9 episodes

Rejoining the world after COVID-19 won't be easy. Get heartfelt advice from people who have spent time away from society as they knew it, and then returned, changed.

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    • 4.9 • 16 Ratings

Rejoining the world after COVID-19 won't be easy. Get heartfelt advice from people who have spent time away from society as they knew it, and then returned, changed.

    A Prisoner of War Comes Home

    A Prisoner of War Comes Home

    After getting home from nearly six years as a prisoner of war, Captain Charlie Plumb found out that his entire world had changed while he was away. In these troubled times, you might want to check out — and copy — the ways he coped.

    • 18 min
    I Went to Prison Too

    I Went to Prison Too

    Colette Payne went to prison five times before she rejoined the outside world for good. She has a lot of thoughts for the rest of us during this frightening era.

    • 18 min
    I Left A Cult

    I Left A Cult

    Christina DeCoux was raised in a Christian cult. The skills she learned after being forced to leave it are coming in handy during quarantine.

    • 19 min
    I Survived 72,000 Shots

    I Survived 72,000 Shots

    What Iraqi-American artist Wafaa Bilal learned by inviting strangers to shoot him — and how he adjusted to life afterwards.

    • 24 min
    After Being a Star Athlete

    After Being a Star Athlete

    Diandra Stoddard was a successful athlete all her life. Then, she had to stop. The story of how she navigated her way into a new world just might inspire us to do the same.

    • 18 min
    Coming Out of A Coma

    Coming Out of A Coma

    Edward Freeman spent weeks in a coma—and is still recovering from it. In his journey to rejoin the world, we find larger lessons for these difficult times.

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

terra-bear ,

So good!

This was such an interesting and unique pod. I really loved all the different perspectives, from cult members, the incarcerated and POWs, this was a fascinating.

James Edwards III ,

I needed this

Really enjoying this podcast. Helps me feel connected

Pop85 ,

Love the idea! Can’t wait for more.

Love the perspective from Allison— can’t wait to hear more.

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