Traumatically Speaking

Sloan and Lex
  • 4.8 (24)
  • Comedy
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Hosted by Sloan and Lex—your favorite traumatized twin sisters—this podcast is where trauma crashes into dark humor. Each episode dives into chaotic, unhinged, painfully relatable stories proving humor is a valid trauma response and we’re all just surviving the childhoods we didn’t sign up for. If coping means joking about emotional damage, trauma bonding with strangers, or healing through nonsense, welcome home. Send your stories to TraumaticallySpeaking@gmail.com for a chance to have them read on the pod.

  1. Jul 30 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: Professional Yappers

    Episode 30 of Traumatically Speaking is exactly what happens when Sloan and Lex sit down with no agenda and too many thoughts. This week, they dive into their latest hyperfixations, share hot takes, and inevitably end up down a dozen different rabbit holes. Whether you’re here for the pop culture chatter, the chaotic conversations, or just want to feel like you’re hanging out with two friends, this episode is your invitation to join the yap session. Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty. We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit: https://https//www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions. okay love you bye, Sloan & Lex

  2. Jul 28

    Jesus Take The Bedframe

    Trigger warnings: religious culture, purity culture, sexual shame, and discussions of sex. Episode 29 of Traumatically Speaking, Jesus Take the Bedframe starts with Sloan teaching Lex about the Mormon phenomenon known as soaking. Lex has approximately 437 questions, none of which Sloan is fully prepared to answer. What begins as a conversation about one of the internet’s wildest rabbit holes quickly turns into trying to make sense of purity culture, religious loopholes, and the sheer creativity of human beings. The deeper they go, the more confused they become, leaving them with one lingering question: …Are Mormons okay? As always, expect plenty of laughter, unfiltered reactions, questionable Google searches, and the kind of dark humor that makes learning about bizarre cultural phenomena way more entertaining than it probably should be. Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty. We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit: https://https//www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions. okay love you bye, Sloan & Lex

  3. Jul 21

    My Strange Addiction

    Trigger warnings: addiction, compulsive behaviors, trauma, mental health, and emotional avoidance. Episode 28 of Traumatically Speaking, My Strange Addiction , explores the many ways we learn to outrun ourselves. From substances and shopping to overworking, scrolling, relationships, and even productivity, Sloan and Lex unpack the habits that once helped us survive but can quietly become the very things keeping us stuck. This week, Lex opens up about what she jokingly calls her "strange addiction" to Hot Tamales Cinnamon Candy, sharing how a seemingly harmless obsession became a window into something much deeper. Together, Sloan and Lex trace the roots of the addiction back to the emotional needs it was unknowingly meeting, using Lex's story as a reminder that our coping mechanisms often make a lot more sense once we understand where they came from. Together, they explore why trauma changes the way our brains seek comfort, how coping mechanisms can slowly evolve into compulsions, and why escaping reality often feels safer than sitting with it. They discuss the role dopamine plays in addiction, the difference between healthy self-soothing and emotional avoidance, and why so many of us don't realize we're coping until the habit starts costing us something we care about. Through personal stories, psychology, and their usual mix of dark humor and honesty, Sloan and Lex examine what it means to stop judging yourself for the ways you've survived and start asking what those behaviors have been trying to protect you from all along. This episode is a reminder that healing isn't about becoming someone who never struggles—it's about understanding your survival strategies with compassion and learning to choose something different. Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod?Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don't flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty. We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:https://https//www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions. okay love you bye, Sloan & Lex

  4. Jul 7

    Love Me, Leave Me, Repeat

    Trigger warnings: childhood trauma, abandonment, attachment wounds, and mental health. Episode 27 of Traumatically Speaking, Love Me, Leave Me, Repeat, was inspired by a question from Chaos Cousin Nia about what it is actually like to date with abandonment wounds. Sloan takes the lead as she and Lex unpack the ways early experiences shape adult relationships and why love can feel both deeply desired and deeply terrifying at the same time. Together, they dive into attachment styles, explore a metaphor about old bricks and new bricks that completely changes the way they think about healing and relationships, and discuss why vulnerability and authenticity can feel so unsafe after a lifetime of expecting people to leave. They also talk about the surprisingly uncomfortable experience of dating someone with a secure attachment style and why healthy love can feel… boring when chaos has always felt like chemistry. Through personal stories, psychology, and their usual mix of dark humor and honesty, Sloan and Lex explore what it means to recognize old patterns without letting them define your future. This episode is a reminder that healing is not about finding the perfect person. It is about becoming willing to build something different. Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty. We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit: https://https//www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions. okay love you bye, Sloan & Lex Referenced in the episode: Daily Horoscope For Your Zodiac Sign with Stephanie Campos Tea Time: S2 Ep74: Dating After Heartbreak with Catherine McCafferty

