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We're All Insane

Devorah Roloff
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A podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories about their lives, challenges, and traumas that have shaped them. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique journey of the guest—No scripts. No interruptions. Just authentic storytelling that unfolds naturally, in the guest's own words. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com or fill out a form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUFf5ushHFd57GAZ2hAg5vvTSZNQxlOaRutdjggN-HQjufYw/viewform

  1. 16 HR AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Grandpa Killed My Grandma

    Holden shares what it was like growing up in a family where his grandfather abused his grandmother—and how that eventually led to her death. He talks about what he saw, what he didn’t understand at the time, and how it’s stayed with him. We’re keeping it simple and honest—this is about what that kind of environment does to a kid, and how it follows you into adulthood. 00:00 What happened in the story of a grandfather abusing his wife for 50 years? 00:27 How did a narcissistic relationship turn into decades of abuse? 01:05 What happens when domestic abuse is normalized in a family? 01:41 How quickly can abuse start in a relationship? 02:08 Why do abuse victims make excuses for visible injuries? 03:04 What are real examples of extreme domestic abuse situations? 03:27 Why don’t neighbors intervene in domestic violence situations? 04:13 How does gambling addiction fuel abusive relationships? 04:42 What happens when an abuser controls all finances? 05:21 Why does abuse often continue even after moving away? 06:07 Why do victims stay in abusive relationships for years? 07:06 How do abusers appear normal to the outside world? 08:14 Can manipulation make someone stay in an abusive relationship? 09:02 What is it like to witness abuse as a child? 10:01 Why do abusers use gifts and money as manipulation tactics? 11:34 What are signs of long-term abusive household dynamics? 12:24 Can severe injuries in relationships be hidden or ignored? 13:09 Why does abuse become “normal” over time? 14:23 Why do victims believe they can “fix” abusive relationships? 15:03 What happens when abusers escalate to controlling behavior? 16:11 How does witnessing abuse affect children long-term? 17:20 Why do some victims stay even after divorce? 18:44 What are signs of extreme control in abusive relationships? 20:08 Can long-term abuse lead to brain damage or dementia? 22:16 How does emotional manipulation change someone’s reality? 24:54 What does emotional abuse look like in everyday life? 26:25 Can domestic violence lead to death over time? 27:59 What happened the day the abuse turned deadly? 35:11 What injuries suggest domestic violence instead of an accident? 42:52 Why do some abuse cases never lead to justice? 49:49 How can someone get away with abuse for decades? 52:32 Do courts sometimes blame victims in abuse cases? 55:17 Why do abusers continue manipulating even after death? 58:24 How do you heal after losing someone to abuse? 01:00:21 How does domestic violence impact entire families? 01:01:17 Can sharing your story help others leave abusive relationships? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com

    1hr 3min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    My Boyfriend Trafficked Me

    #foryou #podcast #ad  Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/INSANE50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code INSANE50 at checkout.  Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/insane and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. -We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations:  https://wereallinsane.com Emily thought she was in a relationship—she wasn’t. She was being controlled, abused, and eventually pimped out by her own boyfriend. He got her hooked on drugs, trafficked her across states, had her beaten and robbed, and even kidnapped her. This is a story about how quickly love can turn into control, how deep manipulation can go, and what it actually takes to get out. Emily made it out—and she’s telling everything. Emily’s Links: instagram: @emm.bodied tiktok: domqveen youtube: talkswithem Time Stamps: 00:00:00 What happens when someone you love traffics and kidnaps you? 00:00:24 How does growing up with an abusive parent shape your life? 00:01:17 What are early signs of anxiety in children? 00:01:42 What does a severe anxiety attack feel like in school? 00:02:15 Can anxiety actually cause you to pass out? 00:03:13 Why are young women drawn to the strip club industry? 00:04:16 What does it feel like to start working in a strip club? 00:05:49 How do you know when something feels wrong but ignore it? 00:06:34 How do traffickers first approach and recruit victims? 00:07:24 How do manipulators use compliments to gain control? 00:08:12 Why do people crave being “rescued” in relationships? 00:09:15 How does financial control begin in abusive relationships? 00:10:02 Why should you trust actions over words in relationships? 00:11:54 How are victims introduced into trafficking environments? 00:13:07 What is “the blade” and how does street-level work operate? 00:14:25 How do traffickers use jealousy and control tactics? 00:15:06 What happens the first time abuse turns physical? 00:17:49 What does it feel like to dissociate during trauma? 00:19:29 How does gaslighting make victims question reality? 00:21:42 How do abusers use love bombing after violence? 00:23:45 How are victims forced into escorting through online ads? 00:25:18 How do traffickers escalate control over time? 00:27:07 Why do victims feel powerless after exploitation? 00:30:48 Why do traffickers say you have to “sneak away” to leave? 00:33:05 What happens when victims are abandoned in unfamiliar cities? 00:37:17 Why do victims return even after escaping? 00:44:06 How do traffickers use extreme manipulation to regain control? 00:57:41 What threats make victims fear they won’t survive? 01:12:01 How do survivors reflect on trauma after escaping? 01:17:04 What does trafficking actually look like in real life? 01:21:41 Why does it take courage to share your story publicly? - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 31min
  3. How Stories Help Us Sleep, Heal, and Breathe

    26 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    How Stories Help Us Sleep, Heal, and Breathe

