This Is Actually Happening

Survivor Danielle Leukam shares her story of facing a masked intruder in a harrowing night. She discusses her journey of overcoming trauma, seeking support, and reclaiming her power after a terrifying ordeal. Her resilience and advocacy against sexual violence are inspiring.

Guest GJ Echternkamp, filmmaker of 'Frank and Cindy', shares his story of chaos and neglect in a one-hit-wonder 80s band family. Highlights include a surreal encounter with Harrison Ford, adapting his life into a movie, and finding stability with loved ones.

Amy Ronhaar shares her journey of grief turning into rage after losing her family. She discusses creating her own path to healing, dealing with self-destructive tendencies, and finding ways to overcome trauma and find inner peace. The podcast explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of personal transformation after facing unimaginable loss.

Guest Ransom shares his journey of healing past trauma and religious trauma, exploring his struggle with sexual identity in a heavily religious community, conversion therapy, and finding self-acceptance. Despite facing challenges, he embraces his true self and finds support in unexpected places.

Marabai Rose shares her journey of finding love, battling a mysterious illness, and dealing with her husband's mental illness. Topics include: unworthiness of romance, debilitating illness, mental health challenges, misdiagnosis, paranoia, relationship struggles, and resilience.

A woman from an Indigenous background shares her journey of healing from generational trauma, childhood struggles with addiction and instability, and finding cultural connections while protesting at Standing Rock Reserve. The narrative delves into intergenerational trauma, personal resilience, and embracing grief amidst family challenges.

A woman shares her harrowing tale of being kidnapped by her mother in a custody battle, enduring abuse from a stepmother, and finally discovering a devastating truth. The story delves into childhood trauma, emotional struggles, and the journey towards healing and understanding. The narrative touches on themes of abandonment, seeking connection, and overcoming deep-seated pain.

Explore the impact of toxic work patterns on a tragic outcome, prioritizing personal happiness over work, acts of compassion in challenging environments, confronting corporate culture after a tragic loss, and demanding justice for a colleague dealing with work-related stress.

A host shares their experience of a sudden seizure, awakening to a new reality with love and gratitude. Reflecting on near-death events, emotional connections, and profound self-realization. The journey of healing, forgiveness, and navigating life after trauma.

A hiker faces disaster on a mountain, spending 15 hours trapped on a cliff, grappling with fear and uncertainty. The harrowing experience leads to reflections on well-being, new friendships, unforeseen obstacles, and encountering death. The narrator recounts a terrifying night on a rock ledge by the ocean, cycling through moments of panic, isolation, and fleeting dreams offering temporary respite.