Great podcast, but the most recent episode #316 is a replay.

I don’t recall how I stumbled to this podcast but I’m a huge fan. The stories are riveting.

have not throughly thought through the message behind these stories and certainly don’t live in the shoes of the people sharing their stories. No one is forcing you to listen and if you’re basing your rating off of ONE episode, you are clearly missing out. This podcast has been a great way to realize that everyone has a very unique life experience. Don’t even bother reading the one star reviews, because those people don’t know what they’re talking about, period.

I’ve found this podcast to just be okay but the last story about Amy and her childhood was just too much. She’s unstable and crying every other sentence. If you’re not emotionally stable enough to get through any of your story without crying, maybe it would be better spoken in therapy. I’m sorry you’re still struggling. Amy-you were a very cruel person regardless of your circumstances. Do you blame them for not accepting your forgiveness? You say you’re not a victim but parts of this podcast state otherwise. This episode can be skipped. It was just too much pity me.

Just taking a break from the current episode that I am listening to to give 5 stars. I want to say that the story teller is having a hard time, and is very emotional- I feel bad for the person, but the story seems to be about a recklessness with relationships, a lack of empathy and understanding for other people, and an expectation of acceptance and forgiveness. I had a hard childhood myself. And I looked for forgiveness. Those people who we try to find solace in do not owe us anything. In fact they often have their own problems. I hope we all find true peace- but it’s not going to be found with the attitude that you are owed it, or that you can have it now. Hang in there, My heart goes out to you story teller.

This girl and her life is beyond pitiful and boring- over this podcast and trying to find a good episode.

I love this podcast, the real life stories are moving.

Most episodes are good but this guy….what is is rambling on about??? He makes no sense. His dime store psychobabble was unbearable.

I recently discovered this podcast and I am hooked! It is fantastic and I am working my way through all of the episodes. Most of the episodes are riveting. But episode 296 is totally contrived, phony and just fake. It was the episode of an anonymous and annoying narrator in which she talks about an unknown entity is stalking her. Even when she talks about her background, there is no real emotion and just plain make believe storytelling. I could barely listen to it.

The most recent episode wasn’t edited well:( It jumps around and repeats itself. Otherwise, great podcast!

I’ve been listening for years. Every story is impactful, different, unpredictable, genuine and memorable. The recent episode (#308) of Whit (the host) telling his own story of a recent incident is insightful and truly moving and a beautiful reflection of all of the stories told here by others. Highly recommend!!

I do not remember how I came across this podcast, but when I did I was all in. I especially took to the episodes of personal experience to Black Americans experiences. This is where I came to know the author - Kiese Laymon. I was hooked. The stories that Whit selects to tell are vast yet so relatable. I was so sorry to hear of his recent health troubles. Although I have no doubt that he will recover from it and it will drive him to receive more stories that we all can benefit from. Thank you Whit and be well!

I honestly am so happy I found this show! It’s amazing how you can actually connect with everyone’s stories. To whit, I wish you a speedy recovery and appreciate what you bring with this outstanding podcast!

I wasn’t sure I would like this, but I’m definitely addicted to this podcast. I love hearing people tell their stories about events that transformed their understanding of themselves, the world, and humanity. I’ve been through a lot of trauma in my life so these stories make me feel less alone. 💜

For sharing your story among the others you have related. So glad you are recovering ❤️‍🩹

Each episode is inspiring and also hard to listen to because of the trauma. But, here we are. And here we are for each other…to hear our stories. Wow and thank you.

Thanks for sharing your story, hope you’re feeling better! Love this podcast it is helpful hearing people’s stories and wisdoms! Look forward everyweek!

Insufferable. A bunch of nothing. Sounds completely out of touch with the real world. It seems like he’s reading. Acting as though it’s off the top of his head. Self-important. Insincere. Is he interviewing for his own podcast? I dislike this episode so much. Did anyone listen to it? Sounds like the diary of a 14 year old girl.

Wow. Thank you, Whit, for your remarkable program. Thank you to every guest for sharing their experiences. There’s no way to summarize remarkable stories that you have worked so tirelessly to facilitate. Whit, thank you so much for sharing yours. I’m so glad you are still here. (I will leave it at that to avoid spoiling anything about you most recent episode.) With this latest episode (yours) You have truly reached a new level, and I’m personally so humbled, moved, and inspired. Genuinely, thank you. Whether it were to be the final episode, or the next step toward hundreds more for years to come, what you have shared with the world is a true gift. I wish you, your family, and your team all the best no matter where life takes you.🤍

Love it!

