Kate Wallinga

Ignorance Was Bliss

Society EN ↓ 501 episodes

A podcast about how we become who we are. Almost anything can seem normal. Are you sure you really want to know?

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Kate Wallinga

Episodes

173 -- Born with your Walls Down -- borderline personality disorder, friendships and being a decent human being -- with Alysa Lucas 14.09.2019 1:48:21

Borderline Personality Disorder gets a bad rap. Friendship is underrated. So what happens when the two are combined? Guest: Alysa, Best Forevers and Fatal-i-teas My episode on Best Forevers ....... and our panel with Nothing Rhymes With Murder Disclaimer: Justin Troing, LifeWorld Promos: Under the Shroud and Magus Elgar Artwork: Minna, True Crime Finland Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Su...

172 -- Not All Lobotomies -- lobotomies, mental health and public schools -- with Jess and Joe from Cutting Class 14.09.2019 1:20:42

If taking an ice pick to the brain -- while fully conscious -- seems like a good idea, just what is the person avoiding? And how is this connected to public school standardized testing? Guests: Jess and Joe, Cutting Class podcast Special feature: Lobotomize This playlist on Spotify Disclaimer: Emily, The Story Behind and Hate to Weight Promos: Invisible Choir and Murderific Artwork: Jacob Wallinga...

171 -- The Stories We Tell -- mythology and psychology -- with Lindsey from Fab Figmentals 11.09.2019 1:06:30

When is a story just a story, and when is it a reflection of our psychological and sociological roots? Guest: Lindsey, Fab Figmentals Disclaimer: Alix, Pomegranates and Pitchforks Promos: Fresh Hell and Ghost Town Artwork: La Nic Suibhne Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcast...

170 -- Doppelganger -- grief and brain injury and all of the things -- with Matt from Nooks & Crannies 09.09.2019 1:10:14

Some people have a lot in common with each other. And sometimes it's an uncanny amount. Guest: Matt, Nooks & Crannies podcast (tribute episode to Matt's mom is here) Disclaimer: Joe, Flight Risk Promos: Ghosthunter and 10-96 Crime Chicks Artwork: Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code...

169 -- Hot Tips -- ADHD and anxiety and stuff -- with Sage from Occultae Veritatis 06.09.2019 1:15:36

More talk about ADHD and anxiety... but also unique and new, because humans are magical that way. Guest: Sage, Occultae Veritatis Disclaimer: Tara, 3 Spooked Girls Promos: Assassinations and Thornvale Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather,Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group:The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch:bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patre...

168 -- Checklist -- with Emily Prokop from The Story Behind and Hate to Weight 04.09.2019 1:43:22

Friends in common, podcasting, anxiety, ADHD, synesthesia... just listen. You'll hear why I'm fangirling. Guest: Emily, The Story Behind and Hate to Weight Disclaimer: Believer/Skeptic Podcast Promos: Cryptid Technical and Twisted Britain Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcas...

167 -- So Many Cycles -- with Amanda from Justice for DJ Fickey 31.08.2019 1:04:28

What would you do if you believed a family member had been murdered? How far would you go? Guest: Amanda Shirley, Justice for DJ Disclaimer: Amy, 10-96 Crime Chicks Promos: Y2K podcast and Writing About Crime Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.pa...

166 -- It's All Kind of a Mess Right Now -- with Kelly from Two Broads Talking Politics and DemCast 25.08.2019 1:24:56

I've tried to avoid talking explicitly about politics. But it's time. Guest: Kelly, from Two Broads Talking Politics and DemCast Disclaimer: The Rise of King Asilas Promos: Re-Solved Mysteries and Not Your Little Lady Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https...

165 -- Only the Good Stuff -- politics and mental health -- with Hunter from Murder and Such 23.08.2019 1:28:51

Where is the line between personal and political? Is there one? Should there be? This episode is for the victims of the Dayton, OH, shooting on 4 August 2019. Lois Oglesby, Megan Betts, Saeed Saleh, Derrick Fudge, Logan Turner, Nicholas Cumer, Thomas McNichols, Beatrice Warren-Curtis and Monica Brickhouse. Guest: Hunter, Murder and Such Disclaimer: MAUL podcast Promos: True Crime DEADLINE and All...

164 -- Sunshine in a Dark Room -- questions for Heather of Sunshine and PowerCuts 06.08.2019 56:53

As the August 2019 Sunshine Summit nears, I had the chance to turn the interview table around on Heather... Guest: Heather, Sunshune and PowerCuts Disclaimer: Chris, Play Comics Promos: The Wheel Weaves and August 2019 Sunshine Summit Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmer...

163 -- Pulls Penguin out of Pocket -- with Thomas from History of Aotearoa New Zealand 03.08.2019 1:37:18

History and conservation matter. For the humans, for the ecosystem, and for the neighbor's dog. Guest: Thomas, History of Aotearoa New Zealand Disclaimer: Sarah, Good Nightmare Promos: Luke Who's Talking and August 2019 Sunshine Summit Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastme...

162 -- I Just Want to Feel Better -- mock crisis evaluation 02.08.2019 1:20:14

People arrive in the emergency room in a variety of ways, for a variety of reasons. And sometimes, it's personal. Guest: Anna Disclaimer: Melissa, Just the Tip-sters Promos: Fab Figmentals and Forgotten News Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.p...

