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Bob Dylan once said, "Life is Sad, Life is a bust/All you can do is do what you must". We believe that sentiment is true at one time or another for all of us, but as a society we don't always share the feelings, thoughts and actions that accompany these moments. Sad Times has a guest each episode and we talk with him or her about how sadness manifests within him or her; what type of behavior that may surface as a result from being sad. It is my firm belief that if we could just talk a bit more about these things, we might be able to better understand each other, and perhaps feel more content in day to day life.
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Fighting for Custody: Renee on her Custody Blueprint, preparing parents for courtroom battles, and her extensive domestic violence advocacy | 81
When a relationship ends and children are involved, the next steps can seem overwhelming. Join us today as we speak with Renee about the template for custody battles she created, what people often don’t know about judicial custody proceedings, and her domestic violence advocacy.
Please note: Domestic violence is described in this episode. Please take care while listening. -
Empowering Women: Mimi on her chaotic early life, the abuse she endured during and after a marriage, and the work she does today to help women be heard and empowered | 80
Far too often, women endure stalking, terror, and abuse within their own relationships. Join us today as we speak with Mimi about her journey of putting herself through school, the abuse she suffered during a marriage and after, and the amazing work she does to help make sure women are heard and feel empowered.
Please note: Domestic violence is described in this episode. Please take care while listening. -
Almost Killed by the Taliban: Masuda on being forced to leave her home country because of war, her family’s courageous journey to the United States, and how participating as Ms Afghanistan in a World Beauty pageant put her life at risk | 79
We often take for granted the fact that we would not need to leave our home cultures if we did not choose. However, refugees all too often have to leave everything they know and love to start over. It is an unbelievable undertaking that so many take each and every day. Join us today as we speak with Masuda about how her harrowing and heartbreaking journey from Afghanistan to the United States, the love and admiration she has for both countries, the power of diversity, and how the Taliban threatened and almost killed her for representing Afghanistan in a World Beauty pageant.
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Merle's Journey: Overcoming Trauma, Navigating a 19-Year Relationship, and Setting Energetic Boundaries | 78
We often believe growing up in a well-adjusted household is something most of our peers are experiencing. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Please join us today as we speak with Merle about growing up in a bizarre and abusive household, the work he has done to overcome severe trauma, and his current work as a therapist helping people learn about and employ engergetic boundaries.
Please note: There are graphic depictions of sexual abuse in this episode. Please take care while listening
Visit Merle’s Website: merleyost.com
Find more about Unspoken Boundaries here: unspokenboundaries.com
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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.
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From Trauma to Healing: Brad on his role growing up in his family, his misdiagnosis and overmedication, and his spiritual awakening and healing | 77
As Leo Tolstoy immortally said: “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”. The truth and poetry of this opening line to Anna Karenina is reflected back to us every day. Join us today as we speak with Brad Wetzler, author of the amazing memoir “Into the Soul of the World”. We talk about his upbringing in an unhappy family, his fraught mental health journey, and his remarkable journey of healing.
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Resilience, the Art of Bounching Forward: Lisa on her mental health struggles as a young mother, the unimaginable loss her family suffered, and her journey towards resilience | 76
One of the greatest joys of life is building a young family. However, it is not often discussed how difficult this can be on the mental health of the parents. Join us today as we speak with Lisa about her mental health struggles while raising a young family, the unimaginable tragedy that befell her family, and what resilience means to Lisa.
Please note: This episode has mentions of suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening.
Customer Reviews
Of the Essence
Amid the sea of podcasts full of people just talking, the stripped-down approach at work in SAD TIMES is never heavy-handed or intentionally guided by the pain of others. It’s just thoughtfully engaging conversation. Where it goes—sometimes a tragedy and sometimes a detasseling commiseration—follows the lead of the guest each week. For the most part, Kevin follows, and as a host, he is a mindful listener, full of conversational wit and anecdotal riffage. We’re just hangin out here, ya see. The only real agenda, if there is one at all, is to be open. And that’s pretty great, to say the least….
Love the Show
Been a follower for a while. Kevin does a great job on this show listening and asking the important questions. Feels organic and I think Kevin missed his calling as a therapist. Keep up the Great work.
Therapeutic and Honest!
What a breathe of fresh air to hear people being open, and airing out their issues in an effort to heal others. Listening to other people's experiences and coping mechanisms really puts some of my own personal issues in perspective and helps to think outside my own head.