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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morgue to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of This Is Actually Happening ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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135: What if a minor procedure left you permanently altered? 13.08.2019 43:48

“My personhood had been shattered into a thousand pieces that I and my family were left to pick up one at a time.”   Producer:  Whit Missildine Editor : Whit Missildine Episode Summary: After self-medicating for years to cope with the emotional aftermath of an abusive, religious upbringing, a woman goes in for a minor surgery, and when she emerges, everything has changed. Today's episode...

Season 9 Announcements 06.08.2019 2:40

Announcements for Season 9 of This Is Actually Happening. Includes updates on the release schedule, the new This is Actually Happening store, and more. If you'd like to submit a design for a This Is Actually Happening t-shirt or poster, send your artwork to actuallyhappeningpodcast@gmail.com All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are available ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ to access...

134: What if your singular dream fell to pieces? 11.06.2019 39:45

“How could I allow myself to mourn what I had lost? Because if I mourned it, then it was like a death, and I couldn’t accept that the me that I knew had died.”   Producer:  Whit Missildine Editor : Whit Missildine Episode Summary: After devoting his life to a singular passion, a man develops a rare condition that threatens to crush his dreams forever. Today’s episode featured Stefan Wein...

133: What if your life went up in flames? 28.05.2019 39:37

“All that traumatized people are really looking for is not a fix-it but more like a validation or acknowledgement that it matters.”   Producer:  Whit Missildine Editor : Nigel Coutinho Episode Summary: A woman finally establishes a life for herself after years of caring for her mother’s illness, only to watch her entire life be consumed before her eyes. Social Media:  Instagram: @ac...

132: What if you were kept from the one you loved most? 14.05.2019 29:38

“It’s interesting always having this void, knowing that you have something so wonderful that could love you so much and you could love so much that exists out there.”   Producer:  Whit Missildine Editor : Nigel Coutinho Episode Summary: A young man falls deeply in love after meeting the girl of his dreams, leading to an unexpected event that leaves him with an irreparable void.  Soc...

131: What if a psychotic break split your life wide open? 30.04.2019 31:57

“I have a fear every single day am I going crazy and I don’t even know it? I didn’t know the things that I was doing and the things that I was saying were so extreme.”   Producer:  Whit Missildine Editor : Nigel Coutinho Episode Summary: After surviving a father whose mental illness consumed the family, a woman spirals down into psychosis and compulsive behaviors, finally leading her on...

130: What if you had thoughts of harming those you love most? 16.04.2019 37:01

“People say you should always trust your gut feelings. But I couldn’t trust my gut feeling and I still can’t to this day, because to me a gut feeling is in turn thinking about hurting somebody else.”   Producer:  Whit Missildine Editor : Nigel Coutinho Episode Summary: After coming to terms with her identity, a woman develops intrusive thoughts that consume her most important relationshi...

1: What if your boyfriend lit himself on fire? (1st episode) 11.09.2013 12:42

"We're still here. What part are we playing in all this?" Producer:  Whit Missildine Episode Summary:  After finally deciding to settle into a long term relationship, a woman becomes tangled in a web of confusion, guilt and grief as her partner self-destructs Social Media:  Instagram: @actuallyhappening Website:  www.thisisactuallyhappening.com Support the Show:  Support T...