Trauma In Our Veins

Doom, Gloom, and Chaos

Hey listeners, We know it has been a little bit since our last episode. We are a little behind, but like who isn't? We are sadly back to the real stuff today, as the world's events wait for no one's rest. We are watching the world around us burn and looking for any glimmer we can find while keeping ourselves fully informed and active in spreading awareness. From ICE in the airports to boots on the ground, we will cover several updates and share our concerns. (Some of the comments are a little weird, to be fair. Talking to you, Erica.) We will not be distracted from the issues at hand, but we WILL do our best to make you giggle while we inform you, because if we don't laugh....well, we might scream and/or cry. A lot. We end this episode with some more Reddit.

Break From the Noise: TIOV Reads Reddit part 1

Are you sick of being so serious? So are we! Here, we take a much-needed rest and reprieve from the chaos of current events, and instead focus on some day-to-day drama from the magical world that is Reddit. We enjoyed it so much, we're planning to work some stories into the end of future episodes so we can end on a high note. Let us know if there are any kinds of stories you would like to hear! We are also looking for more guests!

National Infertility Awareness Week Special

Trigger warning: In this episode, there is mention of infertility & miscarriage. April 19-25th is National Infertility Awareness Week, founded by RESOLVE. The purpose of this movement is not only to bring awareness around infertility, but also to change the conversation around infertility. TIOV wanted to highlight this important week because it matters, and it is something near and dear to Maggie’s heart, as she has her own infertility story. This episode was solely recorded by Maggie so that she had the space to explain the importance of infertility awareness, but she also shares her story in hopes that it helps someone else feel less alone.

Staying Human in a Time of W.A.R.: Wounds, Anxiety, & Resilience

Trigger Warning This was recorded a few days after the war in Iran started; we know the number of lives lost has increased. This episode opens with a moment of silence honoring the soldiers killed in Iran, including a close friend of Maggie’s husband. From there, we take a grounded look at the political events that led to the current war and why global tensions feel so high right now. We explore the mental‑health impact of living through conflict, how trauma shows up in the body, how fear narrows our window of tolerance, and why regulation becomes harder under threat. Finally, we talk about what it means to prepare as a community, support one another, and stay connected in a time of uncertainty.

Sexism, Sports, and the Stuff We’re Tired of Pretending isn’t there

Trigger Warning Heyyy Ladies….this one’s for you! In all seriousness, in this episode, we dig into everyday realities of sexism and how it shows up in every aspect of our lives, not just sports or the news. We explore the Olympic headlines and comments made about the women’s hockey team, and how sexism is not just a collection of isolated incidents but a cultural system that shapes expectations, behavior, and identity. We share personal stories and honest reflection, and the way these experiences intersect with family dynamics, faith, and the messages we were raised with. Amid the frustration of being a woman, we highlight the empowerment that comes from naming these experiences and reclaiming our voice! We want to honor women and their experiences, their anger, and their power within them to lift them and amplify our voices!