You Survived. Now What?

You Survived. Now What?

By Sam McLaren-FaheySociety & Culture
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You Survived. Now What? episodes

  • Time, Talent, and Treasure

    Loss and grief are inevitable, but these are things most of us expect later in life. In this episode, we hear from Jon as he talks about the immense forms of loss and grief that he had to endure before he even graduated high school.


    Resources from Jon:
    www.cancer.org
    www.centerforloss.com/grief/im-grieving-loss/

    53 min
  • One Event Away

    How many of us are one accident, one illness, or one pandemic away from losing everything? Today's guest did everything right. She had a good job with insurance and had just bought a condo when one event took all of that away.


    Resources from today's guest:
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/353624.Journal_to_the_Self
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6746679-saved-by-a-poem


    28 min
  • Marion Stewart: An Experience of Being a Black Man in America

    Marion is a Behavioral Interventionist.

    Marion coaches high school sports.
    Marion has a master's degree.
    Marion started a nonprofit that helps kids take the next steps in their lives.
    Marion comes from a great family that showed him how to help others.
    Marion has been profiled, followed, and searched multiple times by the police.
    Marion is a black man in America.


    To follow the work that Marion does and to donate to his nonprofit, please visit: theathleticfactory.org 

    32 min
  • Chris Shrader

    Today's episode is an interview with musician, Chris Shrader. Chris shares his journey of survival and how it led him to the stage.


    You can find Chris' music on
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/64aPjzaqPSxmfJkmgo5JIJ?si=fDSon5deSQa2untCHVzKog
    iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/artist/chris-shrader-31383302/
    iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chris-shrader/1081589281

    Follow Chris on Instagram using @chrisshradermusic 

    42 min
  • Powerless and Powerful

    What does addiction look like? Who does it affect? Today, we'll hear one woman's journey through addiction and recovery.


    Resources provided by today's guest:
    "Link to locate an AA meeting in your area" - https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-local-aa
    "An alternative for those who might want an alternative to a traditional 12 step program" - https://www.smartrecovery.org/
    "A great podcast for people with alcohol addiction and need support by listening to others experiences of strength, hope, and recovery." - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bubble-hour/id580501108

    53 min
  • Coping with COVID

    In our Season 2 premiere, we hear 4 different stories of people living through the time of Coronavirus. We hear so many stories on the news both wonderful and tragic about the frontline workers and those who are diagnosed. Today, we will hear some of the stories that probably didn't make the news, but they are stories of survival nonetheless.


    Follow Sara and her photography at: https://www.saramunce.com
    On Instagram using @saramuncestudios and on Facebook at Sara Munce Studios

    Use this link to find out more about Victor and his news show: https://annarbor.macaronikid.com/articles/5ea0cee7cfa0c93d240264af/local-kids-create-weekly-newscast-to-stay-connected?fbclid=IwAR2zQA6udkNCTTVhEVl5wyu5GBVbT62lQThglAfa3B_7OFyl_cGPF74oe38

    1 hr 2 min
  • Season 1 Distancing

    Today marks the end of season 1! Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss any bonus content in the next few weeks. To share your story or send in your questions, please email us at [email protected]


    To leave a voice message about the show or ask a question, use this link: https://anchor.fm/yousurvivednowwhat/message

    Follow us on facebook at You Survived. Now What? and Instagram using @ysnwpodcast

    Stay safe and stay home. We'll see you soon!

    8 min
  • Infertility for the Soul

    Infertility doesn't discriminate. It is such a common thing and yet it is rarely talked about. Today's guest shares her journey through infertility and now she is paving the way for others.


    Follow Robyn and her nonprofit at www.infertilityforthesoul.org

    Further Resources:
    www.resolve.org

    39 min
  • A Pearl out of Her Shell

     We've recently made strides towards being more open about trauma and mental health, but what was it like for those living in a time where silence was the only option? Today's episode includes discussion of mental illness and abuse.



    For a more in depth discussion of adverse childhood experiences, please visit: https://www.ted.com/talks/nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_trauma_affects_health_across_a_lifetime

    To order one of the books that helped Pearl on her journey, please visit:
    https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Heal-Workbook-Survivors-Sexual/dp/0060964375/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+courage+to+heal+workbook&qid=1583798603&sr=8-2

    49 min

About You Survived. Now What?

From the publisher's feed

We all know someone or are someone who has survived trauma. In this podcast, host Sam McLaren-Fahey will share stories from survivors and ask the question, now what? Find yourself in these stories and…