8 episodes

What does it feel like to use a public bathroom as a trans person? What does it feel like to move forward in life after losing a parent to suicide? What does it feel like to make the decision to have an abortion? 

In a world that feels more divided than ever, put yourself in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues often overlooked or politicized by society. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, host Terra Lopez shows us how what we feel connects us all more than we might think. 

It’s not simple. It’s not black and white. This Is What It Feels Like.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 57 Ratings

What does it feel like to use a public bathroom as a trans person? What does it feel like to move forward in life after losing a parent to suicide? What does it feel like to make the decision to have an abortion? 

In a world that feels more divided than ever, put yourself in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues often overlooked or politicized by society. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, host Terra Lopez shows us how what we feel connects us all more than we might think. 

It’s not simple. It’s not black and white. This Is What It Feels Like.

    Update to TIWIFL Listeners: Terra Wants to Hear From You

    Update to TIWIFL Listeners: Terra Wants to Hear From You

    "This Is What It Feels Like" Host Terra Lopez announces next steps for the podcast, including a new season of episodes and a Discord discussion page for fans to get involved in the conversation.

    Discord Link: https://discord.gg/T7srAq5keb

    Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/tiwiflproject/
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    • 2 min
    Bonus Episode: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe Talks Catcalling with Host Terra Lopez

    Bonus Episode: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe Talks Catcalling with Host Terra Lopez

    What does it feel like to be catcalled? In this episode of The Sunday Story, Host Ayesha Rascoe shares her own personal experience with street harassment and discusses the long-term effects of the phenomenon with This Is What It Feels Like Host Terra Lopez. You’ll also learn about the genesis of the podcast, which began as an art installation.

    Guests:

    Terra Lopez

    Ayesha Rascoe

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    ©2023 National Public Radio, Inc. News report “The Sunday Story: This is what it feels like to be catcalled” by Ayesha Rascoe was originally published on NPR’s Up First on October 29, 2023, and is used with the permission of NPR. Any unauthorized duplication is strictly prohibited.
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    • 22 min
    Losing A Parent To Suicide

    Losing A Parent To Suicide

    How does it feel to lose a parent to suicide? This is an experience Host Terra Lopez is familiar with. She lost her father in 2015. In this episode she searches for healing and meaning with two individuals who have also lost a parent to suicide. Exploring the emotional complexities, guilt and shame, coping mechanisms, and the fear of following in their parent’s footsteps, these conversations shed light on the complexities of grief that follows the loss of a parent to suicide.

    Guests:

    Mike Rafter

    Xander Marquez

    Local Resources: 

    Suicide Prevention Crisis Line

    Wellspace Health

    National Resources: 

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 

    Friends for Survival 

    Crisis Text Line 

    National Suicide Prevention Hotline (988) 

    Alliance of Hope

    NAMI 

    Articles: 

    Real Convo Guide if Someone is Thinking About Suicide 

    5 Steps to Help Someone Who is Suicidal 

    Reach Out and Listen: How To Help Someone Who is Suicidal 

    How To Help a Loved One Having Suicidal Thoughts 

    How To Cope with a Parent’s Suicide 

    Suicide Grief: Coping with a Loved One’s Suicide

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    • 38 min
    Choosing An Abortion

    Choosing An Abortion

    At a time when access to abortion is being rolled back across the country, you’ll hear stories from four individuals who chose to have an abortion. They discuss why they made the decision they did and how it has affected their lives. Host Terra Lopez delves into the emotional and long-term mental effects that accompany this complex decision. 

    Guests: Lorraine Allard

    Niko Bellote

    Asia Cummings 

    Andi Wilson

    Local resources: 

    UC Davis Health 

    FPA Women’s Health 

    Planned Parenthood 

    National resources: 

    National Abortion Hotline 

    Abortion Funds

    National Abortion Federation 

    RAINN

    Abortion Finder 

    We Testify 

    Shout Your Abortion

    All Options 

    Exhale Pro-Voice Hotline

    Articles: 

    How To Use the Abortion Pill 

    Abortion Resolution Workbook

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    • 35 min
    Thriving at Age 106

    Thriving at Age 106

    What does life look like at 106? Meet Glenna Lucille Walters, a 106-year-old piano player who finds joy and solace in her love for “The Bachelor,” literature and the enchanting melodies of jazz. Through lively anecdotes and lots of sass, Glenna shares her secrets to living a long, purposeful and meaningful life. 

    Guests: Glenna Walters

    Cassie McFarland

    Sara McFarland

    Local Resources: 

    Support for Seniors - City of West Sacramento

    Senior Resource Guide

    Agency on Aging 

    CA Department of Aging 

    Friendship Hotline 

    National Resources: 

    Senior Resource Guide 

    Aging Together 

    Seniors Blue Book 

    Older Adults Technology Services 

    Senior Loneliness Line

    Articles: 

    How To Age Well 

    Exercise and Physical Activity for Healthy Aging 

    Honest Aging

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    • 24 min
    Being Catcalled

    Being Catcalled

    What does it feel like to be catcalled? We asked female-presenting folks to share their catcall experiences with us and the response was overwhelming. We received dozens of stories of violence, safety concerns, the emotional toll and broader implications of catcalling. What can we learn from these stories? Host Terra Lopez gathered a group of friends together to gain some insight and understanding about how to solve this deep-rooted issue.

    Guests: Claire White, Kaiyln Topper, Kelsie Hastie

    Local Resources: 

    WEAVE

    National Resources: 

    Stop Street Harassment 

    Right To Be 

    Articles: 

    How Can You Cope With Catcalling

    How To Safely Respond to Catcallers

    How To Handle Catcallers 

    3 Ways to Intervene When Someone Is Being Catcalled 

    6 Things Parents Can Do About Catcalling 

    Catcalling: The Impact of Sexual Harassment on Mental Health

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    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
57 Ratings

57 Ratings

Mannersrockafella ,

Great hearing these stories.

Amplify unheard voices. Great show.

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Give it a listen.

Each episode pulls you in and wraps in you in the incredible stories of people who exude strength and resilience. Leaves you informed and inspired!

MlleMadewell ,

Just so good

Easy to listen to in just one sitting - insightful, heartfelt and educational. Excellent.

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