“Needed to Hear That” hosted by Chaz and Pondoff, brings real conversations about mental health into real life. Therapist Chaz Franke and Chris Pondoff talk anxiety, trauma, recovery, relationships, and the ongoing work of becoming healthier humans. No clinical jargon, no fake positivity… just honest dialogue, grounded insight, and conversations that meet people where they actually are. Part of the Pondoff Network.
Needed to Hear That!
Claim This Podcastby Pondoff's Anonymous Network, Chaz Franke, Chris Pondoff
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“Needed to Hear That” hosted by Chaz and Pondoff, brings real conversations about mental health into real life. Therapist Chaz Franke and Chris Pondoff talk anxiety, trauma, recovery, relationships, and the ongoing work of becoming healthier humans. No clinical jargon, no fake positivity… just honest dialogue, grounded insight, and conversations that meet people where they actually are. Part of the Pondoff Network.
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August 14, 2026
Needed To Hear That Episode 27: "Four or Five Decisions Away"
<p>What does it actually mean to help someone?Chris and Chaz start with the work of the Eleven Foundation and the complicated reality of rebuilding a life after treatment. Chaz draws on his experience in social work and case management to explain why helping someone isn't as simple as handing them a list of resources. Food, shelter, recovery, mental health—our needs are deeply personal, and meaningful support starts with understanding the person behind them.From there, the conversation takes an unexpected turn into hoarding, our attachment to possessions, and why letting go can be so difficult. Sometimes the things we hold onto aren't valuable because of what they are—they're valuable because of what they've represented to us. And sometimes what we're terrified of discarding isn't really the object at all.Chris brings the conversation full circle with recovery, remembering what it was like to finally give up alcohol—the thing that had become his friend, his comfort and his security—and walk into treatment with a duffel bag to begin an entirely different life.It's a conversation about compassion, attachment, recovery, and the uncomfortable truth that none of us gets through life entirely on our own.</p>
August 7, 2026
Needed To Heart That Episode 26: "The Courage To Start Again"
<p><strong>Starting something new is hard. Starting over can feel even harder.</strong></p><p>This week, Chaz and Chris explore why taking that first step back toward something healthy can feel so overwhelming. Whether it's returning to recovery after a relapse, finding a therapist, joining a support group, going back to church, or picking up a habit that's been good for you in the past, the hardest part is often convincing yourself to begin.</p><p>They discuss the fear of being judged, the stories we tell ourselves about why we shouldn't go back, and why vulnerability is often the price of growth. Along the way, they share personal experiences, talk about the importance of safe communities, and remind listeners that there's courage in simply showing up.</p><p>If you've been waiting for the "right time" to make a change, this conversation might be the nudge you needed.</p>
July 30, 2026
Needed To Hear That Episode 25: "Build A Life You Don't Need A Vacation From"
<p><strong>What if the most meaningful moments in life aren't the big ones?</strong></p><p>This week, Chaz and Chris reflect on the places and routines that quietly shape us. What begins as a conversation about a family vacation to Table Rock Lake turns into a deeper discussion about slowing down, finding peace in simplicity, and creating spaces where people feel safe to be themselves. </p><p>They explore why so many of us come home from vacation needing another vacation, the difference between escaping your life and stepping away from it for a while, and why the most restorative experiences are often the least complicated. Along the way, they talk about the power of weekly rituals, the importance of community, and how places like Underground become more than events—they become anchors for people who need them. </p><p>Whether it's a picnic table overlooking a lake, a Wednesday night support group, a cup of coffee with a friend, or an evening walk, this episode is a reminder that peace isn't usually found somewhere else—it's built through the small things we're willing to return to again and again.</p>
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