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Tell Me What It's Like

Stacy Raine
Opioid Crisis
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership
Soccer
Medicare
Litter
Twentynine Palms, United States
Dating After 30 Years
Criminal Law
Criminal Defense
Walkability
Artificial Intelligence
CNN
Chess
Susan Polgar
Guatemala
Redeux Style
United States Forest Service
Linda Strader
Walking

– Season 3 starts Fall 2026 – What's it like to be a tween therapist? To switch careers and begin photographing toys? To have Guillain-Barré? To be the first female chess grandmaster? Tell Me What It’s Like is a podcast about uncommon experiences and what they teach us about the world. Host Stacy Raine talks with people who have spent years in roles and life situations most of us don’t experience ... more

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In the Season 2 finale, military spouse Kandi Hart joins the show to discuss what she's learned about building community after decades of moves. She and Stacy talk about what it takes to thrive in every new place, including the mindset you need, the ... more

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Charles Grimes has spent nearly 30 years as a business psychologist, helping leaders understand themselves so they could lead others well. But he’s also been trying to understand himself, with therapy, courses, and numerous self-assessment tools. But... more

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When soccer coach Scott Martin contracted a rare illness that took his hands and parts of his feet, it took the way he coached the game as well as his confidence. What followed was years of depression, discrimination, and self-doubt, until he finally... more

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Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa knew she wanted to be a doctor long before she knew what kind. It was during her third-year rotations at Emory that the answer became obvious. She'd had “a roaring blast” in her OBGYN rotation and couldn't imagine anything else. She... more

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Kandi Hart
Military spouse with a focus on community-building
Self-identified community organizer
Episode: Building Community Wherever You Go: Kandi Hart on What She's Learned as a Military Spouse
Charles Grimes
Business psychologist, author, and Asperger's/ASD insights guest
Independent/Self-employed (UK)
Episode: Diagnosed with Asperger's at 65: Charles Grimes on Finally Understanding Himself
Scott Martin
Soccer coach and author of Play From Your Heart
Coach, author
Episode: Coming Back to the Game: A Quad Amputee Soccer Coach on Reclaiming His Confidence
Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist
Unknown (practicing physician; references to Emory and Grady Memorial Hospital)
Episode: Inside Fertility Medicine: Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa on Birth, Loss, and the Science of Having Babies
Chelsea Coulston
Creator of Making Home Base / early social media influencer
Making Home Base
Episode: From Blogger to Influencer to Done: Chelsea Coulston on the Creator Economy
Steven Stein
Clinical psychologist who developed an emotional intelligence tool and advised reality TV casting
Private practice / psychologist
Episode: The Reality of Reality TV: The Psychologist Who Decides Who Gets on the Show
Lisa Skinner
Dementia care expert; certified dementia practitioner
Founder/Consultant in dementia care
Episode: Joining Their Reality: Lisa Skinner on Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Caregiving
Julie Melanson
Adoptee who found her birth mother after 51 years
None stated
Episode: Finding her Birth Mother at 51: Julie Melanson on Adoption and Identity
James Porfido
Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor
Private practice; former Morris County Prosecutor's Office
Episode: Switching Sides: James Porfido on Becoming a Defense Attorney After Prosecuting

Host

Stacy Raine
Host of Tell Me What It's Like; guides conversations with guests who have uncommon experiences and deep insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • So insightful

    This latest episode on parenting tween girls was so insightful. I’m going to have to listen again and take notes. Very good ways to consider why a teen behaves the way they do (like big emotions are a GOOD thing). And also advice on how to engage your kid.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hil&Addy70896
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Stacy is thoughtful in her subject matter and how she presents her questions. I love the range of her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ABQ_NY
    United States5 months ago
  • Great stories

    Stacy’s podcasts are always intriguing and she knows exactly how to engage her guests and bring out the best in their stories. I’ve really been wnjiying this series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Val Russell
    United Statesa year ago
  • Another great podcast from Raine Media

    Love the newest podcast from Raine Media, Stacy always asks great questions and finds such interesting guests to interview who lead fascinating lives. So thoughtfully put together, love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B.R.Sully
    United Statesa year ago

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Bill Gerhart: Loss and Action in the Opioid Crisis, Part 2
Q: What advice do you have for families dealing with addiction?
Seek available resources early, find a doctor comfortable prescribing long-acting options, and pursue open conversations about feelings while not giving up on treatment and support systems.
Bill Gerhart: Loss and Action in the Opioid Crisis, Part 1
Q: You said it wasn't a chronic addiction, it was more episodic. What do you mean by that?
Bill explains that Connor's use wasn't daily or continuous, but episodic, with gaps between use driven by stress, access, and attempts to manage pain or cravings; nonetheless, even intermittent use contributed to a dangerous trajectory and eventual overdose, illustrating the unpredictable nature of some addictions.
Diana Greenlee: Uncovering the Story of Poverty Point
Q: What kind of high tech tools are you using to study Poverty Point?
Collaborators use remote sensing technologies like magnetic gradiometry, ground-penetrating radar and resistivity to map below-ground features without digging, enabling targeted excavations and better understanding of buried features in the plaza and ridges.
Diana Greenlee: Uncovering the Story of Poverty Point
Q: What is the story of Poverty Point?
Poverty Point is a monumental earthwork site with six large mounds, concentric ridges forming a plaza, and evidence of social collaboration; the people who built it were Native American communities who organized large-scale labor, created intricate crafts, and engaged in social activities within a carefully planned landscape.
Singing About Poop: Matt Farley on Creativity and 26,000 Songs
Q: What's your approach to time management and creativity?
Creativity thrives in bursts; he emphasizes following through on ideas, even if they seem dumb at first, and using structured but flexible routines to stay productive without burning out.

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What is Tell Me What It's Like about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful interview series that centers on people with uncommon life and career paths, exploring what it's actually like to navigate distinctive roles—from military community-building and neurodiversity in leadership to athletic comebacks, end-of-life care, adoption journeys, and creative careers. Guests run the gamut across healthcare, law, education, urban planning, entertainment psychology, and caregiving, with host questions that surface practical insights, emotional perspectives, and real-world lessons. The show often highlights resilience, belonging, ethical considerations, and how personal history shapes professional practice, making it a rich source for listeners seeking human-centered storytelling and actionable takeaways.

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Recent guests on Tell Me What It's Like include:

1. Kandi Hart
2. Charles Grimes
3. Scott Martin
4. Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa
5. Chelsea Coulston
6. Steven Stein
7. Lisa Skinner
8. Julie Melanson

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