You Probably Think This Story’s About You

This episode of the SelfHype Podcast features Brittani Ard, a resilient architect and storyteller who transformed personal pain into a powerful narrative. Brittani shares her gripping story with Eli, diving into her experience with a manipulative relationship that unraveled a web of deception, leading to her viral podcast season that reached #1 in five countries. Through raw vulnerability, she ref...

How To Communicate With An Avoidant Attachment Welcome to ”The Self-Hype Podcast,” hosted by Eli Vazquez – your ultimate destination for unfiltered discussions on dating, love, personal development, and relationships. Get ready for Eli’s No-BS advice, raw talk on love, and empowering insights from expert guests in the dating and personal development sphere. Join us as Eli cuts through the noise, p...

This is the story of what happened to J.C. McGhee on July 11, 2002 according to police records — some of which may not be entirely accurate nor adequate. Twenty years later, the search for answers begins. Learn more about your ad choices.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brit invites Eli Vasquez, a personal development and dating coach, to discuss the patterns of self-sabotage in relationships and how to break free from them. Eli shares his journey from being a self-proclaimed 'reformed fuckboy' to becoming a coach who helps individuals heal their inner child and establish healthy boundaries in love and dating. They delve into the dynamics of seeking validation, t...

Michele Locke, a divorce attorney, and Jake Deptula, an advocate for survivors of toxic relationships and host of the podcast 'LoveLustFear,' join Brittani Ard to talk about love and relationships, red and green flags, effective communication, and how to date wisely at any stage of life. The three also explore the dynamics of dating after traumatic relationships and the resilience of individuals w...

Madison McGhee from Ice Cold Case joins Brittani Ard to talk about something we don't discuss enough: how social media makes grief feel performative and what that pressure does to families dealing with tragedy. Madison gets real about why her dad's murder is still unsolved, the wild misconceptions people have about the case, and the power of public pressure. Madison also catches Brit up on what sh...

Brittani Ard catches up with Gina and Viv, whose journey from broken trust to renewed connection captivated listeners in season 2. In this intimate follow-up conversation, they reflect on their deliberate approach to rebuilding their relationship—establishing boundaries, embracing vulnerability, and finding patience in the healing process. Gina and Viv share how they've navigated the delicate bala...

We will be back next week with another episode of You Probably Think This Story's About You. In the meantime enjoy this episode of The Secret Room. _____ The Secret Room: “On the Backs of Turtles.” Dustin reveals a childhood secret he kept from his father for thirty years. The story centers on a regrettable and cruel act Dustin committed as a child, which, unbeknownst to his father, had a profound...

We are hard at work on season 3, we'll be back soon with more episodes. For now enjoy this conversation with Michele and Jake from LoveLustFear. ___ Brittani Ard, host of You Probably Think This Story's About You, joins Jake and Michele on lovelustfridays for a raw and thoughtful conversation about trauma, relationships, and the emotional weight of storytelling. She opens up about her transition f...

We'll be back next week with another episode. In the meantime enjoy Season 11 of Dakota Spotlight. ___ Welcome to Season 11 of Dakota Spotlight. This season, we uncover the haunting 1999 murder of a young man in Bismarck, North Dakota—a tragic event that reverberated through the community and left a lasting impact on everyone involved. In Episode 1, we set the stage during a bustling winter weeken...

This week host Brittani Ard puts producer Sydney Gladu behind the mic to talk through the making of season 2. The two talk about the process of sharing listener stories. You will also hear a sneak peek into what’s next for the show.   All chapters are available ad free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrittaniArd Share your story with Brittani. Production of BDE Unlimited Sponsor information at htt...

We'll be back next week. In the meantime, enjoy this episode of Second Hand Therapy: Love, Vulnerability and Boundaries  It's a deep dive into the complexities of modern relationships today... Louie opens up about his struggles with balancing healthy boundaries and offering genuine love, while reflecting on his partner's perceived lack of effort in their shared home life. He explores the challenge...