  5. Jun 30

    Slave 4 Britney: Queer Awakenings & Coming Out Stories

    Trigger warnings: discussions of sexuality, coming out, divorce, breakups Biz Nasty:⁠https://traumatically-speaking-co.myshopify.com/⁠ Before you dive into this episode, don't forget to check out our Father's Day Collection featuring our favorite "Daddy Is a State of Mind" designs. We know you don't have a dad, so embrace your inner Daddy. The collection is only available until midnight then it leaves forever, just like your dad! Episode 26 of Traumatically Speaking, Slave 4 Britney: Queer Awakenings & Coming Out Stories, is dedicated to every person who looked back at their childhood and thought, "...how did I not know?" This week, Lex and Sloan share their own coming out stories alongside one from a Chaos Cousin whose first crush wasn't the boy band everyone else was obsessed with—it was Britney Spears. What started as a childhood celebrity obsession turned into a queer awakening years before she had the language to understand it, and like so many of us, it took years before she finally came out. Lex shares her own coming out story, reflecting on what it was like to embrace her identity and navigate the reactions of the people around her. Then Sloan opens up about a different kind of coming out. She shares what it was like to tell the people in her life that she's polyamorous, the misconceptions that came with it, and why coming out isn't always about your sexuality, sometimes it's about finally living authentically, even when other people don't understand. Together, they talk about the pressure to fit into boxes, the fear of disappointing the people we love, and the freedom that comes from finally choosing yourself instead of performing a version of yourself that makes everyone else comfortable. It's funny. It's vulnerable. It's validating. And if Britney Spears was your first crush... this might explain a few things. Watch us on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaticallySpeaking⁠ Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod?Email us: ⁠⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don't flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty. We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠ We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions. Make Megan PROUD. okay love you bye, Sloan & Lex

    Slave 4 Britney: Queer Awakenings & Coming Out Stories

  6. Jun 23

    I Knew It, I Knew You

    Trigger warnings: breakup grief, suicidal ideation, attachment wounds, and mental health struggles. Biz Nasty: https://traumatically-speaking-co.myshopify.com/ Before you dive into this episode, don't forget to check out our Father's Day Collection featuring our fan-favorite "Daddy Is a State of Mind" designs. We know you don't have a dad, so embrace your inner Daddy. The collection is only available for a limited time, so grab your favorites before they're gone. Episode 25 of Traumatically Speaking, I Knew It, I Knew You, is a little different. There are no notes. No outline. No carefully planned talking points. Just two traumatized sisters having a very real conversation about heartbreak, healing, and what happens when your biggest wounds get activated by someone you love. In this raw and unscripted episode, Sloan shares the story of her most recent breakup and the healing journey that followed. What started as heartbreak quickly became a deep dive into attachment theory, self-awareness, and the ways our childhood wounds can quietly sabotage authentic connection. Together, Sloan and Lex discuss attachment styles, emotional triggers, and the painful dance that can happen when a disorganized attachment style collides with what Sloan believes may have been an avoidant attachment style. They explore how trauma shows up in relationships, why healing isn't linear, and what it means to finally choose yourself when everything in you wants to chase someone else. For the first time, Sloan also shares just how devastating the breakup became, including the period where the grief nearly cost her life and the lessons she learned while finding her way back to herself. But because this is still Traumatically Speaking, the episode doesn't stay in the darkness. It ends with an unexpected encounter, a conversation about the universe's timing, and Sloan's answer to the question everyone secretly wants to ask: What would happen if her ex came back? It's messy. It's honest. It's heartbreaking. It's hopeful. And unfortunately, it's probably going to feel a little familiar. Resources for Chaos Cousins who are healing: 💛 Dating Intentionally Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-intentionally/id1645453880 💛 Attachment Style Quiz — Free Assessment by Dr. Amir Levinehttps://amirlevinemd.com/quiz/ 💛 Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment by Amir Levine & Rachel Hellerhttps://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139 💛 Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Explorationhttps://www.amazon.com/Start-Where-You-Are-Self-Exploration/dp/1635614716 💛 For our fellow spiritual girlies: Lightworker Whithttps://www.lightworkerwhit.com/ Whit is an intentional self-proclaimed Tarotpist and Psychic Medium. Her guidance helped Sloan navigate one of the most tumultuous periods of her life and provided clarity when she couldn't see the path ahead for herself. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaticallySpeaking Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod?Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don't flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty. We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions. Make Megan PROUD. okay love you bye, Sloan & Lex

