When Sam finds himself at St. Christopher's – an in-patient addiction treatment facility – for the second time, he discovers an unexpected solace when he becomes a church choir director. Tune in to learn how, when his community learns of a tragic loss, Sam (and the Grateful Dead) helps them find harmony within the chaos. If you think you have a pro…

The youngest of four boys in a family that abides by a “stifle-your-feelings” approach to life, Jonathan learns how to process his chaotic life through his dreams. Listen in to find out how, at 9 years-old, he’s awoken from a recurring nightmare to find it’s become a reality. If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse a…

As a result of historical and generational trauma, Tyana’s elders are not comfortable expressing anxiety and depression. She feels she’s being trained to smile through trauma. Listen to hear how Tyana discovers she has a superpower; a world where she is made of magic. If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Menta…

In her own recovery from alcoholism, Patty sifts through resentments toward her father, known to most as Wild Bill, after navigating a lifetime of family chaos and grief, all sparked by his drinking and wild ways. Listen to hear how Patty came to see herself in her father, and find the compassion to forgive him, and ultimately herself. If you think…

Morris has learned how to navigate a life filled with challenges by finding solace in keeping busy with all the things he enjoys, from watercolor painting to working out mathematical equations. However, when TMI Project offered a storytelling workshop in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Ulster County (MHA), he was hesitant to joi…

For years, Eva resisted the idea of medication while simultaneously self-medicating her ever-present depression. However, when running, herbal supplements, binge drinking, and all the other tactics that she’s tried still leave her unable to stop crying, she finally takes the plunge. Tune in to hear how Eva comes to accept and find the right treatme…

Discover the transformative power of true storytelling on Season 7 of The TMI Project Story Hour: Vicarious Resilience. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, each episode features real people, real voices, and real stories surrounding experiences with mental illness and mental health - all written during a TMI Project workshop. These uns…

In this special episode of The TMI Project Story Hour, Jay Jackson, known to many as RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Laganja Estranja, reveals a more intimate side of her true self. Tune in to hear how her drag career inspired a profound shift in embracing her femininity-- and how full self-acceptance helped her not only live authentically but become …

With support from Maureen Paul, executive director Eva Tenuto offers gratitude for your support this year. This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson. Featured: Eva Tenuto (she/her), Host Maureen Paul (she/her), Storyteller Tahyira Cordner-Arias (s…

After a waiting room experience that forces her to leave the doctor’s office before receiving the services she needed, Katie is slow to trust doctors. A small gesture from a kind, affirming doctor helps not only restore Katie’s faith in healthcare, but strengthen her faith in humanity. Featured: Katie Willingham (she/her), Storyteller Raine Grayson…

In a candid conversation with her partner, Tahyira grapples with the realities of an unplanned pregnancy, reflecting on the racial disparities and societal expectations that shape her decisions. While Tahyira has to face many challenges alone, her abortion experience becomes a profound turning point in which she gains confidence, claims independenc…

TMI Project Executive Director Eva Tenuto’s “message in a bottle” about The TMI Project Story Hour’s big win at the International Women’s Podcast Awards in London. Learn More About IWPA: https://everybody-media.com/awards/ RSVP to Stories for Choice: Period Power https://tmiproject.salsalabs.org/SFCPeriodPower2023/index.html Support Stories for Cho…

Stephen Cardile learns to let his freak flag fly at The Saint, a vibrant gay club in 1980s' New York City. There, he reconnects with his childhood friend, Jimmy. In honor of World AIDS day on December 1st, Stephen reveals his personal journey during the AIDS crisis and pays tribute to his dear friend. Content Warning: This episode contains discussi…

Eva talks to Katie, Tina, and Raine to explore the ultimate TMI topic: menstruation. Get a sneak peek into TMI Project’s partnership with the brave students of Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club as they prepare for their upcoming performance and emphasize the challenges faced by those who menstruate, the impact of period poverty, and the urg…

Growing up in a predominantly white world, Troy Ellen is often criticized for not being black enough. By exploring identity through two different characters—first at 13 when she’s forced to play the role of Tituba, the enslaved character in The Crucible, and at 16 when she chooses to play the role of Peaches in Four Women by Nina Simone—Troy Ellen …

