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This Is What It Feels Like
by Terra Lopez
What does it feel like to use a public bathroom as a trans person? What does it feel like to move forward in life after losing a parent to suicide? What does it feel like to make the decision to have an abortion? In a world that feels more divided than ever, put yourself in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues often overlooked or politicized by society. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, host Terra Lopez shows us how what we feel connects us all more than we might think. It’s not simple. It’s not black and white. This Is What It Feels Like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.
Episodes
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Caring for a Dying Parent
What does it feel like to care for someone you love as they prepare to die? When Bruce Hastie was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, he was told he had 12-15 months left to live. In this episode, host Terra Lopez sits down with her wife, her wife's brothers, and their partners to talk about…
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Join me this Saturday night for A NIGHT FOR EMPATHETIC PEOPLE (first ever live podcast taping)!
Join This Is What It Feels Like & Solving Sacramento this Saturday night, 5/3 at DEMO Art & Books in Sacramento, CA for our first ever live podcast taping & Q&A, A Night for Empathetic People. This is our first ever live podcast taping! Featuring podcast host Terra Lopez & Solving Sacramento's…
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What 50 Years of Friendship Feels Like
What makes friendship last? In a time when America is experiencing a loneliness epidemic, how can friendship endure? In this episode, we sit down with 20 women in their 60s who have been friends since childhood. Together, we explore how they've navigated tough conversations, survived difficult...
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Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses
What does it cost to walk away from the only life you've ever known? In this episode, former members of the Jehovah's Witnesses share their deeply personal stories of leaving the organization. A former Elder reflects on the pain of losing his family and community, while another guest recalls the...
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To Be Gaslit by Your Doctor
What happens when your body is screaming, but no one is listening? In this episode, we dive into the reality of medical gaslighting - a form of systemic dismissal that disproportionaly affects women, especially Black women, and can have devastating consequences. From being told "it's just…
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We're Back. Season 2 is Coming.
Season 2 of the award-winning podcast, This Is What It Feels Like is coming! New stories, new perspectives, and more empathy, out April 15th. Subscribe so that you get notified as soon as it's out. And leave a review while you're at it. It really helps us out! Learn more at:...
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Update to TIWIFL Listeners: Terra Wants to Hear From You
"This Is What It Feels Like" Host Terra Lopez announces next steps for the podcast, including a new season of episodes and a Discord discussion page for fans to get involved in the conversation. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/T7srAq5keb Instagram Link:...
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Bonus Episode: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe Talks Catcalling with Host Terra Lopez
What does it feel like to be catcalled? In this episode of The Sunday Story, Host Ayesha Rascoe shares her own personal experience with street harassment and discusses the long-term effects of the phenomenon with This Is What It Feels Like Host Terra Lopez. You’ll also learn about the genesis of...
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Losing A Parent To Suicide
How does it feel to lose a parent to suicide? This is an experience Host Terra Lopez is familiar with. She lost her father in 2015. In this episode she searches for healing and meaning with two individuals who have also lost a parent to suicide. Exploring the emotional complexities, guilt and...
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Choosing An Abortion
At a time when access to abortion is being rolled back across the country, you’ll hear stories from four individuals who chose to have an abortion. They discuss why they made the decision they did and how it has affected their lives. Host Terra Lopez delves into the emotional and long-term mental...
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Thriving at Age 106
What does life look like at 106? Meet Glenna Lucille Walters, a 106-year-old piano player who finds joy and solace in her love for “The Bachelor,” literature and the enchanting melodies of jazz. Through lively anecdotes and lots of sass, Glenna shares her secrets to living a long, purposeful and...
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Being Catcalled
What does it feel like to be catcalled? We asked female-presenting folks to share their catcall experiences with us and the response was overwhelming. We received dozens of stories of violence, safety concerns, the emotional toll and broader implications of catcalling. What can we learn from…
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Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System as a Trans Person
What does it take to become your best self? At a time when politicians across the country are sponsoring laws targeting gender-affirming care, what would you endure to live an authentic life? Join us as we delve into the lived experiences of three transgender individuals in America and the great...
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Introducing This Is What It Feels Like
Get a sneak peek of CapRadio's latest podcast This Is What It Feels Like.Support CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What does it feel like to use a public bathroom as a trans person? What does it feel like to move forward in life after losing a parent to suicide? What does it feel like to make the decision to have an abortion? In a world that feels more divided than ever, put yourself in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues often overlooked or politicized by society. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, host Terra Lopez shows us how what we feel connects us all more than we might think. It’s not simple. It’s not black and white. This Is What It Feels Like.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.
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Terra Lopez
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What does it feel like to use a public bathroom as a trans person? What does it feel like to move forward in life after losing a parent to suicide? What does it feel like to make the decision to have an abortion? In a world that feels more divided than ever, put yourself in the shoes of everyday...
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This Is What It Feels Like is created and hosted by Terra Lopez.
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