The Traumedy Show

In this Season 3 finale episode of The Traumedy Show, Rachel shares the full recap of her wedding week in Puerto Vallarta, including the bridal party festivities, yacht day mishaps and the emotional experience of finally having her wedding day. Megan and Rachel reflect on the chaos, humor and meaningful moments throughout the week. The episode also concludes with major life updates from Megan. Hos...

In this episode of The Traumedy Show, Rachel and Megan share the story of Rachel's Lord Farquaad-themed bachelorette party, where she dressed as Bridal Farquaad and her friends came as different princesses. The night included games, tasks and a scavenger hunt, along with plenty of unexpected and chaotic moments (like Rachel sick on the bathroom floor the entire next day). A fun, hilarious and memo...

In this episode of The Traumedy Show, Shelby Susnick shares her experience with stillbirth and the grief that followed. She discusses the emotional complexities of the loss of her daughter, Mia, the impact on relationships and the importance of open conversations around stillbirth and miscarriage. Shelby also reflects on the role of community and support systems in healing, as well as the signific...

In this episode of The Traumedy Show, Megan and Rachel discuss current events, including broader global conversations, as well as Mikayla and Jace's marriage news in Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 4. They also explore cultural shifts among younger generations, including the idea that the “awkward phase” may be disappearing, and touch on the serious topic of grooming. Megan shares a funny Shre...

In this episode of The Traumedy Show, co-hosts Rachel and Megan welcome Alice Long, a breast cancer survivor who shares her inspiring journey of diagnosis and recovery. Alice discusses her life before cancer, the emotional impact of her diagnosis and the importance of self-exams. She emphasizes the need for awareness and education about breast cancer, especially for younger women. Alice's story hi...

Rachel’s wedding in Puerto Vallarta is less than two months away… so naturally, the headlines decided to get dramatic. We break down the recent cartel updates, what’s actually happening and whether Rachel needs to emotionally prepare for planning a fourth wedding. Then we shift from real crime lords to fictional ones. Megan threw a Star Wars birthday party complete with homemade costumes, includin...

Mary Beth Runnoe was a teenager when a trusted teacher crossed a line. In this episode, she shares what it actually felt like from the inside — the trust, the confusion, the bond she believed was real. And why, years later, she chose to write Thinking of You. Because when we talk about grooming only as something obviously evil, we miss the truth: it often feels safe to the child. This conversation...

In this episode of The Traumedy Show, Megan shares the full story behind her dreamy Maui engagement while Rachel counters with the tale of her absolute nightmare neighbor, who reported her for having a golf cart after a not-so-friendly exchange. Plus: rose petals on the bed, why they’re never worth it and other romantic expectations vs reality moments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

In this episode of The Traumedy Show, we welcome Hannah Johnson, known as the Libido Fairy. Hannah shares her personal journey through trauma and how it shaped her understanding of sexuality and desire. The conversation explores intimacy, communication in relationships and the concept of responsive desire. Hannah offers practical advice, including creating an "intimacy menu" and prioriti...

Kristin Batykefer, a woman from the bus and vanlife community, shares how she discovered her husband was having an affair with another married member of the community — a woman who pretended to be her friend. We talk betrayal, gaslighting, community dynamics and the aftermath of finding out the truth. A raw and deeply honest episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

In this episode of The Traumedy Show, Megan and Rachel talk about body image, weight changes in your 30s and a Target dressing room crashout while trying on bathing suits. They also discuss a surprisingly divisive topic involving breast milk and share updates on The Wolf and The Weatherman, Rachel’s recurring exes on the pod (we know you've been waiting). A funny, honest episode full of real talk...

In this episode of The Traumedy Show, 60-second sitcoms content king Robby Witt joins us for a light-hearted conversation about marriage and relationships. Robby shares what it’s like being married to his high school sweetheart, his journey creating viral 60-second sitcoms and his perspective on modern dating. We play Smash or Pass on current dating themes, answer listener-submitted questions and...

