Thanks! It’s the Trauma!
Thanks, It’s the Trauma is a raw and honest podcast hosted by Katrina and Krystal, diving into real-life experiences, trauma, and the journey toward healing. Using humor to unpack even the heaviest moments, they bring light to tough conversations around mental health, resilience, and turning pain into purpose. Through personal stories and powerful guest interviews, this podcast reminds you that you’re not alone—and your story matters.
Episodes
66 episodes
Off the Cuff: Krystal Has Something to Talk About
You know those episodes where we hit record and have absolutely no idea where the conversation is going to go? Yeah… this is one of those.For this Off the Cuff, Krystal came with a topic she wanted to dive into—the Lindsey Clanc...
Unwritten Rules of Adulthood
Who decided these were the rules of adulthood?! 😂In this episode, we’re talking about the unwritten rules of being an adult—the things nobody actually teaches you but somehow expects you to know. From social etiquette and f...
Too Old for This Shit...
At some point, you just have to admit it: we are too old for this shit. 😂In this episode of Thanks! It’s the Trauma, we’re talking about the things we simply do not have the time, patience, energy, or fucks left to deal w...
Bitch Sesh
Sometimes you don’t need a reason. You just need to bitch. 😂In this episode of Thanks It’s the Trauma, we’re letting it all out and talking about the people, situations, habits, inconveniences, and random things that r...
Life Be Life'ing
Sometimes you don’t need a deep topic, a plan, or even a reason—you just need to sit down and talk about whatever life is throwing at you! In this episode of Thanks It’s the Trauma, we’re doing exactly that.We’re talking about the...
Happy Birthday, America!
Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸This week on Thanks, It's the Trauma, we're celebrating America's birthday the only way we know how—with plenty of laughs and a healthy dose of "Wait...that's actually a law?!"Join us as ...
Men's Mental Health
In this episode of Thanks, It's the Trauma, we're diving into a conversation that doesn't happen nearly enough—men's mental health. Society often tells men to "man up," stay quiet, and push through, but what happens when those emo...
Petty AF
This week, we're embracing our petty side and we're not even sorry about it. From irrational annoyances and tiny inconveniences that somehow live rent-free in our heads, to the random things people do that make us instantly roll our eyes, we're...
Who's Most Likely To...
In this entertaining episode, Krystal and Trina take on a series of "Who's Most Likely To?" questions and put their friendship to the test. From everyday habits and personality quirks to completely random scenarios, they compare answers, share ...
Weird Ass Kids
This week, Katrina and Krystal take a trip down memory lane and confess some of the absolutely bizarre things they did as kids. From strange habits and questionable logic to the random things we thought made perfect sense at the time, we're put...
Comfort Food Chronicles
In this episode, we’re diving fork first into the comfort foods that got us through childhood trauma, hard seasons, and everything in between. From struggle meals and family recipes to the snacks that somehow made life feel safe for a moment, w...
Wait....that wasn't normal?
In this episode, we’re unpacking all the things we thought were completely normal growing up… only to realize as adults that they were definitely not. 😅From chaotic family habits and survival-mode behaviors to things we brushed off as “j...
Mom, Mother, Bruh
Mother’s Day looks a little different these days.In this heartfelt episode, we’re talking about the beautiful, bittersweet evolution of motherhood — from the days of sleepless nights, sticky hands, and surviving in the chaos, to watching...
Life in real time
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Katrina opens up about the emotional journey she’s been on over the past few months—traveling back and forth to be with her family as her mother-in-law faced serious illness, and ultimately, the we...
Krystal's Travels
Krystal returns to the mic to share the raw, emotional story of her second trip to Oregon to see her biological father. What was supposed to be another visit quickly became something much heavier—filled with reflection, unspoken feelings, and m...
Mental Health Matters w/ Pete D of Pete Vs. Anxiety Podcast
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Katrina sits down with Pete D from Pete vs Anxiety for a raw conversation about mental health, healing, and the courage it takes to speak up.Pete opens up about his personal journey, i...
From Crisis to Clarity - w/ Hollie McEvoy of Unbury the Burden, Inc.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Katrina opens up about recently experiencing a major life event that shifted her perspective on what it truly means to be prepared — not just for today, but for the unexpected moments that shape our lives...
Just Another Off the Cuff
In this off the cuff episode of Thanks, It’s the Trauma, we’re getting honest about self-worth, comparison, and the quiet pressure to measure up in a world that never stops scrolling. Social media has a way of making everyone else’s li...
**Re-Premier** Bloodlines and Bombshells: an NPE story (Pt 2)
Part 2 dives into the raw, real, emotion of Krystal's NPE (Not Parent Expected) story. Join us as we go into the unexpected journey after learning her biological father isn’t who she thought—and the ripple effects that followed.
**Re-Premier** Bloodlines and Bombshells: an NPE Story
This week, we dive back into part 1 of Krystal's story of growing up under the shadow of a narcissistic, verbally abusive dad that left scars she never fully understood. Now, as she pieces together her identity she confronts the pain of her pas...
A husband lost, a secret revealed: Candi's story
In this deeply honest and moving episode, we sit down with Candi, who shares her journey through unimaginable loss and betrayal. After losing her husband to COVID, Candi was faced with a second heartbreak—discovering after his passing that he h...
The Body Remembers: How Trauma Lives Inside of Us - w/ Social Psychologist Jamie Hughes
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with social psychologist Jamie Hughes to explore how trauma doesn’t just live in our memories—it lives in our bodies. Together, we unpack the science behind how traumatic experiences can phy...
**Re-Premier** Unbury the Burden w/ Hollie McEvoy
We’re re-premiering a powerful conversation on Thanks It’s the Trauma with Hollie McEvoy, author of Unbury the Burden and creator of the upcoming Unbury the Burden workbook. Together, we talk about why it’s so importa...
Heart of the Matter w/ Jay Denton
In this deeply human and emotional episode, we sit down with Trina’s brother, Jay, to talk about what life looks like while waiting for a heart transplant. After experiencing a heart attack at a young age, Jay now lives with an LVAD—a mechanica...
Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Things to Stop Saying)
When someone is walking through trauma, words matter—sometimes more than we realize. In this episode of Thanks, It’s the Trauma, we dive into the well-intentioned phrases that often miss the mark and can unintentionally cause more harm...
