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The Trauma Bond Podcast is hosted by Chas V. and Co-hosted with Nicole T. Think of this podcast as a verbal meme, memes are funny because they usually relate to unhealthy coping that we all do. Let us be your meme connoisseurs and join us on this journey of collective unhealthy coping.

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    • Mar 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Pit of the talk.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 78:03


    Nicole manages to embarrass herself in front of a celebrity and then embarrassed her already embarrassed self. We also talk about controversy around what a feminist means today and one of the biggest douchebags we've ever unpacked and more, all in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-trauma-bond-podcast/support

    Spit in my mouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 70:34


    Look at us staying on schedule 3 episodes in a row... In this episode we read an email with all the tricks & trades of exploiting sexual kinks for money over the internet. If anyone has ever wondered what to do with their old panties or how to make a few extra bucks, we've got you covered! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trauma-bond-podcast/support

    Supposedbly *

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 77:03


    Being in an interracial relationship makes you notice some cultural differences. In honor of black history month, we're exploring some of those differences and going over results from our instagram poll. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trauma-bond-podcast/support

    One day we'll get this right.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 70:58


    We're back! Again... We had to take a little bit of a break, life just got in the way. Now we're back with a commitment to fulfilling our promise of bi-weekly episodes. We would love to hear from anyone who listens to this podcast and let us know what topics you'd like to hear or even share a story of your own. Email us at traumabondpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trauma-bond-podcast/support

    The evil that you know

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 73:52


    This week we talk about loyalty tests gone wrong, how Kanye has go completely off the rails and read a very poorly written email. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trauma-bond-podcast/support

    Let's play a game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 58:06


    We did it! Two episodes in a row. Maybe we can actually stick to a schedule. This week we decided to play a game of 21 questions and see if we think the same of the dynamics of our relationship. We're still looking for new guests to feature or interview on podcast. If you have a story to tell, email us at traumabondpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trauma-bond-podcast/support

    A breath of fresh air

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 70:28


    We're back and according to Nicole we're committed to new episode every week so if we don't then make sure you hold her accountable. We're also looking for new guests to join the podcast. If you'd like to be on the podcast, head over to https://thetraumabondpodcast.com/ and submit your story! If you'd rather it just be read, send us an email at traumabondpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trauma-bond-podcast/support

    It's the little wins.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 61:32


    We took our first family vacation and survived! Well for now, Nicole is on the cusp of a 30 years of life crisis. We've migrated platforms! If you have any trouble hearing this podcast where you normally listen, please send us an email: traumabondpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trauma-bond-podcast/support

    Passed out on the floor.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 62:09


    This week we talk about all the fun of celebrating our 2 year anniversary and Nicole fulfilling her dream to be able to take care of Chas. Follow us on instagram and don't forget to subscribe! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    All the signs were there pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 76:16


    We finally got around to finishing this email from a listener who struggled navigating through an addiction with her then boyfriend. This situation gets very intense. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    A few less likes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 64:45


    This week we discuss our new show we love to hate 'The Ultimatum', although there are some similarities into our relationship. However, we know 2 years isn't quite long enough to declare an ultimatum. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    All the signs were there pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 72:01


    Nicole finally showed up for a podcast recording. Still shaking off some rust so bear with us while we figure this out. We're back to reading emails and this one is a lot to get through so we're splitting it up into at least two parts. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and subscribe to the podcast! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    A dose of nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 79:02


    On this episode, Chas has a long time friend in town and they talk about stories from the past 20+ years that they've been friends. No Nicole on this episode, she couldn't make it to the recording.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    I waited all week for this.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 65:36


    Nicole has some real dedication to this podcast, so much so she keeps stories / events to herself even though she really wants to share them just so she can share it for the first time on the podcast. Is it annoying? Yes. Is it worth it? I guess we'll find out. Follow us on instagram and subscribe on YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    Hanging on by a thread

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 64:36


    We're back, again. It was obvious that you guys missed us so we put our fighting aside and come together to record a new episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    You think I can afford a yacht?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 58:29


    Special guest episode! We got to talk to Dr. Nadine formally the wife of "The Wolf of Wall Street", yes, that wolf of Wall Street. Nicole was very excited for this interview so this was her first lead on an interview. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    Maybe you shouldn't have a gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 64:36


    This week it's just us! No official guest stories but a couple of stories by proxy. We're still trying to get a hang of this new schedule so we apologize for the long gap between episodes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    Guess we'll never live together

