Jamie obsesses over everything. And it is taking over her life. This week, what it’s like to live with OCD.

Compulsion

Trouble — we've all been in it. Some more than others. Some worse than others. Award-winning storyteller Shannon Cason has faced a few problems of his own. Now he talks with others about getting in, and out, of trouble of all stripes.

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Tricia has been trying to get pregnant for 10 years. She talks about her desire for motherhood and then walks us through one last IVF cycle.

Infertility

Lisa McCrea says she was moved — as if by God — to become a living organ donor. How an act of altruism became the worst decision she ever made.

Regret

After a police shooting near her home, Ashley became a full-time activist. She confronts the emotional toll and trauma it has taken on her.

Politicized

At age 28, Michael unexpectedly committed suicide. Carol and Steve talk about their son’s life and its tragic and unforeseen ending.

Michael

After finding out that her male colleague is paid more than her for the same work, Aileen made a decision to fight for equality.

Compulsion

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