Been There, Dunn That
Psychology & Relationships
About
Grief and trauma can be part of your story, but you can grow through them. Despite what we tell ourselves, we can live with grief and trauma and walk hand in hand with them through life. Let's help others together by telling our stories.
Episodes
- Healing in the Silence of Grief
Host Angela Dunn-Cartledge interviews Kent Maxson about his experiences with grief, resilience, and faith, discussing life stressors like health crises and divorce, and the importance of turning toward God. Maxson's book 'No Way Out But Th…
- You Are Not Your First Reaction
Host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and guest Shermin Kruse explore emotional regulation and stoic empathy. Shermin shares insights from her book and personal experiences, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and using emotions as informat…
- Cancer, the Ocean, and the Woman Who Wouldn’t Quit
Felicity Ashley shares her experiences of rowing the Atlantic and surviving cancer with host Angela Dunn-Cartledge. Ashley discusses resilience, mindset, and gratitude in overcoming adversity.
- Grief in the Wake of Betrayal
Angela Dunn-Cartledge and Patrick Eilers explore partner betrayal trauma and the resulting grief. The episode covers the healing journey for those involved and the importance of setting boundaries.
- Love Wins
Diane Haworth discusses her personal experience with grief and loss, covering family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and the role of love and forgiveness in healing. The episode emphasizes the importance of presence and support when facing lo…
- The Power of Reflective Listening
Host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and psychotherapist Catherine DeMonte discuss grief, healing, manifestation, and the impact of language. Catherine shares practical reflective listening techniques.
- Resilience of Firstborn Daughters
This episode features Adaku Mbagwu and host Angela Dunn-Cartledge discussing the unique challenges and strengths of firstborn daughters in business and personal development. They cover cultural expectations, psychological impacts, and the…
- The Weight We Carry Without Forgiveness
Angela Dunn-Cartledge and Barbara J Hunt explore forgiveness as a mental health practice, discussing the weight of grievances, reasons for reluctance to forgive, and the connection between grief and forgiveness. Barbara highlights the impo…
- Hidden Lessons of Divorce
In the Season 3 premiere of Been There, Dunn That, host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and psychologist Dr. Andrea Corn discuss the healing process after divorce. Dr. Corn shares insights on managing emotions, grief, self-compassion, and building r…
- EP 2.34: No Likes. No Comments. Just Relief.
This episode of Been There, Dunn That features Angela and Courtney discussing how unexpressed thoughts cause distress and how anonymous expression, like through the Air Out app, provides relief. They delve into everyday grief and the power…
- Ep 2.33: Grief Literacy, Ritual, and Belonging
Host Angela Dunn-Cartledge speaks with death doula Alyssa Ackerman about creating a grief-literate culture. They explore how untended grief can manifest as trauma, the importance of pre-existing connections for resilience, and practical me…
- EP 2.32: The 20-Minute Rule: Stress Chemistry and Micro-Habits for Healing
Dr. Loretta Breuning explains how cortisol amplifies stress triggers and dopamine seeks relief, discussing the brain's old emotional pathways. The episode covers the 20-minute rule for stress, identifying social comparison, and building re…
- EP 2.31: Laughing Through the Hard: Comedy, Crisis, and Not Giving Up
Angela and Amanda Graham discuss breaking into TV/film late, navigating gatekeepers, and choosing hope. Amanda shares insights on her neurodivergence, direct communication, and "punk-rocking" her book, offering encouragement on consistency…
- EP 2.30: You’re Not Alone: Pet Loss, Presence, and Signs
Rebecca shares her journey of healing from trauma, including parental suicide and abuse, finding solace in spirituality and her pets. After the profound loss of her dog Gus, she experienced signs and synchronicity, eventually welcoming Zek…
- EP 2.29: Secrecy, Shame, and Identity: What Adoptees Need to Heal
This episode of Been There, Dunn That features hosts Angela and Hadassah exploring the impact of secrecy and shame on adoptee identity and healing. They discuss strategies for moving beyond rumination, the significance of genetic mirroring…
- EP 2.28: Honest Pages, Gentle Practice: Trusting Your Story
Angela and Leigh Shulman explore creating a sustainable writing life, sharing practical advice on habits, feedback, and overcoming perfectionism. They discuss the distinction between writing and publishing, and how community fosters healin…
- EP 2.27: When You Stop Fighting: Choosing Life, One Day at a Time