    A warm, thoughtful conversation with number one sleep podcaster, Kathryn Nicolai, about why storytelling can feel like medicine for the nervous system. We explore how gentle narratives help quiet overthinking by shifting the brain into a calmer, more rest friendly state, and why adults still deserve the comfort of bedtime stories in a chaotic world. We also talk about healing, trauma, and why healing isn’t always about fixing everything, but about witnessing, surviving, and finding safety within ourselves and our communities. The discussion touches on burnout from self optimization culture, and the importance of joy, laughter, and simple everyday moments as essential parts of wellness and emotional balance. Kathryn is the host of the hit podcast ⁠Nothing much happens.⁠ Topics Discussed: → Why do stories help you sleep? → How does storytelling reduce anxiety? → Can voices improve sleep quality? → Why is rest important for health?→ How does trauma affect sleep? On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:25 - Sleep stories vs meditations → 00:07:27 - FOMO + Nothing Much Happens → 00:09:36 - Where to find Kathryn → 00:13:30 - Free sleep tools → 00:16:33 - Filling your own cup → 00:18:42 - Restorative witnessing → 00:21:48 - Modeling an ideal world → 00:24:19 - Building community → 00:25:12 - Wellness + reflection → 00:28:04 - Sleep until 10 AM → 00:30:46 - Burnout + self help → 00:33:06 - Success stories → 00:36:39 - Kathryn’s books → 00:38:02 - Reading → 00:39:48 - Understanding sleep + AI Check Out Kathryn:  → Podcast https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nothingmuchhappens/ More We Are All Insane:  - OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane

    46 min

  4. 23 MAR

    My Family Stole My Identity

    -We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com Growing up in Brazil, things looked pretty normal on the outside—but there were always weird things happening. Letters showing up in her name, people coming to the house asking for her… and none of it made sense at the time. When she was 12, she found out why. Someone in her own family had stolen her identity and created companies in her name, leaving her with a massive amount of debt before she was even a teenager. We talk about what that actually looked like growing up—dealing with legal issues as a kid, having her assets frozen at 18, and spending years trying to fix something she didn’t do. Renata’s Links: Instagram: @safewithrenata Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU-lC6_801E Resource for victims of child identity theft: https://www.idtheftcenter.org/recover/ - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 19min
  5. Devorah's Meditation #2: Sound Bath for the New Moon

    17 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Devorah's Meditation #2: Sound Bath for the New Moon

    This meditation supports: - Grounding into the present moment - Nervous system relaxation - Awakening intuition and inner clarity - Releasing mental noise and daily stress - Reconnecting with the body and breath You’ll leave this practice feeling calm, centered, and aligned — carrying a sense of presence and intuitive awareness into your day. Take this energy with you. Move slowly. Stay connected.

    16 min

  6. 15 MAR

    I Killed My R*pist

    #foryou #podcast #ad Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. -We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane Clark, a New Jersey man who was sentenced after confessing to killing the man who abused him as a child, breaks down the history between himself and Dennis Pegg, the allegations that went ignored for years, and the moment that led Fredericks to take matters into his own hands. It’s a heavy story about trauma, justice, and what happens when accusations are never fully addressed. Clark's Links: Clark's Book: https://a.co/d/01E2Q4Jl IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarkfredericks/ Podcast: https://www.freelike-me.com/podcast If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 32m
  7. Stalked by a Woman for 25 Years

    12 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Stalked by a Woman for 25 Years

    In this episode, I sit down with Anna Parsons to talk about a story that started when she was just 16 and turned into decades of stalking. What makes her case even more unusual is that the person targeting her was another young woman, something that often gets dismissed or misunderstood. Anna shares what it was like trying to get adults and law enforcement to take the situation seriously, how the stalking escalated over the years, and why the typical advice people give victims can actually make things worse. We also talk about how she eventually educated herself in psychology, criminology, and mental health to better understand what was happening and how to protect herself. Today, Anna uses her experience to advocate for victims and raise awareness about female stalkers, a topic that is rarely talked about but very real. Her story is intense, eye opening, and an important reminder that stalking can take many forms. Check Out Anna Parsons: → Weird, Extra, and Crazy Like That: Surviving a Female Stalker & Dispelling Myths (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Extra-Crazy-Like-That/dp/B0FPXKZGQJ → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stalking_truecrimeauthor/

    1hr 4min

  8. 9 MAR

    I Lost $10 Million Gambling

    #foryou #podcast #ad Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/insane and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Growing up in New York City with a news anchor mom and a lawyer father, his life looked stable from the outside. Behind the scenes, addiction took over. Multiple arrests, a 900mg-a-day Oxy habit, and a gambling addiction that cost him over $10 million pushed him to the edge of losing everything. Louis's Links: https://linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable www.youtube.com/@nothingsoffthetable https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod -We're All Insane PLUS for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com Merch is live ↓ - OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 51min
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A podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories about their lives, challenges, and traumas that have shaped them. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique journey of the guest—No scripts. No interruptions. Just authentic storytelling that unfolds naturally, in the guest's own words. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com or fill out a form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUFf5ushHFd57GAZ2hAg5vvTSZNQxlOaRutdjggN-HQjufYw/viewform

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  • Creator
    Devorah Roloff
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    We're All Insane
  • Provider

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