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. HACE 5 D

    Stroke at 18 Years Old

    OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  Courtney was 18 years old when she had a massive stroke that almost killed her. One minute she was on vacation, the next she was being life-flighted and told something was seriously wrong. Doctors later discovered sepsis and two holes in her heart she never knew existed. Courtney's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtney_fullmer?igsh=c2w1ZGU2OGRqcWds&utm_source=qr Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneyfullmer?_r=1&_t=ZT-92w7XmzRc33 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@courtney.fullmer?si=3N9SCj82LivAb9og Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – What does it feel like to have a stroke at 18 years old? 00:01:10 – Can you be perfectly healthy and still have a stroke? 00:02:35 – What was life like right before a medical emergency at a young age? 00:04:55 – How grief and emotional stress impact the body physically 00:07:15 – What are the earliest stroke symptoms most people ignore? 00:09:45 – How do you know when something is seriously wrong with your body? 00:12:30 – Why young people dismiss major health warning signs 00:15:45 – Can physical activity or water sports trigger a stroke? 00:17:50 – What does a stroke feel like while it’s happening in real time? 00:19:20 – What happens when one side of your body suddenly stops working? 00:20:40 – What does it feel like when you can’t speak but know what you want to say? 00:22:45 – Can you pass out during a stroke and not realize it? 00:24:30 – How do people recognize stroke symptoms in an emergency? 00:26:45 – Why timing matters so much during a medical emergency 00:28:50 – How lack of cell service almost delayed life-saving care 00:31:30 – What happens when doctors don’t immediately know the cause of a stroke? 00:34:55 – What is LifeFlight and when is it used in emergencies? 00:38:20 – How faith and spirituality can show up during medical trauma 00:41:40 – When do stroke symptoms fully register mentally? 00:44:10 – Why losing the ability to speak is more terrifying than pain 00:46:45 – What it’s like arriving at the ER as an 18-year-old stroke patient 00:51:00 – Can birth control cause blood clots and strokes? 00:53:10 – What is an ischemic stroke vs a hemorrhagic stroke? 00:55:25 – Why stroke medication has a strict time window 00:58:50 – What recovery really looks like after a stroke at a young age 01:02:30 – How long does stroke rehab take for speech and movement? 01:07:45 – What people don’t understand about relearning how to talk and swallow 01:12:40 – How a stroke changes your identity and sense of self 01:18:30 – The mental health aftermath of surviving a stroke young 01:25:10 – What life looks like years after a traumatic medical event 01:31:45 – How long-term rehab reshapes patience, resilience, and hope 01:39:20 – What surviving a stroke teaches you about life and priorities 01:47:30 – What she wants young people to know about listening to their bodies 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

    1 h 58 min

  2. 2 FEB

    Lost My Virginity to My Stepbrother and Got Pregnant

    #foryou #podcast #ad Merch is live ↓ https://were-all-insane.myshopify.com Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Laura shares how she lost her virginity to her much older stepbrother, got pregnant, and had an abortion she instantly regretted. We talk guilt, infertility, believing God was punishing her, and the adoption journey that finally forced her to face it all.Laura's Links:Abortion routing services: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-illinois/patient-resources/whether-youre-in-illinois-or-from-another-stateAngel Adoption (the service we used to adopt and where birthmothers can go to as well): angeladoptioninc.comTiktok: @helloitslbo Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – What happens when you lose your virginity to your stepbrother? 00:01:12 – Why do people stay silent about traumatic family secrets for years? 00:02:48 – Is it normal to carry guilt for something that happened decades ago? 00:04:20 – How does growing up around teen pregnancy shape your fear of becoming one? 00:06:02 – What does it feel like to never feel desired growing up? 00:07:56 – Can attraction happen instantly even when it feels wrong? 00:09:05 – Is it possible to feel chemistry with someone you just met at a family wedding? 00:10:39 – What goes through your mind when your stepbrother kisses you in public? 00:11:52 – Did anyone notice the inappropriate relationship at the wedding? 00:13:58 – Why do taboo relationships sometimes feel more intense? 00:15:18 – How quickly can a secret relationship escalate into sex? 00:16:32 – What is it like losing your virginity later than everyone else? 00:18:28 – What do you do when you find out the man you slept with has a girlfriend? 00:19:59 – Did her parents ever find out about the relationship? 00:21:10 – What happens when someone cuts you off right after intimacy? 00:22:29 – How do you know you’re pregnant before taking a test? 00:23:53 – What happens when you can’t access emergency contraception in time? 00:25:08 – How does shame affect decision-making during an unplanned pregnancy? 00:26:35 – What does it feel like when the father pressures you to get an abortion? 00:29:34 – Why do some men act flirty even when paying for an abortion? 00:31:13 – What actually happens during an abortion procedure? 00:33:34 – Can you regret an abortion immediately after it happens? 00:36:02 – Why do pregnancy jokes trigger panic years later? 00:37:52 – Can religion cause lifelong fear after an abortion? 00:39:15 – Why do some couples struggle with infertility after trauma? 00:41:28 – Is it possible to be pro-choice but regret your own abortion? 00:43:56 – What does repeated adoption failure do to your mental health? 00:52:32 – How can therapy help release guilt tied to reproductive trauma? 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

