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Here We Grow
by Here We Grow
challenging social norms & shattering stigmas, with humor & compassion, one episode at a timeNew episode every Wednesdaywith Angelica & Kelsi 💜
Episodes
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109. Part 9 - Just tell one person
Finally, with the help of the State of Indiana, Angelica is free of Rage. There are no more manipulation tactics to be played. Angelica tells us how this 10 year long nightmare finally ended and how good it felt for it to be over. She shares what she has learned from the experience and what…
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108. Part 8 - 131 calls in 24 hours
At this point Angelica is on the verge of freedom and she’s trying her hardest to claw her way there. But she has to drudge through more of Rage’s tactics. He won’t make it easy. This is called post-separation abuse. Eventually Angelica has to start making decisions for her safety and it turns…
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107. Part 7 - I just don’t want that life anymore
The glass has shattered, and for the first time, the damage to Angelica’s trust is permanent. She has decisions to make about what to do next. Recognizing his control is slipping, Rage throws every "hail Mary" he can think of to dismantle her sanity, cloud her judgment and to try and back pedal…
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106. Part 6 - His eyes were just black
The wedding is here and things are wild. From warning signs and red flags leading up to the wedding, the serious tainting of the specialness of the big day, there is so much to go over. Angelica learns a lot during this time frame. And any newlywed bliss is short-lived as Rage’s dirty secrets…
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105. Part 5 - The second proposal
Rage has started to build a life with Angelica, something she has always wanted, but we later learn that nothing has changed, besides the mask getting stronger. More rollercoasters ensue in this episode and we learn all the struggles leading up to the planning of the wedding. Trigger Warnings:...
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104. Part 4 - “See what happens when you…”
By now, the pattern of Rage’s behavior is undeniable, but the complexity of the trap is only growing. Angelica deconstructs some integral parts of their relationship’s calculated highs and lows, how it’s affecting outside relationships and what Angelica has to do to cope. She draws out a map of...
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103. Part 3 - “Who are you gonna tell?”
At this point in the timeline we are beginning to understand Angelica and Rage’s relationship as adults figuring out the world. In addition to these typical relationship pains that occur when taking a relationship from childhood to adulthood, Angelica finds herself in some of the most abusive…
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102. Part 2 - It was enough that he was choosing you
To understand how a decade can be stolen, we have to go back to the very beginning, when Angelica first started dating Rage. The beginning of this relationship was a precursor for everything that followed. In this episode, we trace the invisible threads between childhood and our choice in…
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101. Part 1 - They don’t live in that truth
As Angelica begins to tell the story of her ten year long toxic and abusive relationship, we knew it would be important to preface that story with education about what narcissism is. Before we can understand her survival, we have to understand the textbook of the predator. Narcissism isn't just...
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100. Bingo & Yap - Our 100th Episode
We’re celebrating our 100th episode by dressing up like we’re 100 years old and playing bingo with a twist. Each bingo square represents something off a list of things that are none of our business! Join us for a fun celebration and find these two old ladies on Instagram today.
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99. The Speedway Burger Chef Murders
Join us to discuss an interesting cold case from November 17, 1978 where murder struck the town of Speedway, IN. Except the police didn’t think it was a murder, leading to a complete mishandling of the investigation. Who killed the 4 teenage victims that night? Trigger warnings for murder, crime...
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98. Baby Haro & Troubled Teen Industry
We take a brief moment to report on, and speculate on the active missing baby case from California that has since turned into a murder investigation. Then, we deep dive into what is going on in the industry that preys on “troubled” teens and discuss deeper meanings behind it all. What really is a...
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97. Things my ex did, and I stayed..
You know the trend, name all the shitty things your ex did and laugh about how dumb it was to stay with them anyways! Sometimes its serious, and sometimes it's just an ick. We read these stories from the strangers on the internet, and may or may not have some of our own. TW: for mentions of abuse
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96. Book Club - Deserving Love
Hey guys, we’re back! In this episode, Kelsi listened to an audiobook all in one day and then regurgitated it to Angelica. This book is “Who Deserves Your Love” by KC Davis. Join us to talk about her insights into relationships, conflict in relationships, and things like the vulnerability cycle....
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95. Personality Disorders
Join us to ramble about our week, rant about the actual meaning of "liberal", the true meaning behind the Juneteenth holiday and then eventually get to the topic, Personality Disorders. Someone you know may have a personality disorder and it may the key to understanding how they treat you and...
