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In the Wake

In the Wake

Whytli Rogers

Welcome to In the Wake with Whytli! I am a certified life coach and a mental health advocate. I am also a survivor of sexual and mental abuse. The phrase 'in the wake' means the ‘result of something occurring’ and I originally started this podcast as a result of my story and everything I have overcome. I continuously choose to rise up from the trenches and speak up about these various taboo and stigmatized topics. I choose empowerment, growth, and empathy. As I continue on my healing and self growth journey, I will use my voice to share my truth and insights along with amplifying the voices and stories of others. I interview guests whose messages have resonated with and inspired me. Tune in for weekly episodes on all things mental health, survivorship, and self help!!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best In the Wake episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to In the Wake for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite In the Wake episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

In the Wake - Podcasters for Justice - Black Lives Matter

Podcasters for Justice - Black Lives Matter

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06/10/20 • 3 min

We are podcasters united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many many others at the hands of police. This is a continuation of the systemic racism pervasive in our country since its inception, and we are committed to standing against racism in all its forms.

We believe that to be silent is to be complicit.

We believe that Black lives matter.

We believe that Black lives are more important than property.

We believe that we have a responsibility to use our platforms to speak out against this injustice whenever and wherever we are witnesses to it.

In creating digital media we have built audiences that return week after week to hear our voices, and we will use our voices to speak against anti-blackness and police brutality, and we encourage our audiences to be educated, engaged, and to take action.
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In the Wake - OCD, Social Anxiety, and Therapy with Annie Romano

OCD, Social Anxiety, and Therapy with Annie Romano

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06/25/19 • 44 min

*Disclaimer*
Whytli here. I would like to make an update edit stating that, in the time since this episode was posted, I have discovered that many of my personal values may not align well with those of the episode's guest(s). This is based on stances they have taken and/or shared on social media, etc. Although I may not 100% agree anymore with everything that was said, I don't feel the need to take down this episode because it may still have valuable content or messages that some may need to hear. If you are listening to this older episode, you may keep that in mind.
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In this week's episode, I interview an old friend, Annie Romano, as she tells her experiences battling obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety. She has graduated with her bachelor's of science in psychology so that she can turn around her struggle to help others. She shared her #NoFilter story about mental illness through my foundation, End The Stigma, so be sure to check it out. Annie is lovable, genuine, and intelligent. Listen in for her thoughts on mental health stigmas, her experiences both good and bad in therapy, and how reaching out for connection has helped heal her.
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In the Wake - Spiritualism with Harpartap Cheema

Spiritualism with Harpartap Cheema

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09/08/21 • 79 min

Harpartap and Whytli met during their senior year of high school while participating in first week ice breaker activities. From that day forward, many unforgettable memories were made and introspective conversations were had.
Harpartap is currently living in France where he is studying to one day become an architect. In his free time, he lets his artistic juices flow along with diving deeper into his Sikh beliefs and practices. Post high school, the two have continued to stay in touch through penpal letters and the occasional video call.
In this episode, Harpartap and Whytli discuss their beliefs and insights about religion and spirituality. He gives a peek into his Sihk faith and practices.
We cover the following topics:

  • Myths or misunderstandings about religion & spiritualism
  • Differences between organized religion & spirituality
  • His Sihk faith, beliefs, & principles
  • His personal spiritual practices & meditation
  • Message to those struggling with their spirituality

Tune in to hear the rest of his story and perspectives!
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Song: 100 Days by AJR
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In the Wake - Recovering From a Cult & Reclaiming Your Voice with Lopa van der Mersch

Recovering From a Cult & Reclaiming Your Voice with Lopa van der Mersch

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08/26/21 • 46 min

Lopa van der Mersch is many things: Ayurvedic practitioner. Mother of two. Sustainability advocate. TEDx speaker. Recovering cult member. Her adventures have taken her around the world in search of health, spiritual fulfillment, and deep energy. 2 Years ago, she added a new chapter to her life story: Founder and CEO of Rasa, the adaptogenic coffee alternatives revolutionizing people’s relationship to their energy.
Many of us spend our lives seeking spiritual truth and fulfillment. But, for Lopa, that journey led her somewhere she never expected — a cult. She might not have found all the answers she was looking for, but she did learn a tremendous amount about outsourcing your inner knowing, losing (and reclaiming) your voice, and finding your unshakable source of integrity within.
Back in what she calls her “cult days,” Lopa’s whole world revolved around rigid adherence to dogma. She’s worked hard to turn the traumas of her past into lessons for her future — embracing nuance over dogma, empathy over authority, and flexibility over rigidity. The strategies she’s developed for applying these lessons took a lifetime of unique experience to discover.
In this episode, Lopa shares her story from before her cult days, experiences within the cult, and what it was like leaving and recovering from that cult. She speaks about her evolving spiritual beliefs and how she has reclaimed her voice and inner knowing.
We dive into the following:

