THE WILL OF THE HUNTED

AJ shares how her Dissociative Identity Disorder developed as a child– much younger than she previously thought. She also breaks down how those past experiences created trust and memory issues that would make it easier for others to take advantage of her as an adult.{NOTE: There was an audio issue while filming. Please forgive the quality and enjoy the episode...}Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesTough Topics. Cool People.New Episodes every Tuesday through July_______Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™Connect with AJ & the podcast on social media: @aj.offthehook & @thewillofthehuntedFilmed April 4, 2026

AJ and Mike talk about how their relationship has evolved since getting her Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosis, and all of the unexpected surprises that have come with it. Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesTough Topics. Cool People.New Episodes every Tuesday through July_______Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™Filmed March 7, 2026

AJ asks Emmy award-winning newscast director Addie Chernow about her experience transitioning in the news industry, and the art of compartmentalizing tough information to keep moving forward.Please check out Addie’s work! IG: @achernow / addiecallstheshow.comNeed help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesTough Topics. Cool People.New Episodes every Tuesday through July_______Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™Filmed Feb. 28, 2026

AJ asks world champ latte artist & coffee influencer Emilee Bryant about her experience facing backlash for coming out as trans on her platform and crowdfunding a gender-affirming surgery.Please follow Emilee! IG & TT: @emstagrim / youtube.com/@emileebryantNeed help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesTough Topics. Cool People.New Episodes every Tuesday through July_______Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™Filmed Feb. 28, 2026

AJ asks New Brunswick drag performer, Skai, about trans visibility and political oppression in the Canadian drag scene.Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesTough Topics. Cool People.New Episodes every Tuesday through July_______Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™Filmed Feb. 14, 2026

AJ asks political activist Mandolin Foster about almost losing her platform for calling out the similarities of the Trump Administration to N@zl Germany. She also shares how YOU can continue to use your voice and protest online without getting silenced!If you want to get involved and help your community, OR at least stay updated on how the Trump Administration is impacting it, please check out these resources: ---nhmarf.org---americanprogressaction.org---mutualaidhub.orgPlease follow Mandolin on social media (@the_electrovert) and subscribe to her Substack, mandolinfoster.substack.com!_______________Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesTough Topics. Cool People.New Episodes every Tuesday through July_______Music by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™Filmed Feb. 7, 2026

AJ asks New Hampshire State Rep. Billie Butler about what it’s like to be a trans woman in a publicly-elected office, and what keeps her motivated despite backlash from a Republican-dominated House.Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesTough Topics. Cool People.New Episodes every Tuesday through July_______Follow Billie’s progress on social media! TikTok: @butlerbillie / IG: @billieladyMusic by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™

Host AJ Nichols shares the second part of her story of survival, and now coming to terms with being trafficked and understanding her dissociative identity disorder diagnosis. (You can find Part 1 at S1Ep1, “How a Breakup Led Me Into Sex Trafficking.” Need help? Go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesTough Topics. Cool People.New Episodes every Tuesday through July_______Connect with AJ on social media @AJ.offthehookMusic by Parcher / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC. / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™

Tune in next week for our season finale! [If you need help, go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources] ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY VICES INC. & PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES

As a father, an ally and a game store ambassador, Terry shares what has helped him accomplish over 15 years of sobriety within gaming spaces. [If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠] ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY VICES INC. & PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES

As a fast-growing influencer on social media, Aphra shares how leaving the dance world helped her find her trans identity and begin developing her voice online. [TW:// ED mention]If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY VICES INC. & PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES

As an accomplished singer and actress, Eleanor shares her insights on the realities and challenges of being a woman in the entertainment industry, and also recounts a harrowing tale of helping a friend get out of a dangerous situation. [TW:// mentions of aggressive behavior] If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY VICES INC. & PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES

[TW:// **Discussions of SA, Tr*fficking**] AJ recounts her PTSD struggles since coming back from Boston, including a hospital visit and starting EMDR with a new therapist. [If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

