As an anxious person, the thought and projection of life can often be overwhelming. When life presents itself as even more unpredictable than we may have envisioned or feared, our perspective contracts and reminds us how litt...
Join us today as we speak with Bob about growing up in Chicago, his relationship with his sister, the tragedy of her untimely death, and the strength and support of his family and the foundation started in her honor.
Emotions and family are two things that usually go together. However family is t always the most fertile ground for expressing or learning about emotions. Join us this week as we talk with Jenny Chau about her relationship with her …
The connection we have with our parents is more complex than any of us realize. We become who we are based on the tutelage of our parents and no matter what strife arises, there is always a deep love. Join …
No matter the time period, bullying has always been a constant menace in the lives of many children. It’s isolating and terrifying. Join us today as we talk with Ray about growing up in a large family, how he dealt …
Kevin and Brent sit down to talk about the direction of the show, why Kevin decided to make Sad Times, and how YOU can be a guest. If you want to reach out about possibly being a guest on an …
When growing up, we are heavily influenced by not only the support of our parents but also what we may not know is missing. As our parents work through life, portions of ourselves are formed that aren’t always evident right …
Growing up anxious leads one to look for a lot of outlets and answers. Religion is one of the most comfortable places to put your uncertainty. Join us today as we talk with JT Brown about his journey to find …
Growing up with a family away from town and civilization can be challenging, to say the least. Add to that a mother who deals with mental health issues and isolation and depression can set in. Join us as we talk …
Whether we know people for a brief time or are their close friend or family member, suicide is a horrific event to unpack and deal with. Join us as we talk with Haily about her experience in knowing, and sometimes …
Growing up with family, it sometimes feels like it's your tight little unit versus the world. As you expand out, you meet others, form bonds of your own and struggle to understand what each new relationship means. Join us as …
Death is a part of life. There's no escaping it, no matter how we rationalize it. Join Jenn and Kevin as they discuss how they might cope with the death of dear loved ones as they wrestle with the death …
As children, so much of our self confidence comes from our appearance and the acceptance of our peers. Sometimes we don’t realize that the cutting remarks made to us go a long way to shape who we are and how …
Growing up around family shapes us all. We come to know both the extended and immediate members of our family as totems of our existence. So often, growing up we deal with this in what we think are singular ways …
When people feel sad, it’s often commonplace that they escape through alcohol or some other mind-altering substance. Often this can only compound the problem and also leads to further loneliness. Join us as we have a brave, frank and unflinching...
It is a universal axiom: Young Love is bracing, to say the least. Join Lauren and I as we discuss the complicated story of one of her early relationships, how she was ostracized, and how her belief in herself has …
As a sensitive child, Jenn felt very isolated at times and was overcome with strong emotions she didn't always understand. Join us as we discuss how our places in our families can inform who we become and also what it …
Growing up in small town America can be a lonely venture, especially if your parents are not around very much. During this conversation, Chris and I discuss growing up and feeling lonely and how that sadness can stretch across generations.