161 -- Getting Off Was Bliss -- Sloppy Seconds -- Ed Gein 30.07.2019 1:05:31

Letting lawyers and a psychologist do their thing means not one, but TWO cases. And shots. Several shots. But still. Ed Gein. Hosts: Jessa and Nick, Getting Off Podcast Disclaimer: Tanya Promos: Just the Tipsters and August 2019 Sunshine Summit Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwb...

160 -- Getting Off Was Bliss -- The First Time -- Leopold and Loeb 30.07.2019 1:14:31

What happens when two lawyers and a psychologist go to Chicago? ...a live show and chat about Leopold and Loeb, to start! Hosts: Jessa and Nick, Getting Off Disclaimer: Donna Promos: Heist Podcast and Odd Dad Out Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://ww...

159 -- Daddy Issues -- a child of imminent divorce 29.07.2019 57:15

Not all family stories are about love and warmth. Sometimes they're about anger and broken priorities. Disclaimer: Crista, from The Dark Divide Promos: Evidence Locker and August 2019 Sunshine Summit Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

158 -- Trust Your Gut -- child medical emergency -- with Donna 23.07.2019 1:02:15

Kids get sick all the time. But sometimes, they get REALLY sick. Guest: Donna Disclaimer: Mo, Targeted Promos: Sunshine Summit August 2019 and Murder Blows Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcast Music: DFA by OnlyMeith Artwork:...

157 -- Bloodcurdling Screams -- parenthood -- with Jason of Mixed Media Forest 21.07.2019 1:06:54

Parenthood is a challenge... and more so when a kid has a medical or mental illness. Guest: Jason, Mixed Media Forest podcast Disclaimer: Heather, Nature vs Narcissism / Ohio 88 / Status: Pending Promos: Murder City: True Crime of Houston, TX and Cutting Class Podcast Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsors: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 1...

156 -- Live in the Gray -- with Josh Hallmark 17.07.2019 1:18:27

Serial killers, podcasting, communication -- all different, yet all the same... Guest: Josh Hallmark, Our Americana | True Crime Bullsh** | The Karen & Ellen Letters | PLAYLIST Disclaimer: Danielle, Hoosier Homicide Promos: Sunshine Summit August 2019 and The Anxious Girl's Guide to Misandry Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsors: Bath By...

155 -- Atmosphere -- with Verity from Scary Stories Podcast 11.07.2019 1:10:33

Musings on the connections and near-misses of life, on relationships, and on what scares us. Guest: Verity, Scary Stories Podcast Disclaimer: Jessa and Nick, Getting Off podcast Promos: Varmints! and Mens Rea LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW -- July 12, 2019: iwbpodcast.com/live-show True Crime Podcast Festival: tcpf2019.com Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook grou...

154 -- No Place Like Home -- ex-pat life, podcasting and family -- with Steph Fuccio 09.07.2019 1:30:07

Podcasting, ex-pat life and family all have one thing in common: language. Guest: Steph Fuccio, https://stephfuccio.weebly.com/ Disclaimer: Nicki T, Strictly Homicide Promos: Live show and Sunshine Summit August 2019 LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW -- July 12, 2019: iwbpodcast.com/live-show True Crime Podcast Festival: tcpf2019.com Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Faceb...

153 -- Talk About Home -- ex-pat life -- with Tiff Franks 06.07.2019 1:10:45

Moving to a different country is a series of huge and small changes -- not all of which can be predicted. Guest: Tiff Franks Disclaimer: Paul, from Varmints Promos: Duck in Games and AnxZenity LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW -- July 12, 2019: iwbpodcast.com/live-show True Crime Podcast Festival: tcpf2019.com Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sp...

152 -- Annoying Little Brother -- with Kevin from The Brothers Commonplace 03.07.2019 1:18:12

Podcasting, reviews, grief, loss, recovery... all of these things require dark humor, sometimes. And Kevin (The Brothers Commonplace) and I bring it. Guest: Kevin, The Brothers Commonplace Disclaimer: Warbaby, Murderous Minors: Killer Kids Promos: Capes on the Couch and Canadian True Crime LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW -- July 12, 2019: iwbpodcast.com/live-show Network: Himalaya (presented by Heat...

151 -- Words with Clare -- writing and language with Clare Rhoden 02.07.2019 1:21:07

Words matter. I've said it before. And they still matter, even from the other side of the world. Guest: Clare RhodenMy website: www.clarerhoden.comMy author profile: viewauthor.at/clarerhodenbooksTwitter @ClareERInstagram @clarerhodenauthor My latest novel is the WWI historical fiction The Stars in the Night, (dealing with survivor guilt and getting on with life as we discussed) viewbook.at/clarer...

150 -- Organic Dustbunnies -- Lifeworld 001 --Belle Gibson -- with Derek from Rolling Misadventures 29.06.2019 55:55

There are lots of weapons in the world... including the internet. Guest: Derek, Rolling Misadventures Disclaimer: Allyson, Dumb and Busted Promos: ParentQuest and Live Show LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW -- July 12, 2019: iwbpodcast.com/live-show Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsors: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/i...

149 -- The Emily Strikes Back -- Ask Me Anything (the Third) 27.06.2019 1:11:18

Another random and slightly raucous round of AMA silliness, from my head to yours... Guest cohost: Emily Disclaimer: Danielle, Hoosier Homicide Promos: Live show and Oh No! Lit Class LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW -- July 12, 2019: iwbpodcast.com/live-show True Crime Podcast Festival: tcpf2019.com Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsors: Ba...