136: What if you had to fight for your life?

After surviving a stranger’s shove into the path of a subway train, a man confronts his mortality and viral fame, and finds himself transformed by community, clarity, and the everyday poignancy of being alive. Today’s episode featured Joe Lynskey. You can email Joe at upfromthetr ...  Show more

Growing up Black and queer in the South, a man finds an identity for himself through the arts and establishes a wonderful marriage with children, until one day, when his husband is late coming home, there’s a ring at the door and his entire life unravels. Today’s storyteller chos ...  Show more

RaQuel Hopkins is a therapist and HR professional whose hot takes on growth and well-being have challenged how many people talk and think about mental health. In this episode, Adam and RaQuel explore how some people use mental health labels as a crutch, discuss ways to expand our ...  Show more

Denise has a terrifying encounter. It leads to a choice she never expected to face.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or domestic violence, here are some additional resources: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255  ...

Geoffs!!! We’re coming to you with a whole lot of chaos today! First, Madison is finally giving us a CURSED part 2! And then Spencer is telling us the truth behind the origins of Davy Jones’s Locker! We’ve got an obituary with a plot twist, one with an unconventional request a ...

This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and heavy mental health topics. Please listen with care or feel free to skip if these topics are triggering for you.

This week’s guest is a Pretty Basic legend in her own right — Alisha’s mom, Chris!