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Out From the Shadows

Out From the Shadows

Written by: Stacey Chillemi
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 Dark history. Sharp humour. Zero sugar-coating.

Out From the Shadows dives into family secrets, Holocaust legacy, and modern antisemitism—told through the eyes of author, satirist, and Holocaust educator Willie Handler.

From weed-farming gone sideways and bumbling politicians to intergenerational trauma and resilience, Willie blends laugh-out-loud stories with the kind of truth that hits you in the gut and stays.

If you like smart comedy, powerful memoir, and conversations that make you think and laugh, this is your new go-to show.Copyright Stacey Chillemi Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Burnout Isn’t Laziness: It Might Be Trauma

    Burnout Isn’t Laziness: It Might Be Trauma
    Dec 29 2025
    If you’re exhausted but can’t slow down, this episode will help you understand what’s driving it—and what to do right now to start recovering.

    Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler, author of Out of the Shadows, to talk burnout, stress, and how generational trauma can quietly shape work habits, anxiety, and health.

    You’ll learn 👇
    🧠 How burnout can be a survival pattern (not a character flaw)
    🧬 What generational trauma can look like in daily life
    🚫 How to say “no” without guilt and stop overcommitting
    🧠 Why therapy + self-reflection speed up healing
    🫶 How to prioritize yourself while keeping your life running

    CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER

    Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.

    Website: https://williehandler.com
    Newsletter: https://williehandler.substack.com
    Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S

    SOCIAL
    X (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandler
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
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    36 mins
  • Why He Shuts Down Instead of Showing Up: A Trauma-Informed Look at Men

    Why He Shuts Down Instead of Showing Up: A Trauma-Informed Look at Men
    Dec 15 2025
    In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with author Willie Handler about how father wounds, anxiety, and intergenerational trauma quietly shape men’s ability to open up, stay present, and build healthy relationships.

    You’ll hear a compassionate, practical conversation about what’s really happening underneath “commitment issues,” and how both men and women can respond with understanding instead of blame.

    You’ll learn:
    • How father relationship trauma impacts adult love and attachment
    • Why anxiety and shame often show up as avoidance or “I can’t commit.”
    • What intergenerational trauma is—and how it lives in your body and reactions
    • Simple tools (therapy, EMDR, breathwork, stillness) to start healing
    If you’ve ever asked, “Why can’t he commit?” or “Why do I keep attracting emotionally unavailable people?”—this episode will help you connect the dots and take your next step toward healing.

    CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER

    Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.

    Website: https://williehandler.com
    Newsletter: https://williehandler.substack.com
    Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S

    SOCIAL
    X (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandler
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
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    46 mins
  • Is Your Anxiety Inherited? Break the Trauma Chain

    Is Your Anxiety Inherited? Break the Trauma Chain
    Dec 1 2025
    Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler—son of Holocaust survivors and author—to expose how your family’s unspoken past might be running your life today. If you grew up in a “we don’t talk about that” family and still feel anxious, on edge, or never “enough,” this episode connects the dots nobody explained to you.

    You’ll learn:
    ✨ How trauma from war, persecution, and family secrets can quietly wire your anxiety and behaviors
    🧠 Why digging into your story (therapy, writing, talking) can feel brutal at first—but becomes your breakthrough
    💣 The hidden ways unprocessed pain can fuel success at work while silently wrecking your relationships
    🌱 Simple ways to honor your family’s past, set boundaries, and start a new legacy of healing instead of repeating the cycle

    Ready to stop carrying what isn’t yours and finally break the chain? Hit play.

    CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER

    Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.

    Website: https://williehandler.com
    Newsletter: https://williehandler.substack.com
    Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S

    SOCIAL
    X (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandler
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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