This is a show about the moments that change us, fundamentally and forever. Each week, host Stephanie Wittels Wachs (Lemonada’s co-founder and... more
We’re back to share Episode 3, featuring another person who is feeling Squeezed from all sides. Matt is a native... more
Hey listeners, we’re back with Episode 2 of Squeezed. This episode features another person who is feeling very Squeezed. Jessica... more
Stephanie is off in the exciting (and terrifying) world of book writing. In the interim, we want to share another... more
We did it, y’all. We reached the end of our countdown, which leads us back to where it all began:... more
Before we finish this countdown to Last Day’s fifth anniversary, we are resharing an episode from season one. This episode... more
To commemorate Last Day’s fifth anniversary, we are revisiting the season two finale. This episode was chosen by Jackie –... more
Today, we are dropping into your feed to share another podcast from Lemonada Media called Everything Happens. Duke Professor Kate... more
To continue the countdown to Last Day’s fifth birthday, here’s our next pick: the first episode of our season on... more
Last Day is turning five! From investigating America’s deaths of despair to featuring real-life stories of hope and change, the... more
This week, we’re sharing a story from another podcast near and dear to our hearts. Love Letters, from The Boston... more
Carrie and Joe were college sweethearts who made a picture-perfect family. They worked and saved to pay for their kids’... more
If comedian Tig Notaro hadn’t had cancer, her life might’ve actually been worse. In those sobering moments post-diagnosis, she got... more
Vinnie grew up in a strict, insular environment that instilled a simple message in him from a young age: who... more
Geena Rocero has yet to meet a stage she doesn’t like. As the reigning trans beauty queen in the Philippines,... more
After getting engaged, Nikki Vargas was staring down a lifetime of white picket fences, suburbs, and 2.5 kids. And deep... more
Kat grew up internalizing that it was her “responsibility” to be careful around men. But when a male friend sexually... more
Last Day listeners, today we're sharing with you Stephanie's conversation with Kate Bowler on her show Everything Happens. Kate is... more
Alyssa Elliott has always prided herself on being a responsible, by-the-book kind of person. And it was exactly those qualities... more
There are few modern photos more iconic than the image of Christine Blasey Ford with her hand raised in the... more
It’s early 2020. COVID-19 begins to spread around the globe like wildfire, and many people –– particularly in the US... more
Four years ago, Brooke had the best day of her life — then two months later, she had the worst.... more
Stefanie Wilder-Taylor was a cool mom who loved wine. As an author and blogger, she made a name for herself... more
After a trip to Disney World took an unexpected turn, Tamara’s world fell apart at the so-called “happiest place on... more
Jose Lorenzo grew up behind bars, after being pulled into the criminal justice system as a child. When he re-emerged... more
This week, we’re sharing one of our favorite episodes from this past year. The story focuses on a profound loss... more
Growing up, Lina Martinez treasured holidays spent with her family. She remembers the food, the ornaments, the dancing, and —... more
Amy Schneider has always been smart, but she hasn’t always felt like it. It wasn’t until her 30s that it... more
Jen Varner grew up swearing she’d never end up like her parents, whose struggles with addiction led to her neglect.... more
Carrie and Joe were college sweethearts who made a picture-perfect family. They worked and saved to pay for their kids’... more
Carmen Rita Wong always had a big family, but she never thought it was the kind to have big secrets.... more
In this special episode, Lemonada co-founder Stephanie Wittels Wachs sits down with the leaders of the Coalition to Advance Public... more
For most of her life, Jen Curran liked to take it easy. She loved sketch comedy, riding in her red... more
When Leticia Ochoa Adams lost her son Anthony to suicide, it made her rethink everything — from her previously unshakeable... more
Courtney embraces the mess. She records chaotic workout videos from home, where she’s currently raising three kids as a single... more
Geena Rocero has yet to meet a stage she doesn’t like. As the reigning trans beauty queen in the Philippines,... more
Since losing her limbs, Chandra has had to relearn everything. After a medical emergency caused multi-organ failure, Chandra received several... more
When Carolina discovered all of the things her teenage daughter had been hiding from her, it set off a chain... more
Author and motivational speaker Alexis Jones lived her life on the road. Year after year, she kept up a relentless... more
If comedian Tig Notaro hadn’t had cancer, her life might’ve actually been worse. In those sobering moments post-diagnosis, she got... more
You might know Elyse Myers from her viral video about buying 100 tacos on a first date. That TikTok led... more
When Colin Campbell regained consciousness, seeing only the billowy white of an airbag in front of him, he had no... more
For Melissa Urban, the wellness icon behind Whole30, setting boundaries is the name of the game. But she wasn’t always... more
Life is random, nothing happens for a reason, and the universe does not have a plan. That’s at least what... more
Finding the thing you’re exceptionally good at — where you love doing it and others recognize your talent — is... more
Vinnie grew up in a strict, insular environment that instilled a simple message in him from a young age: who... more
Exercise is good for you. This feels universally true. Turns out, it’s not. For Melissa Guarnaccia, running marathons in her... more
Unrelenting anxiety can suck, but it can also make you excel on the job. For 25 years, Steve Chamberlin’s hypervigilance... more
Laura Cathcart Robbins bares it all in her new memoir, Stash: My Life in Hiding. But for most of her... more
Jackie Danziger has long been a fixture of the Last Day production team. Her talents, vision, and discipline have kept... more
Kate Greene is the sister of a funny brother and the daughter of two loving parents. She’s a lot like... more
Last Day is back! But we’re doing things a little differently this time around, and we want to give you... more
Today is the last day of the Last Day you know and love, and the first day for a new... more
When you think of a hunter, what image comes to mind? Probably not a Patagonia-clad gun safety proponent like Tim... more
“Gun violence survivor”– It’s an identity no one would ever want, but it describes more and more Americans these days.... more
Inaction in the face of gun violence is deadly. So what can we do? This week, we meet the gun... more
Who does the Second Amendment protect? In this episode, we trace its racist roots and learn why a former firearms... more
Suicide contagion, secure storage, and breakfast meats. This week, we figure out how to get cowboys to talk about their... more
Who’s to blame in the aftermath of a tragedy? This week, we meet a family asking that question after their... more
Violent crime is up in American cities. Does that mean it’s time to return to the aggressive policing of the... more
Growing up in an Atlanta neighborhood that’s been “thrown away” and “forgotten,” Derriontae’s survival hinged on joining a gang and... more
This week, we’re pulling apart the idea of a “bad neighborhood” and learning about community trauma. We travel to Southwest... more
What do you do when the thing that makes your kid the happiest is also putting him in danger? Larry... more
In episode 1, our team travels to Montana, where cowboy culture reigns supreme, everyone is armed, and 86% of firearm... more
Gun violence in America is a public health crisis, but the reality is that guns aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.... more
Season 2 Finale! We started this season on a bridge but told you not to get caught up in the... more
Did you know 1 in 4 suicides involve alcohol? Some studies actually place it closer to 40%. Where is the... more
This week, Stephanie and Jackie are switching roles to answer a simple question: Was I a suicidal teen girl? We... more
It turns out, there’s more to suicide prevention than crisis hotline numbers and inspirational memes. This week, we’re looking at... more
This week we’re talking about ACEs - aka - Adverse Childhood Experiences. How do you move forward when there’s a... more
Imagine you’re six months pregnant with your first child and the person you love, the person with whom you’ve built... more
What’s the point of going to treatment if you’ve essentially been dealt a death sentence? That’s the way some veterans... more
After losing a loved one to suicide, “why” is often the first question that comes to mind. But what if... more
They don’t get a lot of attention, but seniors are the most at risk to die by suicide. In 2014,... more
In his TED Talk, “Be Human(e),” Dr. Jeremy Richman said, “We felt the world was spinning out of control and... more
The term “suicide contagion” gets thrown around a lot in academic papers and media headlines, but what does it actually... more
We open Season 2 of Last Day with a tale of two Kevins. One is Sergeant Kevin Briggs, also known... more
Last Day is back for a second season, and we’re tackling another important topic: mental health and the rising rates... more
It’s National Suicide Prevention Week, and that means you’re probably seeing a lot of triggering content. We can relate. The... more
The Lumineers’ Jeremiah Fraites reflects on losing his older brother Josh to a heroin overdose in 2001 and the many... more
We know, we know. We said we were done, but surprise! We’re back to reveal the topic for Last Day... more
This week marks our 25th and final episode of Last Day, Season One. Today, Stephanie and Jess sit down--virtually--to reflect... more
This week, we meet Isaac Beverly who shares his journey from 5 years in prison to a 5-year medallion. Isaac... more
This week, we continue our treatment tour at Eleanor Health in High Point, North Carolina. It’s a new-ish (and pretty... more
Addiction treatment in America is like a Rubik’s Cube. We’ve talked about this. We know this. We feel this. But... more
This whole season we’ve focused on how to help people with substance use disorders. We’ve talked about the importance of... more
DeRay Mckesson and TeRay Ross are world-class community leaders, siblings, and the best of friends. They also grew up surrounded... more
When Emily found out she was pregnant, her life began to snowball in a positive direction. She stopped using heroin,... more
Brandy and Wilma are two women who have a lot in common. They both grew up in California, they both... more
Dr. Gabor Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert who can (and will) deconstruct your happy childhood in a matter of... more
Dave and Chris co-hosted 142 episodes of Dopey, a recovery podcast about “drugs, addiction and dumb shit,” when the worst... more
Dr. Gabor Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert who can (and will) deconstruct your happy childhood in a matter of minutes. At... more