    1 h 18 min

  3. 25 ENE

    Being Gay in a Homophobic House

    Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast #ad TIMELINE: Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/insane30 Ari's adoption was supposed to save her life — but instead exposed her to abuse, neglect, and deep rejection. Taken in by family while her parents were gone, Ari grew up never being accepted for who she truly was, especially as a lesbian. This is a raw conversation about the dark side of adoption, family betrayal, and the lasting damage of being punished for your identity. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What happens when a child is adopted while both parents are incarcerated or addicted? 00:02:10 — What is it like growing up bouncing between homes as a young child? 00:04:05 — How does growing up in an image-obsessed household affect a traumatized child? 00:06:00 — Why do some parents prioritize appearance over a child’s emotional needs? 00:08:20 — How do controlling parents react to LGBTQ families and friendships? 00:10:45 — Why do some parents fear their child being gay before the child even knows? 00:13:00 — How do abandonment issues form when a parent frames themselves as a savior? 00:15:05 — What happens when a teen is forced to come out during a moment of fear? 00:17:30 — How is religion weaponized against LGBTQ children? 00:19:00 — What does emotional abandonment look like after coming out? 00:21:10 — How does isolation become a punishment for queer teens? 00:23:15 — Why doesn’t punishment or control change someone’s sexuality? 00:25:30 — What does it mean when a parent becomes violent over “white lies”? 00:27:40 — How does humiliation become a tool of control in abusive households? 00:29:50 — Why do teens run away when emotional abuse escalates? 00:32:10 — What actually happens when CPS gets involved in family conflict? 00:34:20 — Why do abuse survivors minimize their experiences when authorities ask? 00:36:30 — What does it feel like to learn you were never legally adopted? 00:38:45 — Why do children return to abusive homes even after escaping? 00:41:00 — How does financial control replace emotional care in toxic families? 00:43:10 — Why do abusive parents spread lies to isolate one child from the family? 00:45:20 — How does parental manipulation damage sibling relationships? 00:47:30 — Why do abuse patterns repeat in adult romantic relationships? 00:49:45 — How does childhood trauma shape attachment and self-worth in adulthood? 00:52:00 — What happens when adult children go no-contact with a parent? 00:54:20 — Why do adult children still crave validation from abusive parents? 00:56:40 — How do survivors grieve a parent who is still alive? 00:59:00 — What does healing look like after going no-contact? 01:02:30 — How do survivors redefine family after losing their parent relationship? 01:06:00 — How do you accept that a parent may never change? 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

    1 h 17 min

  4. 19 ENE

    I Accidentally Paralyzed My Dad

    Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast Courtney's life was permanently altered by a single, unthinkable accident — accidentally running over her own father and disabling him. We talk about the crushing guilt, the aftermath of addiction, abandonment, and the impossible position of becoming his caretaker while still raising her own family. Courtney's Links: ~Tiktok: @courtkline https://www.tiktok.com/@courtkline?_r=1&_t=ZT-92zuIdPfH3e ~Instagram: @courtkline https://www.instagram.com/courtkline?igsh=MWxrenlqODcyMWRlbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ~$100 off GLP-1 through Shed https://lddy.no/1nwx4 Code: COURTKI100 ~Coming soon! More Than Mother Podcast ~TikTok: @morethanmotherpod https://www.tiktok.com/@morethanmotherpod?_r=1&_t=ZT-92zuXtRZbJH 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

