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Neurotic Tornado Podcast

Welcome to Neurotic Tornado (iTunes, RSS): a podcast series where I talk with my wife (or others who are willing to visit my attic) about married life, emotional issues, creativity, writing, or whatever is worrying me that day. Check out the Neurotic Tornado home page for more information.

S3-38: Very much our space

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In this podcast episode, we conclude the Beyond Coupled season. We talk through what we learned. And we share an exciting update about Ben.

We loved doing this season; we’re so appreciative that you joined us; we appreciate the honesty of the crew we interviewed; we’re even appreciative of the semicolon. But now we need to take a nap.

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S3-37: The beautiful messiness

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In this podcast episode, we dig a little more into the nature of their relationship. Some things we can immediately identify with, and some things we have to talk through…

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S3-36: Defining the relationship

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In this podcast episode, Nikki, Ben, and Stevan start to define their relationship now that everything is out in the open. If you’re just tuning in, be sure to go back to episode 31 for the beginning of the season: It was a good marriage, but…

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S3-35: They go to therapy

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In this podcast episode, we go with Nikki, Ben, and Stevan to therapy. This is the first therapy session with all of them at the table together. Find out what happens!…

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S3-34: An upended fishbowl

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In this podcast episode, we finally check in with Ben (the husband!) to find out how he learned about his wife’s affair, and how he began processing it. Whew. Heavy stuff.

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S3-33: Preparing the ground

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In this podcast episode, we listen to Stevan and Nikki talk about their continuing affair. At this point, the affair is still a secret, but Nikki is preparing to tell her husband. I don’t know about you, but I’m already starting to get chest pains…

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S3-32: How an affair begins

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In this podcast episode, we meet Stevan. He is recently divorced when he meets Nikki, a married woman in a not-completely-happy marriage. Find out what happens next.

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  • We failed to tell you in the episode that Stevan published an amazing story collection with Forest Avenue Press. He has also published many stories and essays. Find out more at stevanallred.com.
  • And here is the pencil book they discuss in the episode: How to Sharpen Pencils: A Practical & Theoretical Treatise on the Artisanal Craft of Pencil Sharpening by David Rees
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S3-31: It was a good marriage, but…

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In this podcast episode, we begin our quest into this season’s relationship. Meet Nikki. She was mostly happy in her marriage, but there was one thing missing. Listen to the episode to find out what she was looking for…

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Season 3 Intro *** (S3-30)

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Neurotic Tornado is (almost) back for season 3. In this ShOrT podcast episode, we tell you what’s coming… and how we got to know the three people you’re going to hear from… Soon. Stay tuned.

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S2-29: Wisdom, Advice, Analysis

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In this podcast episode, we go back one last time to the four couples we interviewed to hear any wisdom, analysis, or advice they shared. We also rudely interrupt couples trying to eat at the Portland food carts to score any free advice. This is our last official episode of the season, but we may have some bonus episodes soon. And stay tuned for what is to come with season 3.

Thanks so much for listening so far. We're happy to hear any advice or feedback from our listeners.

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