    I Knew It, I Knew You

  7. Jun 16

    First Dates From Hell Part 3

    Watch us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumaticallyspeaking?si=w5NFLtFJ6C49Rmeh Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe! Reminder to shop our PRIDE Collection before it closes June 19th: Use code TUESDAY for 10% off your entire order. Trigger warnings: toxic dating experiences, power dynamics, rude behavior, and secondhand embarrassment. Episode 24 of Traumatically Speaking, First Dates From Hell Part 3, is proof that being hot is not a personality trait. Sloan shares the story of a date with a firefighter who had the confidence of a mediocre man and the audacity to match. What started as a first date quickly became a power struggle as Firefighter Barbie tried to tell Sloan what to order, pressured her into eating coffee cake, and implied that being polyamorous made her some kind of dating menace to society. The only problem? She was trying to establish dominance over the most dominant woman in the room, and that was never going to end well. Lex follows with a first date as a teenager with a boy who couldn't keep his tongue in his own mouth. Then they wrap up with a First Dates From Hell submission from a Chaos Cousin that features hot cheese, public humiliation, and a woman with the confidence level of an average cis straight white man. The combination is exactly as chaotic as it sounds. With their usual mix of dark humor and honesty, Sloan and Lex unpack the dating experiences that leave you staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering how someone managed to be both attractive and completely unbearable at the same time. The red flags were waving. The cheese was flying. We all learned our lesson. Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod?Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don't flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty. We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions. okay love you bye, Sloan & Lex

    First Dates From Hell Part 3

  8. Jun 9

    First Dates From Hell: Part 2

    Reminder to shop our PRIDE Collection before it closes June 19th: Use code TUESDAY for 10% off your entire order. Trigger warnings: toxic dating experiences, emotional discomfort, and secondhand embarrassment. Episode 23 of Traumatically Speaking, First Dates From Hell Part 2, proves that somehow… it gets worse. Sloan shares a date with a woman who happened to be an EMT and confidently counted her red flags on her fingers in real time, including things like going to therapy and taking mental health medication, because nothing says romance like a live performance review of your personality. Lex follows with the origin story of her relationship with her ex husband, which started on a breakup date with her high school boyfriend. Yes, you read that correctly. One relationship ended and another began in the same sitting, because sometimes life does not even give you time to process before handing you your next bad decision. With their usual mix of dark humor and honesty, Sloan and Lex break down the moments that should have been red flags but somehow turned into full blown relationships. It is chaotic, slightly concerning, and a reminder that hindsight is always twenty twenty. Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty. We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit: https://https//www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions. okay love you bye, Sloan & Lex Have a podcast and need an editor? Check out Podcast Doctors. https://www.podcastdoctors.com/

    First Dates From Hell: Part 2
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4.8
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Hosted by Sloan and Lex—your favorite traumatized twin sisters—this podcast is where trauma crashes into dark humor. Each episode dives into chaotic, unhinged, painfully relatable stories proving humor is a valid trauma response and we’re all just surviving the childhoods we didn’t sign up for. If coping means joking about emotional damage, trauma bonding with strangers, or healing through nonsense, welcome home. Send your stories to TraumaticallySpeaking@gmail.com for a chance to have them read on the pod.

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  • Creator
    Sloan and Lex
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sloan and Lex
  • Show Website
    Traumatically Speaking

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