Trauma Bonded

Elly & T discuss Episode 374, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if a brutal assault saved your life?” in which we cover the power of being heard, gatekeeping Atheism, & the oneness of everything, like with breakfast wine.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  T...

Elly has a conversation with Naazh from the episode, “What if you were held captive in plain sight?” You can reach Naazh on Instagram @Naazh1974. Her blog is at Naazh.org. Hosted by : Elly Westberg (T is there in spirit!) Edited by : Forrest Chiras Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings : mental illness,   anima...

Elly & T discuss Episode 372, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were lost on the Pacific Crest Trail?” in which we cover friendship as water, the illustrious poem “Footprints In the Sand” & a very tear-jerky Amy Grant song.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of&nbs...

Elly & T discuss Episode 371, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you survived a catastrophic hurricane?” in which we cover the pressure of saving yourself and your family in a high pressure situation, trusting your instincts when you have no obvious way through and… you wanna be home DURING the hurricane uhhhhhh? Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by...

Elly & T discuss Episode 370, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if a bullet took your sight but not your vision?” in which we cover the deep goodness of friendship, the harsh cruelty of the world toward the differently abled & Trauma/Bonded’s loose association with Public Enemy. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to...

Elly & T discuss Episode 369, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you lit yourself on fire?” in which we cover Let's stop protecting our abusers, showing up for yourself is a practice and we are grateful to be able to come home.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  Th...

Elly & T discuss Episode 368, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were the only one left to grieve?” in which we cover the pain of being left and leaving, survivor’s guilt and the sleeping constable.  Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happening Con...

Elly & T discuss Episode 367, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were imprisoned in the Federal Supermax?” in which we cover our ignorance around law, our WTFness around these intolerable prison conditions and it’s unnatural to want to hurt another human being.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras Special thanks to : Whit M...

Elly & T discuss Episode 366, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you infiltrated a doomsday hate militia?” in which we cover the power of verbal judo, crack(s) & other potential strip club names.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happening Con...

Elly & T discuss Episode 365, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if they believed you staged your own kidnapping? Part 2: Denise?” in which we cover how messy relationships can be, the sheer badassery of Denise facing down global hate & “immunity from WAT??” Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras Special thanks to : Whit Missildine &am...

Elly & T discuss Episode 364, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if they believed you staged your own kidnapping? Part 1: Aaron?” in which we cover the abundant failings of the investigation of this case by law enforcement, the non-resolution of The Andrea of it all, and always, ALWAYS call a lawyer.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Si...

[[Sorry we were absent last week; please forgive us. It was a combination of outside workload and burn out. Thank you for your grace & understanding!]] Elly & T discuss Episode 363, of the Podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you dedicated your life to ending human trafficking?” in which we cover what it means to have purpose (and what is T’s!?!?), the impact of losing your...

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 Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes  Special thank...

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 Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Act...

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 Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits...

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 Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes  Special thanks...

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 Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes  Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of&n...

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 Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes  Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew...

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 bo...

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...

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 o...

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 tr...

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 peopl...

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 Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Wait...

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 Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of&nbsp...