As an experienced leatherworker and costume designer, Cassiopeia of “The Astral Artificery” shares how the Renaissance Faire community has lifted up not only her work, but her transition, as well. Check out her work at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAstralArtificery [If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

With ever-changing visuals and sounds, UK-based pop star ⁠@gigsy ⁠shares how she's learned that evolution is a natural part of being a neurodivergent artist. She also explains how music was her first language, and helps her identify and express her emotions. // Gigsy's sophomore album, "The Chameleon Complex" drops this coming January, and her new singles have already been played on BBC Radio. [If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠ / ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ / MUSIC BY ⁠ ⁨@parcher ⁠ & ⁠ ⁨@gigsy⁠ / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

Gender studies scholar and drag performer Ooofta Altair tells us how you can research trigger warnings before your Halloween movie night. They also break down the rewards and pitfalls of portraying trauma onscreen, and how those themes intersect real-life social movements. [If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

From Dungeons to Dragons, Dungeon Master Jaina The Adventurer shares how joining a role-playing group at her local game store not only saved her life— but helped her rebuild it, as well. [If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

Skai, known onstage as “Punzie”, is a talented drag performer in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Today, she opens up to AJ about her transition, her experience meeting a Drag Race girl, and how the art of drag saved her life. Please follow her on Instagram @skai.mac04 [If you need help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

It's just Mike, AJ and Chetwynd this week! Happy TWOTHtober! --- If you need help, go to thewillofthehunted.com/resourcesFollow us on social media⁠ ⁨@THEWILLOFTHEHUNTED⁩ ⁠ on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & Facebook [©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES]

An incredible emerging artist from Kentucky, Parcher dishes on finding confidence through music despite homophobia and losing family over his identity. Please follow and stream ⁠ ⁨@ItsParcher⁩ ⁠ / If you need help, go to thewillofthehunted.com/resources [©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / Audio Engineering by Jeremiah Torres

"Your diagnosis is not a death sentence--" Mandolin has lived with BPD since she was 12, but it has not stopped her from becoming a mother, an outspoken political commentator and an actress in the upcoming movie, "FURY 25."--For BPD resources, go to borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org--For more resources and help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER / AUDIO ENGINEERING BY JEREMIAH TORRES

In this micro-episode, AJ breaks down the inspirations and meaning behind our haunted deer logo— “Chetwynd”. We will return next Tuesday at 6PM EST with a full-length episode, and an awesome guest! And, if you want to hear AJ's complete story of survival and escape, listen to the first episode of this show: “A TRANS SURVIVOR’S JOURNEY”. For resources and help, go to ⁠thewillofthehunted.com/resources⁠. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / “THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ “ / MUSIC BY PARCHER

Amara is a talented artist and a proud, indigenous two-spirit woman. Today, she shares her story of resilience through struggles with childhood, abusive relationships as an adult, and her dreams to restart her artistic career after trauma. To learn more about how to help indigenous causes, stay tuned until the end of the episode for a list of resources. ©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / "THE WILL OF THE HUNTED ™ "

Navigating new relationships is tricky, but adding trauma and PTSD into the mix certainly makes things A LOT more difficult. This week on the TWOTHcast, AJ introduces her boyfriend and official co-host, Mike, who shares his perspective on the challenges and learning opportunities they've shared over the past two and a half years of dating. [©2025 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™]

[TW:// TR*FFICKING, SA, SH, DR*GGING, GR**MING, AB*SE & MEDICAL TRAUMA] If you need help, go to [ thewillofthehunted.com/resources ] AJ Nichols is a 27 year old transgender woman from Bangor, Maine. While attending college in Boston in the Fall of 2019, she was trafficked after using a hookup app. After surviving and not getting justice, she decided to start a podcast to help you stay safer out there, or at least feel less alone. ©2026 AVERY JOAN FAUST LLC / THE WILL OF THE HUNTED™ / MUSIC BY PARCHER