The Story Behind the Shows

Real people, real struggles, real solutions. This is how we turned our own journeys into a mission to help others.

Why We Started This

It began with a simple realization: the mental health resources that actually work are often locked behind expensive therapy sessions, academic jargon, or wellness trends that feel out of reach for real people.

We were tired of being told to "think positive" when we were drowning. Tired of self-help that felt like victim-blaming. Tired of history lessons that sanitized the human experience. So we created something different.

Our Promise to You

  • No toxic positivity: We acknowledge that sometimes life genuinely sucks, and that's okay
  • Evidence-based content: Every technique we share is backed by research or proven by lived experience
  • Accessible expertise: Complex concepts translated into practical, everyday language
  • Inclusive perspective: Mental health isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are our solutions
  • Human-first approach: Behind every story is a real person deserving of compassion and respect

Our Shows, Explained

Each series serves a specific community while contributing to our larger mission:

🧠 C-PTSD: For Trauma Survivors

Born from our own healing journeys, this show offers the trauma-informed support we wished we'd had. We translate complex therapeutic concepts into practical tools because healing shouldn't require a psychology degree.

⚡ Anxiety: For Overwhelmed Minds

Anxiety affects millions, yet most advice is either too simplistic or too complicated. We bridge that gap with science-backed strategies presented in bite-sized, actionable episodes perfect for busy lives.

💔 Grief: For Hearts Learning to Heal

Grief is love with nowhere to go. This show honors that truth while offering practical support for one of life's most challenging experiences. Because you don't "get over" grief—you learn to carry it with less suffering.

📚 Royalty: For Curious Minds

History isn't just about dates and dead people—it's about understanding human nature, power, and the patterns that repeat across centuries. Royal history offers fascinating case studies in leadership, relationships, and the human condition.

The Impact We're Building

Since launching, we've heard from thousands of listeners across six continents. Here's what they tell us:

  • "Your C-PTSD episode on emotional flashbacks saved my relationship."
  • "I finally found anxiety techniques that actually work for my ADHD brain."
  • "Your grief show helped me realize I'm not broken—I'm just human."
  • "I use royal history to explain politics to my teenagers now!"

What's Next

We're constantly evolving based on your feedback and the needs we see in our community:

  • More interactive content: Q&A episodes, listener stories, and community challenges
  • Deeper resource integration: Worksheets, guided exercises, and follow-up materials
  • Expanded topics: ADHD, relationships, parenting through trauma, and more
  • Community building: Safe spaces for listeners to connect and support each other

Join Our Mission

This isn't just about consuming content—it's about building a community where people feel less alone in their struggles and more empowered in their healing.

Whether you're here for practical tools, historical fascination, or just want to feel understood, you belong in our community.

Connect With Our Hosts

Each show has dedicated hosts who pour their expertise and heart into every episode.

C-PTSD Team

Trauma survivors turned advocates

cptsd@senseofthisshit.com

Anxiety Team

Anxious minds who found peace

anxiety@senseofthisshit.com

Grief Team

Hearts who learned to heal

grief@senseofthisshit.com

Royalty Team

History nerds and myth-busters

royalty@senseofthisshit.com