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 56:39


    We're still trying to get a hang of this new schedule so we apologize for the late release. Trauma Tale entry from our favorite "Rachel" on behalf on her husband "Bill" and well let's just say we understand why his mom was the way she was in a previous email. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    A little rusty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 66:33


    We're back! Finally after a several month hiatus we've returned. This episode shows just how long it's been since we've recorded a podcast and is like the first episode all over again. We apologize for the poor audio quality but we tried our best to make it at least listenable. The next one will be better, promise! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    Good-Bye for now

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 57:47


    Due to some circumstances in our personal life we're going to stop this podcast for the foreseeable future. Thank you to everyone who helped support us during this journey, we had a lot of fun! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    You wear hoochie shorts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 77:11


    Chas and Nicole talk about childhood crushes and oddly a lot about sports. Nicole discovers in the event of a break-up her next bf has to be a Clemson fan because she's too far invested in Clemson sports now. We also read an email about sabotage from a partner's parent. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: thetraumabondpodcast Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsz8Hst1gmc0NAeLmi1gd3Q Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    Are we fixed now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 71:12


    This week we wanted to provide you all with some actual useful insight into potentially fixing your issues. Although we still believe laughing is beneficial to our coping we felt we should offer some alternatives. Enjoy this episode with our guest Riana Milne. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok: thetraumabondpodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    Love during lockup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 59:07


    This week we read a story about one listener's experience working in a prison which lead to dating someone in prison and the obvious red flag that they didn't see in that logic. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thetraumabondpodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-bond-podcast/donations

    Orgasms will do that to you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 100:18


    Our final episode of 2020! Maybe. As always this episode starts with a bit of bickering about how Nicole does nothing for the podcast but takes a turn into actually finding things she can do. No guest this week so we read some Trauma tales and struggle together to get through it. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast Email us your stories: traumabondpodcast@gmail.com

    Two birds, one bone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 118:09


    We have a friend of Chas' come on and talk about trauma in her life that Chas got to witness first hand. We also get down to the root of some other trauma and life choices. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast

    Sisterly Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 64:33


    Nicole's sister stops by to talk about how the most traumatic thing that ever happened to her was her older sister being born with plenty of stories to back it up. Send us your stories! thetraumabondpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast

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    Everyday, run of the mill.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 84:41


    Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode we give some updates from previous episodes and talk about our terrible experience at a winery for Nicole's birthday and how we almost broke up recently. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @thetraumabondpodcast

    The Love Contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 114:03


    This week we're joined by a guest who's been with the same guy for 10 years!?! We talk about hardships with that and dig into some past relationship trauma. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast

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    Guess I'm in the Army now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 131:50


    Chas gets together with a couple of his veteran friends and exchange stories from basic training, deployments and active duty life. 22 veterans commit suicide every day, 8,030 a year. If you are struggling with PTSD know that you are not alone and there is nothing wrong with seeking help. Foundations mentioned in the podcast: *Operation Rally Point* https://www.facebook.com/oprallypoint/ *The Murph Challenge* https://www.facebook.com/murphchallenge/ *Heroes First Foundation* https://heroesfirstfoundation.org/ *Paws 4 Vets* https://www.facebook.com/paws4vets/

    Hot Mess Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 75:54


    Nicole gets banned from Facebook for making death threats, Chas talks about how he got stalked by a girl on the internet via a radio station and how all his friends turn him in and we read our very first "Trauma Tale", a new segment where we read email entries from people since getting people in studio seems to be an issue.

    Nicole-less

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 112:21


    Chas' cousin comes to visit and unplanned they end up recording a podcast episode without Nicole. Needless to say Nicole was less than happy. Chas and his cousin talk about life growing up in a very religious family in the south suburbs of Chicago. Want to be on the podcast? Visit thetraumabondpodcast.com/join to learn how! Follow us on Instagram @thetraumabondpodcast

    Not wife material

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 60:31


    Nicole has a dream that Chas broke up with her because she wore pajama's during a podcast recording. Chas talks about getting into fights in school and together we discuss some ins and outs in our relationship. Follow us on instagram @thetraumabondpodcast

    That's when things get wet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 88:46


    This week we talked to a friend of Nicole's and hear about all the drama between her and her roommate of just a few months and really dive into where her trauma may have started at a young age. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! Instagram @thetraumabondpodcast Twitter @traumabondpod

