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Every story matters. And every voice deserves to be heard.
On The Survivors Podcast, we dive into the real, unfiltered stories of how we—and others—have lived through the unthinkable and found our way forward. From suicide loss and childhood trauma to building resilience and finding hope, each episode shines a light on what it truly means to keep surviving life, death, and everything in between.
Here, you’ll find every episode of The Survivors—raw, honest conversations that remind us we’re never as alone as we think we are. So whether you’re listening for connection, understanding, or inspiration, we hope you’ll find something here that speaks to you.
Scroll through the episodes below, find a story that resonates, and join us in changing the way we talk about what it means to survive.e...
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When the Old You Dies: Navigating Identity After Loss
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary This episode of The Survivors explores how major losses and life changes — from suicide and family death to coming out and leaving a polygamous cult — reshape who we are. Hosts share personal st...
When 'I'm Fine' is a Lie: The Burden of Polite Answers
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering Episode Summary In this episode, Lisa & Natasha explore the dangers of the automatic response "I'm fine," and how trauma reshapes honesty in everyday conversations, and practical ways to ask and answer "How ...
Season 4 Recap: Real Stories, Raw Survival
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In the Season 4 Recap, Lisa & Natasha blast through the season’s standout moments — from compound grief to breaking mental health taboos, body-centered trauma, women and suicide, and powerfu...
Mental Health Awareness Month: When Awareness Isn't Enough
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode, Lisa and Natasha explore the realities of mental health, the stigma around seeking help, and practical ways to support those in crisis. They share personal stories, de...
When Mother's Day Hurts: No Contact, Trauma, and Reclaiming Joy
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this week's episode of The Survivors, Natasha & Lisa explore the complex emotions of Mother's Day — one celebrating a close relationship with her mother, the other navigating no contact a...
Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss — Lisa's New Book Drops Everywhere
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this episode of The Survivors, we celebrate Lisa’s long-awaited book launch, Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books). Lisa reveals learning decades later that her father d...
When Grief Rewires You: Surviving After the Unthinkable
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this episode Lisa & Natasha talk about how grief permanently rewires who we are — how loss changes identity, priorities, and relationships. The hosts share personal stories of multiple su...
Surviving the Scale: From 300+ Pounds to a New Life
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this episode, Natasha shares her journey from severe obesity to losing over 100 pounds, examining how childhood trauma, medications, stress, and coping behaviors shaped her body and mental he...
Surviving Loss & Addiction: From Tragedy to 40 Years of Recovery
*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this episode, Lisa's lifelong friend Caleb Powers recounts losing his father in the 1983 sinking of the SS Marine Electric—a tragedy he narrowly escaped—how that loss fueled teenage drinking ...