  • How she found herself in a cult & what she experienced within one
  • How abusive relationships & cults have similar patterns
  • Religions vs. cults
  • Leaving & recovering from a cult
  • Why it's harmful to outsource your spiritual sovereignty
  • Reclaiming her voice & inner knowing
  • Embracing nuance over dogma

Tune in to hear the rest of her story & wisdom!!
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In the Wake - An Introvert's Boundaries with Anung Vilay

An Introvert's Boundaries with Anung Vilay

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08/10/21 • 40 min

Anung Vilay is the owner of Courageous Creativity, where she helps introverts and black sheep create lives that fit them instead of continuously trying to fit into the boxes that society has pushed. She's the host of two podcasts: The Introvert's Bubble and I Don't Wanna Fit In. On top of that, she is also an author and photographer.
In this episode, Anung shares her experiences setting boundaries and taking care of herself as an introvert. She describes what it was like growing up as an introvert, how she handles social situations and what stereotypes are inaccurate about introverts.
We dive into the following topics:

  • What it means to be an introvert vs. extrovert
  • What being an introvert looks like for her personally
  • Inaccurate stereotypes about introverts
  • Growing up as an introvert
  • Setting boundaries & self care as an introvert
Tune in to hear the rest of her story and insights!!
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In the Wake - Breaking Down Antisemitism with Jamie Beth Cohen

Breaking Down Antisemitism with Jamie Beth Cohen

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07/21/21 • 51 min

Jamie Beth Cohen is a novelist, essayist, storyteller, and podcaster. She writes about difficult things, but her friends think she’s actually really funny. Jamie lives in Lancaster County, PA with her family and hosts the spreadsheet podcast, “There’s a Column for That!” Her writing has appeared in TeenVogue.com, The Washington Post/On Parenting, HuffPost, and several other outlets. WASTED PRETTY, her debut novel for teens and their adults is a sex-positive story about the aftermath of a sexual assault. LIMINAL SUMMER, the sequel to WASTED PRETTY, will be published in 2021.
In this episode, Jamie shares her experiences and insights as a Jewish woman parenting two Jewish children in a Christian-dominated society. She dives into antisemitism, parenting through social justice topics, and how to build more inclusive communities for children.
We dive into the following topics:

  • What it means to be Jewish to her
  • What it feels like to be seen
  • Harmful stigmas & myths people have regarding Jewish people
  • Breaking down antisemitism
  • How parents & teachers can stop the rise of antisemitism
  • Parenting through social justice issues
  • Her thoughts on online activism

Tune in to hear many stories and insights from Jamie herself!
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In the Wake - The Spectrum of Gender & Sexuality with Shannon Knight

The Spectrum of Gender & Sexuality with Shannon Knight

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06/30/21 • 45 min

Shannon Knight (she/her) is a queer therapist with a private practice in Tampa, FL where she specializes in working with individuals and couples. She’s the author of Understanding Gender Identity an online course for parents and professionals to better understand their gender diverse child. She's also the co-host of The Tarot Diagnosis a podcast where her and her colleague, Luna, explore the intersection of psychology, mental health, and tarot.
In this episode, Shannon helps us break down the spectrums that gender and sexuality lie on. She gives a great base level of understanding for commonly used terms and concepts in regards to gender, sexuality, and sex. Along with that, we dive deeper into how these things are affected by toxic masculinity, misogyny, rigid gender roles and more.
We discuss the following topics:

  • Defining the differences between gender, sexuality, & sex
  • How gender & sexuality lie on a spectrum
  • The difference between gender identity & gender expression
  • Parenting children exploring their gender & sexuality
  • How rigid gender roles plays a part into toxic masculinity & misogyny
  • What gender neutrality & gender equality entail

Tune in to hear the rest of her wisdom and insights!!
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In the Wake - Domestic Violence & PTSD with Stevie Croisant