In this pet-themed episode, three storytellers share mis-adventurous tales that celebrate the unique connection between animals and the crazy human caretakers who love them: Crystal has an epic cat battle, Sarah forms an unbreakable bond with a disabled dog, and Susan goes on a pet rescue mission. These stories were originally presented on February…

Ray Cocks learned the intricate complexities of violence at a young age - knowledge he continued to carry with him through his deployment during the Vietnam War. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Ray shares his story, which captures the profound strength and resilience of the human spirit. He also opens up about how it felt to tell his story and how story…

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TMI Project’s Executive Director Eva Tenuto is back to deliver another message in a bottle. With our first message in a bottle, which aired back in April of 2020, we filled you in on what was to come with our then brand-new podcast. Now, Eva comes with an update about why things have been so quiet on your feed lately - and unveil some exciting chan…

As a member of the original, legendary Royal House of LaBeija, Cece (she/her) explains how her ballroom background helped her deal with a difficult health diagnosis. This is Episode 11, the Season 5 finale of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Cece Suazo. Cece is a life-long trans activist and artist. She was honored with…

From growing up with gender freedom to his experience in the military and child rearing, Aren (he/him) explores alternate expressions and uncovers the true man he is. This is Episode 10 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Aren McDaniel. Aren is a U.S. Army Veteran and aspiring graphic novelist living in Lync…

From military boots to pumps, Theadora (she/her) embodies courage, commitment, and claims her space in the world during her first public walk in women's clothing. This is Episode 9, Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Theadora Green. Originally from Chicago, Theadora is a queer, social, progressive activist. Sh…

With feelings of pride and joy for his family, Syd (he/him) takes us back to the day of his wedding. This is Episode 8 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Syd Williams-Black. Syd is a native of Durham, North Carolina. He is a father of two boys and currently works for an LGBTQ law firm, NicholsonPham. When S…

Though Mars (they/them) comes from a legacy of performers, their genuine identity emerges after competing in a high school drag show. This is Episode 7 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Mars Wolfe. Mars Wolfe is a genderqueer nomad. They orbit New York, Chicago, and LA, writing, performing, and project man…

While chasing her goals, Sanaia (she/her) goes on her first date as a trans woman. The date does not go as planned. Content warning: This story contains graphic violence about a sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. This is Episode 6 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Sanaia Hood. Sanaia is curren…

After coming out as Trans to his father, Jahir (he/him) decides to create his own definition of masculinity. This is Episode 5 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Jahir Thomas. Jahir recently moved back to Georgia with the rest of his family where he has made huge strides in his relationships and confidence.…

The fourth episode of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter features KT Kennedy. KT is a Black queer non-binary multidisciplinary digital media artist, educator, and youth program coordinator based in Brooklyn, NY committed to resource sharing, artistic expression, and youth leadership as tools for liberation. You can find…

The third episode of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter features Julian Harris. Julian is a Black trans man from the mid-Atlantic region, a social worker, and a lover of the written work, music, and travel. You can find out more about Julian at @The_black_trans_therapist. This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns …

The second episode of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter features Eddie Maisonet. Eddie is a storyteller, teaching artist, and performer based in NYC, born and raised in Boston, MA. He is a queer, trans, disabled, black boricua: identities that create rich material from which to craft stories based on experience. Eddie …

The first episode of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter features K.C. Nyabinyere Jallah. K.C. is originally from the Twin Cities area in Minnesota and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. They serve as a Resource Specialist Teacher and vehemently advocates for the total liberation and sovereignty of disenfranch…

Meet your hosts, Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them) and Erik Harris (he/him), along with the 10 storytellers who were chosen in a national call to perform in TMI Project’s first-ever Black Trans Stories Matter program, spearheaded by ballroom icon, actress, and activist Ms. Cece Suazo (she/her) whose own story is featured in the season finale. In 2021, in…

