Wait... Is This My Life?
Patrice McAneny
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S1E32 Ep 32: The Holidays Will Never Be The Same
In this solo episode, I reflect on the holidays — what they looked like growing up, how traditions shifted as my sister and I got older, and the profound changes that came after Marissa's passing. I…
S1E31 Ep 31: Until You Go Through It, You Don't Actually Understand
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Christina Graveley to explore the impact of loss. Christina shares her journey of losing both of her parents, 11 years apart, and how those experiences…
S1E30 Ep 30: You Cannot Heal In The Same Place That Broke You
In this solo episode, I open up about a deeply personal chapter — watching my brother-in-law begin a new relationship after my sister passed away. I share what that experience was like through the…
S1E29 Ep 29: We Can Be Our Own Worst Critic
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kelsey to explore the complex emotions that surface when life doesn’t align with the timelines we imagined. From the quiet disappointments to the unexpected…
S1E28 Ep 28: Our Friendship Is Different Because of Your Grief
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kelsey Runyen to talk about what it really means to support someone through grief. We explore her personal experience walking alongside me—and others—during…
S1E27 Ep 27: I Am Showing Up Even When It's Hard
In this solo episode, I share some life updates and open up about some behind-the-scenes things with the podcast. I reflect on what this journey has taught me so far—from unexpected challenges to…
S1E26 Ep 26: My Turn In The Hot Seat
In this episode, I’m switching things up a bit! My friend Kelly returns — but this time, she’s the one asking the questions. I figured since I’m always inviting guests on to share their stories, it…
S1E25 Ep 25: It's Good To Look Back
In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Jenna (O'Connor) McGlynn to talk about the profound impact of losing her mother at just six years old. Jenna opens up about the memories that remain from…
S1E24 Ep 24: I Had To Be Okay With The Imperfect Version of Myself
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jack Delaney. We talk about his experience with mental health over the years and what it’s been like navigating that as a man. Jack also shares his journey…
S1E23 Ep 23: He Knew The Important Things
In this episode, I sit down with my family friend — and shore neighbor — Melissa (Young) Radomicki. Melissa opens up about the loss of her father, who passed away six years ago after being diagnosed…
S1E22 Ep 22: Little Moments of Hope
In this solo episode, I talk about the many signs that I have received over the past 7 years since my sister, Marissa, passed. Receiving these signs, whether big or small, have always been like…
S1E21 Ep 21: It's Not Funny, But It Is
In this lighthearted episode, my cousin, Carly, and I discuss the things we wish people didn't say to grievers, even though we know that they mean well. We share some stories from our early years of…
S1E20 Ep 20: Our Family Is A Miracle
In this episode, I have both of my parents on to discuss how they have navigated the hardships they have faced since early on in their marriage. My Mom shares her story of starting to attend Al-Anon…
S1E19 Ep 19: It Doesn't Matter How Many Years Have Passed
In this solo episode, I discuss the emotions I have been feeling leading up to the anniversary of my sister's passing and the lingering emotions I have been dealing with. I chose to do this episode…
S1E18 Ep 18: Please, Dear God, Don't Let Me Lose My Family
In this episode, I have my Dad back on to talk about his journey to sobriety. He very honestly details what his life was like throughout active addiction and what led him to become sober. My dad has…
S1E17 Ep 17: They Should Be Here For This
In this episode, I have my friend, Jenna Walsh, on. She came into my family's life when she started dating my brother-in-law, who she is now married to. We discuss how she lost her Mom and her Dad in…
S1E16 Ep 16: Comparison Is The Thief of Joy
In this episode, I discuss comparing my life and timeline to others; something that I have done since I was a teenager. I talk about comparing myself when it came to finishing college, my career,…
S1E15 Ep 15: What If I Don't Remember Them?
In this episode, I talk with my friend, Chelsea Sullivan, about her experience of finding out she had a benign brain tumor (a meningioma) shortly after her 30th birthday. She discusses how this…
S1E14 Ep 14: Marissa's Mission: No One Fights Alone
My mom, Jacki, joins me again to discuss our family's nonprofit foundation, Marissa's Mission: No One Fights Alone, which we started in my sister's honor to carry on her work of paying it forward to…
S1E13 Ep 13: I Felt Like I Lost A Piece of Me
In this episode, I talk with my friend Nikki (Graham) Wolfinger about her perspective while her Mom went through breast cancer and then losing her Mom when she was only 21 years old. We also discuss…
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Wait... Is This My Life? has published 33 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
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