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This Is Actually Happening

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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morgue to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the e... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes372Founded12 years ago
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After his mother falls in love with Frank, the member of a one-hit-wonder 80s band, a man’s life becomes a roller coaster of neglect, scams, and chaos, but when he turns the camera on the inside of his family, a new world opens he never thought possi... more

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After losing her entire family at ten years old, a woman’s grief evolves into a self-destructive rage, and as systems of care, punishment and rehabilitation keep failing her, she’s forced to create her own path to healing.  more

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Growing up queer, bullied and abused in a heavily religious community, a man tries and to change his sexual orientation through prayer, but as he pieces his life together and heals past harms, tragedy and misfortune raise more questions than answers.... more

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17 days ago

Finally finding love and marriage after feeling unworthy of romance, a woman develops symptoms of a mysterious and debilitating illness, but in the roller coaster of recovery, her husband’s mental illness creates a new level of chaos.  more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 16k ratings
  • A beautiful exploration of humanity

    I wasn’t sure I would like this, but I’m definitely addicted to this podcast. I love hearing people tell their stories about events that transformed their understanding of themselves, the world, and humanity. I’ve been through a lot of trauma in my life so these stories make me feel less alone. 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grown town
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love show

    I love this but for some episodes you have to pay and those are the really interesting looking ones

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    đŸ‘đŸŒđŸ’
    Australiaa month ago
  • Stories for the Soul

    An incredibly well-executed podcast where raw and heartfelt stories are told by those brave souls who experienced them. I've eaten this entire podcast up and hold onto every new episode that gets released. This podcast taught me that storytelling is healing not only in sharing but also in listening. The host, Whit Missildine, puts together the most thoughtfully laid out and beautiful to listen to show, that conveys each story with the value and respect it deserves. Class act, well done. Keep u... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachie6789
    Canadaa month ago
  • My favourite podcast

    Cannot get enough. So interesting and love the way it’s told.no questions, just one person telling their story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ricketty85
    Australiaa month ago
  • Thank you đŸ™đŸ»

    For sharing your story among the others you have related. So glad you are recovering ❀‍đŸ©č

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dahmsmom
    United States2 months ago

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#50 United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#249 United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#46 United States/True Crime
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#185 Canada/Top Podcasts
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#205 Canada/Top Podcasts
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#39 Canada/True Crime

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