We’re back. Season 2 is coming.
Season 2 of the award-winning podcast, This Is What It Feels Like is coming. Out April 15th.
UPDATE to TIWIFL Listeners
This Is What It Feels Like host Terra Lopez announces next steps for the podcast, including a new season of episodes and a Discord discussion page for fans to get involved in the conversation.
BONUS EPISODE: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe Talks Catcalling with Host Terra Lopez
What does it feel like to be catcalled? In this episode of The Sunday Story, Host Ayesha Rascoe shares her own personal experience with street harassment and discusses the long-term effects of the phenomenon with This Is What It Feels Like Host Terra Lopez. You’ll also learn about the genesis of the podcast, which began as an art installation.
Losing A Parent to Suicide
How does it feel to lose a parent to suicide? This is an experience Host Terra Lopez is familiar with. She lost her father in 2015. In this episode she searches for healing and meaning with two individuals who have also lost a parent to suicide. Exploring the emotional complexities, guilt and shame, coping mechanisms, and the fear of following in their parent’s footsteps, these conversations shed light on the complexities of grief that follows the loss of a parent to suicide.
Choosing An Abortion
At a time when access to abortion is being rolled back across the country, you’ll hear stories from four individuals who chose to have an abortion. They discuss why they made the decision they did and how it has affected their lives. Host Terra Lopez delves into the emotional and long-term mental effects that accompany this complex decision
Thriving at Age 106
What does life look like at 106? Meet Glenna Lucille Walters, a 106-year-old piano player who finds joy and solace in her love for “The Bachelor,” literature and the enchanting melodies of jazz. Through lively anecdotes and lots of sass, Glenna shares her secrets to living a long, purposeful and meaningful life.
Being Catcalled
What does it feel like to be catcalled? We asked female-presenting folks to share their catcall experiences with us and the response was overwhelming. We received dozens of stories of violence, safety concerns, the emotional toll and broader implications of catcalling. What can we learn from these stories? Host Terra Lopez gathered a group of friends together to gain some insight and understanding about how to solve this deep-rooted issue.
Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System as a Trans Person
What does it take to become your best self? At a time when politicians across the country are sponsoring laws targeting gender-affirming care, what would you endure to live an authentic life? Join us as we delve into the lived experiences of three transgender individuals in America and the great lengths they went through to receive gender-affirming care. We’ll explore the unique challenges they face within the healthcare system while trying to become their full and best selves
Introducing This Is What It Feels Like
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