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After growing up with financial instability, a fiercely independent man builds the successful life he always dreamed of, but when his behavior begins to change in frightening and inexplicable ways, his mind, marriage, and everything he’s worked for begin to unravel.
Today’s episode featured Daniel Murphy. If you’d like to reach out to Daniel, you can email him at Peptidevictims@gmail.com.
Producers
Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Aviva Lipkowitz
Content/Trigger Warnings
Mental illness and psychosis, substance-induced behavioral changes, anabolic steroid use, emotional and psychological abuse, domestic conflict, suicidal ideation, hospitalization, and divorce/family breakdown, explicit language.
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Listen Now— Over My Dead Body: Operation Sideswipe
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A Hollywood stuntwoman turned personal injury attorney. A handsome disbarred lawyer with a dark past. And an elaborate scheme that leads to murder. Vanessa Motta gives up a career of fake car crashes for real ones. But her law career in New Orleans gets off to a rocky start — until she meets Sean Alfortish, a charming man who offers her the perfect space for her law office. Vanessa and Sean fall hard for each other, and as a former lawyer himself, Sean becomes her mentor. So, what if he's done some prison time for fraud? When Sean introduces Vanessa to one of the city's most prolific case runners, Cornelius Garrison, the money starts rolling in. Cornelius brings her a steady stream of accident victims looking to sue. There's just one problem: the accidents aren't real. And once the secret gets out, someone will have to pay. Reported and hosted by Mitch Moxley, Over My Dead Body: Operation Sideswipe is a six-part series about greed, betrayal, and who gets thrown under the bus when everything is on the line. Audible subscribers can binge all episodes early and ad-free right now. Join Audible in the Audible App or by subscribing on Apple Podcasts. Listen now: HERE
After a childhood shaped by her father’s unpredictable volatility, a young woman faces an unimaginable act of violence and must come to terms with complicated grief, shame and an erratic path to healing.
Today’s episode featured Lucia. If you’d like to email her, you can at poorloochie@gmail.com.
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A young photographer finds purpose documenting humanitarian work in Afghanistan, but encounters with death force him to confront what it means to survive and the trauma we carry home.
Today’s episode featured Ivan Lo. If you’d like to email Ivan, you can at ivan@ivanlo.com. Ivan has begun writing a book about his experiences, and you can follow his progress at ivanlo.com.
Producers
Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock
Content/Trigger Warnings
War and armed conflict, racism, bullying, graphic descriptions of death and human remains, suicide bombings and terrorism, death of colleagues, survivor’s guilt, cancer and serious illness, chronic pain and disability, suicidal ideation, chemotherapy and medical trauma, PTSD and trauma, death of a parent, grief and loss, Nanjing Massacre and wartime atrocities, explicit language.
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434: What if you left the church only to find hell next door?
Saison 16 · Épisode 434
mardi 6 octobre 2026 • Durée 57:45
After leaving the Mormon church and rebuilding her life from the ground up, a woman and her family move to a rural property hoping for a fresh start, only to find themselves trapped in an escalating nightmare with a neighbor whose harassment pushes them to the limits of fear, trust, and restraint.
433: What if the hijackers brought you forward to die?
Saison 16 · Épisode 433
mardi 29 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:20:36
After losing his older brother on K2, a man travels to Pakistan years later to say goodbye, but on his flight home, he is taken hostage in a terrifying hijacking that will change the course of his life.
Today’s episode featured Mike Thexton. If you’d like to contact Mike, you can email him at thexton@enterprise.net. You can find out more about Mike and his story at www.hippyman.co.uk. His book, What Happened to the Hippy Man? Is available where books are sold.
Producers
Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Aviva Lipkowitz
Content/Trigger Warnings
death of a sibling, grief and bereavement, terrorism, plane hijacking, hostage situation, threats of execution, gun violence, explosions, mass casualty event, and traumatic injury, explicit language.
Social Media
Instagram: @actuallyhappening
Facebook: This Is Actually Happening Discussion Group
432: What if your husband entered The Void? [Rebroadcast #290]
Saison 15 · Épisode 432
jeudi 24 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:04:33
A woman leaves behind the wounds of her alcoholic father, only to find out that her husband’s addiction is threatening to ruin their family; but when he goes to find healing through a plant medicine ceremony, a shocking, darker truth is revealed.
Today's guest requested to remain anonymous, but if you'd like to reach out to her, can can email at: stilltallnlucky@gmail.com
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431: What if you shot your girlfriend? [Rebroadcast #294]
Saison 15 · Épisode 431
mardi 22 septembre 2026 • Durée 50:46
Escaping a world of gangs and drugs, a man joins the military and becomes a veteran of Iraq, but the scars from his past, PTSD and a TBI haunt him until a fateful day when he faces the ultimate demons.
Today's episode featured Daniel Norwood. If you'd like to reach out to Daniel, you can email at Danielnorwood281@gmail.com.
Daniel's story came to us by way of Todd Rennebohm. Daniel was originally featured on Todd's podcast, Bunny Hugs and Mental Health, which focuses on conversations with survivors, professionals and families of those who have lost someone to mental illness and addictions. So please check out Bunny Hugs and Mental Health, and a special thanks to Todd for referring today's guest.
Producers
Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock
Content/Trigger Warnings
abuse of a child, gun violence, drug use, attempted murder, murder, war, bombing, graphic bodily injury, explicit language.
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430: What if you were poisoned? [Rebroadcast #304]
Saison 15 · Épisode 430
jeudi 17 septembre 2026 • Durée 54:17
A young woman on a backpacking trip in Bali faces a series of misfortunes, but just as she’s leaving for the next chapter of her journey, her future is thrown into darkness.
Today’s episode featured Ashley King. If you’d like to reach out to her, you can email at ashleyjenniferk@gmail.com, or find her on Instagram @ashkng.
Producers
Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock
Content/Trigger Warnings
poisoning, medical trauma,suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, explicit language.
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