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The Peripheral
Justin from the Generation Why collects personal stories from listeners about topics most consider taboo or shameful. Listeners reveal some of their darkest most cringe worthy moments in life to educate, entertain or to simply release into the world. Every episode will have a new topic or theme where nothing is considered taboo.
Episodes
The Peripheral50: In the Woods
I like to do scary stories during the month of October As most of you know, I prefer to shed light on real-life issues we face every day. This episode focuses…
The Peripheral49: So You Want to Be a Podcaster?
Today's episode we explore the darker side of podcasting. Think actors reading mean tweets but we'll go a bit further than that. I've seen that first 1 star…
The Peripheral48: What Makes Us Stronger
I had the pleasure of meeting Josh during my travels. As most of my conversations with people go, we skipped past the small talk and went straight to the…
The Peripheral47: Homicidal Tendencies
Today's guest talks about her lack of impulse control, harm thoughts, and OCD. She takes us down a path where she was on the brink of causing great harm to her…
The Peripheral46: Postpartum
Commonly called postpartum depression but more accurately referred to as postpartum disorder. It's regularly misunderstood as simple depression but runs the…
The Peripheral45: A Father's Betrayal
We've talked about parents a lot on this podcast. Our first story involves a father who supports his family by not so legal means. After his disappearance, a…
The Peripheral44: What Happens After
Have you ever wondered what happens to guns that are seized by police or who cleans up after a murder? This is a not a true crime episode, rather what happens…
The Peripheral43: Two Sides of the Same Coin Sexual Disorders, Part 2
Part 2 is here! No worries if you haven't listened to part 1 yet. These episodes have similar topics yet fell on opposite ends of the spectrum. My guest, Mary…
The Peripheral42: Two Sides of the Same Coin Sexual Disorders, Part 1
This will be a two-parter on sexual disorders. I say upfront in the episode that sexual disorders are more mental disorders that can reveal themselves in…
The Peripheral41: What's Eating Igor
Happy to be back in the saddle after a long unexpected hiatus. I try to give a quick update and jump right into the story. This week I speak with Igor about…
The Peripheral40: Narcissism and Domestic Abuse
Happy Valentine's day. I didn't intend to release an episode on domestic abuse on this day we should be celebrating our partners. My first guest is from Russia…
The Peripheral39: Pride and Prejudice
Not exactly a holiday special but a gift to everyone. I speak with two members of the LGBTQ community who talk about some experiences behind the rainbow flags…
The Peripheral38: The Ones That Got Away
On this episode, my guests Erica and Debbie find themselves living in different cults. There are many similarities between how cults function but their impact…
The PeripheralThe Peripheral Halloween Special!
For my Halloween special I have a collection of scary stories for you! These aren't exactly paranormal but horrifying situations where our lives or others are…
The Peripheral37: Not Giving Up
This episode is about never giving up. Tragedy takes a toll on all of us and challenges our will. My guest Pamela was born into a rough life, had everything…
The Peripheral36: Who Takes Care of Us
When we lose our grip or have a bad mental health day and need to go somewhere, who takes care of us? On today's episode I speak with Sarah who works in a…
The Peripheral35: So You Want to Be a Parent?
In this episode I interview Jenna who talks about same sex parenting and in vitro fertilization. Jenna goes into great detail about the process and gives…
The Peripheral34: Odd Medical Conditions - Turners and DID
This week is a Patreon request for odd medical conditions. First I speak with Sara who has Turners syndrome. She explains the levels of Turners and what…
The Peripheral33: Dating, Divorce, Safety, Sexland
This week I discuss sex, dating, and staying safe with Maeve and Jeremy from the Sexland podcast. They are very colorful, upbeat and real when it comes to…
The Peripheral32: Steven, Is This Adulting?
