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Weird Ass Kids

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439807/fan_mail/new] This week, Katrina and Krystal take a trip down memory lane and confess some of the absolutely bizarre things they did as kids. From strange habits and questionable logic to the random things we thought made perfect sense at the time, we're putting it all out there. Did you have a favorite spoon that tasted better than all the others? Refuse to step on cracks? Create elaborate imaginary worlds? We did some weird stuff, and chances are, you probably did too. Join us as we laugh our way through childhood memories, compare our weirdest kid behaviors, and discover that maybe none of us were as normal as we thought we were. It's a nostalgic, hilarious episode full of stories that will have you saying, "Wait... I did that too!" Tune in for a fresh ass episode of Thanks! It's the Trauma and come celebrate the wonderfully weird kids we used to be.

Comfort Food Chronicles

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439807/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we’re diving fork first into the comfort foods that got us through childhood trauma, hard seasons, and everything in between. From struggle meals and family recipes to the snacks that somehow made life feel safe for a moment, we talk about the emotional connection between food and survival. We unpack how certain meals became more than just food — they became comfort, routine, escape, and sometimes even the only thing that felt consistent growing up. Whether it was late-night cereal, grandma’s cooking, boxed macaroni, or gas station snacks after a rough day, we’re sharing the stories behind the bites that shaped us. This episode is funny, emotional, nostalgic, and probably going to make you hungry. So grab your comfort meal and come sit at the table with us for another fresh ass episode of It’s The Trauma.

Wait....that wasn't normal?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439807/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we’re unpacking all the things we thought were completely normal growing up… only to realize as adults that they were definitely not. 😅 From chaotic family habits and survival-mode behaviors to things we brushed off as “just how life was,” we’re diving into the moments that made us stop and go, “Wait… other people didn’t grow up like that?” With humor, honesty, and a little bit of emotional damage, we share the childhood experiences that shaped us, the coping mechanisms we carried into adulthood, and the wild realization that healing sometimes starts with recognizing what should have never been normalized in the first place. This episode is relatable, validating, and full of those “OMG SAME” moments. So grab your drink, settle in, and come unpack your childhood with us one questionable memory at a time.

Mom, Mother, Bruh

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439807/fan_mail/new] Mother’s Day looks a little different these days. In this heartfelt episode, we’re talking about the beautiful, bittersweet evolution of motherhood — from the days of sleepless nights, sticky hands, and surviving in the chaos, to watching our children grow into independent people with lives of their own. We reflect on how Mother’s Day has changed over the years, the expectations we once had, the emotions that can come with it, and the quiet realization that parenting never really stops… it just changes shape. We dive into the ups and downs of this season of motherhood — the pride, the grief for the years that passed too quickly, the shifting family dynamics, and learning who we are outside of constantly being needed. Whether you’re celebrating, struggling, missing someone, or simply navigating the changing roles that come with raising older children, this conversation is for you. Because motherhood isn’t one chapter — it’s a lifetime of evolving love.

Life in real time

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2439807/fan_mail/new] In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Katrina opens up about the emotional journey she’s been on over the past few months—traveling back and forth to be with her family as her mother-in-law faced serious illness, and ultimately, the weight of saying goodbye. Through raw reflection and honest conversation, she shares what it’s like to navigate grief in real time while still showing up for life, family, and purpose. This episode also explores the importance of having your affairs in order—those conversations we often avoid, but that can make all the difference when the unexpected happens. Katrina also dives into the reality that grief doesn’t look the same for everyone. We all process loss differently, and learning to hold space for those differences—without judgment—is a powerful part of healing. This is a vulnerable, grounding episode about love, loss, preparation, and giving yourself (and others) the grace to grieve in your own way. You can check out Hollie McEvoy's book, "Unbury the Burden" at www.unburytheburden.org