I am a long time listener. The story-telling from the perspective of those who experience “it” is so wholesome and real and raw. The hosts are fantastic. Sounds is always great. I can’t recommend enough.

Wow I’ve always loved the show but I loved the raw vulnerable turn the host had to make in order to put his story out there. I’m so glad you’re back!

I am so relieved 😅 that you are ok. I was on pins and needles over here. Your story in a word is perfect. Your talent for articulating each moment is a true gift from God. It really hit home for me when you described your realization of how much you mean to your family, friends, co-workers, and listeners. Thank you for producing the deepest and most honest podcast that I know of. I pray that I will someday experience true authenticity too. You are a beautiful and talented soul.

From a listener standpoint, this show is well produced and edited and easy to follow- which is so nice as an avid podcast listener. I believe this podcast has helped me grasp a world view that I wouldn’t have had the chance to experience. It’s helped me understand the many different paths we all take in this life and how powerful the human spirit is in overcoming the hardest of times. Especially as someone who has had a more sheltered life I have found this podcast to be particularly important for me. I really appreciate this show for my change in perspective but must also warm on “binge listening”. The stories are often sbout traumatic events (which they show clearly states) and so sometimes if I’m listening for hours I feel a little shift in headspace. Thank you to all the story tellers and host for putting these amazing stories out into the world. I’ve learned so much 💕

So glad that you’re okay, Whit! So appreciate your open heart, bravery, and wisdom in sharing what just happened to you.

Awesome podcast. Mind blowing, eye opening and keeps me on the edge of my seat. And to think that these are all true stories 🤯 Whit thank you soooo much for creating this podcast!! You guys do a great job putting the episodes together. You help me get through my days and something I look forward to every week.

Experiences told by the people who experienced them, first hand. It’s obvious that Whit has a skill for story telling, but we didn’t know it ourselves until his own episode. The connections he made and how this podcast has become part of his own story is incredible. One of the few podcasts that thoughtfully serves its platform, makes us ask questions about the human condition and nearly leaves me in tears every week. Thank you.

Thank you for allowing people to tell their stories. This is a unique and meaningful podcast. Especially your own story Wit. Keep it going!

Much love. Happy everyone is healthy.

Thanks for making such a great podcast I very much look forward to each new episode. These have to be some of the rawest and real stories I’ve heard, I luv that the story teller is allowed to tell there story uninterrupted and without any opinions, I feel it makes it more believable when the host doesn’t always ask questions and just lets the person say what they need to say with no judgement… thanks again for making such a GREAT POD! 💖💯 keep up the good work

I love this podcast , can’t wait every week for a new episode .

Hit or miss. The guy in 306 is a self important choad. I couldn’t complete. Whit should really screen folks better.

I enjoyed this podcast for a while. Although, lost some faith when a certain speaker came on. He talked about his wife having Multiple Personality Disorder. It came across as extremely made up/fake. So, I feel these stories are not confirmed or actual. But, it’s a podcast.

About 90% of the episodes are worth listening to.. good driving podcast

Overall I enjoy this show, but it’s hit or miss based on the guest speaker. I really like when they give a brief background about themselves before the major event in their life because it helps me empathize with them better. However, I do feel like a few people are on here to promote their book or business venture. Nothing wrong with that, but just to be aware.

This rich white lady from Santa Monica to San Francisco can’t find a way to find her next season of her podcast. It’s an amazing podcast. I’d like to listen to but who was Me? She can’t find a sponsor to give her money to continue her. Can you help her out?

