It's like being stuck in an elevator with a very annoying person.
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
This is the third and final episode in our series on childhood trauma and we’re going big-picture. So buckle up, because the train is going to make stops in Rantville, Can You Believe This Burg and OMGtown. This episode was produced in partnership with Call to Mind, American Public Media’s initiative to foster new conversations […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, featured post
I know, I know. I keep saying this – “Let’s write for our blog again!” and “I’m going to put this on a schedule!” and then I wind up completely forgetting about it or I get complacent and ignore it. This time, though, I feel like I’ve gotten to a point in my life where […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
If the terrible things that happened to you during childhood can affect your health later in life, how do you NOT live out the worst possibilities for yourself? Is that even possible? In this second episode of our series about childhood trauma, we look at protective factors and resilience. This episode was produced in partnership […]
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85: What Happened to You? (Part 1) We all kind of understand that what happens to us as a child affects us as an adult. But there is recent evidence that the way our childhoods affect us is so much deeper and more surprising than we thought. This episode was produced in partnership with Call […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Caleb Campbell always knew there was a plan for his life. And he went for what he thought was the plan with everything he had. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
When a supporting pillar is knocked out of a family, the consequences can be costly. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate. And check out […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
When Karen’s dad’s health isn’t doing well, she decides to take action. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donate. And check out our sponsors this […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Love is like… a roller coaster Highs, lows, and UGH WHY DID WE SIGN UP FOR THIS? Here’s one couple’s ride. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
When something is a symbol, it might not reflect reality. And when something is a policy, It might not reflect the humanity of any one individual. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Some changes you anticipate. They are eagerly awaited – sometimes you work for them. And some changes just jump out at you and turn everything upside down. But no matter what, when change happens, you go from your capital “f” Former Life to something new. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
We have an update on a past episode! Harris Wittels was the executive producer of “Parks and Recreation,” the coiner of the word “humblebrag,” a Phish enthusiast, and the funniest person in any room he walked into. He died of a heroin overdose in 2015, leaving behind his mother, his sister, and a lifetime of […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
A lot of people share a national tragedy. But not everyone shares it personally. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. TTFA is public media. Which means we […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
We learn about gender – and how we SHOULD express it – from… just about everywhere. Sometimes we choose to question and examine those shoulds. And sometimes that choice to question is made for us. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. TTFA is public […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
There are things – like the death of a child – that are unimaginable. Actually, we’d mostly just prefer not to imagine them. But for some people, like Jayson and Stacy, that thing is their reality. Sometimes it just happens. Whether we want to imagine it or not. You can catch up with TTFA on […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Feelings! We all have them! So what are they and where do they come from? The amazing show Brains On! has a new series that explores the science of feelings. We love this and want you to listen, so we’re giving you a little taste. We will be back with new TTFA episodes in 2 […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Constance wanted to be a face in the crowd, not the face of the event. But sometimes we don’t have control of our own stories. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. You can order Nora’s new book — No Happy Endings — from her […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Food is a social and psychological minefield. How much do you think about what you eat? How much do you think you should think about what you eat? And how much do you eat what you think about? You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Even when life is going great, sometimes you still feel all the feelings. And you want to ask Nora about them. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. You can order Nora’s new book — No Happy Endings — from her website at noraborealis.com/book. TTFA […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
This is a story about physical pain, and how women are often dismissed and suffer through things they shouldn’t have to. But it’s about another kind of pain, too. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. You can order Nora’s new book — No Happy […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Cane Roberts has lived in a number of places, but which places can he actually call home? You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. You can order Nora’s new book — No Happy Endings — from her website at noraborealis.com/book. TTFA is public media. Which […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
As a psychotherapist, Lori Gottlieb sees her role as helping patients understand their stories. But how does she help a patient understand a story in which she is a character? You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. You can order Nora’s new book — No […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
It’s that special time of year again. Where we look long and hard at our own mothers. And at ourselves as mothers. So… how does everyone measure up? You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. You can order Nora’s new book — No Happy Endings […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Depression, Mental Health, Relationships
Look, we know that THWoD can get a little, I guess, intense at times. Depression is a heavy topic and stories about it are often packed with bummers. So in this special episode, we rounded up some of the funniest moments from our three seasons and packed them all together for a hilarity highlight reel. […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
We love this podcast, and we want you to hear it. Hope Chest is a personal essay audio series written, produced, edited, and sound-designed by Stacia Brown. It tackles motherhood, single- and co-parenting, raising a Black daughter in America, and the impact of cultural and political happenings on the experience of parenting. We will be […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
While we are away for a few weeks we want to make sure you are listening to what we’re listening to. And what we’re doing. So today, an episode of the podcast TED Talks Daily, where hear a new TED talk every day. And this one… is Nora’s. TED Talk. That’s right! Nora did a […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
“Stronger Than Hate” is what everyone said in response to the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. But what does that mean? In this third and final episode in our series from Pittsburgh, we talk to all types of people about who and what is Stronger Than Hate. You can catch up with […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Relationships, TTFA
Days can be significant for many reasons. For many people. At the same time. In our second of three episodes from Pittsburgh, PA, two stories of parallel lives on a big day. You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora’s Instagram is @noraborealis. You can order Nora’s new book […]