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S1 E8: The stuff that holds us back from joy

In the season 1 finale, A.M. Alpin, the documentary filmmaker behind The Story of the Stuff [https://thestoryofthestuff.com/], discusses the burden gifts like teddy bears put on a grieving community.

S1 E7: Origin story: How Geoff Johns turned his sister into a superhero

Geoff Johns is a writer, producer and showrunner who made a name for himself in comics. But in 1996, he was just beginning his career when he lost his sister Courtney in the crash of TWA 800. In his work, her legacy became entwined with his.

S1 E6: The truth no one could say out loud

In 1997, Anne McGinty was commissioned to compose a piece for the Montoursville High School band in memory of three band members who had died in the crash of TWA 800. It should have been just another job. "'Tis a Gift" shared by licensing agreement with Neil A. Kjos Music Company.   Executive producer and host: Erika Grotto Sound design and editing: Matt Grotto Theme music courtesy of Champagne Sunday   Visit us on Instagram @survivedbypodcast

S1 E5: What you see when you look at the front page

Pamela Wood reflects on what it was like to report on a shooting at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, after five employees were murdered in the newsroom.   Executive producer and host: Erika Grotto Sound design and editing: Matt Grotto Theme music courtesy of Champagne Sunday   Visit us on Instagram @survivedbypodcast

S1 E4: This one time, I don’t wanna be alone

Heidi Snow Cinader was 24 when her fiance, Michel Breistroff, died in the crash of TWA 800. As she sought to rebuild the future she'd planned for herself, she found the most comfort talking with people who had gone through similar losses. Through her efforts, ACCESS--AirCraft Casualty Emotional Support Services--came to pass. Now, her daughter Sadie has learned from her example and also uses a traumatic event in her past to help others. Links: http://accesshelp.org/ https://www.instagram.com/comfortkitsforkids/?hl=en https://alysmonkeys.org/   Executive producer and host: Erika Grotto Sound design and editing: Matt Grotto Theme music courtesy of Champagne Sunday   Visit us on Instagram @survivedbypodcast