Surviving-ISH Podcast

David Keck

"Surviving-ish" is a podcast with a unique and purposeful dual focus. The "Surviving-ish" is our way of creating a space for lightheartedness—it’s about the everyday, petty grievances that are frustrating but also a source of shared, human comedy. These are the moments we survive, like when the laundry pod explodes all over the clothes, your morning coffee isn't quite hot enough, or a passive-aggressive text from a relative ruins your mood. The core mission behind "Surviving-ish" is to show our audience that while we may have been victims of serious circumstances, that does not mean people have to walk on eggshells around us. We believe in the power of laughter and the importance of finding humor in life's small frustrations. By blending serious topics with these minor, everyday grievances, we aim to normalize the idea that it's okay to joke and laugh, even after enduring significant challenges. For further inquiries or to share your own story, please reach out to us at survivingabusepodcast@gmail.com. Together, we can create a network of support and healing for survivors.

  1. The Noem Reckoning: $220M Ad Scandals, Corey Lewandowski, and the Fall of the DHS Secretary

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    The Noem Reckoning: $220M Ad Scandals, Corey Lewandowski, and the Fall of the DHS Secretary

    Send us Fan Mail "I’m just a guy with a microphone... and today, that microphone is picking up the sound of my soul leaving my body." Welcome back to Surviving Politics-ISH. In today’s episode, David Keck dives into the chaotic "musical chairs" happening within the administration. We’re breaking down the sudden exit of Kristi Noem from the DHS and her "exile" to the newly formed Shield of the Americas. Was it a promotion, or are they just hiding the baggage? We also get into the grit of the Eric Swalwell resignation. While the headlines scream about "justice," David pulls back the curtain on Markwayne Mullin’s new role at the DHS. Is the department actually protecting the country, or has it become a taxpayer-funded "revenge squad" for political hits? From the "Nanny Trap" to the "Shame Floor" of modern politics, we’re looking at the gap between what they say and what they actually do. Because if you only care about accountability when the other team is losing, you don't actually care about accountability. In this episode, we discuss: The Noem Pivot: Why the "Special Envoy" title is just a fancy way to say "Please stop embarrassing us." The Mullin Era: Why the DHS is treating a hiring mistake like a national security crisis. The "Shame Floor": Why Democrats push people out while the other side builds a fortress around their own. Accountability-ISH: A reality check on the political points system vs. actual justice for victims. #SurvivingPoliticsISH #kristinoem  #ericswalwell  #markwaynemullin  #dhs  #politicalaccountability  #ShieldOfTheAmericas #DCScandals #politicaltheater  Support the show

    7 min
  2. APR 16

    Planting Roots in the Tumbleweed: A Legal Advocate’s Guide to Mental Health w/ Paula Yost

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Surviving-ish! In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of legal advocacy and mental health with the incredible Paula Yost Paula isn't just a high-level trademark attorney; she is also a licensed clinical mental health clinician, a foster/adoptive parent, and a powerful advocate for trauma-informed practices within the legal system. We start things off with our "surviving" moments—ranging from Paula’s experience navigating a rare North Carolina snowstorm with three boys to the technical frustrations of IRS verification. From there, we trace Paula’s journey as a first-generation college student who used hyper-achievement to forge a new path, eventually earning two degrees at Virginia Tech and pivoting to law school in the wake of 9/11. In this episode, we discuss: •The Court as Triage: Why Polly returned for a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health to better understand how the legal system functions as a frontline for mental health crises. •Trauma-Informed Lawyering: How Paula teaches lawyers to recognize signs of mental illness and respond with empathy rather than just procedure. •The Cost of Caring: A candid look at secondary trauma and the emotional toll on advocates. •Advocacy in Action: Paula’s work as a CASA/guardian ad litem and her personal journey of adopting a foster youth as an adult. •Resilience in Parenting: Navigating the medical challenges of her children, including cleft lip/palate and the realities of acute preeclampsia and premature birth. Paula Yost also shares a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Tumbleweed, which explores the themes of advocacy, healing, and the vital importance of supporting families through their hardest seasons. #SurvivingIsh #MentalHealth #TraumaInformed #LegalAdvocacy #FosterCare #Adoption #Resilience #Podcast https://www.amazon.com/Tumbleweeds-Advocate-Children-Yourself-Failing/dp/B0GQ9M2FK6 https://paulayost.com/ Support the show

    52 min
4.9
out of 5
54 Ratings

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"Surviving-ish" is a podcast with a unique and purposeful dual focus. The "Surviving-ish" is our way of creating a space for lightheartedness—it’s about the everyday, petty grievances that are frustrating but also a source of shared, human comedy. These are the moments we survive, like when the laundry pod explodes all over the clothes, your morning coffee isn't quite hot enough, or a passive-aggressive text from a relative ruins your mood. The core mission behind "Surviving-ish" is to show our audience that while we may have been victims of serious circumstances, that does not mean people have to walk on eggshells around us. We believe in the power of laughter and the importance of finding humor in life's small frustrations. By blending serious topics with these minor, everyday grievances, we aim to normalize the idea that it's okay to joke and laugh, even after enduring significant challenges. For further inquiries or to share your own story, please reach out to us at survivingabusepodcast@gmail.com. Together, we can create a network of support and healing for survivors.

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