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Send us Fan Mail Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 This week on Thanks, It's the Trauma , we're celebrating America's birthday the only way we know how—with plenty of laughs and a healthy dose of "Wait...that's actually a law?!" Join us as we dive into some of the most ridiculous, bizarre, and downright hilarious laws from across the United States. From strange rules that s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Thanks, It's the Trauma , we're diving into a conversation that doesn't happen nearly enough— men's mental health . Society often tells men to "man up," stay quiet, and push through, but what happens when those emotions never get a chance to be heard? We talk about the pressures men face, the stigma surrounding asking for help, how...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're embracing our petty side and we're not even sorry about it. From irrational annoyances and tiny inconveniences that somehow live rent-free in our heads, to the random things people do that make us instantly roll our eyes, we're sharing all the things we find petty for absolutely no good reason. Of course, it wouldn't be Thanks It's the Tra...

Send us Fan Mail In this entertaining episode, Krystal and Trina take on a series of "Who's Most Likely To?" questions and put their friendship to the test. From everyday habits and personality quirks to completely random scenarios, they compare answers, share memories, and discover whether they see themselves—and each other—the same way. What starts as a simple game quickly turns i...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Katrina and Krystal take a trip down memory lane and confess some of the absolutely bizarre things they did as kids. From strange habits and questionable logic to the random things we thought made perfect sense at the time, we're putting it all out there. Did you have a favorite spoon that tasted better than all the others? Refuse to step on cracks? Create elaborat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving fork first into the comfort foods that got us through childhood trauma, hard seasons, and everything in between. From struggle meals and family recipes to the snacks that somehow made life feel safe for a moment, we talk about the emotional connection between food and survival. We unpack how certain meals became more than just food — they became comfo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re unpacking all the things we thought were completely normal growing up… only to realize as adults that they were definitely not. 😅 From chaotic family habits and survival-mode behaviors to things we brushed off as “just how life was,” we’re diving into the moments that made us stop and go, “Wait… other people didn’t grow up like that?” With humor, honesty, a...

Send us Fan Mail Mother’s Day looks a little different these days. In this heartfelt episode, we’re talking about the beautiful, bittersweet evolution of motherhood — from the days of sleepless nights, sticky hands, and surviving in the chaos, to watching our children grow into independent people with lives of their own. We reflect on how Mother’s Day has changed over the years, the expectations w...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Katrina opens up about the emotional journey she’s been on over the past few months—traveling back and forth to be with her family as her mother-in-law faced serious illness, and ultimately, the weight of saying goodbye. Through raw reflection and honest conversation, she shares what it’s like to navigate grief in real time while stil...

Send us Fan Mail Krystal returns to the mic to share the raw, emotional story of her second trip to Oregon to see her biological father. What was supposed to be another visit quickly became something much heavier—filled with reflection, unspoken feelings, and moments that challenged her in ways she didn’t expect. She opens up about what it’s like navigating a relationship that’s still new, yet roo...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Katrina sits down with Pete D from Pete vs Anxiety for a raw conversation about mental health, healing, and the courage it takes to speak up. Pete opens up about his personal journey, including the lasting impact of abandonment at just 10 years old, and how those early experiences shaped his struggles with anxiety and self-worth. Rather...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Katrina opens up about recently experiencing a major life event that shifted her perspective on what it truly means to be prepared — not just for today, but for the unexpected moments that shape our lives. She welcomes Hollie back from Unbury the Burden for an honest, compassionate conversation about pre-life and post-life planning, and why...

Send us Fan Mail In this off the cuff episode of Thanks, It’s the Trauma , we’re getting honest about self-worth, comparison, and the quiet pressure to measure up in a world that never stops scrolling. Social media has a way of making everyone else’s life look polished, successful, and perfectly put together — while we’re sitting there questioning ourselves. But the truth is, we’re comparing our r...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 dives into the raw, real, emotion of Krystal's NPE (Not Parent Expected) story. Join us as we go into the unexpected journey after learning her biological father isn’t who she thought—and the ripple effects that followed. 

Send us Fan Mail This week, we dive back into part 1 of Krystal's story of growing up under the shadow of a narcissistic, verbally abusive dad that left scars she never fully understood. Now, as she pieces together her identity she confronts the pain of her past as a means to beginning a journey toward healing, forgiveness, and self-discovery. 

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply honest and moving episode, we sit down with Candi, who shares her journey through unimaginable loss and betrayal. After losing her husband to COVID, Candi was faced with a second heartbreak—discovering after his passing that he had not been faithful during their marriage. In this conversation, she opens up about the complex grief of mourning someone while also recko...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with social psychologist Jamie Hughes to explore how trauma doesn’t just live in our memories—it lives in our bodies. Together, we unpack the science behind how traumatic experiences can physically manifest through chronic stress, pain, illness, and emotional regulation, often long after the original event has passed. Jamie hel...

Send us Fan Mail We’re re-premiering a powerful conversation on Thanks It’s the Trauma with Hollie McEvoy, author of Unbury the Burden and creator of the upcoming Unbury the Burden workbook. Together, we talk about why it’s so important to start planning now—before crisis, loss, or the unexpected forces decisions to be made in moments of overwhelm. Hollie shares how her work helps individuals and...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply human and emotional episode, we sit down with Trina’s brother, Jay, to talk about what life looks like while waiting for a heart transplant. After experiencing a heart attack at a young age, Jay now lives with an LVAD—a mechanical device that keeps his heart pumping as he waits for “the call” that a new heart has become available. Jay shares the physical realities,...

Send us Fan Mail When someone is walking through trauma, words matter—sometimes more than we realize. In this episode of Thanks, It’s the Trauma , we dive into the well-intentioned phrases that often miss the mark and can unintentionally cause more harm than comfort. We talk about what not to say when someone is grieving, healing, or processing a traumatic experience—and why phrases like “everythi...

Send us Fan Mail It’s our first episode of 2026, and we’re stepping into the new year with intention, honesty, and open hearts. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to let go of past traumas—not by pretending they didn’t happen, but by choosing not to carry their weight into another year. We reflect on the hurts that shaped us, the lessons they left behind, and the quiet strength it...

Send us Fan Mail What if some of what we carry didn’t start with us? What if some of what we carry didn’t start with us? In this episode, we explore the question so many of us quietly ask: Is generational trauma passed down through our DNA, or is it shaped by the environments we’re raised in? We unpack the science behind epigenetics, the impact of learned behaviors, and how family systems quietly...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we tackle the often-hidden side of the holidays—the emotional triggers that surface beneath the festive lights and cheerful music. We explore the financial pressures that come with gifting and gatherings, the perfectionism that convinces us everything must look magical and effortless, the bittersweet reality of navigating the first holiday season after a lo...

Send us Fan Mail We’re hitting pause for the holidays—but we didn’t want to leave you hanging. 💛 This week, Thanks, It’s the Trauma is re-premiering our very first episode—the one that started it all. Before the growth, the guests, and the deeper dives, there was this conversation. It’s raw, honest, and still incredibly relevant as we head into a season that can bring up complicated family dynami...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can be a complicated mix of warmth, grief, and everything in between—especially when you’re navigating family estrangement, one-sided relationships, or the aching question of where you truly fit. Thanks, It’s the Trauma is a space for real, vulnerable conversations about the families we come from, the boundaries we’re building, and the connections we’re still trying t...