It all started on the deck at home, Wednesday nights, no agenda, just snacks, stories, and whatever was sitting heavy or hilarious on our hearts.
Somewhere between the laughter and the “wait-same” moments, we realized the more we share our truths, the more others feel free to do the same.
Join me, my co-host Meg, and the incredible guests who gather on the Deck, telling our stories without shame and without pretending we have it all together. We’re figuring it out in real time, choosing honesty over highlight reels, growth over guilt. The kind of beautiful messiness that makes you feel seen.
Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, grief, and mental health that may be distressing for some listeners.
We sat down with Katie Townsend, a mother whose fight for her daughter continues even after her death. Katie shares Saniah’s story with honesty, courage, and a love that refuses to be silenced.
The impact of social media has become a buzzword and a headline, but Katie is here to tell us, with her whole heart, that it is so much bigger than that. It matters. It affects real lives, real families, and real communities—and it needs to be talked about.
From Cedar Rapids, Iowa, all the way to Washington, D.C., Katie will continue to fight, educate, and demand safer social media systems for everyone. She is determined to turn her pain into purpose, hold systems accountable, and advocate for meaningful change.
In this powerful conversation, Katie helps us look beyond the headlines and understand why Saniah’s story deserves to be heard, remembered, and told.
Saniah’s story will forever be told.
5 Aug 2026
Saniah's Story - Part 1
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, grief, and mental health that may be distressing for some listeners.
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Katie Townsend, a mother who courageously shares the heartbreaking story of losing her teenage daughter to suicide. With honesty and compassion, Katie opens up about the devastating impact of her loss, the warning signs she wishes more people understood, the influence social media can have on young people's mental health, and her journey through grief toward healing and hope.
By sharing Saniah's story, Katie hopes to raise awareness about youth mental health, encourage thoughtful conversations about the role of social media, and inspire more open, compassionate dialogue around suicide prevention and emotional well-being. This powerful conversation is one of love, resilience, and advocacy, offering meaningful insight, hope, and a reminder that support is available for those who are struggling and for the families who love them.
3 Jun 2026
Mens Mental Health Month- Cale - Man in the mirror ( Re-Release )
In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month, we’ve decided to re-release an important past episode featuring our amazing friend Cale. In this conversation, Cale shares his passion for breaking the stigma surrounding men’s emotional well-being and encouraging help-seeking behavior.
This month serves as an important reminder of the need for open conversations, greater awareness, and proactive approaches to mental healthcare. We hope this episode encourages meaningful discussion and reminds listeners that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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