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94. Covert Narcissism
Catch up with us on a situation that Kelsi went through. Narcissism is highly dangerous to the people in come in contact with someone exhibiting traits. We are not just talking about a big ego, or flattering self image. This is expert manipulation tactics and psychological abuse that cause years…
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93. Love After Loss & The Secret Life of Plants
Angelica has an exciting announcement! After that, this episode becomes a smorgasbord of yapping about time to heal after a break up, self love and reflection, happiness from within, a hyperfocus on plants and a splash of reality TV.
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92. Connect this middle finger to your mouth, b*tch - AITAH
Reading strangers' confessions and AITAH stories for your entertainment. Confinement, divorce, affairs, mean step parents, skinny shaming, what the helly?! We also learn that identical twins are freaks of nature and in fact do not run in families.
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91. Hell Houses
Trigger Warning: Please listen with caution. Popular in the 90s, "haunted houses" put on by the evangelical church, are spun as fun outreach events, but actually putting on gruesome scenes of "sins" and worst-case scenarios to scare anyone who visits. These scenes terrified visitors some as young...
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90. Selena Gomez & Hailey Bieber
In Angelica's yap session, learn with Kelsi about the other women who boarded the Blue Origin Spacecraft alongside Katy Perry and its actual purpose. We also go over the entire timeline of the messiness that is Hailey Bieber- crazed fan or #1 manifester? The video we referenced with the receipts:...
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89. Two Girls & a Podcast
HAPPY PODAVERSARY! Can you believe we have been doing this for 2 whole years! Join us to reminisce on the 88 episodes we have released thus far. We play some ALARMING clips from the past, and talk about why we were passionate about some of these episodes! To many many more!
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88. Indoctrination, Coercive Persuasion, Brainwashing
You asked for it. Let’s talk about all things brainwashing. Who is most susceptible and how do people snap out of it!? You can also expect tangents about chicken eggs, snake eggs and the history of the vibrator. Trigger Warnings: abuse, cults, manipulation, suicide, captivity, kidnapping, rape,...
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87. Happy Women’s History Month (Re-Upload)
On today’s episode, we share stories of inspiring and amazing women. A way to honor women this month and always, is by acknowledging their hard work, effort, fierceness and devotion. Make sure you remind them of just how awesome they are and if you don’t have a woman like this in your life, maybe...
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86. Riddles & Yap
Discover Kelsi’s superpower called “info-dumping” as she raves about all things basketball, Pacers vs. Bucks lore, and more. Angelica tries to stump Kelsi on riddles, and then Kelsi tests Angelica’s Taboo skills. Join us for a chill episode amongst the chaos in the world right now. <3
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85. Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women; Emily Pike
Emily Pike was a 14-year-old missing girl from Mesa, Arizona, whose murder has reignited the conversation for MMIP and the lack of media coverage over their cases. We give a rundown of Emily Pike’s tragic case along with unbelievable statistics on MMIP. We encourage you to educate yourself and...
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84. 8 Passengers - Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt are Evil
Over the weekend, Kelsi and Angelica watched “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke”, Hulu’s documentary about the YouTube family vloggers, 8 Passengers and their horrific story of abuse. What started as so innocent gradually turned into a cult-like mindset that led a mother to believe her...
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83. Privilege is invisible to those who have it.
In honor of Black History Month, we discuss the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose stolen immortal cells have contributed to scientific research and advances. We also deep dive into the true meaning of privilege and its effects in society.
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82. Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Your Fav Podcasters are Back from the Flu
Kelsi and Angelica were both down for the count with the flu. Yes, it was awful, go get your flu shot, everyone!! Today we’re just catching up and yapping after not seeing each other for 2 weeks, then we talk about the Chuck E. Cheese pizza conspiracy- good times, good pizza, better ingredients,...
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81. We're not here to put on brave faces- it's ok to be scared
In this episode, we discuss the state of the United States and how we too are scared. We're no experts in politics, but we don't need any expertise to understand that things are so morally wrong- crazy things that happen don't surprise us anymore- and that's scary. Keep fighting, keep speaking…
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80. Jiminy Mother-Loving Toaster Strudel
We watched Inside Out 2, and spent the episode regurgitating it to you. It sparked big conversations about anxiety, control, people pleasing and more. Join us for more open conversations about anxiety.
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79. Ope! Lost My Train of Thought
Similarly, you may lose friendships and it’s ok. It doesn’t make you less worthy or less deserving of friends. Sometimes we may think about friendships as black and white, but they can be so much more complex. And it’s not always about you- as you try to be more empathetic towards yourself, try…
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78. Happy New Year!
Let’s reflect on the craziness that was 2024 and give some manifestations for 2025. We listened back to our new years episode from last year and some of the things we said were very interesting!
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77. Christmas & Yappin’
Join us to hear us yappin’ about the details of Mario’s Shrek themed birthday party. We also yap about Christmases past and present. Then, test yourself with some Christmas Trivia.
