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Mountain climbing is safer when you do it with a climbing partner. If you want to see something really crazy, something that might even bring up some anxiety as you watch it, check out the documentary called Free Solo. This is a National Geographic documentary about a young rock climber named Alex Honnold. His dream was to climb this 3000 foot rock called El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park. Just climbing it is a great achievement for most rock climbers. But Alex Honnold is not like most rock climbers. He wanted to do it without any ropes, and without any safety equipment. That’s what “free solo” climbing is. Alex planned and trained extensively for it. And he was successful. My guest today is Dan. Dan loves to climb. One day he was out with his friend and long-time climbing partner, Jim. It was a beautiful day and they were having a great time. That was the day that Dan learned that when you’re on the mountain, having a partner there with you can mean the difference between life and death. If you’d like to contact Dan, all of his contact details are at his website – danwenker.com Dan’s Instagram – agelesshiker_danwenker Dan’s book – Staying on Guard https://www.amazon.com/Staying-Guard-Spiritual-Encounter-Gratitude/dp/1636183557/ref=sr_1_1 Full show notes and pictures for this episode are here: https://WhatWasThatLike.com/239 Graphics for this episode by Bob Bretz. Transcription was done by James Lai. Want to discuss this episode and other things with thousands of other WWTL listeners? Join our podcast Facebook group at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook (many of the podcast guests are there as well) Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS. Try What Was That Like PLUS free: iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcast feed, click on “Try free” Android: on your phone, go to WhatWasThatLike.com/PLUS and click to try it free on any app Sponsor deals: If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code [WHATWAS] at https://inda.shop/[WHATWAS]! #indacloudpod Go to ThriveMarket.com/WHATWAS to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift just for signing up. Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [WHATWAS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Try Mint Mobile for 3 months, for just 15 bucks a month - MintMobile.com/WHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every other Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What was the most traumatizing thing to happen at your school? Links for this episode: Shattered Dreams - https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2015-04-29-shattered-dreams-program-aims-reduce-underage-drinking-injuries-texas Content warnings for all types of content: https://DoesTheDogDie.com Meredith’s clothes hook pole https://a.co/d/cWb99Tc Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert: https://MeredithForReal.com To check out the new Tuesday Question and get in the discussion, join us at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook. Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and use promo code WHATWAS at checkout to get $45 off. If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code [WHATWAS] at https://inda.shop/[WHATWAS]! #indacloudpod Go to ThriveMarket.com/WHATWAS to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift just for signing up. Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [WHATWAS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Try Mint Mobile for 3 months, for just 15 bucks a month - MintMobile.com/WHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monica shares her unexpected love story with Kevin, detailing their initial chemistry despite her hesitations. Their journey together comes to a shocking halt when Kevin is found unresponsive, leading to a heart-wrenching account of grief and recovery. As Monica discusses the impact of Kevin's health issues, she highlights the importance of appreciating loved ones and navigating life with their absence. The conversation offers a poignant look at love, loss, and the strength of family in the face of tragedy.

