Dark history. Sharp humour. Zero sugar-coating.<br /><br /><i>Out From the Shadows </i>dives into family secrets, Holocaust legacy, and modern antisemitism—told through the eyes of author, satirist, and Holocaust educator <b>Willie Handler.</b><br /><br /><a href="https://williehandler.com/about/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> From weed-farming gone sideways and bumbling politicians to intergenerational trauma and resilience, Willie blends laugh-out-loud stories with the kind of truth that hits you in the gut and stays.<a href="https://williehandler.com/books-by-willie-handler/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><br /><i>If you like smart comedy, powerful memoir, and conversations that make you think and laugh, this is your new go-to show.</i>
Out From the Shadows
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Podcast Overview
Dark history. Sharp humour. Zero sugar-coating.<br /><br /><i>Out From the Shadows </i>dives into family secrets, Holocaust legacy, and modern antisemitism—told through the eyes of author, satirist, and Holocaust educator <b>Willie Handler.</b><br /><br /><a href="https://williehandler.com/about/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> From weed-farming gone sideways and bumbling politicians to intergenerational trauma and resilience, Willie blends laugh-out-loud stories with the kind of truth that hits you in the gut and stays.<a href="https://williehandler.com/books-by-willie-handler/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><br /><i>If you like smart comedy, powerful memoir, and conversations that make you think and laugh, this is your new go-to show.</i>
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Recent Episodes
April 2, 2026
How Men’s Emotional Silence Affects Families for Generations
<i><b>What happens when men are taught to stay silent about emotional pain?</b></i><br /><br />In this episode, <b>Lisa Urbanski </b>sits down with author <b>Willie Handler</b> to explore how unspoken trauma can shape relationships, affect children, and echo through generations.<br /><br /><b>You’ll learn: </b><br />🧠 Why men often avoid talking about pain and vulnerability<br /><br />💔 How emotional silence impacts marriages, families, and children<br /><br />🔁 How generational trauma gets passed down<br /><br />🛠️ What healing can realistically look like<br /><br />🌱 Where to begin if you want to break the cycle in your own family<br /><br /><b>CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER</b><br /><br /><i>Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.</i><br /><br />Website: <a href="https://williehandler.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://williehandler.com</a><br />Newsletter: <a href="https://williehandler.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://williehandler.substack.com</a><br />Books on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S</a><br /><br /><b>SOCIAL</b><br />X (Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/WillieHandler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/WillieHandler</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/williehandler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/williehandler</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/</a>
January 26, 2026
High Stress, Low Drive? Raise Testosterone Using Nervous System Regulation
<i><b>If you’re tired all the time, unmotivated, or dealing with erectile dysfunction—even while eating well, exercising, and doing “all the right things”—this episode may explain what’s really going on.</b></i><br /><br />Host <b>Lisa Urbanski </b>sits down with <b>Willie Handler</b> to break down the effects of unresolved stress, trauma, and a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight.<br /><br /><b>In this episode, you’ll learn: </b><br />🔹 Why chronic stress and elevated cortisol can lower testosterone<br /><br />🔹 How trauma (including inherited trauma) can keep the body hypervigilant<br /><br />🔹 Why performance issues aren’t always “age” or “physical.” <br /><br />🔹 Simple daily steps to calm the nervous system and support hormone balance<br /><br />🔹 How to start the conversation with a provider or therapist without shame<br /><br /><b>CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER</b><br /><br /><i>Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.</i><br /><br />Website: <a href="https://williehandler.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://williehandler.com</a><br />Newsletter: <a href="https://williehandler.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://williehandler.substack.com</a><br />Books on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S</a><br /><br /><b>SOCIAL</b><br />X (Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/WillieHandler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/WillieHandler</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/williehandler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/williehandler</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/</a>
January 12, 2026
Rewire Your Nervous System in 30 Days: Stop Living in Fight-or-Flight
<b><i>Are you constantly living in fight-or-flight without realizing it?</i></b><br /><br />In this episode, host <b>Lisa Urbanski</b> sits down with <b>Willie Handler</b> to break down a practical 30-day nervous system rewiring plan to reduce chronic stress, calm anxiety, and help your body feel safe again—using simple daily habits that actually stick.<br /><br /><b>You’ll learn: </b><br />🧠 What fight-or-flight is and why it becomes your “normal”<br /><br />💨 How box breathing and breathwork lower stress signals (10 minutes/day)<br /><br />🦶 Grounding techniques + walking to regulate your nervous system<br /><br />🧊 How cold exposure can build resilience (safely and consistently)<br /><br />😴 Signs your nervous system is rewiring: better sleep, focus, and mood<br /><br />🧩 How inherited trauma can keep your body stuck—and how to start healing<br /><br /><br /><br /><i><b>** General info only—not medical advice</b></i><br /><br /><b>CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER</b><br /><br /><i>Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.</i><br /><br />Website: <a href="https://williehandler.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://williehandler.com</a><br />Newsletter: <a href="https://williehandler.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://williehandler.substack.com</a><br />Books on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S</a><br /><br /><b>SOCIAL</b><br />X (Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/WillieHandler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/WillieHandler</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/williehandler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/williehandler</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/</a>
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