It's a holiday episode with a dash of trauma spice. We talk holiday plans, play F**k, Marry, Kill with iconic Christmas movie characters and revisit a listener trauma bonding story with a powerful update. We also share our top tips for surviving the holidays with difficult family dynamics, reflect on the naughtiest and nicest moments of the year and look ahead to 2026. Equal parts festive, funny and honest.

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What happens when the person you thought would be in your life forever… isn’t?

In this episode, we sit down with therapist Mackinzie Rummel to talk about one of the most painful and least talked-about losses: a best friend breakup. Mackinzie opens up about losing the woman who once stood beside her as her maid of honor and all the things that led to the friendship ending after the wedding.

Together, we unpack why friendship breakups can hurt just as deeply, if not deeper, than romantic ones, how identity and life transitions can fracture even the closest bonds and what it actually looks like to grieve someone who’s still alive. From the guilt, anger and confusion to the healing and boundaries that follow, this conversation is honest, raw and deeply validating for anyone who’s lost a best friend they never imagined losing.

If you’ve ever said “I thought she’d be in my life forever,” this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we ask the important questions: Should you marry before the new year for the tax perks? Should you wait to divorce for the same reason? Is it morally wrong to plan four bachelorette parties? Why is Christmas shopping basically a full-time job? And then we read one of the wildest listener stories we’ve received yet — a husband coming out as gay, a marriage ending and a whole journey she never saw coming. It’s chaotic, it’s relatable, it’s festive trauma.

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This week we’re joined by the incredible Melina KB, a musical pop artist, for a conversation about toxic love, narcissistic partners, unhealthy love during foundational years and how musical theatre helped her rebuild her confidence from the ground up. She discusses her early influences in theater, the importance of community support and how her personal experiences shape her songwriting. Melina emphasizes the significance of setting boundaries and the healing power of music, culminating in her collaborative efforts to advocate for survivors through her work. She also discusses her advocacy for social causes, including giving back through AWAKE Tennessee, a nonprofit organization with a mission to advocate for the advancement of women and young people in Tennessee. Melina emphasizes the significance of self-recognition and offers heartfelt advice for creatives navigating their paths.

If you’ve ever lost your voice in a relationship and had to fight to get it back, this episode is for you!

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It’s Thanksgiving week and we’ve got a very full plate. In this episode, Rachel officially found her wedding dress and we’re breaking down the emotional rollercoaster that is bridal shopping — the good boutiques, the grumpy ones and the moments that felt healing of her past experiences trying on dresses during her prior engagement.

We also spiral (lovingly) about Dancing with the Stars, especially the cultural reset that is Robert Irwin, plus a few chaotic Halloween stories we probably should’ve kept to ourselves.

Then we get into Wicked, Hilary Duff’s return to music, All Her Fault and all the pop culture whiplash our brains can handle right now.

Cozy up with your leftovers or pregame your mashed potatoes — it’s a very festive, very chaotic Traumedy Show Thanksgiving episode.

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Live from Europe... meet Dustin Myklebust (AKA Bullseye) for the very first time! Rachel and Dusty record straight from their engagement moon across Portugal and Spain. From missing flights and roadtrip mishaps to getting lost in medieval alleyways, they share the highs, the hilarious moments and some very on-brand travel chaos.

They break down their favorite spots, what it’s like traveling as a newly engaged couple and a few stories they probably shouldn’t tell but do anyway. And at the end, they answer listener-submitted questions — from relationships to travel tips to the little things they’ve learned about each other on the road.

Grab a glass of vino and come with us to Europe!

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Rachel and Megan return for Season 3 after a six-month break, and nothing is off-limits. Megan unpacks impulsive life decisions — moving in with her boyfriend, adopting mini dachshund Peach and the $4,000 dog training regret that led to TikTok shame spirals and hard lessons about parenting.

Rachel shares her fiancé's career transformation and what it's like when your partner suddenly wants to be a provider. She opens up about wedding planning (we're going to Mexico, baby!) and why this engagement feels different.

This honest conversation explores relationship evolution, financial dynamics and shameless AI dependency — delivered with dark humor, radical honesty and zero filter.

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This week on The Traumedy Show, we’re serving personal drama and pop culture chaos. Rachel drops brand new receipts on The Weatherman, confirming once and for all that yes—he was cheating, and no—we do not forgive him.

We also introduce Trending Trauma, a new segment where we discuss all things pop culture. This week: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2, Battle Camp and our applications to reality TV shows.

Then we read a Trauma Bonding submission that takes workplace romance to hell and back, featuring a two-timing narcissist who juggled two women for eight months.

This episode also marks the Season 2 finale of The Traumedy Show! We’re taking a short break for a bunch of upcoming travel—but don’t worry, Season 3 is coming in hot very soon.

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**This episode contains content that may be alarming for some listeners, including depictions of domestic violence, financial abuse and cult-related trauma. If you or a loved one are struggling in these areas, please visit the resources below for help and more information. 

This week on The Traumedy Show, Emily Rose, founder of The Mama Wilder Foundation, details her story of surviving domestic violence, financial abuse and the isolation that came with marrying into a religious cult. She takes us through the painful unraveling of that life—how control was disguised as faith and how she ultimately found the strength to leave.

But her story doesn’t end there. Emily fought her ex-husband in criminal and family court for domestic violence and for custody of her children. And, in a stunning turn, her now-husband helped her take back her power—by cross-examining her narcissistic mother in the courtroom. It’s a story of pain, escape, the pursuit of justice and the kind of love that helps you rebuild.

Resources:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

This week on The Traumedy Show, we’re taking you through Rachel’s surprise engagement (!!) to Bullseye—complete with a scavenger hunt proposal and engagement party with friends and family. But in true traumedy fashion, life doesn’t let us have a moment—because right after the high came a low: Rachel got laid off (yes, really).

We also catch up on our Tiny Traumas and Tiny Triumphs, including Megan putting down a deposit on a wiener dog with Washington Boy, a car accident and more.

There’s joy. There’s grief. There’s a wiener dog. Don't miss this heartwarming and honest episode!

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