Trauma In Our Veins

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Thank you for being patient with us! As promised, here is the final portion of Rewriting Our Stories. We look more deeply into what attitudes and actions can still be repaired, and where it might be time to draw a hard line to protect our own peace. As adults, we get to choose how to rewrite our stories, so we can become the main character we want to be. We also get to choose what blueprint we pass on to future generations.

Of course, as always, the choice is in your...

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I don't know about you all, but we were told how our lives should go. Chapter 1 was go to church, Chapter 2 was go to school, Chapter 3 was build a family. But who's in charge of our outline? Our families have their own opinions and beliefs about everything, but it's time we figured out how to write our own stories without the pressure of other people's expectations.

In part 1 of this episode, we get into family patterns, including generational trauma and how that impacts us and the roles we take on as children and...

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It has been a minute; we know. Don't worry, we have been recording as much as we can, so you never have to miss our voices. Just as a heads up, a lot of this information will be from months ago, so bear with us as we get caught up with releasing more episodes!

Enjoy as we discuss current events, which include some fangirling over our favorite NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani, because why not?

Buckle up, friends. With everything being as dark as it has been lately, it's important to maintain...

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In this episode, we dive into the Epstein files because we refuse to forget. We will not allow survivors to be silenced.

We've heard all of the facts, we've done all the research, we have SEEN the files, but still no one seems to care enough about what WE care about. Ever felt that way? We have, too. So let's talk about why it matters, why we keep reiterating that the Epstein files are important, and why we won't let it go. Dive into perspective...

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We are back at it again, except this time, we felt like focusing on the women in the regime...by regime, we mean "Trump's regime." So we are sharing some facts and information on the women in power, with a salty twist. Sorry, not sorry. We are so angry. We also think it's important to spread awareness of what is going on behind the scenes.

Humans (male or female) are powerful beings. We all need to be mindful of how we use that power, for good or for evil. Not only for ourselves...

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We know it has been a little bit since our last episode. We are a little behind, but like who isn't?

We are sadly back to the real stuff today, as the world's events wait for no one's rest. We are watching the world around us burn and looking for any glimmer we can find while keeping ourselves fully informed and active in spreading awareness. From ICE in the airports to boots on the ground, we will cover several updates and share our concerns. (Some of the comments are a little weird, to...

Are you sick of being so serious? So are we! Here, we take a much-needed rest and reprieve from the chaos of current events, and instead focus on some day-to-day drama from the magical world that is Reddit. We enjoyed it so much, we're planning to work some stories into the end of future episodes so we can end on a high note. Let us know if there are any kinds of stories you would like to hear! We are also looking for more guests!

Trigger warning: In this episode, there is mention of infertility & miscarriage.

April 19-25th is National Infertility Awareness Week, founded by RESOLVE. The purpose of this movement is not only to bring awareness around infertility, but also to change the conversation around infertility. TIOV wanted to highlight this important week because it matters, and it is something near and dear to Maggie’s heart, as she has her own infertility story. This episode was solely recorded by Maggie so that she had the space to explain the importance of infertility awareness, but she also shares her story in...

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This was recorded a few days after the war in Iran started; we know the number of lives lost has increased. This episode opens with a moment of silence honoring the soldiers killed in Iran, including a close friend of Maggie’s husband. From there, we take a grounded look at the political events that led to the current war and why global tensions feel so high right now. We explore the mental‑health impact of living through conflict, how trauma shows up in the body, how fear narrows our window of tolerance, and why regu...

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Heyyy Ladies….this one’s for you!

In all seriousness, in this episode, we dig into everyday realities of sexism and how it shows up in every aspect of our lives, not just sports or the news. We explore the Olympic headlines and comments made about the women’s hockey team, and how sexism is not just a collection of isolated incidents but a cultural system that shapes expectations, behavior, and identity. We share personal stories and honest reflection, and the way these experiences intersect with family dynamics, faith, and the messages we were r...

In this episode, we explore why political conversations feel so personal, so explosive, and so deeply tied to who we are. Politics has shifted from policy debates to something that touches identity, morality, childhood conditioning, and our sense of safety. We unpack how current events echo old wounds, why certain topics trigger intense emotional and physiological reactions, and how fear-based messaging keeps people in a constant state of threat. We get into faith, and how that has influenced and contradicted our views and reshaped our values, but don’t worry, this episode is not all doom and gloom. We wi...