I was born in the Sacramento (Calif) area in the early 1950s (I was number 2 of 6 children) with TWO club feet. Casts were immediately placed on my feet (I still have a pair that my parents saved for me); I don’t know how frequently they were replaced or how long I wore them. One of my sisters (she is 2 years younger than me) was born with ONE club foot — she also wore a cast on that foot (I don’t know for how long), but I do remember her wearing a brace on that leg — when she may have been 3 years old (?). Our parents were always concerned about our feet and saw to it that we wore “proper fitting” shoes (oxfords instead of the newly appearing canvas/tennis shoes of the early 1960s). I never had any problems with my feet over the years—except having small feet (women’s size 5-1/2 or 6 and finding age-appropriate shoes to fit me), but I am also a small person (5’ 2” and 110 lbs). My younger sister ended up with one foot one full size larger than the other, and also had to wear special orthotics. I have rarely heard of anyone else being born with this same condition and that more recently surgeries were done in attempts to correct the condition. I was never teased/bullied about it except when in junior high school (7th & 8th grades) my parents bought me black Hush Puppy shoes that looked like boy shoes (like wingtips without the wingtips) that I had to wear with dresses (girls were not allowed to wear pants at school/church at that time—the early 1960s). I complained about the teasing to my parents but my father (raised during the Great Depression) told me his father bought him “patent leather” shoes which he had to wear about that same age of his life. I guess that was said to make me feel appreciative that I even had good structural support shoes—he never acknowledged that the teasing was good/bad for me. However, as an adult in my business employment, I always wore high heels (a couple of inches high) and never had feet problems. I don’t know that I can wear heels now being retired and wearing flat all-purpose shoes all of the time. 😊

This podcast is truly wonderful I have learned so much and look forward to listening to every episode I share it with my friends and family I can relate and it is helpful please continue to do the work that you do you just don't know it is so freeing.

this podcast is wonderful already. I just found it for the first time today, but I felt compelled to leave a review after listening to the jon romano episode (‘what would you do if you walked into your high school with a shotgun?’). listening to jon brought me to tears multiple times throughout his episode, his voice and his way of telling his story was captivating and left me feeling as though I was living through every emotion in his voice and his words with him. I felt heartbroken for him and the hardships he’s faced, both before and after what he did. his openness about sexual abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts was very raw and his advocacy for therapy and mental health awareness is so important. “healed people heal people” was a beautiful message. I can’t wait to listen even further into this podcast, all of the episodes I’ve heard so far have been great.

I started listening to this podcast almost a decade ago and I truly believe it has made me more empathic, resolute and a better critical thinker. Hearing first person, uninterrupted narrative from people who are so different to me has built a level of care and compassion into my life that really matters in this moment. I love this podcast. It’s bigger than a podcast. Listen 🎧

I used to be so captivated by the stories. I like the format of the show, but I feel that the stories of the last few months ate quite lacking in impact. Episode 306 is an example of how hard to listen to some of the story tellers have been. It sounds like made up filler. A bit pretentious.

Whoa! I’m so happy I stumbled across this podcast. I’ve only listened to 2 episodes so far but I’m already blown away. I love that the stories are told in 1st person which makes the storytelling all the better! Also really appreciate that Whit, doesn’t interject often from the person speaking. It’s unbelievable and amazes me what people have experienced in life. Can’t wait to binge listen to this podcast!!!

Stumbled across this podcast recently and I’m loving it! I’m hooked!

The episode where the young man swallows bags of cocaine and nearly dies …was disgusting. Truly. He made a purposeful and idiotic decision to put himself in harms way. My heart goes out to his parents. What he put them through is unconscionable. I have very little empathy for him, however. He was raised in a loving, stable home and chose, instead, to walk down a dark and evil path. 21 months wasn’t a long enough sentence. He may have turned his life around eventually, but it doesn’t make him a hero.

I just listened to what if your boyfriend set himself on fire and I only planned to listen for 10 minutes but the author was so interesting and compelling I couldn’t stop!!

This is actually a review about wonders plus. I’m only leaving the review here because this is the show I’m listening to as I write this. I pay for wonders plus because I hate commercials. It was my understanding that wonders plus is commercial free, did I make a mistake? There was an ad at the beginning of the show released on 1-2-24 and so far there has been 2 more ad breaks. What gives? I’m sorry to leave a bad review for this show but I couldn’t find a way to review wondery. I’m hoping a bad review will get somebody’s attention so if it does and the problem gets fixed I will fix my review.

Thank you for making this show. We always think we’ve lived through some crazy things, then we hear stories like these and it makes us realize we’re all just trying to make the best of things and make it.

Though I found some episodes to be painful, triggering, traumatizing or even a bit infuriating I think that's the point. It's honest and raw. A great idea for a podcast and the host's voice is soothing and easy to listen to.

What a fantastic collection of experiences told with an authentic voice. Deep subjects told with a rawness sometimes that gives me chills. And the hosts kindness and guidance is the cool balm to some of these burning hot emotions that come up.

Amazing and heroic stories. Such an amazing podcast!!