HeyJaredSurviving the Spin
Surviving the Spin is a space for honest conversations about rebuilding yourself after emotional upheaval, distorted narratives, and relationships that left you questioning your own reality.Hosted by author Kathryn Gaweda, the podcast blends personal reflection, lived…
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Assumptions Change Everything (Episode 19 Season 2) (opens the original)
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How many arguments could be avoided if we simply asked instead of assuming? This week's episode explores two real listener stories about holiday plans, blended families, and the misunderstandings that happen when we fill in the blanks instead of having the conversations Sometimes the biggest conflict... starts with an assumption. Listen now on Surviving the Spin .
Wait... That's Not What You Said Yesterday (Episode 18 Season 2) (opens the original)
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One day your child is "being a brat." The next day they're "perfect." A simple conversation about a treasured book turns into frustration, even after offering a reasonable compromise. In this episode of Surviving the Spin , we unpack two anonymous listener submissions that explore how inconsistent communication can leave parents feeling confused, second-guessing themselves, and wondering if they're even having the same conversation. We'll talk about: 💙 Why mixed messages create frustration. 💙 Th
So was this kindness, or something else? (Episode 17 Season 2) (opens the original)
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One text message. A thousand questions. After a recent separation, one unexpected compliment from an ex left a listener questioning everything. Was it simple kindness... or something more? In this episode of Surviving the Spin , we explore why mixed signals after a breakup can be so confusing, why our emotions often fill in the blanks, and why it's important to focus on patterns—not just moments .
I Was Just Trying to Communicate (Episode 16 Season 2) (opens the original)
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Sometimes it isn't what you say... It's what happens after you say it. In today's episode, we're talking about those conversations that begin with something completely ordinary... "Can I talk to the kids?" "Can we discuss the divorce paperwork?" ...and somehow end with hurtful words, personal attacks, and wondering where everything went sideways. We'll explore why some conversations stop being about the issue itself and start becoming about something much deeper. If you've ever reread a text mes
The Story Keeps Changing… (Episode 15 Season 2) (opens the original)
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“The story changed… but the pattern didn’t. If you’ve ever thought ‘wait… what??’ this episode is for you”
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