    1 h 30 min

  5. 12 ENE

    Schizophrenia Took My Brother

    Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast #sponsored #ad Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/insane30 Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Kelly’s life changed when her twin brother was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder. We get into what it’s really like loving someone in psychosis — the delusions, hospitalizations, and the emotional exhaustion of trying to hold onto someone who’s slipping away. She also opens up about losing her father in the process, as he became her brother’s full-time caregiver. Alongside that, she shares her own lifelong battle with anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD, and what it’s like to suffer quietly while your family is in crisis. This is a raw, honest conversation about grief, mental illness, and what it costs to love someone who’s breaking. Kelly's Links: Support Group: NAMI (https://www.nami.org/program/nami-family-support-group/) Instagram: kcamp31996 Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What is it like growing up as a twin when one sibling later develops severe mental illness? 00:03:15 — How does childhood family structure affect long-term mental health? 00:06:00 — What are early signs of anxiety in children that often get overlooked? 00:08:45 — Why do adults sometimes dismiss anxiety symptoms as “overreacting”? 00:11:05 — Can children experience anxiety and self-hatred without a clear cause? 00:13:00 — What subtle warning signs appear before serious mental illness develops? 00:15:30 — How loss of motivation in school can signal deeper psychological issues 00:18:05 — Can witnessing violence trigger long-term mental health conditions? 00:21:00 — What does a panic attack actually feel like physically and mentally? 00:24:05 — How do OCD behaviors form as a way to cope with anxiety? 00:27:35 — Can fear of death and existential thoughts trigger panic attacks? 00:31:05 — Why do people normalize severe anxiety instead of seeking help? 00:33:20 — How multiple family losses in a short time impact mental stability 00:36:00 — How addiction patterns silently pass through families 00:38:25 — Why grief affects siblings differently after a sudden death 00:41:00 — Can marijuana worsen underlying mental health conditions? 00:44:00 — How did the COVID pandemic intensify anxiety and mental health struggles? 00:48:30 — When do small behavioral changes become warning signs of psychosis? 00:54:00 — Why families often miss the early stages of severe mental illness 01:00:00 — What is it like watching a loved one mentally unravel in real time? 01:08:30 — What are the early signs of psychosis before diagnosis? 01:18:00 — What finally forces families to seek emergency psychiatric care? 01:28:00 — What happens during hospitalization for severe mental illness? 01:38:30 — How does a serious psychiatric diagnosis change a family forever? 01:48:00 — What is the emotional toll of loving someone you can’t protect? 01:58:00 — How siblings process guilt, grief, and responsibility differently 02:05:30 — What do most people misunderstand about severe mental illness? 02:11:00 — How does this experience reshape views on mental health and family? 02:16:30 — What should people know about loving someone with a severe mental disorder? 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

    2 h 27 min

  6. 7 ENE

    Postpartum Psychosis Nearly Killed Me

    Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast Meagan opens up about severe postpartum depression that turned into terrifying delusions, intrusive thoughts, and suicidal ideation. Even as an RN, she didn’t recognize how bad it had gotten. She shares the shame, fear, and silence so many women carry after childbirth but are too afraid to admit. Maternal Health Helpline: 833-852-6262 Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What happens when postpartum depression is ignored and left untreated? 00:01:38 — Why do so many mothers hide postpartum mental health struggles? 00:02:31 — How rare is postpartum psychosis and why is it so dangerous? 00:03:55 — How does upbringing and religion shape relationship choices later in life? 00:04:35 — How do purity culture beliefs affect red flag awareness in relationships? 00:05:51 — What does love bombing look like before you recognize it as unhealthy? 00:07:00 — How do toxic relationships quietly escalate while life looks “successful”? 00:08:51 — Can hormonal birth control trigger long-term emotional instability? 00:10:20 — What happens when medical decisions are made without proper care? 00:11:35 — How does betrayal trauma impact mental health before pregnancy? 00:12:45 — Why does emotional devastation lead to risky coping behaviors? 00:13:57 — What goes through your mind when you discover an unplanned pregnancy? 00:15:34 — How can family support instantly change pregnancy fear into acceptance? 00:17:18 — What does a “perfect” pregnancy look like before everything changes? 00:18:59 — Can extreme productivity mask emotional and psychological distress? 00:21:10 — What is a membrane sweep and how does it start labor? 00:22:36 — What does active labor feel like when you try to stay in control? 00:25:19 — What is it like giving birth when everything appears to go right? 00:26:59 — What does postpartum psychosis feel like the moment it begins? 00:27:53 — Why do postpartum psychosis symptoms feel spiritual or demonic? 00:29:24 — How do new mothers hide severe mental distress from loved ones? 00:31:20 — Why do auditory hallucinations happen after childbirth? 00:33:45 — Why are early postpartum psychosis warning signs often dismissed? 00:36:38 — Why can leaving the hospital feel more terrifying than staying? 00:38:25 — How can a familiar home suddenly feel unsafe after giving birth? 00:41:01 — Why do intrusive thoughts about other children emerge postpartum? 00:43:23 — What behaviors signal postpartum psychosis only in hindsight? 00:45:07 — Why do severe mental health symptoms get mistaken for laziness or sadness? 00:48:23 — How can family sense something is wrong without understanding it? 00:51:18 — Why does postpartum depression feel manageable with support but unbearable alone? 00:53:17 — What happens when a stranger notices postpartum mental decline first? 01:06:22 — How does untreated postpartum trauma resurface years later? 01:26:34 — What does long-term healing from postpartum psychosis actually require? 01:36:20 — What does life look like after surviving postpartum psychosis? 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

