauma BondedA Catalog of Parenting Failures (TIAH#302)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Underage Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Attempts, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Rehab, Explicit Language ...2023-12-1238 minTrauma BondedI’m Here (TIAH#301)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Teen Vehicle Accident/Drowning & Death, Shark Attack/Bite, Bleeding Out, Unexpected Pregnancy, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagr...2023-12-0534 minTrauma BondedYour Own Beautiful Experience (TIAH#300)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Sexual Abuse of a Child, Alco...2023-12-0247 minTrauma BondedBut Don’t Give Yourself Away (TIAH#299)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathay SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Attempted Suicide, Medically Assisted Suicide, State-sanctioned Suicide, Eating Disorders including starvation, anorexia, bulimia, excess...2023-11-2247 minTrauma BondedCamouflage (TIAH#298)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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Emotional & Physical Abuse, Physical Violence, Suicid...2023-11-1543 minTrauma BondedWhat ELSE am I? (TIAH#297)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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Emotional & Physical Abuse, Physical Violence, Electrocution, Third Degree Burns, Gangreen & Amputation, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabon...2023-11-0853 minTrauma BondedStoryteller Update from TIAH128Elly 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.comHosted 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 HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Stabbing/Violence, Talking about Trauma & Counseling, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Katy Capl...2023-11-0717 minTrauma BondedExtra Episode: Comments October 2023Elly & 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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest Chiras (music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Katy CapleWebsite: traumabondedpod.comWebsite by: Nathanael Trimb...2023-11-0224 minTrauma BondedNo, No Hugging. (TIAH#296)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Emotional & Physical Abuse, Physical Violence, Haunting, Stalking, Bullying, Attempted Kidnapping, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Inst...2023-11-0145 minTrauma BondedTo Unveil Yourself (TIAH#295)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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Emotional Abuse, Suicide & Suicide Attempt, Kidnapping/Missing Persons, Family/Honor Threats...2023-10-2558 minTrauma BondedG. U. N. (TIAH#294)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Gang Activity, War, Guns & Shooting, Alcohol & Drug Use, Death & Dying, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram by: Katy...2023-10-1834 minTrauma BondedRe-Parenting Ourselves (TIAH#293)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Animal Death, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Alcoholism, Teen Runaways, Death & Dying, Infantcide, Filicide, Demon Possession, Explicit Language Instagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Instagram...2023-10-1155 minTrauma BondedA SCAMANDA Ripple Effect (TIAH#292)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 GarciaEdited by: Forrest Chiras (music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Assault, Childhood Abuse, Disordered Eating, OCD, Panic Attacks, Cancer, Fraudulent Cancer, Explicit LanguageInstag...2023-10-0452 minTrauma BondedSwitch Night (TIAH#291)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 GarciaEdited by: BELLA (music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Rape & Sexual Assault, Childhood Abuse, Racism, Diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder, Emotional Abuse, Religious Abuse, Suicide, Explicit LanguageInstagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Website: trauma...2023-10-021h 03Trauma BondedYou Are Enough (TIAH#290)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Rape & Sexual Assault, Childhood Abuse, Drug Use, Overdose, Diagnosis of Bi-Polar & NPD, Emotional Abuse, Divorce, Explicit LanguageInsta...2023-09-2556 minTrauma BondedHealed People Heal People (TIAH#289)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Grievous Bodily Harm, Swor...2023-09-1838 minTrauma BondedAny Body. Any time. Any Reason. (TIAH#142REBROADCAST)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 GarciaEdited by: Jason Blalock (music added by Cathy Sitzes)Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Grievous Bodily Harm, Knife Attack, Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse, Mental Healt...2023-08-2946 minTrauma BondedBecoming Color (TIAH#197REBROADCAST)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Dying/Death, Amputation, Fighting, Explicit LanguageInstagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Website: traumabondedpod.comWebsite by: Nat...2023-08-2237 minTrauma BondedEven A Vigilant Driver (TIAH#148REBROADCAST)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Dying/Death, Car Accidents, Sexuality, Co-worker Abuse/Harassment, Explicit LanguageInsta...2023-08-1532 minTrauma BondedAsk Mom & Dad. They Know. (TIAH#121REBROADCAST)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Dying/Death, Sexual Assault including Rape, Talk of Suicide, Domestic Abuse, Catfishing, Explic...2023-08-0829 minTrauma BondedThe Duality of Human (TIAH#128 REBROADCAST)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Grievous Bodily Assault, Domestic Abuse, Explicit LanguageInstagram: @traumabondedpodofficial Website...2023-08-0140 minTrauma BondedThe Safe Arms of Fabio (TIAH#288)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy Sitzes & Whit MissildineSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually HappeningContent/Trigger Warnings: Cults, Religious Trauma, Death & Dying, Explicit LanguageInstagram: @traumabondedpodofficial 2023-07-2543 minTrauma BondedNOT A Case for Retirement (TIAH#242)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 GarciaEdited by: Jason BlalockSpecial 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 We...2023-07-241h 01Trauma BondedGet Behind Me Thetan (TIAH#243)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 GarciaEdited by: Whit MissildineSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings: Abuse of a Minor, Parental Neglect, Sexual Assault, Suic...2023-07-2439 minTrauma BondedToo Many Red Flags for One Nanny (TIAH#267)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings: Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Suicide Attempt, Explicit Language Instagram: @trauma...2023-07-2358 minTrauma BondedWe Need to Talk About Troy (TIAH#269)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 GarciaEdited by: BellaSpecial 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 Trim...2023-07-231h 01Trauma BondedPlease Ignore That Pile of Stuff (TIAH#270)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings: Gun Violence, Mass Shooting, Death, Child Endangerment, Explicit Language Instagram: @trauma...2023-07-231h 12Trauma BondedGuys Who Are Into Data (TIAH#241)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial 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...2023-07-231h 06Trauma BondedSometimes You Can’t Stop a Nap; The Nap is Coming (TIAH#268)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial 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 Instag...2023-07-231h 10Trauma BondedNow Hold Up Your Eye & Drive! (TIAH#262)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 GarciaEdited by: Jason BlalockSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actu...2023-07-2256 minTrauma BondedNever Go to a Second Location (TIAH#264)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 GarciaEdited by: BellaSpecial 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 Em...2023-07-221h 13Trauma BondedGive This Man Everything (TIAH#265)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, Domestic Violence, Death, Poverty, Abuse of a...2023-07-221h 13Trauma BondedThe Only Way to Survive – Nay, THRIVE! – In Solitary (TIAH#266)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 GarciaEdited by: Cathy SitzesSpecial 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 Inst...2023-07-221h 34