We're All Insane

Ellie shares her experiences growing up with an abusive and narcissistic father. She details his leadership role in church and how he moved her family to Peru for a mission and subsequently got kicked out for poor behavior towards his cohort. Ellie discusses how his mental and emotional abuse took a toll on her mother and siblings. She speaks about how church elders had knowledge of her father’s a...

Caitlin shares her experiences living with cystic fibrosis. She details the horrifying way she and her family found out about her diagnosis as a baby, talks about what CF is and its impacts on her ability to be active. She walks through her health decline and waiting for a transplant, as well as losing her best friend to CF. She then talks about the miracle drug that saved her life and moving forw...

Angela shares her experiences working as a nurse. She talks about witnessing a patient passing away for the first time, working in a stressful unit, and finding her passion in nursing. She talks about how she understands why some nurses dislike their jobs, but she was lucky to find the right one that allows her to feel motivated and inspired to help people.  Angela: https://www.instagram.com/angel...

CW: this episode contains descriptions of drug abuse, death, suicide, and violence. Ryan shares his story going from a difficult life to finding his purpose through believing in God. He talks about drinking from a very young age, getting involved in dealing drugs, and even holding his brother in his arms as he died from a violent attack. He also discusses being in prison, getting out, and healing...

Mollie shares her experiences growing up with a brain tumor she didn’t know about. She details her harrowing story, from the symptoms to the operating table and beyond. Now several years tumor free, Mollie talks about advocating for oneself in medical situations, as it saved her life. If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the show, please email wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more...

CW: This episode contains descriptions of suicide, self-harm, and ED. Hayley shares her experiences with bipolar disorder and PTSD, as well as being homeless. She discusses what it feels like to be in a hospital and how music and art have helped her through hard times. She talks about a lack of support from her parents, having been disowned by them, but how she found community and hope in other wa...

Alexandra shares her experiences as a military ex-wife and trafficking survivor. She details red flags from early on in the relationship & the escalation of DV, how the military protects abusers, and how her ex-husband began to traffic her. Alexandra also shares how her experiences left her with lifelong injuries and how she began to seek justice against her abuser. Alexandra: https://www.instagra...

CW: This episode contains descriptions of CSA, child abuse, suicide, alcoholism, and death. On this episode of We’re All Insane, Charlie shares her harrowing story of spiritual and physical abuse at the hands of her parents, particularly her father. She also discusses the devastating impacts of this abuse on her siblings, resulting in alcohol abuse and other challenges after leaving the cult. Char...

Deyana shares her experiences immigrating from Iran to the United States. She discusses the insecurities involved in being a young immigrant, graduating from high school in two years, working for a law firm at 16, and her strong drive to achieve great things. If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the show, please email wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Juliana Winters shares her experiences growing up as a horse girl, going to private school, being bullied and becoming a bully, dealing with her parents’ divorce in high school, and online dating. If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the show, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choice...

Alex Tilinca shares his experiences as a transgender bodybuilder. He talks about discovering his identity, coming out to his family, transitioning in middle and high school, his journey in the fitness world, working with Gymshark, and future goals.  Alex Tilinca: https://www.instagram.com/alextilinca/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the show, send a message...

Washington Heights shares her experiences as a drag queen in Baltimore. She talks about her dating life, the party scene, mental health, and difficulty in her relationship with her late father. Washington: https://www.instagram.com/_washingtonheights/ If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the show, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jocelyn shares her experiences dealing with postpartum OCD after the birth of her child. She discusses her difficult pregnancy, the beginnings of a mental health crisis, getting help, and moving forward by shedding light on often overlooked postpartum mental illnesses. If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more ab...

A stripper shares her experiences working in the industry.  If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devorah and Alex Kasoff, a licensed social worker discuss the negative impacts of OF work, what it’s like to date someone with severe mental illness, and demystify commonly misused mental health terms. Alex Kasoff, LCSW-C, 200 - RYT If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Disclaimer: The following video discusses sensitive material that may be traumatizing or disturbing to some audiences. Walter shares his experiences in prison as an inmate for over 10 years. He discusses what TV gets wrong about prison, his upbringing, what prison taught him, and more. If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail....

UFC fighter Tucker Lutz shares his experiences in mixed martial arts. Tucker's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fbY1bAEELkZOwTvBBMryF If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Seidel shares her experiences as a single mother of three struggling to make ends meet and her path to becoming a well-known bodypainter.  If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A USMC veteran shares his experiences during the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan in August 2021. If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devorah and special guest Brandon Walsh discuss feeling like an outsider in school, the drawbacks of going to college, lessons from success on YouTube, and how social media can destroy mental health.  If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about yo...

Devorah and Kennedy Walsh discuss social anxiety, family relationships, dating experiences, mental health, becoming independent, and the path to social media stardom.  If you have a unique story you'd like to share on We're All Insane, send a message to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...