Have a loss you want to get out there?

Have grief symptoms that others might deem unusual?

Get in touch.

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Johnny didn’t just lose relationships — he lost who he thought he was. In this episode, he and Michael talk through what it means to come face to face with your own flaws, especially the ones that have hurt people you love. They dig into Johnny’s path from self-protection and pride to therapy, faith, and the kind of honesty that rebuilds you from the inside out. It’s a conversation about grief — not just for lost marriages, but for the old self you have to let go of to grow. Together, they explore how narcissism forms, what it takes to untangle from it, and why vulnerability might be the real sign of strength.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Ramblings, Post Mother's Day

02:28 Introduction, Banter

06:10 The Whole Reason I Do This Show

08:54 The Waving of the Red Flags

11:24 Therapy, Faith, and Denial

13:57 A Narcissist is Born

18:31 Navigating Group Dynamics in Therapy

21:22 The Struggle of Authenticity

24:28 Transformative Relationships and Self-Discovery

29:25 Life Outside Therapy: Rebuilding and Relationships

32:34 Exploring New Identities

38:03 Spiritual Awakening and Personal Growth

43:54 Navigating Online Criticism and Personal Growth

44:23 Finally Understanding the Whole Narcissism Thing

46:49 Emerging as Something Familiar but New

52:10 Building Healthy Relationships and Communication

55:04 Embracing Vulnerability and Acceptance

58:16 The Importance of Community and Support

01:01:35 Winding Down and Closing Out

Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

Have a loss you want to get out there?

Have grief symptoms that others might deem unusual?

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In this episode, Michael and Jon talk about the loss of Jon’s dog, Cake, and the unexpected weight of grieving a pet. They move through the stages of grief — anger, regret, depression, acceptance — and reflect on how different loss can feel when it’s tied to daily companionship. It’s an honest conversation about love, grief, and what it takes to keep moving forward.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Daily Challenges

03:03 Confronting Personal Loss

06:05 The Bond with Cake

08:57 Dealing with Grief and Acceptance

11:56 The Impact of Work on Grief

14:59 Understanding Anger and Regret

18:05 Finding Support in Grief

23:53 Reflections on Regret and Hindsight

27:24 The Emotional Journey of Loss

30:31 Coping Mechanisms and Daily Changes

36:36 Finding Distraction and Connection

41:50 Understanding Unique Grief

44:44 Looking Forward: New Beginnings

Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

Donald Trump is the President of the United States.

Sam Simmons (a father of two and a husband to someone who fears unjust deportation) sat opposite on my couch and told me what it felt like to wake up November 6th, 2024.

He tells me what it felt like to wake up lost.

How do you feel about this inauguration? Comment or email me below.

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Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

EDIT: (it's not even out yet, and I'm issuing this retraction.) SEASON 2 will be out the third MONDAY of APRIL, 2025.

Thank you.

Edith Ivhay Rosenblat returns to talk loss, the holidays, and those who have lost everything this year. What have you lost? And do you want to talk about it? Reach out below, and leave a comment if you can.

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Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

A masked man known as Delta Forks (found all throughout this LinkTree: (https:// linktr.ee/DeltaForks) talks about losing opportunity and a large swath of his self-esteem while trying to join the US military.

Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

Todd A. Davis, host of the Computer, Resume Podcast, talks about losing opportunities at young age, laughs in the face of poverty, and doles out well-needed podcasting advice.

https://www.instagram.com/computerresume/

https://www.facebook.com/ComputerResume/

https://www.instagram.com/mrtoddadavis/

Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

Steven Rhodes, host of the High Lyfe Podcast, talks about how quick a sense of security can be ripped out from underneath, the effects of methamphetamines on a relationship, and the limitations of laptops over phones.

https://www.instagram.com/srhodes1991/

https://www.tiktok.com/@high_lyfe_podcast

Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

Selena talks about losing both her security and son, how the power of her spirit is more than one shade of celestial hue, and what it means to be a recovering addict.

Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

Sam, @Dir_Simmons on TIkTok, talks about doing what it takes to care for a family of five in uncertain times, the loss of school-time friends, and why Ganondorf reminds him of his father.

Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)

Kat Higgs-Coulthard, author of Junkyard Dogs, unpacks her past experiences with fiery loss, her love of the game Battleship, and what it means to value connections over possessions.

Check out her website: https://writewithkat.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kathiggscoulthard/

https://www.facebook.com/kathiggs/

https://twitter.com/michianawriter1

Music by Guilherme Silva (On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/guimoraes)

Official Intro by Suzana J (Her website: https://www.suzanasvoice.com/)