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We're All Insane

We're All Insane

Written by: Devorah Roloff
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 A podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories about their lives, challenges, and traumas that have shaped them. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique journey of the guest—No scripts. No interruptions. Just authentic storytelling that unfolds naturally, in the guest's own words. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com or fill out a form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUFf5ushHFd57GAZ2hAg5vvTSZNQxlOaRutdjggN-HQjufYw/viewform Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Raised by a Homophobic Mother

    Raised by a Homophobic Mother
    Jan 25 2026
    #foryou #podcast #ad MERCH: https://were-all-insane.myshopify.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoruQag2m9PMZyrMfyyl8t9xxjwn3mCd-5qt5zjHYYKL31Dt_0fK TIMELINE: Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/insane30 Ari's adoption was supposed to save her life — but instead exposed her to abuse, neglect, and deep rejection. Taken in by family while her parents were gone, Ari grew up never being accepted for who she truly was, especially as a lesbian. This is a raw conversation about the dark side of adoption, family betrayal, and the lasting damage of being punished for your identity. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What happens when a child is adopted while both parents are incarcerated or addicted? 00:02:10 — What is it like growing up bouncing between homes as a young child? 00:04:05 — How does growing up in an image-obsessed household affect a traumatized child? 00:06:00 — Why do some parents prioritize appearance over a child’s emotional needs? 00:08:20 — How do controlling parents react to LGBTQ families and friendships? 00:10:45 — Why do some parents fear their child being gay before the child even knows? 00:13:00 — How do abandonment issues form when a parent frames themselves as a savior? 00:15:05 — What happens when a teen is forced to come out during a moment of fear? 00:17:30 — How is religion weaponized against LGBTQ children? 00:19:00 — What does emotional abandonment look like after coming out? 00:21:10 — How does isolation become a punishment for queer teens? 00:23:15 — Why doesn’t punishment or control change someone’s sexuality? 00:25:30 — What does it mean when a parent becomes violent over “white lies”? 00:27:40 — How does humiliation become a tool of control in abusive households? 00:29:50 — Why do teens run away when emotional abuse escalates? 00:32:10 — What actually happens when CPS gets involved in family conflict? 00:34:20 — Why do abuse survivors minimize their experiences when authorities ask? 00:36:30 — What does it feel like to learn you were never legally adopted? 00:38:45 — Why do children return to abusive homes even after escaping? 00:41:00 — How does financial control replace emotional care in toxic families? 00:43:10 — Why do abusive parents spread lies to isolate one child from the family? 00:45:20 — How does parental manipulation damage sibling relationships? 00:47:30 — Why do abuse patterns repeat in adult romantic relationships? 00:49:45 — How does childhood trauma shape attachment and self-worth in adulthood? 00:52:00 — What happens when adult children go no-contact with a parent? 00:54:20 — Why do adult children still crave validation from abusive parents? 00:56:40 — How do survivors grieve a parent who is still alive? 00:59:00 — What does healing look like after going no-contact? 01:02:30 — How do survivors redefine family after losing their parent relationship? 01:06:00 — How do you accept that a parent may never change? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ran Over and Disabled My Dad

    Ran Over and Disabled My Dad
    Jan 19 2026
    #foryou #podcast Courtney's life was permanently altered by a single, unthinkable accident — accidentally running over her own father and disabling him. We talk about the crushing guilt, the aftermath of addiction, abandonment, and the impossible position of becoming his caretaker while still raising her own family. Courtney's Links: ~Tiktok: @courtkline https://www.tiktok.com/@courtkline?_r=1&_t=ZT-92zuIdPfH3e ~Instagram: @courtkline https://www.instagram.com/courtkline?igsh=MWxrenlqODcyMWRlbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ~$100 off GLP-1 through Shed https://lddy.no/1nwx4 Code: COURTKI100 ~Coming soon! More Than Mother Podcast ~TikTok: @morethanmotherpod https://www.tiktok.com/@morethanmotherpod?_r=1&_t=ZT-92zuXtRZbJH If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Schizophrenia Took My Brother

    Schizophrenia Took My Brother
    Jan 12 2026
    #foryou #podcast #sponsored #ad Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/insane30 Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Kelly’s life changed when her twin brother was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder. We get into what it’s really like loving someone in psychosis — the delusions, hospitalizations, and the emotional exhaustion of trying to hold onto someone who’s slipping away. She also opens up about losing her father in the process, as he became her brother’s full-time caregiver. Alongside that, she shares her own lifelong battle with anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD, and what it’s like to suffer quietly while your family is in crisis. This is a raw, honest conversation about grief, mental illness, and what it costs to love someone who’s breaking. Kelly's Links: Support Group: NAMI (https://www.nami.org/program/nami-family-support-group/) Instagram: kcamp31996 Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What is it like growing up as a twin when one sibling later develops severe mental illness? 00:03:15 — How does childhood family structure affect long-term mental health? 00:06:00 — What are early signs of anxiety in children that often get overlooked? 00:08:45 — Why do adults sometimes dismiss anxiety symptoms as “overreacting”? 00:11:05 — Can children experience anxiety and self-hatred without a clear cause? 00:13:00 — What subtle warning signs appear before serious mental illness develops? 00:15:30 — How loss of motivation in school can signal deeper psychological issues 00:18:05 — Can witnessing violence trigger long-term mental health conditions? 00:21:00 — What does a panic attack actually feel like physically and mentally? 00:24:05 — How do OCD behaviors form as a way to cope with anxiety? 00:27:35 — Can fear of death and existential thoughts trigger panic attacks? 00:31:05 — Why do people normalize severe anxiety instead of seeking help? 00:33:20 — How multiple family losses in a short time impact mental stability 00:36:00 — How addiction patterns silently pass through families 00:38:25 — Why grief affects siblings differently after a sudden death 00:41:00 — Can marijuana worsen underlying mental health conditions? 00:44:00 — How did the COVID pandemic intensify anxiety and mental health struggles? 00:48:30 — When do small behavioral changes become warning signs of psychosis? 00:54:00 — Why families often miss the early stages of severe mental illness 01:00:00 — What is it like watching a loved one mentally unravel in real time? 01:08:30 — What are the early signs of psychosis before diagnosis? 01:18:00 — What finally forces families to seek emergency psychiatric care? 01:28:00 — What happens during hospitalization for severe mental illness? 01:38:30 — How does a serious psychiatric diagnosis change a family forever? 01:48:00 — What is the emotional toll of loving someone you can’t protect? 01:58:00 — How siblings process guilt, grief, and responsibility differently 02:05:30 — What do most people misunderstand about severe mental illness? 02:11:00 — How does this experience reshape views on mental health and family? 02:16:30 — What should people know about loving someone with a severe mental disorder? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 27 mins
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