Domestic Violence & PTSD with Stevie Croisant

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06/16/21 • 54 min

*TRIGGER WARNING*
This is a heavier episode as we speak of abuse, sexual assault, and trauma. If you are a survivor of abuse or sexual assault, please listen with caution or skip this episode entirely. The last thing I would want is for hearing these things to set you back in your healing journey or trigger negative thoughts or emotions. Please practice self care, reach out to a trusted love one, and/or CALL the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE(7233).
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Stevie is the founder of We Are HER. After leaving her abuser in 2016, she realized sharing her story, connecting with other survivors, and learning about DV were three crucial elements in her healing journey. She wanted to make sure every survivor could be given those three opportunities. When she’s not running HER, you’ll find her in the mountains of Montana hanging out with her partner and two border collies or reconnecting with her Mexican roots.
In this episode, Stevie shares her story of developing PTSD after both an abusive childhood and later being in an abusive relationship. She also dives into what it was like navigating the reporting process, court trial, and her thoughts on the justice system as a whole as a survivor. She wraps up by talking about her healing journey and building the We Are HER community for survivors to connect with each other.
We discuss the following points:

  • Stevie's story of abuse
  • Healthy dynamics within her new relationship
  • Navigating the reporting process & justice system as a survivor
  • Experiences leading up to a PTSD diagnosis
  • Coping mechanism for PTSD
  • Stigmas & misunderstandings around PTSD & survivors

Tune in to hear the rest of her story and insights!!
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In the Wake - Living with Bipolar Disorder with Anna + Maria Duke

Living with Bipolar Disorder with Anna + Maria Duke

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06/02/21 • 51 min

Anna and Maria are twins and co-hosts of the mental health podcast, Bipolar Bicoastal. They launched the show after receiving their bipolar diagnoses in order to help others struggling with mental illness and the people that love them. Bipolar Bicoastal is a blend of discussions and interviews that offer a humorous look at serious mental health topics and concrete ways to cope with bipolar disorder.
Anna lives in Baltimore, MD and is a manager on a crisis hotline for sexual assault survivors (far too many of whom have severe mental illness), while Maria lives in Los Angeles and is an Associate Producer for reality tv shows.
In this episode, Anna and Maria share their stories of getting diagnosed with bipolar disorders and how their experiences are both similar and different as twin sisters. They also help break down some of the myths and stigmas that surround bipolar disorders and describe how those shame filled stigmas have affected them personally.
We discuss the following:

  • Stigmas & misconceptions about bipolar disorder
  • What events led up to each of them getting diagnosed
  • How they reacted to that diagnosis
  • Similarities & differences between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2
  • How shame or stigma has played a part in their stories
  • Coping mechanisms they have implemented into their lives

Tune in to hear the rest of their story!
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In the Wake - Toxic Relationships with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler

Toxic Relationships with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler

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09/23/20 • 41 min

The Relationship Help Doctor, Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, provides urgent and ongoing care for relationships in crisis. Even the United States Marines have called on her for help!
Dr. Shaler empowers the partners, exes, adult children, and co-workers of the relentlessly difficult, toxic people she calls Hijackals® to recognize emotional abuse, realize the effects, heal, and transform. She helps them see clearly, stop the crazy-making, and save their sanity. She defines Hijackals as “people who hijack relationships--for their own purposes--while relentlessly scavenging them for power, status, and control.”
Rhoberta offers the insights, strategies, and support you need to reclaim hope, confidence--and your sanity--when dealing with the constant uncertainty and jaw-dropping behaviors of Hijackals in your life, at home and at work. Author of sixteen books, including her Hijackal ebook series, she is the host of the popular podcast, listened to in more than seventy-five countries: Save Your Sanity: Help for Toxic Relationships. She is the former host of the Emotional Savvy channel on Binge TV Networks.
In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • Rhoberta's story - having toxic parents and later finding herself in a marriage with another toxic person
  • Enabling or excusing toxic behavior
  • "Toxic" as a buzzword
  • Toxic relationships with parents, friendships, and in the workplace
  • Warning signs and red flags to look out for
  • Cycle of abuse -- lovebombing / grooming, the 'gotcha' factor / devalue, hovering, & discard

Tune in to hear more from the wise expert herself!!

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How many episodes does In the Wake have?

In the Wake currently has 98 episodes available.

What topics does In the Wake cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Anxiety, Abuse, Mental Health, Depression, Self Help, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Mental Illness.

What is the most popular episode on In the Wake?

The episode title 'Recovering From a Cult & Reclaiming Your Voice with Lopa van der Mersch' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on In the Wake?

The average episode length on In the Wake is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of In the Wake released?

Episodes of In the Wake are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of In the Wake?

The first episode of In the Wake was released on Feb 22, 2019.

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