024: a short stay in hell, golde's trinity mouzon wofford, & hope as an act of resistance

This week, Nins and Arns explore two stories that unexpectedly arrive at the same question: how do we keep hoping when the world feels impossible? Nins dives into A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck, the cult-favorite existential novella about a man trapped in an infinite library searching for the book of his life. What begins as a story about hell, eternity, and impossible odds becomes a meditation on hope, love, grief, and the human refusal to give up. Then Arns reflects on entrepreneur, writer, and Golde co-founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford, whose thoughtful writing on motherhood, community, creativity, and everyday beauty offers a different kind of answer. Through stories of family, home, partnership, and small miracles, Trinity reminds us that a meaningful life is often built one intentional choice at a time. Together, these stories spark a conversation about hope as resistance, finding purpose during uncertain times, creating joy in a capitalist world, love that changes us forever, and the courage to keep believing in something better. Content warning: death, terminal illness, existential themes, infertility, pregnancy loss discussions, grief, maternal mortality, and mental health struggles. 0:00 - Intro 6:16 - Nins: A Short Stay in Hell 27:53 - Arns: Trinity Mouzon from Golde 51:27 - Outro Referenced in this episode: A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck Superfood wellness brand Golde Mother Magazine feature on Trinity Mouzon Wofford of Golde 'This Is A Very Strange Time To Be A Black-Owned Business' on HuffPost, as told by Trinity Mouzon Wofford to Janna Mandell The Bride Wore a $200 Vintage Lace Dress and No Makeup for Her Upstate Farm Wedding: Vogue feature on Trinity Mouzon Wofford's wedding by Elise Taylor Birth story post on Trinity Mouzon Wofford's Instagram Join the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears. Follow us: » Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast » TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast » YouTube: @brbcrying.podcast Want episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com. Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at [email protected]. brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.