Brittani Ard reconnects with season 2 guests Lou and Eve, who formed an unexpected friendship after discovering they had survived an abusive relationship with the same man. In this candid follow-up conversation, Lou and Eve discuss the public response to their podcast episode, their personal milestones in the healing process, and how their traumatic experiences have shaped their approaches to pare...

Brittani and Cash, season two guest who shared her personal story of foster care, catch up on the wake Cash’s story has made in her own life. Cash discusses the impact of sharing her narrative, the feedback received from her adopted family, and the importance of framing traumatic experiences in an empowering way. All chapters are available ad free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrittaniArd Share...

Andrea Dunlop, creator of "Nobody Should Believe Me," joins Brittani for an intimate studio conversation about the reality behind podcast success and the bumps along the way. Together, they pull back the curtain on their creative processes, share hard-won insights from their journeys, and reveal exclusive details about their upcoming projects. All chapters are available ad free on Patreon: https:/...

Over 390,000 children are in the foster care system.  Each one needs someone to advocate for them. Brit has been a volunteer for the King County CASA program for almost 10 years and she believes that we need to make sure all children can grow up safe and loved.   This is a special episode that is part of Podcasthon March 15th-21st – a global collaboration with over 1600 podcasters using their plat...

[Gina’s Story Part 3/3]   Twenty years after their first romance imploded, Gina and Viv cautiously rebuild—this time with intention rather than impulse. What begins as innocent daily check-ins quickly intensifies, compelling Gina to clear her dating roster and fly to Colorado. As they navigate their reunion with careful boundaries, both discover they've grown into exactly who they needed to become...

[Gina’s Story Part 2/3] How often do our exes actually go to therapy and what stars have to align to bring two people back together? In this chapter, we trace back through the wreckage of their first love to understand why everyone warned Gina not to reach out to Viv. As they each unpack their past and 1000 miles apart - from electric beginnings to devastating endings. Viv had finally found peace...

[Gina’s Story Part 1/3]   In this chapter, we follow Gina on her journey from a self-described "passive participant" to someone actively choosing her path. After a decade of comfortable numbness in her marriage, the universe delivered three seismic shifts: a divorce, a job loss, and the sale of her house. At 42, Gina found herself at a major crossroads as she tried to settle into a new apartment w...

This episode references to sexual assault and other mature themes.   [Cash’s Story Part 2/2] Not every foster parent is equipped to navigate the delicate balance of care and control—and not all have the best intentions. Cash returns to the shadowed emotional landscape of the Love family household, hoping to understand the world she survived. What she uncovers, however, is far darker than she expec...

[Cash’s Story Part 1/2] Cash’s journey through foster care is a tale of survival in a system full of harsh realities. Torn from her home and separated from her siblings, she was thrust into a world of uncertain foster placements, each one a new battle with its own dark challenges. In a system that seemed indifferent to her pain, Cash fought back with resilience—finding success in school and finall...

This episode references to sexual assault and other mature themes. The chapters we fear the most often hold the keys to our liberation. For Brittani, confronting the sexual assault she endured at 13 was not just a reckoning—it was a battle for her own voice. Her journey was anything but straightforward, winding through years of suppressed memories, silent struggles, and an internal war she fought...

Season 2 will resume next week, in the meantime enjoy this episode from lovelustfear! All chapters are available ad free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BrittaniArd Share your story with Brittani. Sponsor information at https://brittaniard.com/sponsors  ____ lovelustfear | emma | you should be scared Emma seeks comfort in the arms of a former client whose initial charm and good looks give way to h...

Season 2 is currently in production! While we put the finishing touches on upcoming episodes, we're excited to share something special: the first episode of The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi. __ The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi–Episode 1: GenesisIn 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. B...

This episode references domestic violence and other mature themes. [Lou’s Story Part 3/3] Two women, bound by a shared history of manipulation and abuse. What started as Lou’s solitary search for a single photograph spiraled into an unexpected connection with Eve —another woman ensnared by the same dark past. Together, they began to unearth what had long been buried, but the truth is rarely kind,...