Trauma Bonded

Elly & T discuss Episode 288 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you didn’t know you were in a cult?”, in which we cover what being spiritual might entail, the power of compliments & how to fill nine hours in the Hot Seat.  Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes & Whit Missildine Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits...

Elly & T discuss Episode 242 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you woke up and couldn’t move?”, in which we cover the love of a mother for her gay son, when one should stop voting & Rush Limbaugh. *Apologies for the Sound Quality!* Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Jason Blalock Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actua...

Elly & T discuss Episode 243 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you signed a billion year contract?”, in which we cover all of the acronyms of Scientology, how SeaOrg might be the best weight loss plan & the value of sticking up for oneself. *Apologies for the Sound Quality!* Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Whit Missildine Special thanks to: Whit...

Elly & T discuss Episode 267 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were forced to keep the nanny’s secret?”, in which we cover how nearly every adult can fail a child, when to break up with family for good & why someone might choose to protect their abuser. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andr...

Elly & T discuss Episode 269 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you pled for your life?”, in which we cover absolutely nothing from his story because we find out some disturbing details from his past. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Bella Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening Content/Trigger Warnings: Gun...

Elly & T discuss Episode 270 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if your grandson was orphaned?”, in which we cover the work ethic of the addicted, the telltale signs your husband isn’t moving with you & the absolute doggedness of a woman determined to make it through. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine &am...

Elly & T discuss Episode 241 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were the other woman?”, in which we cover high school, adult high school & how to judge the dead. *This is the first episode we EVER recorded! Apologies for the Sound Quality!* Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of Th...

Elly & T discuss Episode 268 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if he followed you into the house?”, in which we cover an example of when Church actually helped, when not to engage in “perspective checking” & the badassery of a southern sheriff and his aim. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew W...

Elly & T discuss Episode 262 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were mauled by a grizzly bear?”, in which we cover reasons to go into the wilderness, polite Canadians & if it wasn’t a male, what were these “balls” he’s grabbing? *We refer to this as episode 1 but that was before the decided numbering convention. Our numbers will mirror This Is Actually Happening* Host...

Elly & T discuss Episode 264 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you were carjacked at gunpoint?”, in which we cover the invisibility of the middle-aged, choosing safety over freedom & saving oneself when a sex worker cannot. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Bella Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happening Co...

Elly & T discuss Episode 265 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if a routine pick up led to a crushing blow?”, in which we cover exactly how car repossession works, how all high wages and benefits should be diverted directly to Brian & when being beat by your mother might be a good thing? Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to...

Elly & T discuss Episode 266 of the podcast This Is Actually Happening , “What if you thought everyone was dead?”, in which we cover the dangers of warehouse living, the warning signs of a man who dances alone and how not to do Universal Studios. Hosted by: Elly Westberg & Therese Garcia Edited by: Cathy Sitzes Special thanks to: Whit Missildine & Andrew Waits of This Is Actually Happe...