Host Angela Dunn-Cartledge discusses addiction, recovery, and resilience with author Daryl Dittmer. Dittmer shares his personal journey, the turning point in his life, and practical strategies like gratitude, meditation, and writing for ma…
- EP 2.26: When the Casseroles Stop: Taming Your Grief
This episode features a conversation between host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and grief counselor Harold Polus on navigating grief after the initial support fades. They discuss healing through spiritual, emotional, and physical pillars, using me…
- EP 2.25: Becoming the Solution: Turning Setbacks into Success
Dr. Janee Mobley shares her journey from homelessness to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of faith and a "solutionist" mindset to reframe obstacles and create success. The episode discusses resilience, courage, and practical steps f…
- EP 2.24: Burning it Down to Build It Again: Divorce, Identity and Renewal
In this episode of Been There, Dunn That, host Angela Dunn-Cartledge speaks with author Julie Sedler about navigating divorce, reclaiming identity, and personal renewal. They discuss the emotional aspects of divorce, societal pressures, an…
- EP 2.23: Grief, Guilt and the Silverware We Keep
Angela and Elisa Lindstrom discuss how grief, guilt, and clutter are linked, exploring why people keep items after loss and how releasing them doesn't mean forgetting. Elisa offers tools for decluttering, reframing the process, and creatin…
- Ep 2.22: Consistency Is the Superpower: Rebuilding from the Inside Out
Angela and Becca Stone discuss overcoming disordered eating, infertility, PCOS, and diet culture. They share insights on body image, faith, parenting, and how consistency and self-talk are key to healing and identity.
- EP 2.21: Grit, Guilt and Getting Back Up: Leadership IRL
Angela Dunn-Cartledge hosts Kyle Baxter and Chris Terzakos to discuss their leadership journeys, shaped by unique backgrounds and experiences. The episode explores their origin stories and leadership styles.
- EP 2.20: Finding Joy in Caregiving: A Son's Journey
Mark discusses his journey of caregiving for his mother, covering the grief and humor in his experiences. His award-winning book, "A Cup of Tea on the Commode," reflects these raw moments while navigating family dynamics.
- EP 2.19: More than a Thought: The Fight for Emotional Tolerance
Coach Megan DeVito joins the show to discuss managing anxiety and stress, touching on societal emotions and information overload. She shares insights on challenging anxious thoughts, finding personal truth, and the importance of profession…
- EP 2.18: Safe to Be Imperfect: Building Trust and Living with Purpose
In this episode, clinical psychologist Ashley Poklar shares insights on grief, therapy, and parenting. She emphasizes building trust with children to heal trauma and discusses recognizing warning signs.
- EP 2.17: Flip the Script! Angela is the Guest!
Angela shares her personal story of infertility, the challenges of conceiving, and the loss of her son. She discusses pursuing embryo adoption, resulting in the birth of her triplets, and reflects on resilience and connection.
- EP 2.16: Breaking the Silence: A Brother's Journey
Keeper Catran-Whitney shares his journey of healing from the trauma of learning his sisters were abused by their parents. The episode discusses sexual abuse and intent to murder, with a trigger warning.
- EP 2.15: Addiction is a Reaction to Grief
Bracha Goetz, author of children's books and a memoir, shares her experiences with addiction and healing. The episode explores the importance of gratitude, food addiction, and introduces the 'pleasure ladder' concept.
- EP 2.14: The Power of Community and Support in Grief
Candy Surrett discusses her experience with profound loss, highlighting the importance of hope through faith, finding purpose in pain, and taking steps towards healing. The episode stresses the need for perspective shifts and proactive eng…
- EP 2.13: Understanding Clutter as a Reflection of Grief
Declutter expert Star Hansen joins the podcast to explore the connection between clutter and grief. She explains how emotional attachments to items can affect the grieving process and how clutter can serve as a link to lost loved ones, off…
- EP 2.12: Breaking Negative Cycles in Life
On the Been There, Dunn That podcast, host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and guest Helena Demuynck explore mental health, personal growth, and challenges faced by women. They cover reframing difficulties, navigating grief, breaking negative cycles…
- EP 2.11: The Interconnection of Grief and Trauma
Host Angela Dunn-Cartledge interviews clinical social worker and psychotherapist Sam Pitkin on the complexities of grief and trauma, discussing common myths, the role of shame, and the importance of community support and resilience.