    Squeeze the rubber on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 93:38


    This week we talk with a long time friend of Chas', Marissa. Marissa tells us all about her struggles with online dating and what lead her to trying a match making service that costs thousands of dollars. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on social media! Instagram: @thetraumabondpodcast Twitter: @traumabondpod

    Morning Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 102:01


    We're back! You guys asked for more episodes of just Chas and Nicole and now you have it. We're working on a new schedule to provide more episodes of just the two of us and changing up our format a little. Follow us on Instagram @thetraumabondpodcast and on Twitter @thetraumabondpod

    My first American girlfriend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 68:28


    In this episode we talk with one of Nicole's friends, Fadi. We talk about his first experiences in the U.S. with girls as well as a threesome that went too far. Follow us on Instagram @thetraumabondpodcast and on Twitter @thetraumabondpod

    Face down in the pool (bonus content)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 18:49


    We had so much to talk about in this episode that we talked for almost 2 hours. The bulk of the important stuff was in the main episode but there were some good and funny parts we didn't want to leave out so enjoy 20 minutes of more content.

    Face down in the pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 83:09


    On this episode we do a deep dive into Chas' traumatic experience with his ex when he had two friends come visit from out of town. We also get the perspective of his neighbor at the time and close friend, Chris.

    He came all over my sheets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 63:36


    We have our first guest! This episode has a lot of sex talk in it and that's just how we all are when we're around each other. Lesya talks about some online dating as well as propositioning Nicole several times and some previous sexual encounters.

    Almost too trusting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 60:41


    Episode 1! We've officially started our podcast. In this episode we break down how the format of the podcast will be moving forward. We also go into what our relationship is like and some of our earlier trauma/funny stories. Follow us on Instagram @thetraumabondpodcast.

    Almost the end

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 70:23


    Well, we almost didn't make it here. Nicole and Chas had a big fight last week while recording the podcast so that episode got thrown out and this one was created last minute. Last minute but still the typical love and banter, this time. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast

    Not enough red flags

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 88:53


    This week we get another peek into Nicole's childhood trauma and see just how it is that she ended up the way that she is followed by some fundamental differences in the relationship. Chas once again is right about something and Nicole insists she's right, and of course a "Trauma Tale" to wrap it all up. We have a new website, check it out! thetraumabondpodcast.com Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @thetraumabondpodcast

    How do I fix myself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 96:32


    In this episode, we take a good look into some of Nicole's insecurities & sexual complexes. We also read an email full of twists & turns that lead us on many tangents along the way, per usual. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast

    Together until we die.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 71:43


    If you're not already planning what you're going to take in the event of a divorce are you even in a relationship? Nicole doesn't think so. This week is our normal banter with a trauma tales story that could've easily turned into a story on the local evening news. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast Send your stories to traumabondpodcast@gmail.com

    It's cheaper to keep her

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 74:54


    In this episode, Chas tells an actual "ghosting" story & Nicole talks about dating a schizophrenic... The 2 of us also read an email that's full of trauma.

    She stabbed me twice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 91:49


    This week we are joined by Nicole's friend who has a terrible history of dating toxic women, including an ex who stabbed him, twice! Tune in to hear about why dating apps may not be the best way to go. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast

    Now we're toxic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 81:14


    In this episode, we talk about a joke that went too far & opened a huge box of insecurities for both Chas & Nicole. We also discuss the dating struggles of a single parent. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @thetraumabondpodcast. Have a crazy, funny or toxic story to tell? Send it to us! We're always looking for new stories to read, send us an email at traumabondpodcast@gmail.com or checkout https://thetraumabondpodcast.com/tell-your-story if you're interested in coming on the podcast

    The Break-up Text

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 84:18


    Chas' friend stops by to talk about a long term friendship turned sour then somehow Chas gets gained up on by the two girls about his "commitment issues" and as things usually do, it goes too far.

    Real life 90 day fiance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 84:56


    Happy new year! Chas and Nicole break their New Years resolution before it even starts. New year same bickering, and a special trauma tale that sounds like it’s directly out of the TLC handbook. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @thetraumabondpodcast

    Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 23:30


    2020 sucked but it wasn't a TOTAL waste! We gave you guys this hilarious podcast so... You're welcome! Here is a wrap up of some of our favorite stories from our past episodes. & For all you newbies wondering what we're all about, here ya go!

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