It's a holiday episode with a dash of trauma spice. We talk holiday plans, play F**k, Marry, Kill with iconic Christmas movie characters and revisit a listener trauma bonding story with a powerful update. We also share our top tips for surviving the holidays with difficult family dynamics, reflect on the naughtiest and nicest moments of the year and look ahead to 2026. Equal parts festive, funny a...

What happens when the person you thought would be in your life forever… isn’t? In this episode, we sit down with therapist Mackinzie Rummel to talk about one of the most painful and least talked-about losses: a best friend breakup. Mackinzie opens up about losing the woman who once stood beside her as her maid of honor and all the things that led to the friendship ending after the wedding. Togethe...

In this episode, we ask the important questions: Should you marry before the new year for the tax perks? Should you wait to divorce for the same reason? Is it morally wrong to plan four bachelorette parties? Why is Christmas shopping basically a full-time job? And then we read one of the wildest listener stories we’ve received yet — a husband coming out as gay, a marriage ending and a whole journe...

This week we’re joined by the incredible Melina KB, a musical pop artist, for a conversation about toxic love, narcissistic partners, unhealthy love during foundational years and how musical theatre helped her rebuild her confidence from the ground up. She discusses her early influences in theater, the importance of community support and how her personal experiences shape her songwriting. Melina e...

It’s Thanksgiving week and we’ve got a very full plate. In this episode, Rachel officially found her wedding dress and we’re breaking down the emotional rollercoaster that is bridal shopping — the good boutiques, the grumpy ones and the moments that felt healing of her past experiences trying on dresses during her prior engagement. We also spiral (lovingly) about Dancing with the Stars, especially...

Live from Europe... meet Dustin Myklebust (AKA Bullseye) for the very first time! Rachel and Dusty record straight from their engagement moon across Portugal and Spain. From missing flights and roadtrip mishaps to getting lost in medieval alleyways, they share the highs, the hilarious moments and some very on-brand travel chaos. They break down their favorite spots, what it’s like traveling as a n...

Rachel and Megan return for Season 3 after a six-month break, and nothing is off-limits. Megan unpacks impulsive life decisions — moving in with her boyfriend, adopting mini dachshund Peach and the $4,000 dog training regret that led to TikTok shame spirals and hard lessons about parenting. Rachel shares her fiancé's career transformation and what it's like when your partner suddenly wants to be a...

This week on The Traumedy Show, we’re serving personal drama and pop culture chaos. Rachel drops brand new receipts on The Weatherman, confirming once and for all that yes—he was cheating, and no—we do not forgive him. We also introduce Trending Trauma, a new segment where we discuss all things pop culture. This week: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2, Battle Camp and our applications to r...

**This episode contains content that may be alarming for some listeners, including depictions of domestic violence, financial abuse and cult-related trauma. If you or a loved one are struggling in these areas, please visit the resources below for help and more information.  This week on The Traumedy Show, Emily Rose, founder of The Mama Wilder Foundation, details her story of surviving domestic vi...

This week on The Traumedy Show, we’re taking you through Rachel’s surprise engagement (!!) to Bullseye—complete with a scavenger hunt proposal and engagement party with friends and family. But in true traumedy fashion, life doesn’t let us have a moment—because right after the high came a low: Rachel got laid off (yes, really). We also catch up on our Tiny Traumas and Tiny Triumphs, including Megan...

This week on The Traumedy Show, we’re recapping the absolute chaos and sweetness of our one-year anniversary party—including the moment Rachel was fatefully approached at the after-party by another survivor of The Wolf. They bonded, they trauma-bonded and it was a full-circle moment we did not see coming. We also recount our time at the Renaissance Faire, where Rachel lived her best and most ridic...

This week on The Traumedy Show, we’re celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! From heartbreak to healing (and everything unhinged in between), we’ve officially been spiraling publicly for 365 days—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In this episode, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come, sharing behind-the-scenes growth moments and revisiting some of our favorite guests and stories from the past...

In this deeply moving episode of The Traumedy Show, we’re joined by content creator and grief guru Alexa Norton, who opens up about the sudden loss of her father eight years ago. Alexa shares what it was like to experience profound grief at a young age, how that loss shaped her identity and what healing has looked like in the years since. Together, we talk about the messy, nonlinear nature of grie...