- EP 2.10: What It Means to Remember Together
Angela Dunn-Cartledge shares her experiences from a family trip to Ireland, undertaken to support her father-in-law after the loss of his wife. The episode explores the creation of new memories, the discovery of Irish heritage, cultural im…
- Ep 2.9: Finding Hope in Tragedy
Steve Gamlin shares his experience of love, loss, and healing after his wife Tina's passing. He reflects on their relationship, the grieving process, the role of gratitude, and his aspiration to become a grief speaker, aiming to inspire ho…
- EP 2.8: Embracing Authenticity in Storytelling
This episode features Angela Dunn-Cartledge and Elizabeth Wilson discussing memoir writing. They emphasize authenticity, vulnerability, and the healing aspects of storytelling, distinguishing memoirs from self-help and highlighting the rol…
- EP 2.7: The Emotional Journey of Job Loss
This episode of Been There, Dunn That features Angela Cartledge and Dr. David Petrovay discussing the emotional journey of job loss. They compare the grieving process to losing a loved one and touch upon the evolving nature of work.
- EP 2.6: Navigating the Grief of Chronic Illness
In this episode, host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and guest Beth Biss discuss navigating the grief and challenges of living with chronic illnesses like POTS. Beth shares insights on self-advocacy, finding purpose through writing, and the importa…
- EP 2.5: Grieving Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
In this episode, host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and therapist Rachel Goldberg discuss the grief and emotional complexities of infertility and pregnancy loss, covering fertility treatments, pregnancy after loss, and decisions about having child…
- Ep 2.4: The Many Sides of Physical Abuse
In this episode, Adam Platek shares his experiences with witnessing physical abuse as a child, the complexities of forgiveness and grief, and his healing journey after his father's death. The conversation covers growing up in an abusive ho…
- EP 2.3: Processing Grief through Writing
Trena Laine (Olfert) shares her personal journey of processing grief through writing her memoir,
- EP 2.2: Transforming Regret into Action
In this episode of Been There Dunn That, host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and public speaking mentor Bishal Sarkar explore how to transform regret and guilt into action. They emphasize the importance of mentorship, overcoming fears, and taking r…
- Ep 2.1: From Abandoned to Found
Wendy Alexander recounts her life journey, from apartheid South Africa to Australia, detailing experiences with grief, resilience, motherhood, and financial instability. She highlights the importance of purpose, seeking help, and writing a…
- EP 1.26: Reincarnation and Grief
Hosts Angela Dunn-Cartledge and Brownell Landrum discuss death, reincarnation, grief, and forgiveness, drawing on Landrum's hospice volunteer experiences. They touch upon near-death experiences, universal signs, and life lessons.
- EP 1.25: Navigating Grief and Joy in Identity
Dee Gray shares her personal experiences of coming out as transgender, dealing with grief after losing a parent, and the importance of allyship. The conversation highlights the complexities of family, the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ com…
- EP 1.24: From Coping to Healing
Host Angela Dunn-Cartledge talks with Tim Neale about his healing journey from trauma, anxiety, and depression. Tim shares how he found healing and emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and self-discovery.
- EP 1.23: Grieving Abuse is Valid
Host Angela Dunn-Cartledge interviews romance writer Marysol James about her life journey, including overcoming cancer and an abusive relationship. The episode highlights resilience, hope, and self-discovery, with James sharing insights on…
- EP 1.22: Eliminating the Stigma Around Diabetes
Chet Galaska shares his experience with type 1 diabetes on Been There, Dunn That, discussing the realities of the condition, common misconceptions, and the importance of education and advocacy to eliminate stigma.
- EP 1.21: You Can Put It Down
In this episode, host Angela Dunn-Cartledge and Darren Bruce explore holistic coaching and emotional intelligence, covering self-awareness, the impact of childhood on relationships, grief, and finding joy.
- EP 1.20: Never Give Up
In EP 1.20, Andy Semotiuk shares stories of family resilience, focusing on his great aunt, an opera singer, and his mother, who navigated hearing loss and war. The episode explores making choices amid adversity and generational legacies.