Hey listeners! In this episode, we get into it...well, this is just the start anyway!

Political division within the family is reshaping our relationships, whether we feel like arguing with our dad or uncle over Trump disagreements. Not only that, but it is also helping people grow clearer and more confident in their own values and beliefs. Throughout this episode, we discuss the stress of talking politics with family and how to navigate those conversations, especially when they feel more like debates. We also talk about how to stay grounded and sane throughout these difficult conversations...

Hello dear listeners, after a long-ish hiatus, because life be life-ing, we are officially back, and we have a lot to talk about! So get ready for season two shenanigans! In our first episode back, we discuss our life updates. From surviving grad school to surviving tough conversations with family and friends….life has been a lot lately. We get into why discussing politics or religion can escalate so quickly and how to notice when you are getting heightened in those difficult conversations. Want to learn how to regulate or de-escalate political conversations? Sometimes you just need to walk aw...

Please be advised Trigger warning – talk of miscarriage & infertility

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Here is episode 6 part 2 – in this episode we dive into the topic of people-pleasing and the patterns it creates. We also get into personal experiences we have had with people-pleasing, and what it has taken to get ourselves out of the people-pleasing trap. We also get into masking and how it is a huge part of people-pleasing, and it can be so damaging to our identity The people-pleasing struggle is relatable for many people, so we thought it would be great to add some advi...

Please be advised Trigger warning - some of the topics discussed may be triggering to some.

Hey listeners! We know it has been a hot minute since we posted and uploaded an episode. Life has been life, all the fun twists and turns, and curveballs, but we are here!!

Here is episode 6 part 1 – In this episode we apologize for the delay in recording and thank our listeners for their patience with us! We share some life updates and then dive into the topic of self-esteem and how ours has been impacted in many ways. We ge...

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Hey listeners! We know it has been A LONG time since we posted and uploaded an episode ☹ life has been a little crazy for us.

Here is episode 5 with our SECOND guest!! In this episode, we talk with Dan about old beliefs, old faith, and the effect it has had on our self-esteem and how we view ourselves and the world. We also get into deconstruction and where we are in the process of openly sharing our beliefs with fr...

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Hey listeners! Here is episode 4 and we are SO excited to share this with you…our very FIRST guest! In this episode, Maggie & Erica discuss religious trauma and the experience of coming out with the first guest, Stephanie. Stephanie shares what it was like coming out at the stage of life she was in, and the impact it had on going to church and being a Christian. Stephanie also discusses her mental health journey and how difficult it has been to na...

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Hey listeners! Here is episode 3 where Maggie & Erica discuss more about the trauma they experienced as kids/teens in and out of the church. Also, how being a Christian made them feel different from everyone else and how people treated them. They get into the conflict caused and the impact it has made on becoming an adult. We cannot lie; this episode is HEAVY; some hard topics are discussed. A warning to our listeners, if you are not in a great...

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Hey listeners! Here is episode 2 where Maggie & Erica discuss religious trauma and church hurt more. They dive more into what types of trauma can be experienced in the church and how that can impact faith. They also wanted to touch on the Man vs. Bear subject! Of course, some other topics get brought up, so bear with them 😊 we hope you enjoy listening!

Please be advised Trigger warning - some of the topics discussed may be triggering to some.

Hey listeners! We decided to release bonus episode 1.5 so that our listeners can get to know us better! We realized we did not go into our background as much in the previous episode. As a heads up, this episode is quite long. We will talk about who we are as individuals and how our experiences have shaped who we are and led us to do this podcast. We hope that sharing our personal stories will help others feel safe to share...

Our very FIRST episode! Maggie & Erica discuss what religious trauma is and how they have experienced it, and how it has impacted them. Both grew up in Christian homes and had to live different lives. They will dive into the deconstruction process and what religion means to them now. Some other topics come up throughout as well. We hope you enjoy listening!

Please be advised - *Trigger warning* some of the topics discussed may be triggering to some.