Episodes 125
Avg. Duration 16m
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Since May 2016
Latest Episode May 2026

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Our true-life stories in our own words.

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Date at the Museum (10th Birthday Countdown)

May 20, 2026 24m

Carl takes a shot of love.This ends our birthday countdown! Carl also joins us to reflect on his story and what it means to him all these years later.Join the Patron's Circle and claim your place in…

Acing Lessons on Sexual Liberation (10th Birthday Countdown)

May 13, 2026 30m

A carefree date goes awry, and sets Paula on a journey through deceit, loss, healing, and liberation. We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had…

Joy Trafficking (10th Birthday Countdown)

May 06, 2026 27m

Kelly connects the dots of what her parents do for a living when, one afternoon, the police show up at her family's home.We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th…

It's Time to Talk About What Comes Next

Apr 24, 2026 6m Bonus

You Had Me at Black turns 10 this May.In this audio letter, Martina shares what the last few years have looked like behind the scenes, and what it will take to build the next chapter.If this space…

The Floor is on Fire (10th Birthday Countdown)

Apr 22, 2026 21m

For Deborah, "by any means necessary" becomes "never again."We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had Me at Black's next 10! Deborah also joins…

The Problem with Precaution (10th Birthday Countdown)

Apr 15, 2026 30m

Kevin learns the hard way to be careful what you plan for. We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had Me at Black's next 10! Kevin also joins us…

Theo's Mixtape (10th Birthday Countdown)

Apr 08, 2026 21m

Childhood Theo finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition, and adult Theo joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later.We're rewinding 10 stories that have…

Zoo What You Gotta Zoo (10th Birthday Countdown)

Apr 01, 2026 20m

Jessica's Dad has an unconventional plan for getting into the zoo.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Jessica also joins to reflect on what this…

The Medicine of the Mind (10th Birthday Countdown)

Mar 25, 2026 26m

Mark takes a trip in Peru.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Mark also joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later,…

Before the Truce (10th Birthday Countdown)

Mar 18, 2026 18m

A case of mistaken identity puts Damon's family in the center of events that led to the historic 1992 truce between LA gangs.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have…

Lit As a Feather (10th Birthday Countdown)

Mar 11, 2026 19m

It's all fun and games until something gets caught.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Martina and Britney revisit Lit as a Feather, a story from…

Welcome Back to You Had Me at Black!

Mar 10, 2026 2m Trailer

Join us for a trip down memory lane as we countdown to our 10th birthday. We take off Wednesday, March 11! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…

You're Invited: Entering Our Next Chapter

Jun 09, 2025 3m

I've spent the last few years recovering from burnout, and conceiving a new future for You Had Me at Black - one I'm eager to share with you. RSVP for the People's Assembly on June 10 at 8pm ET. This…

The Bigger Picture

Apr 28, 2021 23m

Khennedi heads to a protest in the summer of 2021, armed with nothing but her cell phone. Almost from the moment they arrived, things began to unravel. Please note this episode deals with the trauma…

PK Problems

Apr 14, 2021 21m

Growing up as a PK, Danny always planned to start a ministry of his own. But once he started to lead a congregation, his thinking around what it means to start a church began to unravel. Share your…

Glue is Thicker Than Water

Apr 07, 2021 14m

As the older sister, Secunda was in charge of making sure the chores got done after school before her mom got home. One afternoon, her brother challenged her, unraveling her sense of authority and…

Liquid Therapy

Mar 31, 2021 25m

Fresh out of grad school, Blake faces a devastating loss that unraveled everything he tired to hold together by a thread for too long. This story deals with loss, addiction, and suicidal…

My Art Will Go On

Mar 24, 2021 15m

A bad breakup unraveled everything Nate thought he had planned. After realizing he couldn't drink it away, he decided to follow his instincts.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help…

Doggie Tricks

Mar 10, 2021 13m

This story comes Errinn, who was terrified of dogs. Everything unraveled when her boyfriend brought one home.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your…

The Gut Gets What the Gut Wants

Mar 03, 2021 24m

This story comes from Tobi. They found reason after reason to ignore the warning signs of a toxic job, until everything unraveled.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our…

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