    1 h 42 min

  7. 5 ENE

    Growing Up in Stage 5 Hoarder Home

    Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast In todays episode, Summer, a CPTSD survivor and advocate who grew up in extreme neglect inside a stage 4–5 hoarder home walks us through her childhood which was marked by emotional and sexual abuse, food insecurity, and long periods without basic necessities—alongside severe animal hoarding and cruelty. After more than 20 years of silence, Summer spoke up and helped shut down her parents’ backyard breeding operation, giving a voice to animals and children who were never protected. Connect with Summer: • TikTok: @summerjoy4 (https://www.tiktok.com/@summerjoy4) • Instagram: @summerjoy.cptsd_survivor (https://www.instagram.com/summerjoy.cptsd_survivor/profilecard/?igsh=MThma3hwOWpoYXE2NA==) • YouTube: SummerJoy4 (https://youtube.com/@SummerJoy4?si=dHsfCq-b-hfda7zw) • Linktree (all links): linktr.ee/summerjoy4 (https://linktr.ee/summerjoy4?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) • Collaborations/Media: summerjoy.officialmgmt@gmail.com 📚 Hoarding & Trauma Resources • International OCD Foundation (Hoarding): https://iocdf.org/hoarding • Children of Hoarders: https://childrenofhoarders.com • Institute for Challenging Disorganization: https://challengingdisorganization.org • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): https://nami.org • Hoarding Cleanup Directory: https://hoardingcleanup.com • Crisis Text Line (24/7, free): https://www.crisistextline.org — text HOME to 741741 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Facebook Support Groups • Hoarding & Clutter Support Community (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14R1bxQ8tMQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr) • Adult Children of Hoarders Support (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BF3zVAjjc/?mibextid=wwXIfr) 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

    2 h 58 min

  8. 28/12/2025

    Child Rape Victim of the YMCA

    Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast In this episode, a survivor breaks decades of silence to expose what happened inside the Huntington, New York YMCA. Between the ages of 9 and 12, they were repeatedly raped by three male YMCA employees. The abuse wasn’t isolated—there were dozens of child victims. For years, the truth was buried, protected by an institution that failed the children in its care. Nearly 50 years later, everything changed. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What does it mean when childhood trauma shapes an entire lifetime? 00:01:07 — What was it like growing up in a large working-class family in the 1960s? 00:03:27 — Why do certain childhood memories feel magical before everything changes? 00:06:49 — How can switching mentors or teams quietly alter a child’s future? 00:07:41 — What are early grooming behaviors adults often mistake for kindness? 00:09:19 — How do predators identify children who crave approval and belonging? 00:11:07 — Why would parents trust authority figures enough to allow overnight stays? 00:13:32 — How does grooming convince a child that abuse equals love? 00:15:52 — How does a child rationalize abuse when they don’t understand what’s happening? 00:18:22 — How can unaffiliated adults gain access to children through trusted institutions? 00:21:16 — Why don’t children tell their parents even when they’re terrified? 00:23:13 — How does repeated trauma begin to erase a child’s sense of identity? 00:25:58 — What does it feel like when your body knows what’s coming but you can’t escape? 00:27:35 — Can PTSD develop from childhood abuse without visible violence? 00:30:56 — What moment finally exposes years of hidden abuse? 00:34:03 — What happens when one child speaks up and the system responds incorrectly? 00:35:01 — Why do institutions relocate abusers instead of reporting them? 00:38:50 — How does untreated childhood trauma show up as rebellion in adolescence? 00:42:01 — How can sports become a lifeline after deep trauma? 00:44:39 — What happens when trauma is locked away instead of processed? 00:48:52 — Why do survivors stay busy to avoid confronting unresolved pain? 00:53:08 — Why do trauma survivors gravitate toward high-pressure careers? 00:56:56 — How does intense training or structure temporarily suppress trauma symptoms? 00:59:39 — How does purpose restore identity after years of emotional shutdown? 01:06:22 — What does it feel like when buried trauma resurfaces later in adulthood? 01:16:33 — Why can healing feel harder than surviving the original trauma? 01:26:34 — What is PTSD really like when triggers appear without warning? 01:36:41 — How can the right therapist completely change the recovery process? 01:52:40 — How does writing about trauma help the brain and nervous system heal? 01:57:43 — What’s the difference between surviving and choosing to truly live again? 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

    2 h 12 min
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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

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Devorah Roloff
  • Años en activo
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodios
    175
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Sitio web del podcast
    We're All Insane
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