I'm joined by Steven who does the Is This Adulting Podcast. He shares his struggles with depression and anxiety throughout his life. He talks about his suicide…
The Peripheral31: Boy Blue
On this episode, I speak with Blue who is a 16-year old transitioning from female to male. I'm sure I ask a lot of questions that may be obvious to most. Blue…
The Peripheral30: Mysterious Deaths
It is said that the five most stressful life events are divorce, moving, major illness, job loss, and the death of a loved one. We search for answers and…
The Peripheral29: Sexual Harassment
Jennifer joins me for this week's episode about sexual harassment in the workplace and out in public. It's a topic that is getting more attention in the media…
The Peripheral28: Not Letting Go
On this week's episode, we dive into near death experiences and learn more about how health facilities treat patients. Jess shares her story about suicide and…
The Peripheral27: Domestic Abuse
On average 3 women are murdered every day by their husband or partner. According to the national domestic abuse center, 1 in 4 women are victims of abuse…
The Peripheral26: Stabbed in the Back
You ever wonder what the prequel to the Peripheral was? Aaron and I have shared many of our own personal stories on the podcast but I wanted to hear listener…
The Peripheral25: Strokes, Concussions, and Endometriosis
Things happen to us in life that we just can not plan for. Most of the time we can recover quickly and pick up where we left off. The bodies we occupy can be…
The Peripheral24: OCD
I hear a lot of people say their OCD is kicking in and have seen memes on the internet for OCD people ranging from perfectly placed dominoes to OCD tests. Most…
The Peripheral23: Remembering Anne
Anytime we suffer a terrible tragedy we always second guess, point fingers, and place blame. On this episode, I speak with Rob who suffered the loss of a child…
The Peripheral21: Why We Don't Report Rape
It's hard to wrap your head around the untold number of unreported rapes that happen. It also might be hard for some to understand why we don't report when…
The Peripheral20: Purging the Pain
I've never had much exposure to eating disorders and did not understand the havoc they wreak on the human body. On this episode I speak with Kristel and Lauren…
The Peripheral19: Making a Ruckus!
For this episode I speak with Ruckus who walks me through the underground world of male sex work. It's a casual conversation about how he keeps himself safe…
The Peripheral18: Blood is Thicker Than Water
I've always felt slightly alienated during the holidays. Everyone seems to love the time they get to spend with their families. I rarely speak with my mother…
The Peripheral17: My Story
I'm turning 40 so this week I'd like to give the listeners what they want. Apparently "my story" is in high demand. I talk about all the times I was arrested…
The Peripheral16: Ghost Stories
Inspired by Art Bell's Ghost to Ghost I bring you 3 terrifying listener stories that will leave you questioning everything you believe. Danielle kicks us off…
The Peripheral15: Never Sleep Again
Where do we really go when we sleep? What, really, are our dreams? Do you dread falling asleep at night? Maybe you know something is waiting for you once your…
The Peripheral14: A Rock and a Hard Place
Chronic pain is a medical condition doctors have struggled to treat. When medicines like oxycodone and hydrocodone hit the market, they seemed like a…
The Peripheral13: Side Effects
For almost 60 years marijuana has been a Schedule I drug, prohibited by the government like heroin from 1937 until 1996, when California first allowed…
The Peripheral12: The Unconditional Love of Natalia Aggiano
Ever question the bounds of forgiveness and love? Natalia Aggiano suffered the murder of her mother at the hands of her father. Yet that isn't all there is to…
The Peripheral11: A Tale of Two Erins
At 17, my guest Erin from Australia gets her first real job. Her boss trusts her enough to give her access to his computer. But when he leaves for a week and…
The Peripheral10: Grief vs. Depression
My guest Ann has experienced a lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder that results in extreme mood swings and depression. With the sudden loss of her young…
The Peripheral9: The Road to Hell is Paved in Silk
The Silk Road was famed in days of old as a mysterious, magical route to purchase exotic goods from then little-known India and China. The Silk Road of modern…
The Peripheral8: Authoritative Religion
On this episode I'm joined by Mary from Brisbane, Australia, who was brought up Jehovah's Witness. She talks about being raised believing the end of the world…
The Peripheral7: Stalkers
Guests Molly and Kelly share their terrifying stories of being stalked and raped. We discuss why rape goes unreported, the helplessness that accompanies…