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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 47 MIN

Surviving Trauma and Building Connections: The Power of Authenticity

from Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks · host Trisha Addicks

In this gripping episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha Addicks speaks with Ella and Teri Macduff, the co-founders of 'Chasing Red Flags.' Ella recounts her harrowing experiences, including surviving a toxic relationship, battling an eating disorder, and enduring a drugging incident at a bar. Together with her mother, they discuss the importance of authenticity and how their new guided journal, 'Let's Get Real,' aims to help people connect by being their true selves. The episode emphasizes the importance of overcoming guilt, processing trauma, fostering genuine relationships, and providing listeners with relatable stories, practical tools, and encouragement. About my guests: 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chasingredflagsofficial⁠ *** USE CODE "RWC10" to SAVE 10% sitewide and grab your copy of the LET'S GET REAL Journal! 🌐 : https://chasingredflags.com/ *** Pre-order your copy of  THE RUSH BIBLE *** ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠ 📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠ 🌐 Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠ Have questions or comments? Send us an email: [email protected] 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Dramatic Rescue in the Rain 00:39 Welcome to the Mad Rush Podcast 01:20 Exciting News: The Rush Bible 02:11 Special Guests: Ella and Teri Macduff 03:16 Ella's Journey: Chasing Red Flags 04:58 Toxic Relationship and Mental Health Struggles 09:45 The Impact of Long-Distance Relationships 15:21 A Night Out in Boston Turns Dangerous 21:39 Misdiagnosis and Agitation 22:27 Serotonin Syndrome and ICU 24:56 Post-Hospital Reflections 26:48 Chasing Red Flags Initiative 30:27 Creating the Let's Get Real Journal 33:14 Journal Features and Benefits 39:47 Where to Get the Journal 43:54 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this gripping episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha Addicks speaks with Ella and Teri Macduff, the co-founders of 'Chasing Red Flags.' Ella recounts her harrowing experiences, including surviving a toxic relationship, battling an eating disorder, and enduring a drugging incident at a bar. Together with her mother, they discuss the importance of authenticity and how their new guided journal, 'Let's Get Real,' aims to help people connect by being their true selves. The episode emphasizes the importance of overcoming guilt, processing trauma, fostering genuine relationships, and providing listeners with relatable stories, practical tools, and encouragement. About my guests: 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chasingredflagsofficial⁠ *** USE CODE "RWC10" to SAVE 10% sitewide and grab your copy of the LET'S GET REAL Journal! 🌐 : https://chasingredflags.com/ *** Pre-order your copy of  THE RUSH BIBLE *** ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠ 📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠ 🌐 Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠ Have questions or comments? Send us an email: [email protected] 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Dramatic Rescue in the Rain 00:39 Welcome to the Mad Rush Podcast 01:20 Exciting News: The Rush Bible 02:11 Special Guests: Ella and Teri Macduff 03:16 Ella's Journey: Chasing Red Flags 04:58 Toxic Relationship and Mental Health Struggles 09:45 The Impact of Long-Distance Relationships 15:21 A Night Out in Boston Turns Dangerous 21:39 Misdiagnosis and Agitation 22:27 Serotonin Syndrome and ICU 24:56 Post-Hospital Reflections 26:48 Chasing Red Flags Initiative 30:27 Creating the Let's Get Real Journal 33:14 Journal Features and Benefits 39:47 Where to Get the Journal 43:54 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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