There’s really something pretty amazing about giving birth.   I mean, you are actually using your body to grow a whole new human, and then this new person comes into the world, and your whole life changes. For many people, being pregnant is a time filled with happy anticipation. You’ve probably heard people talk about this thing called the “pregnancy glow”, and it’s a real thing.   In spite of the discomfort, and nausea, and unusual food cravings and everything else that sometimes comes with having a baby inside you, the thought of holding that brand new human in your arms – your child – that’s often the thing that can help you get through it.   Mariela was pregnant. She and her husband, Stephen, were excited about growing their family.   Then, partway through the pregnancy, things got complicated.   Facebook groups recommended by Mariela: Healthy Otherwise is a Fort Worth based Breast Cancer Support Group and Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337164927864563/   Pregnant With Cancer Support Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337164927864563/   If you’d like to contact, she’s in the WWTL Facebook group – https://WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook   Full show notes and pictures for this episode are here: https://WhatWasThatLike.com/237   Graphics for this episode by Bob Bretz. Transcription was done by James Lai.   Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS.   Try What Was That Like PLUS free: iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcast feed, click on “Try free” Android: on your phone, go to WhatWasThatLike.com/PLUS and click to try it free on any app   Sponsor deals: If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code [WHATWAS] at https://inda.shop/[WHATWAS]! #indacloudpod   Go to ThriveMarket.com/WHATWAS to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift just for signing up.   Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!   Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [WHATWAS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod   Try Mint Mobile for 3 months, for just 15 bucks a month - MintMobile.com/WHAT   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every other Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What song always brings back a particular memory? Links for this episode: Meredith’s song: The Bare Necessities https://youtu.be/6BH-Rxd-NBo?si=tmwDOPkc1f5s7w_T Scott’s song: Free Fallin’ https://youtu.be/1lWJXDG2i0A?si=NoOtl0muZqqOYdvD To see Scott’s video of bungee jumping at age 30, join the Facebook group: https://WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton - https://youtu.be/JxPj3GAYYZ0?si=66Nn74XhNOmTZ2Ae Kiona’s podcast, Birth As We Know It - https://BirthAsWeKnowItPodcast.com I just called to say I love you by Stevie Wonder - https://youtu.be/djHiBp5oRnY?si=WB4Iq1QLRhJ_8wHx Baby Beluga - https://youtu.be/mIBY-LQYkVA?si=yf8oZK3kertQ4n3- I try by Macy Gray - https://youtu.be/WEQ0l_m3Xm0?si=vX9IGMwfGuRa_aBB Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol - https://youtu.be/GemKqzILV4w?si=7U7yh_1Ok94A8vUY The Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machine - https://youtu.be/iWOyfLBYtuU?si=IzK2I7Az1W-CO-xS Meredith brings her Uncle George to school for Show and Tell: https://whatwasthatlike.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Uncle-George.jpg Meredith for Real ep 303 – When Grief Gets Complicated: A Story of Addiction, Shame and Truth - https://www.meredithforreal.com/podcast-episodes/episode/7d6624bf/ep-303-when-grief-gets-complicated-a-story-of-addiction-shame-and-truth Meredith for Real ep 240 – Hot Car Infant Death: How is this happening? https://www.meredithforreal.com/podcast-episodes/episode/7de81598/ep-240-or-hot-car-infant-death-how-is-this-happening Merlin App https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ The Similar Songs Finder https://www.chosic.com/playlist-generator/ Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert: https://MeredithForReal.com To check out the new Tuesday Question and get in the discussion, join us at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook. Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and use promo code WHATWAS at checkout to get $45 off. If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code [WHATWAS] at https://inda.shop/[WHATWAS]! #indacloudpod Go to ThriveMarket.com/WHATWAS to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift just for signing up. Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [WHATWAS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Try Mint Mobile for 3 months, for just 15 bucks a month - MintMobile.com/WHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott reads A Piece of Steak, by Jack London     Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS.   Try What Was That Like PLUS free: iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcast feed, click on “Try free” Android: on your phone, go to WhatWasThatLike.com/PLUS and click to try it free on any app   Sponsor deals: If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code [WHATWAS] at https://inda.shop/[WHATWAS]! #indacloudpod   Go to ThriveMarket.com/WHATWAS to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift just for signing up.   Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!   Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [WHATWAS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod   Try Mint Mobile for 3 months, for just 15 bucks a month - MintMobile.com/WHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A simple decision can lead to life-altering moments. Hannah shares her gripping story of a chance encounter while driving over a bridge, where she noticed a submerged vehicle. Without a second thought, she jumped into the icy water, risking her own safety to save the trapped driver. Her impulsive act highlights the importance of being prepared for emergencies. After the rescue, she faced emotional challenges and a new perspective on life. The podcast illustrates how one day can pivot everything, igniting conversations on human instinct and community response.

Dive into delightful scents as Meredith and Scott explore the nostalgia of smell. From jasmine and pine during bike rides to the comforting aroma of sautéing onions, they discuss how food smells evoke cherished memories. Listeners share their love of fresh bread and coffee, sparking debates on brewing methods and flavored varieties. The duo also touches on the impact of losing smell and offers tips to avoid tech scams. Finally, discover practical household product picks and the quirky strategies Meredith uses to connect with podcast guests.

Retail work often brings bizarre stories, but an armed robbery takes the cake. Jen recounts the terrifying moment a masked gunman entered her store, revealing her quick thinking as she managed to direct customers to safety. While trapped, she provided comfort to panicking shoppers and coordinated a hidden 911 call. Afterward, the emotional toll of the trauma lingered, impacting her work life and mental health. Jen shares her journey of recovery, transforming her experiences into advocacy for other survivors.

Discover the incredible resilience of humanity in the face of disaster. Hear gripping tales of survival, such as a mother racing against time to save her children from a colossal tsunami. Experience the raw panic and fear as families confront the unstoppable force of nature. These real-life stories immerse you in moments of courage and the will to endure against all odds. Get ready for a heart-pounding journey through the ultimate test of human spirit.