Trauma In Our Veins

Trauma In Our Veins

by Maggie R. & Erica W.

Self-Improvement Mental Health

Season 2

When Family Hurts: Rewriting Our Stories part 2

Hey listeners! Thank you for being patient with us! As promised, here is the final portion of Rewriting Our Stories. We look more deeply into what attitudes and actions can still be repaired, and where it might be time to draw a hard line to protect our own peace. As adults, we get to choose how to rewrite our stories, so we can become the main character we want to be. We also get to choose what blueprint we pass on to future generations. Of course, as always, the choice is in your hands, and all we hope to do is provide some guidance on how to view these decisions through a couple of seasoned pairs of eyes. Remember to reach out to available local resources to support you in your journey; you do not have to face it alone. We have some fun and exciting episodes coming out soon! Stay tuned!

When Family Hurts: Rewriting Our Stories part 1

Hey listeners, I don't know about you all, but we were told how our lives should go. Chapter 1 was go to church, Chapter 2 was go to school, Chapter 3 was build a family. But who's in charge of our outline? Our families have their own opinions and beliefs about everything, but it's time we figured out how to write our own stories without the pressure of other people's expectations. In part 1 of this episode, we get into family patterns, including generational trauma and how that impacts us and the roles we take on as children and later as adults. The blueprint we were given by our families didn't teach us HOW to process our emotions or repair conflict. By rewriting our stories, we get to decide how to heal from the ruptures and conflict, and how to start the next chapter. Stay tuned for part two, where we discuss what can and can't be repaired, and how to navigate that as adults who are rewriting our stories to become the main character we want to be and what blueprint we want to pass on to future generations.

Current Events and Keeping Up Hope

Hey listeners, It has been a minute; we know. Don't worry, we have been recording as much as we can, so you never have to miss our voices. Just as a heads up, a lot of this information will be from months ago, so bear with us as we get caught up with releasing more episodes! Enjoy as we discuss current events, which include some fangirling over our favorite NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani, because why not? Buckle up, friends. With everything being as dark as it has been lately, it's important to maintain sight of both truth and hope. Truth is grim, and hope will get us through it. So build up your village, call out the bullshit, and find the humor anywhere you can. We will do our best to bring a smile to your faces. Trauma in our veins is proud to announce that our first sponsor is Aspire drinks! This is a bonus because we actually love these drinks, and they give a great energy boost! If you haven't tried Aspire drinks yet, use the discount code "trauma" for 20% off!!

Why We Can Never Forget

Hey Listeners! As a heads-up, there is a trigger warning In this episode, we dive into the Epstein files because we refuse to forget. We will not allow survivors to be silenced. We've heard all of the facts, we've done all the research, we have SEEN the files, but still no one seems to care enough about what WE care about. Ever felt that way? We have, too. So let's talk about why it matters, why we keep reiterating that the Epstein files are important, and why we won't let it go. Dive into perspective and morality with us as we take a look at the world's responses to finding out how gross those in power truly are, and how deep the corruption goes. Afterward, we take a much-needed break to read a really interesting true-crime story because we felt it was inspiring. I hope you do too.

Women of the Regime

Hey listeners, We are back at it again, except this time, we felt like focusing on the women in the regime...by regime, we mean "Trump's regime." So we are sharing some facts and information on the women in power, with a salty twist. Sorry, not sorry. We are so angry. We also think it's important to spread awareness of what is going on behind the scenes. Humans (male or female) are powerful beings. We all need to be mindful of how we use that power, for good or for evil. Not only for ourselves and those who look to us, but for the history we will leave behind. Make no mistake, there are too many powerful men currently who are too willing to allow women to take the fall for their evil decisions. However, we also have women we can look to, and that is where we place OUR faith.

Doom, Gloom, and Chaos

Hey listeners, We know it has been a little bit since our last episode. We are a little behind, but like who isn't? We are sadly back to the real stuff today, as the world's events wait for no one's rest. We are watching the world around us burn and looking for any glimmer we can find while keeping ourselves fully informed and active in spreading awareness. From ICE in the airports to boots on the ground, we will cover several updates and share our concerns. (Some of the comments are a little weird, to be fair. Talking to you, Erica.) We will not be distracted from the issues at hand, but we WILL do our best to make you giggle while we inform you, because if we don't laugh....well, we might scream and/or cry. A lot. We end this episode with some more Reddit.

Break From the Noise: TIOV Reads Reddit part 1

Are you sick of being so serious? So are we! Here, we take a much-needed rest and reprieve from the chaos of current events, and instead focus on some day-to-day drama from the magical world that is Reddit. We enjoyed it so much, we're planning to work some stories into the end of future episodes so we can end on a high note. Let us know if there are any kinds of stories you would like to hear! We are also looking for more guests!

Staying Human in a Time of W.A.R.: Wounds, Anxiety, & Resilience

Trigger Warning This was recorded a few days after the war in Iran started; we know the number of lives lost has increased. This episode opens with a moment of silence honoring the soldiers killed in Iran, including a close friend of Maggie’s husband. From there, we take a grounded look at the political events that led to the current war and why global tensions feel so high right now. We explore the mental‑health impact of living through conflict, how trauma shows up in the body, how fear narrows our window of tolerance, and why regulation becomes harder under threat. Finally, we talk about what it means to prepare as a community, support one another, and stay connected in a time of uncertainty.

Sexism, Sports, and the Stuff We’re Tired of Pretending isn’t there

Trigger Warning Heyyy Ladies….this one’s for you! In all seriousness, in this episode, we dig into everyday realities of sexism and how it shows up in every aspect of our lives, not just sports or the news. We explore the Olympic headlines and comments made about the women’s hockey team, and how sexism is not just a collection of isolated incidents but a cultural system that shapes expectations, behavior, and identity. We share personal stories and honest reflection, and the way these experiences intersect with family dynamics, faith, and the messages we were raised with. Amid the frustration of being a woman, we highlight the empowerment that comes from naming these experiences and reclaiming our voice! We want to honor women and their experiences, their anger, and their power within them to lift them and amplify our voices!

When Politics Threaten Our Identities

In this episode, we explore why political conversations feel so personal, so explosive, and so deeply tied to who we are. Politics has shifted from policy debates to something that touches identity, morality, childhood conditioning, and our sense of safety. We unpack how current events echo old wounds, why certain topics trigger intense emotional and physiological reactions, and how fear-based messaging keeps people in a constant state of threat. We get into faith, and how that has influenced and contradicted our views and reshaped our values, but don’t worry, this episode is not all doom and gloom. We will also talk about how empowering it is to strengthen our values so we can face these conversations with clarity and understanding of who we are amid insane politics.

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