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Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
A quick update and clarification on Episode 51. Listen to this podcast Author: American Public Media You know how every day someone asks “how are you?” And even if you’re totally dying inside, you just say “fine,” so everyone can go about their day? This show is the opposite of that. Hosted by author (It’s […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
It’s winter in Kansas, and Heather is back in her hometown, facing her abuser for the first time. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. Check out our sponsors this week: Talkspace — talkspace.com/ttfa Blue Apron — blueapron.com/thanks Third Love — thirdlove.com/terrible Red Wing Shoes […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
He’s a writer, a stand-up comedian, and an actor, but Scott Thompson will likely always be best known as one of five members of The Kids in the Hall, one of the best sketch comedy groups ever. Scott has made a lot of people laugh, but his life has been filled with events that aren’t […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Dating is tough. Especially when there’s strict expectations and rules. And ESPECIALLY when you finally find someone… and they don’t turn out to be who you expected. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. Check out our sponsors this week: Talkspace — talkspace.com/ttfa Brooklinen — […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
Comedian and actor Chris Gethard has a lifetime of experience with depression. Chris has turned moments of his life dealing with the illness into an off-Broadway show and an HBO special, which is more than one might expect from a fight-prone, often manic, kid from West Orange, New Jersey. We cover a lot of ground […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
OCD is one of those acronyms we use to say, “I’m a little quirky” or “I like my room to be VERY clean.” But what does it mean to actually live with OCD? I have no idea, so we asked people who do. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
Young people can be morose, angry, withdrawn. It’s often chalked up to being a “phase,” a natural initiation ritual to adulthood. What if it’s not? What if it’s a mental disorder in need of help? We hear from the always-entertaining comedian and writer Jen Kirkman about her efforts to understand her head. We also talk […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
We’re *still* not done talking about suicide. And neither are you… If you’re looking for resources on suicide, here are some good places to start: Be The One To – https://www.bethe1to.com National Alliance on Mental Illness – https://www.nami.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – afsp.org/about-suicide/suicide-statistics Center for Disease […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
Long before Neko Case was known as one of the top singer-songwriters working today, she was a punk teenager running around the streets of Tacoma, having ditched a neglectful and dangerous house. Fortunately for her and her eventual fans, she got her life on track, developed a strong interest in music and threw herself in […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
You know what people hate talking about? Dreams. Politics. Religion. Your birth story. Also: suicide. Which is why we asked you to talk about it for us. For resources on suicide and mental health, nami.org has a wealth of great mental health resources. Text NAMI to 741741 for immediate support. You can catch up with […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
We asked you, our listeners, for the songs that help you most when depression is really acting up, and the stories behind those picks. On this episode hear stories about and music from Leonard Cohen, Bjork, Neil Young, Radiohead and so much more. We even get some peaks behind the songs from Craig Finn of […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Nathan grew up knowing he was different. And what scared him more than who he is, was the idea that who he is was at odds with God, and his family, and the world he belonged to. thetrevorproject.org provides crises intervention for LGBTQ+ youth. Text TREVOR to 1.202.304.1200 for support. You can catch up with […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
You can think of Dave Nadelberg’s vast Mortified project as The Hilarious World of Embarrassment, Awkwardness, and Redemption. Through stage presentations, film, TV, and books, Dave invites people to share their most mortifying writing. It’s very funny, sure, but it’s more than that. Dave says the process of dragging your younger self out of that […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
A lot of rappers are heavily influenced by the rough and real streets where they grew up. Mike Eagle grew up on those streets too but he was always inside, reading books and watching TV. He loved comedy, cartoons, and especially the wide range of music available on cable, everything from N.W.A to Spin Doctors. […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Annie’s husband Jim died by suicide. After his death, she got into a bad space of her own. Then came the letters. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Check out our sponsors this week: Talkspace – talkspace.com/ttfa Blue Apron – blueapron.com/thanks Casper – casper.com/asking Listen to this podcast […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
No, like, really. We ask this question of all of our guests, but we asked you, too. And you answered! You’re…all over the place. And that’s okay. PS– please help Nora make #fansofhans happen. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Check out our sponsors this week: Talkspace — […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
You know the feeling, right? You finally achieve something — a new job, a promotion, an award — and while you know you should be proud, you just feel like a big phony who will soon be exposed. You feel like you don’t really belong there and you suspect that someone else should be there […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
The murder of Nation’s wife was headline news around the country. But the headlines can only tell you so much. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Check out our sponsors this week: Blue Apron – blueapron.com/thanks Talkspace – talkspace.com/ttfa The Great Courses Plus – thegreatcoursesplus.com/thanks Listen to this […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
Yeah, you don’t hear a lot of on-stage material from Chris Rock or Sarah Silverman about the time they were on a mission with their unit in Iraq and they took a bullet to the back of the skull. But you hear about that from Thom Tran, a US Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Third time’s the charm, except for when it’s the third time your life has been completely upended. Then it’s extremely disruptive. Maybe Tinder could help? Check out today’s sponsors — Talkspace — talkspace.com/ttfa Brooklinen — brooklinen.com The Great Courses Plus – thegreatcoursesplus.com/thanks Listen to this podcast Author: American Public Media You know how every day […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
Celebrity chef and Travel Channel host Andrew Zimmern has made a reputation as a culinary expert with an adventurous streak, traveling the world and sampling tree grubs, shark meat, tarantulas, and horse rectums among many other cuisines. But before his current fame, he was on the street, stealing handbags to fuel his alcoholism, which existed […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
You Only Live Once… unless you’re Leilani. This week – a heart, a transplant, and a mystery. Check out our sponsors: Talkspace – talkspace.com/ttfa with promo code TTFA Committed – committedpodcast.com Ritual – ritual.com/thanks Third Love – thirdlove.com/terrible Listen to this podcast Author: American Public Media You know how every day someone asks “how are […]
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Nora steps in to guest host the podcast that just might be Too Beautiful To Live — a delightful daily show about life, current events, pop culture, puttering, laser baldness helmets, and tonight pants. While regular co-host Andrew Walsh is out of town, Nora and other co-host Luke Burbank discuss sheds, consumer culture, parenting, and […]
Borrowed Interest is a podcast hosted by three ad-women of color — Leeya Jackson, Shareina Chandler, and Amalia Nicholson – kicking it in the advertising business and working it all out with thoughtful discussions, screams and laughter. They’re your workplace wokebaes with something to say, so listen up. In this episode, they get into the […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
This week Nora wants you to listen to an amazing podcast called Forever35. Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir talk about self-care and how to get some in their (and your) lives. On this episode, they also talk to an up-and-comer named Nora McInerny. Nora talks about dealing with tragedy, how to actually help people who […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Matt’s wife died a decade ago. Now, everywhere he goes on the internet, he can’t escape advertisements for clickbait sites with her picture on it. This week, Super Tech Support tries to help out. Further reading: Matt’s non-profit: The Liz Logelin Foundation Listen to this podcast Author: American Public Media You know how every day […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
CPR training has been widely available for many years now and offered in a variety of convenient ways. But what if the problem isn’t physical but mental? A new wave of first aid training is rapidly sweeping the world and people are learning what to do and what not to do in a crisis. A […]