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76. Your Inner Child
Sparked by a heartfelt conversation about Travis’s inner child, we dive deep into understanding the ways our inner child shapes our everyday adult lives. Whether it’s the playful, curious side or the tender, vulnerable one, our inner child often shows up in surprising ways. Join us as we touch on...
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75. The Government for Dummies
*note; we had some technical difficulties with our memory card this episode so the audio is a bit choppy in some spots. We apologize. It will be remedied next week! Feeling a bit fuzzy on how the government actually works? You're not alone! It's been a while since school, so we’re here to refresh...
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74. Mental Health Check in - How You Doin?
Go down memory lane with us as Angelica recites poems from 2010, and we play the headphone challenge and 5 Second Rule game! Ps. Reminder to check in on your friends ✨
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73. “Not Fragile Like a Flower, Fragile Like a Bomb”
This week, we’re throwing it back to honor the badass women who helped shape American history. We’re telling stories of trailblazers whose impact has often been left out of the history books as well as female-created inventions. Plus, we’re diving into what feminism really means—and you might…
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72. Salem, MA: Tips & Tricks
Angelica talks about her bucket list trip to Salem in October. From aura pictures and tarot card readings to history and festivities, she shares it all on this episode. If you ever want or plan to go to Salem one day, you’re gonna wanna listen!
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71. Spooktober - “now he was stabbing it into his eyes"
Our last spooky stories episode from this season comes with strange happenings and some unanswered questions. Stories about removable faces, dimensions and freaky houses...Are these reddit stories real or fake? You let us know what you think.
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70. Spooktober - ”do demons know how to text?”
In this episode we talk about some of our own recent spooky experiences and what we believe when it comes to spirits and afterlife. Then, we continue reading you the scariest stories on reddit from dimensions and losing time to possession... Enjoy.
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69. Spooktober with Mario - “I could hear her crawl under my bed”
We are keeping it spooky with a fresh set of scary stories. Even some of Mario’s very own accounts of unexplained spook... which by the way, he is freakishly calm about. And you don’t want to miss our visceral reactions to one of the scariest reddit stories we have ever read on the pod.
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68. Spooktober - “it sits in the bed with its eyes open, waiting for us to wake up”
Let’s kick off spooky season with an episode of scary and honestly terrifying stories we found on Reddit. From doppelgangers to mimics, you’re not going to want to listen to this episode in the dark or alone. Should we just be spooky all of October!?
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67. Self-Compassion, the Cure to Shame
In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, let’s educate ourselves on this important topic. While we’re at it, we will introduce you to this thing called “self-compassion”. It is not a common thing in today’s society unfortunately. But as someone once said, “no one ever shamed themselves into being a...
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66. Hard Launch- with Mario
Things have changed so much in the past year as we reminisce around a bonfire with Mario- get to know the podcast’s “tallest” fan as we quiz him on a variety of topics! Merch: https://here-we-grow-podcast-merch.printify.me/products
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65. Cults
In this episode, we delve deep into the dangerous world of cults—groups that often blur the lines between belief systems and manipulation. Join us as we explore the defining characteristics of cults, examining how they form, what draws people in, and the psychological tactics they employ to...
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64. Validate Your Experience
Sometimes the impromptu topics are the best. We sat down and hit record while talking about whether it is important to seek a mental health diagnosis. We dive into the depths of OCD and ADHD tendencies and how they differ. We end up figuring out eventually that underneath it all, what’s important...
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63. The Murder of Laci & Conner Peterson
On Christmas Eve in 2002, Laci Peterson, an 8 month pregnant 27 year old, was reported missing. Statistically, pregnancy increases the risk for victimization and murder is the #1 cause of death for pregnant women. Although this may have happened over 20 years ago, our hearts go out to Laci and...
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62. AITAH - Very Demure
You see how we find juicy stories on reddit? Very mindful, very demure, very cutesy. Seriously, enjoy some advice stories and AITAH dilemmas. We also debate things like the first names of Merriam and Webster. Yes, like the dictionary. https://here-we-grow-podcast-merch.printify.me/products
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61. Game Night!
It’s game night! And we decided to torture ourselves with time limit games. Enjoy an episode full of us, messing up our words and confusing everything like wakeboarding vs. waterboarding. merch: https://here-we-grow-podcast-merch.printify.me/
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60. A Love Letter to Ourselves
We recently did a random healing exercise together that sparked the idea for this episode. We each came up with a list of advice to our past selves, reminders for the present, and future manifestations. We discuss them and their importance, and invite you to write your own. You can also expect a...
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