This is the prologue to Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter. Each episode in this 11-part season will feature a personal narrative from a TMI Project storyteller focused on the “too much information” parts of their story that are usually left out due to shame, embarrassment, fear, or cultural expectation. Storytellers fe…

This is Episode 9, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Kiebpoli Calnek and Erik Harris. Kiebpoli has always identified with male and female energies, but it isn’t until they meet a trans man at a queer sex party that they begin to have the language to claim their trans identity. Erik has never been comfortable with his Trip…

This is Episode 8, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Windy Sharpe. Windy Sharpe (they/them) is a poet and author who has been writing since age six. Windy moved to New Jersey to be closer to friends (one of whom is TMI alum and workshop leader Raine Grayson) and is nearly done with the first draft of their novel. This epi…

This is Episode 7, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Ralph Goneau and Pat Meeker. Ralph Goneau (1931-2021) lived in Woodstock, NY. He married his partner of 41 years as soon as same-sex marriage became law in NY. Pat Meeker participated in TMI Project’s 2019 true storytelling performance at the Mental Health Association i…

This is Episode 6, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Bailey Buckles. These days Bailey (she/her) is focusing on endurance running through the mountains and creating adventure with her amazing wife and pack of puppies. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited…

This is Episode 5, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Liam Juanis. Liam (he/him) recently graduated from Full Sail University with a BA in Digital cinematography. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. …

This is Episode 4, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Zelda, aka Judith Z. Miller. Zelda (she/they) is a multifaceted artist: performer, producer, visual artist, workshop leader, and healer who lives in an erotic, musical, spiritual universe. As a feminist Jew who studies shamanism, she is inspired by the beauty of nature …

This is Episode 3, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Ness White. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and sponsored in part by MrJulieTees.com. Ness (he/him) is a…

This is Episode 1, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Julie Novak and Blake Pfeil. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and sponsored in part by MrJulieTees.com. S…

This is Episode 1, Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories featuring Celeste Lecesne and Ray Taylor. This episode was written collaboratively by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Julie Novak, produced and edited by Eva Tenuto, and mixed and mastered by Stevie Manns. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston and sponsored in part by MrJulieTees.com…

This is the trailer for Season 4 of The TMI Project Podcast: Pride Stories. Each episode in this 9-part season will feature a personal narrative from a TMI Project storyteller focused on the “too much information” parts of their story that are usually left out due to shame, embarrassment, fear or cultural expectation. Storytellers include: Ray Tayl…

This is Episode 13, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Eva Tenuto. Eva is the co-founder and executive director of TMI Project. Since 2010, she has brought TMI Project from her living room to a host of performance spaces, schools, detention centers, mental health facilities and the United Nations. Eva is the editor an…

This is Episode 11, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Tamika Dunkley. Tamika is the Executive Director of Seasoned Gives, a Hudson Valley organization whose mission is to create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger and social injustice through education, ownership and self-sufficiency. This episode was produced in pa…

This is Episode 12, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Deborah Gordon-Brown. Deborah Gordon-Brown is a resident of Marbletown, NY. She was an actress for over 30 years, appearing in stage productions across the country as well as on television. After retiring from acting, Deborah became a theatre manager, then a psych…

This is Episode 9, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring MacKenzie Kell. MacKenzie is a mother, writer, poet, Waldorf teacher, adventurer, and storyteller. She currently resides in Downsville, NY and Kingston, NY with her son Zephyr where she spends much of her time writing, fly fishing, and playing in the woods. This ep…

This is Episode 10, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Raine Grayson. Raine Grayson is a multi-genre writer whose work focuses on uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song i…

This is Episode 8, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Stephanie Ellis. Stephanie is a mom of two amazing teenagers and one extremely lovable rescue dog. She is the owner of Creekside Acupuncture and Natural Medicine in Rosendale, NY. This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva T…

This is Episode 7, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Crystal Schachter. Crystal grew up in Ulster County and is glad to be back in the area near her family and participating in the community. She is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at SUNY Ulster Community College, a mother, crossword fanatic, cat herder, …

This is Episode 5, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Rita Worthington. This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto, and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketi…