Episodes

Feb. 16, 2026

Episode 2 - When Love Is In Control

"Anonymous" checks in with another weekly episode from her journey through divorce and she pulls no punches talking about her signs of narcissistic abuse. Take some time to listen and find out if you, or anyone you know can identify with "Anonymous" in any way. Support the show

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Feb. 9, 2026

Episode 1 - Why I Stayed So Long

Making her podcasting debut and checking off one of her homework assignments from her therapist, "Anonymous" boldly ventures into what freedom looks like for her with her podcast "When You Know Better". Being married to a nar...

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Feb. 4, 2026

A Conversation with "Anonymous"

As "Anonymous" prepares for the debut of Chapter One of the When You Know Better podcast on Monday February 9th, I get a chance to sit down with her and have a conversation about making the decision to talk about her divorce ...

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Feb. 2, 2026

A Spring in Your Winter Step

I think I have discovered the cheat code on how to deal with the "winter blues" and it means pulling the covers off Groundhog Day in the process. Sorry, but not sorry... Support the show

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Jan. 27, 2026

I Call Dibs

One of the most "Chicago things" about living in Chicago during the winter season, is knowing the lore about "dibs" and how to approach this right of winter passage. I've also been thinking about how I should be calling "dibs...

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Jan. 22, 2026

The Wind Chill, The Oscars, and The Gray Hair from Hell

I'm no punk because I live in Chicago, but this weekend's Polar Vortex is ready to take someone's lunch money out there and it won't be me! I have my plans set this weekend to catch up on a couple of movies since the Oscar no...

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Jan. 14, 2026

Don't Quit

New year, new season, new logo, new look, new everything! Can we get things started although we are already 15 days into 2026? I found my way back to not just podcasting after a much needed extended holiday time off, but to m...

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Dec. 18, 2025

I Don't Remember December

As we are flying towards the holiday and are on a crash course with 2026, we have to find a way to slow things down enough so that we can at least enjoy what's left in December. Somehow, my unhealthy obsession with rearrangin...

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Dec. 12, 2025

It's The Gift That Counts

It could very well be the best gift in the history of ever, but it looks suspect because it's not wrapped in packaging you approve of. Have you ever looked sideways at a box wrapped in newspaper or not crisp holiday paper? Be...

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Dec. 8, 2025

Surviving the Holidays

During this time of year, there are more people suffering from depression, anxiety and loneliness than at any other season. We need to make sure we have the keys when it comes to “Surviving the Holidays.” Helping me unwrap th...

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