The Necessary Conversation isn’t just a political podcast. It is, at times, a brutally honest record of what happens when two adult children try to reason with parents who seem determined to shut the door on empathy, evidence and basic decency. The show brings writer-producer Chad Kultgen and his sister Haley Popp into weekly …
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The Noble Art of Boundary Setting: Embrace Your Inner Lion/Lioness
Ah, boundaries – those invisible yet formidable barriers that define our kingdom and protect our sovereignty. As we navigate the royal court of life, it is imperative that we, true lions and lionesses, honour the ancient motto of Edinburgh Castle: “Nemo me impune lacessit” – Nobody offends me unpunished. Picture this: you, the sovereign ruler …
A Rollercoaster of Emotions: Reflecting on the Passing of My Abuser
I sit here, grappling with a profound mix of emotions as I contemplate the passing of the man who once tormented my childhood, the man who sexually abused me from the tender ages of six to eleven. The news of his death has stirred up a whirlwind of conflicting feelings within me—joy and sadness intertwining …



