The Trauma Sponge

Drinking is a really acceptable thing in the US. Most towns have liquor stores on every few corners. Every home decor store has products with some variation of the same, tongue-in-cheek humor: “Mommy’s Go-Go Juice,” “I’m not whining, I’m wine-ing,” or “It’s WINE O’CLOCK!” More of ...  Show more

What’s okay with Laura McKowen right now? After we talk about the weather (and who doesn’t love to talk about the weather?) we go on a journey through prestige and lowbrow television, briefcases, baked goods and a poem that will bring you the soul hug you need. Laura McKowens boo ...  Show more

Minneapolis firefighter Jeremy Norton shares that while his job can be intense, scary and dangerous, it also allows him to see the full scope of humanity.  You can hear more about Jeremy’s experience as an EMS firefighter in his episode of Terrible, Thanks for Asking called The ...  Show more

Today’s episode is a snippet of an episode called “9 Things” from our sister show Terrible, Thanks for Asking. You can access the episode in full by subscribing to the TTFA Patreon or becoming an Apple+ member.  You can read more of Laura McKowen’s work on her Substack, Love Sto ...  Show more

Rebeccasode! We talk about tough topics. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Feeling hopeless & exhausted 27:09 Has Rebecca seen Sense8? 30:46 TW: SA What are the consequences of being a ...  Show more

Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca answer patron emails

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.
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