Jessica Guthrie is squeezed. A decade ago, at 26 years old, Jessica unexpectedly became a caregiver for her mom, Constance,... more

Sadé is squeezed. Five years ago, she became a first-time parent. She expected her parents to help her out with... more

It’s hard enough being Squeezed. But helping others who are, too? That’s a superpower. And Shilpa is our hero. She’s... 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

 A few years ago, Laurie McTeague noticed her teenage son, Ian, was uncharacteristically depressed. So she went snooping around on... more

This season started with the question: How did we get here? How did Stefano and Harris overdose and die in... more

We asked. You answered. This week, we hear from Last Day listeners about why the holidays are so hard, different,... more

This week, Stephanie sits down with the parents—Stefano’s and her own—to dig into where everyone is with their grief, understanding,... more

This week, we circle back to where this story began — on the ground, in Boston, with Jess. Joined by... more

This week, Stephanie sits down with Garth Mullins, who hosts an award-winning podcast in Canada called Crackdown, which is also... more

This week, we talk about the variety of ways that children are affected by the opioid crisis. Also, Stephanie has... more