Trauma Bonded

Elly & T discuss Episode 304 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were poisoned?” in which we cover the dangers of drinking at home and abroad, your best friend era & the devastation of going blind at 19. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happenin...

Elly & T discuss your social media comments on Instagram, Facebook, (& Reddit!) both @TIAH and @TB. In this episode we review: 301, 300, 299, 296 Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings : Paranormal, Suicide, Death & Dying, Animal Attack, S...

Elly has a conversation with storyteller Katrina Brees from the episode, “What if you couldn’t keep her safe?” Hosted by : Elly Westberg (T is there in spirit!) Edited by : Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings : Suicide, Suicide by Gun, Gun Violence, Bi-polar & Menta...

Elly & T discuss Episode 303 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if your brother became a monster?” in which we cover whether or not someone can be born evil, when do you give up on your own kid & a new abuse unlocked: litigious abuse. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  Thi...

Elly & T discuss Episode 302 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you could only find closure within?” in which we cover promises & broken promises, how much these parents suck at parenting & the dreaded “call me when you wake up” text. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of...

Elly & T discuss Episode 301 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were pulled into the abyss?” in which we cover the possibility that Ray might actually be an angel & how to emote like a lady. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happening Content/Tr...

Elly & T discuss Episode 300 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if your boyfriend lit himself on fire?” in which we cover how death is coming for us all (again), wanting to be seen without being intimate & how we’re all caretakers, or will be one way or the other (you can’t escape).  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special t...

Elly & T discuss Episode 299 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if your only hope for life was choosing death?” in which we cover validation and control in death, being vulnerable enough to ask for help & HUG YOUR KIDS, YOUR FRIENDS, EVERYBODY, JUST FUCKING HUG. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathay Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine...

Elly & T discuss Episode 298 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were caught in the gears of the machine?” in which we cover the need for community, the horrible letdowns of an idealist, and we ponder: will Dick Cheney ever do the hard work of self? Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special th...

Elly & T discuss Episode 297 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were a human jumper cable?” in which we cover generational progress, purpose in suffering & the value of being a sturdy bottom. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of&...

Elly has a conversation with the Anonymous Mom from the episode, “What if your son stabbed your daughter?” You can reach Anonymous Mom at  uplifting247@yahoo.com Hosted by : Elly Westberg (T is there in spirit!) Edited by : Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings : Sta...

Elly & T discuss your social media comments on Instagram & Facebook, both @TIAH and @TB. In this episode we review: 292 Scamanda, 293 Olivia PPP, 294 Daniel & the fallout from 289 Jon. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras (music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of  This Is Actually Happening Content/...

Elly & T discuss Episode 296 of the podcast  This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were haunted by the living and the dead?”, in which we cover the Brock-Turner-shit-of-it-all, the mysteries of spirit, & the ins-and-outs of renting and vacating a haunted house. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew...

Elly & T discuss Episode 295 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you had to betray your family to save them?”, in which we cover the power of making your own decisions, the merging of culture and “culture”, and defying tradition for love. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras (with music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special thanks to : Whit Missil...

Elly & T discuss Episode 294 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you shot your girlfriend?”, in which we cover unhealed emotional wounds, the difficult pain of when it’s all your fault & true remorse through change. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening Co...

Elly & T discuss Episode 293 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you believed your son was possessed?”, in which we cover breaking generational trauma, the “help” of Christian in-laws & notorious cases of unchecked Postpartum Psychosis. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is...

Elly & T discuss Episode 292 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if a shocking lie revealed your inner truth?”, in which we cover trauma competition, how you can’t force God nor medicine & body commentary. Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Forrest Chiras (music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Ac...

Elly & T discuss Episode 291 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if your wife had 21 personalities?”, in which we cover human capability, commitment, & codependence.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : BELLA (music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings :...

Elly & T discuss Episode 290 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if your husband entered the void?”, in which we cover what love isn’t, everything the storyteller did right & how to know if you’re a covert narcissist.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to : Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happeni...

Elly & T discuss Episode 289 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you walked into your high school with a shotgun?”, in which we cover how difficult it is to tell your therapist everything, the endless actions of a good mom & how access to mental health services is essential to a civil and safe society (AGAIN). Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cath...

Elly & T discuss Episode 142 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if it happened in broad daylight?”, in which we cover why politicians should ride the city bus on occasion, living in a SOCIETY & how everything you type is findable and printable and shareable.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Jason Blalock (music added by Cathy Sitzes) Special t...

Elly & T discuss Episode 197, a Rebroadcast of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you died?”, in which we cover loving your body, the need for human connection & the possible twisted  side of Andre Agassi. 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 148, a Rebroadcast of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you killed someone?”, in which we cover the importance of understanding men, how comedy is tragedy plus time, and how an automobile can change lives forever (drive safe out there!) Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes  Special thanks to : Whit Missildine &amp...

Elly & T discuss Episode 121, a Rebroadcast of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if your favorite celebrity had a crush on you?”, in which we cover what the moral of the story might be, who the celebrity in question might be, & the BUT WHY???? of it all.  Hosted by : Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by : Cathy Sitzes  Special thanks to : Whit Missildine &amp...

Elly & T discuss Episode 128, a Rebroadcast of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if your son stabbed your daughter?”, in which we cover how despicable it is to weaponize someone’s vulnerability against them & the unconditional love of a mother.  Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes  Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Wait...