In this episode of The Traumedy Show, co-hosts Rachel and Megan welcome Alice Long, a breast cancer survivor who shares her inspiring journey of diagnosis and recovery. Alice discusses her life before cancer, the emotional impact of her diagnosis and the importance of self-exams. She emphasizes the need for awareness and education about breast cancer, especially for younger women. Alice's story highlights the significance of early detection and the support of family during challenging times. Her experience serves as a powerful reminder of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. In this conversation, Alice shares her personal journey through a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the importance of community and support, and how she used social media to connect with others and share her story. Alice emphasizes the need for open communication, especially with children, and offers advice for those newly diagnosed, highlighting the importance of finding joy amidst the struggle.

This conversation is a reminder that young doesn’t mean immune — and that connection can be a powerful part of healing.

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Rachel’s wedding in Puerto Vallarta is less than two months away… so naturally, the headlines decided to get dramatic. We break down the recent cartel updates, what’s actually happening and whether Rachel needs to emotionally prepare for planning a fourth wedding.

Then we shift from real crime lords to fictional ones. Megan threw a Star Wars birthday party complete with homemade costumes, including Rachel as Jabba the Hutt and Megan as Queen Amidala.

And finally, we address an important societal question: Why do men take so long in the bathroom? What is happening in there? Is it peace? Is it avoidance? Is it a second life?

Engagement anxiety, galactic glamor and toilet investigations. Just another week.

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Mary Beth Runnoe was a teenager when a trusted teacher crossed a line.

In this episode, she shares what it actually felt like from the inside — the trust, the confusion, the bond she believed was real. And why, years later, she chose to write Thinking of You.

Because when we talk about grooming only as something obviously evil, we miss the truth: it often feels safe to the child.

This conversation is about power, betrayal, and the complicated reality of surviving something you didn’t understand at the time.

Content warning: discussion of grooming and abuse involving a minor.

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In this episode of The Traumedy Show, Megan shares the full story behind her dreamy Maui engagement while Rachel counters with the tale of her absolute nightmare neighbor, who reported her for having a golf cart after a not-so-friendly exchange.

Plus: rose petals on the bed, why they’re never worth it and other romantic expectations vs reality moments.

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In this episode of The Traumedy Show, we welcome Hannah Johnson, known as the Libido Fairy. Hannah shares her personal journey through trauma and how it shaped her understanding of sexuality and desire. The conversation explores intimacy, communication in relationships and the concept of responsive desire. Hannah offers practical advice, including creating an "intimacy menu" and prioritizing self-exploration, and answers listener questions about sexual desire and body image.

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Kristin Batykefer, a woman from the bus and vanlife community, shares how she discovered her husband was having an affair with another married member of the community — a woman who pretended to be her friend. We talk betrayal, gaslighting, community dynamics and the aftermath of finding out the truth. A raw and deeply honest episode.

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In this episode of The Traumedy Show, Megan and Rachel talk about body image, weight changes in your 30s and a Target dressing room crashout while trying on bathing suits. They also discuss a surprisingly divisive topic involving breast milk and share updates on The Wolf and The Weatherman, Rachel’s recurring exes on the pod (we know you've been waiting). A funny, honest episode full of real talk and laughs.

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In this episode of The Traumedy Show, 60-second sitcoms content king Robby Witt joins us for a light-hearted conversation about marriage and relationships. Robby shares what it’s like being married to his high school sweetheart, his journey creating viral 60-second sitcoms and his perspective on modern dating. We play Smash or Pass on current dating themes, answer listener-submitted questions and enjoy Robby’s impressions of Dakota Mortensen from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Hilarious and wholesome listening from start to finish.

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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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