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In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -The happyish holiday season can be whatever the heck you want it to be, no matter what pressures you feel from family and friends and society. So, here’s to creating new traditions – and to the Terribles who shared theirs with us (and with you). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Tis the season! Our terrible holiday tradition is back, this time with more of your painful, sad, awkward holiday stories. Plus: boundary setting advice from Melissa Urban and a fiery Hanukkah story from Vanessa Zoltan.-In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -You can find the episode transcript here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -When Natalie Weaver stepped into the media spotlight to advocate for her 8-year-old daughter Sophia’s right to health care, she expected some pushback. She didn’t expect the flood of online hate and death threats that came her way … or for images of Sophia to end up on the wrong, hurtful, abusive side of the Internet. —Learn more about Natalie’s work for families with medically fragile kids at Sophias-Voice.com.You can find the episode transcript here.You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter  and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -Death by suicide has long been a problem within the U.S. military, and not just among veterans: In 2020, suicide rates among active duty service members hit a six-year high.On August 28th, 2015, Heather’s husband Tyler became one of those statistics.Theirs is a story of friendship, of love, of family, of service and duty … and of trauma, domestic abuse and mental illness.If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988. If you’re a victim of domestic violence and want out, you can call the National Domestic Violence hotline. You’re not alone.References:  Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide Common Factors in Military Domestic Homicides: Implications for Prevention and Intervention  Military Versus Civilian Murder-Suicide Military Suicide Rates Are at an All-Time High You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter  and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.Read the transcript for this episode here.HAPPYISH HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE! Join us for a live show in-person or via livestream on December 6th. Tickets here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -Michael Allio was a fan favorite on Katie Thurston’s season of “The Bachelorette,” applauded for the vulnerability he showed as he talked about losing his wife, Laura, to cancer and raising his son James without his mom. Losing a partner to cancer? Raising a young son on your own? Sounds familiar!Michael came across Nora’s TED Talk shortly after Laura died, and when he reached out to the podcast, we knew we had to get these two on a call together. That call became a TTFA Premium episode. Now, if you’re a Bachelor Nation fan, you know that Michael is on the current season of “Bachelor in Paradise,” where he’s been speaking to his grief and loss and the difficulty of dating again in general … but especially on national television. We’re re-airing this episode in our main feed here today for all of you Bachelor Nation fans who want some more insight into Michael’s ~*journey*~ (yes, that’s a Bachelor joke). If you like it, and want more bonus content like this, sign up for TTFA Premium on Patreon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -In the early morning hours of June 24th, 2021, an apartment complex in Surfside, Florida collapsed out of nowhere, killing 98 people – including Patty’s mom, Maggie. It’s difficult enough to lose a loved one to an unthinkable tragedy. It’s exceptionally awful when you’re forced to watch them die over and over again on national television.—You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter  and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.Read the transcript for this episode here.References: One year after Surfside condo collapse in Florida, a legal settlement is approved Experienced Team From Israel Helps Search Through Florida Condo Debris Dozens Of People Are Missing After A 12-Story Florida Condo Partly Collapsed —This week's sponsors: KiwiCo: kiwico.com/TERRIBLEGreen Chef: greenchef.com/TTFA135, use code TTFA135See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -The vibes aren't good. They're not even decent. They're bad.Nora's new book, BAD VIBES ONLY, is available today wherever you buy books!—TTFA is on tour now! Come see Nora perform LIVE!Tuesday, October 11 - Los Angeles, CASaturday, October 15 - Philadelphia, PASunday, October 16 - Brooklyn, NYMonday, October 17 - Washington, DCTuesday, October 18 - Boston, MAWednesday, October 19 - Toronto, ONFriday, October 21 - Chicago, ILSaturday, October 22 -  St. Paul, MN You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter  and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.Read the transcript for this episode here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast, Nora updates us on her friend Gigi's health and discusses their previous conversation about beauty standards and confidence. Gigi shares her journey of self-acceptance and reflects on attending a concert where she noticed swelling in her face as a warning sign. The podcast also explores Gigi's experiences adapting to Minnesota's winter, her battle with a recurring tumor, and the physical and emotional struggles she faced. It highlights the significance of self-love and acceptance in the face of societal beauty standards.

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -When Leah Nixon woke up in the hospital after a construction accident and learned she was paralyzed from the chest down, she wondered how she’d go about starting a family someday. In this episode, she gives us a glimpse into her daily life as a “para-mom” to her 9-month-old daughter, Ellie. Leah’s company is called Tiny & Snail and they make adorable cards and stationery.Read the episode transcript here.TTFA is coming to your city October 7th - 22nd with an all-new live show experience, and tickets are on sale now! Friday, October 7 - San Francisco, CASunday, October 9 - Seattle, WAMonday, October 10 - Portland, ORTuesday, October 11 - Los Angeles, CASaturday, October 15 - Philadelphia, PASunday, October 16 - Brooklyn, NYMonday, October 17 - Washington, DCTuesday, October 18 - Boston, MAWednesday, October 19 - Toronto, ONFriday, October 21 - Chicago, ILSaturday, October 22 -  St. Paul, MN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! -Allison Raskin was just 4 years old the first time she told her parents she wanted to die. Within weeks, the preschooler was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder and depression. In this episode, we talk with Allison and her mother Ruth about raising a child with severe mental illness and what Allison’s world looks like today as an adult living with OCD. You can buy Allison’s book “Overthinking About You” at your favorite book place.TTFA is coming to your city October 7th - 22nd with an all-new live show experience, and tickets are on sale now! Get yours here.Support our new independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. Sign up.Our email subscribers get first dibs on ticket sales, new merch, show announcements and more. Join our mailing list here. Read the episode transcript here.Our social media:TTFA on InstagramTTFA on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices