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S4 E30- Gena Ozols - VOTE!Oct 20, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minS4 E30- Gena Ozols - VOTE! November 3rd by 7pm to see the results you want and we need. Gena is running for Colorado House District 3 and explained many of the ballot measures and who is behind them, who them benefit and who they harm and why you need to be careful and be informed when voting this year because there are many amendments and propositions that are wolves in sheep clothing.
Connect with Nancy Norton:
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Gena Ozols and see her Ballot Guide:
https://www.ozolsforhd3.com/ballot-guide
Planned Parenthood:
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-votes-colorado/blog-copy-2/2026-endorsed-candidates-planned-parenthood-votes-colorado- S4 E30- Gena Ozols - VOTE! (VIDEO)Oct 20, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minS4 E30- Gena Ozols - VOTE! November 3rd by 7pm to see the results you want and we need. Gena is running for Colorado House District 3 and explained many of the ballot measures and who is behind them, who them benefit and who they harm and why you need to be careful and be informed when voting this year because there are many amendments and propositions that are wolves in sheep clothing.
Connect with Nancy Norton:
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Gena Ozols and see her Ballot Guide:
https://www.ozolsforhd3.com/ballot-guide
Planned Parenthood:
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-votes-colorado/blog-copy-2/2026-endorsed-candidates-planned-parenthood-votes-colorado
- S4 E29 - Justin Clark - (Video) End Force-Fed Foie Gras ForeverOct 13, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minS4 E29 - Justin Clark - End Force-Fed Foie Gras Forever in Denver by voting yes on Initiative 311. Justin Clark is the Campaign Director for ProAnimalColorado.org and the organizational lead for Proanimal Future who both work for humane treatment of farmed animals. What makes some folks go vegan or become animal rights activists while others don't seem to be bothered at all about animal cruelty? How do we effectively make changes for the betterment of the treatment of animals and not let the vicarious trauma make you feel angry or reactive? Justin has a lot of ideas!
Reach out to Nancy: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Reach out to Justin Clark at Proanimalcolorado.org: https://proanimalcolorado.org/
Learn more about the cruelty of Froie Gras: https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/factory-farming/ducks-geese/foie-gras/
- S4 E29 - Justin Clark - End Force-Fed Foie Gras ForeverOct 13, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minS4 E29 - Justin Clark - End Force-Fed Foie Gras Forever in Denver by voting yes on Initiative 311. Justin Clark is the Campaign Director for ProAnimalColorado.org and the organizational lead for Proanimal Future who both work for humane treatment of farmed animals. What makes some folks go vegan or become animal rights activists while others don't seem to be bothered at all about animal cruelty? How do we effectively make changes for the betterment of the treatment of animals and not let the vicarious trauma make you feel angry or reactive? Justin has a lot of ideas!
Reach out to Nancy: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Reach out to Justin Clark at Proanimalcolorado.org: https://proanimalcolorado.org/
Learn more about the cruelty of Froie Gras: https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/factory-farming/ducks-geese/foie-gras/
- S4 E 28 - Dr. Chris Voth- The Clock is TickingOct 6, 2026 · 1 hr 33 minS4 E 28 - Dr. Chris Voth- The Clock is Ticking
- S4 E28 - Dr. Chris Voth - The Clock is TickingOct 6, 2026 · 1 hr 33 minS4 E28 - Dr. Chris Voth - The Clock is Ticking
Chris has been aware that life is fleeting since he was a child and has been driven to work toward his goals and pack in as much of life experience and accomplishments as he can. Dr. Voth is an educator, a filmmaker and a comedian. He grew up with a volatile father who had some mental health issues and Chris learned that humor could help create a sense of ok-ness at home and later transferred that to the classroom and then to the stage.
Connect with Nancy Norton at https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Chris Voth at https://chrisvoth.com/
follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.chrisvoth/
Watch Chris Voth's Feature Film Camino Unreal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlSDinHCwBc
- S4 E27 - Rosemary Thornton - Dying Saved My Life (video)Sep 1, 2026 · 1 hr 25 minS4 E27 - Rosemary Thornton - Dying Saved My Life
Author and survivor of a 10 minute Temporary Death Experience, Rosemary Thornton shares how one of the most surprising experiences in the "Afterlife" was retaining her sense of humor and hearing herself giggle. Rosemary shares many hilarious takes on her traumas and struggles. Rosemary had compounding traumas and adverse events: The sudden unexpected suicide of her beloved husband, a cancer diagnosis, cobbled with her home town turning on her and many of her friends abandoning her.
Connect with us-
Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Rosemary Thornton: https://temporarydeath.com/
- S4 E27 - Rosemary Thornton - Dying Saved My LifeSep 1, 2026 · 1 hr 25 minS4 E27 - Rosemary Thornton - Dying Saved My Life -
Author and survivor of a 10 minute Temporary Death Experience, Rosemary Thornton shares how one of the most surprising experiences in the "Afterlife" was retaining her sense of humor and hearing herself giggle. Rosemary shares many hilarious takes on her traumas and struggles. Rosemary had compounding traumas and adverse events: The sudden unexpected suicide of her beloved husband, a cancer diagnosis, cobbled with her home town turning on her and many of her friends abandoning her.
Connect with us-
Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Rosemary Thornton: https://temporarydeath.com/
- S4 E26 - Jesse Carter - Comic Cents (Video)Aug 25, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minS4 E26 - Jesse Carter - Comic Cents- Comedian, Club Owner and Comedy Manager shares how he went from being a youth pastor to being a bartender, mortgage banker and now a comedian.
Connect with Nancy Norton
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Jesse Carter
https://comiccents.com/
Use code word: Tromedy for 50% off tickets at Comic Cents Comedy Club in Boulder, Colorado
- S4 E26 - Jesse Carter - Comic CentsAug 25, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minS4 E26 - Jesse Carter - Comic Cents- Comedian, Club Owner and Comedy Manager shares how he went from being a youth pastor to being a bartender, mortgage banker and now a comedian.
Connect with Nancy Norton
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Jesse Carter
https://comiccents.com/
Use code word: Tromedy for 50% off tickets at Comic Cents Comedy Club in Boulder, Colorado
- S4 E25 - Andrea Sodergren - MomsUnhingedAug 18, 2026 · 56 minS4 E25 - Andrea Sodergren - MomsUnhinged - Andrea is a mom, producer, marketer, and comedian who shares how humor helped her cope with divorce, her parents' deaths and her mother's struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. She is reading books about Stoicism theses days and finding it helpful.
Reach Out:
Connect with Nancy Norton about Keynote Presentations "The Power of Humor and Comedy Shows
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Andrea Sodergren
https://www.instagram.com/andreamariecomedy/
https://momsunhinged.com/
https://fearandgrief.com/
Some Topics in this episode:
Lewy Body Dementia
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17815-lewy-body-dementia
The Little Book of Stoicism
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43621841-the-little-book-of-stoicism
- S4 E25 - Andrea Sodergren - MomsUnhingedAug 18, 2026 · 56 minS4 E25 - Andrea Sodergren - MomsUnhinged - Andrea is a mom, producer, marketer, and comedian who shares how humor helped her cope with divorce, her parents' deaths and her mother's struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. She is reading books about Stoicism theses days and finding it helpful.
Reach Out:
Connect with Nancy Norton about Keynote Presentations "The Power of Humor and Comedy Shows
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Andrea Sodergren
https://www.instagram.com/andreamariecomedy/
https://momsunhinged.com/
https://fearandgrief.com/
Some Topics in this episode:
Lewy Body Dementia
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17815-lewy-body-dementia
The Little Book of Stoicism
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43621841-the-little-book-of-stoicism
- S4 E24 -Colleen Clifford - Life Beyond the BingeAug 4, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minS4 E24 -Colleen Clifford - Life Beyond the Binge- A Commercial Fisherwoman's Journey Home. This is the Title of Colleen's book. In this episode we discuss suicide, shame around an STI, binge drinking and recovery.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Colleen Clifford: https://lifebeyondthebinge.com/
Find Resources and learn more about subjects discussed on this episode of Tromedy:
Herpes- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22855-herpes-simplex
Suicide Prevention: https://988lifeline.org/
Veterans in Crisis: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
- S4 E23 - Video Jared Ewy - The Greatest and Worst ThingJul 29, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minS4 E23 - Jared Ewy - The Greatest and Worst Thing - Happened to be Standup Comedy. Like anything we feel so passionate about can turn into the greatest and worst thing in our lives, especially if it triggers our PTSD. Jared is a writer, Dad, Dog Lover, and a radio personality on Yonder Radio.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Jared Ewy: https://www.instagram.com/jaredewy/
- S4 E23 - Jared Ewy - The Greatest and Worst ThingJul 28, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minS4 E23 - Jared Ewy - The Greatest and Worst Thing - Happened to be Standup Comedy. Like anything we feel so passionate about can turn into the greatest and worst thing in our lives, especially if it triggers our PTSD. Jared is a writer, Dad, Dog Lover, and a radio personality on Yonder Radio.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Jared Ewy: https://www.instagram.com/jaredewy/
Listen to Yonder Radio:
https://www.yonderradio.com/
- S4 E22 - Jeannette Rizzi- Funny Always WinsJul 14, 2026 · 56 minS4 E22 - Jeannette Rizzi- Funny Always Wins - is the motto Jeannette lives by and teaches her children to live by. Jeannette was blindsided the deaths of friends as a child and has to learn to take everything in stride. "Blindsided" is also the name of her solo show.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Jeannette Rizzi:
https://www.instagram.com/jeannetterizzi/
https://www.puresweatstudios.com/woodland-hills-california
Learn More about NF1:
https://www.ctf.org/nf1/
- S4 E22 - Jeannette Rizzi- Funny Always WinsJul 14, 2026 · 56 minS4 E22 - Jeannette Rizzi- Funny Always Wins - is the motto Jeannette lives by and teaches her children to live by. Jeannette was blindsided the deaths of friends as a child and has to learn to take everything in stride. "Blindsided" is also the name of her solo show.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Jeannette Rizzi:
https://www.instagram.com/jeannetterizzi/
https://www.puresweatstudios.com/woodland-hills-california
Learn More about NF1:
https://www.ctf.org/nf1/
- S4 E21 - Lara J Day - (Video) Returning the Soul to the SolsticeJun 30, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minS4 E21 - Lara J Day - Returning the Soul to the Solstice- is just one of the many beautifully descriptive phrases that came through during this conversation about Lara J Day's work as an author of 13 Sacred Nights Oracle, a gigong teacher/healer, and a certified therapist of TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises)
Connect with us:
Nancy Norton- https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Lara J Day- https://www.larajday.com/
Lara's Book: 13 Sacred Nights Oracle
https://beyondword.com/products/13-sacred-nights-oracle-a-yearly-solstice-tradition-a-52-card-deck-guidebook?srsltid=AfmBOorXvlg23rHbEIVwImmFw9ibc8qv5VVds98DVdMCbVVfaKrVMXaT
Learn more about topics mentioned on this episode:
Rudolf Steiner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Steiner
Book about Near Death Experiences
The Purpose of Life- by David Sunfellow
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44446341-the-purpose-of-life-as-revealed-by-near-death-experiences-from-around-th
- S4 E21 - Lara J Day - Returning the Soul to the SolsticeJun 30, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minS4 E21 - Lara J Day - Returning the Soul to the Solstice- is just one of the many beautifully descriptive phrases that came through during this conversation about Lara J Day's work as an author of 13 Sacred Nights Oracle, a gigong teacher/healer, and a certified therapist of TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises)
Connect with us:
Nancy Norton- https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Lara J Day- https://www.larajday.com/
Lara's Book: 13 Sacred Nights Oracle
https://beyondword.com/products/13-sacred-nights-oracle-a-yearly-solstice-tradition-a-52-card-deck-guidebook?srsltid=AfmBOorXvlg23rHbEIVwImmFw9ibc8qv5VVds98DVdMCbVVfaKrVMXaT
Learn more about topics mentioned on this episode:
Rudolf Steiner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Steiner
Book about Near Death Experiences
The Purpose of Life- by David Sunfellow
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44446341-the-purpose-of-life-as-revealed-by-near-death-experiences-from-around-th
- S4 E20 - Magen King - I Love My Sister, but...Jun 24, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minS4 E20 - Magen King - I Love My Sister, but...
Magen is a comedian, comedy coach, actor and mom who shares the first time she used humor to cope with some stress around her sister acting out after their parents divorced. Now her sister is an amazing mother and aunt and one of Magen's best friends. We also talk about fears around having children who may be marginalized or worse, threatened, as a result of the current culture of emboldened hate and hate crimes, especially against trans people.
Connect with us:
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
https://magenking.com/
Tips on being a good ally for Trans family members.
https://transequality.org/resources/supporting-transgender-people-your-life-guide-being-good-ally
- S4 E20 - Magen King - I Love My Sister, but...Jun 23, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minS4 E20 - Magen King - I Love My Sister, but...
Magen is a comedian, comedy coach, actor and mom who shares the first time she used humor to cope with some stress around her sister acting out after their parents divorced. Now her sister is an amazing mother and aunt and one of Magen's best friends. We also talk about fears around having children who may be marginalized or worse, threatened, as a result of the current culture of emboldened hate and hate crimes, especially against trans people.
Connect with us:
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
https://magenking.com/
Tips on being a good ally for Trans family members.
https://transequality.org/resources/supporting-transgender-people-your-life-guide-being-good-ally
- S4 E19 - Donna Lee VIDEO - They Mean Well #MomTraumaJun 16, 2026 · 53 minS4 E19 - Donna Lee - They Mean Well - #MomTrauma - Growing up Biracial in rural Texas was tough enough, but extra tough when your own mom is sometimes one of the bullies. That kind of childhood stress can make you funny. Donna Lee is a comedian, author, producer of "Not Our First Rodeo" and podcaster who brilliantly shows us how to use "Tromedy" to cope with pain.
Connect with us:
Nancy Norton- https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Donna Lee: https://donnaleecomedy.com/
- S4 E19 - Donna Lee - They Mean Well #MomTraumaJun 16, 2026 · 53 minS4 E19 - Donna Lee - They Mean Well - #MomTrauma - Growing up Biracial in rural Texas was tough enough, but extra tough when your own mom is sometimes one of the bullies. That kind of childhood stress can make you funny. Donna Lee is a comedian, author, producer of "Not Our First Rodeo" and podcaster who brilliantly shows us how to use "Tromedy" to cope with pain.
Connect with us:
Nancy Norton- https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Donna Lee - https://donnaleecomedy.com/
- S4 E18 - Pat Truer - VIDEO- "Mom's Love Language is Rejection"Jun 9, 2026 · 56 minS4 E18 - Pat Truer - Mom's Love Language is Rejection- and he lost his best friend to cancer at age 15, just a couple traumas that humor has helped him manage. Recently, Pat went through a divorce and lost 2 dear friends who died- all within a year and somehow still makes it a priority to bring joy to others with his standup comedy and interactive multi-media shows.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Pat Truer: https://www.realfunnypat.com/
- S4 E18 - Pat Truer - "Mom's Love Language is Rejection"Jun 9, 2026 · 56 minS4 E18 - Pat Truer - Mom's Love Language is Rejection- and he lost his best friend to cancer at age 15, just a couple traumas that humor has helped him manage. Recently, Pat went through a divorce and lost 2 dear friends who died- all within a year and somehow still makes it a priority to bring joy to others with his standup comedy and interactive multi-media shows.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Pat Truer: https://www.realfunnypat.com/
- S4 E17 - video -Birungi Birungi- Good LuckJun 4, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minS4 E17 - Birungi Birungi- Good Luck-Birungi is a standup comedian and "Good Luck" is what his name means and as one of his jokes states, "Good Luck getting a job or getting through security at the airport with that name." It took more than good luck to navigate life for Birungi. It took Excellent Grades, Exceptional Talent, Hard Work and a wonderful mentor to manifest a good life as a Ugandan immigrant in the United States. Birungi lost his mother to suicide when he was only 3 and he is now healing and learning about parent child emotional needs through his 2 year old son.
Let us know if you have questions or answers! We love answers :-)
Connect with Nancy Norton to share your thoughts, questions or see about comedy shows, Keynotes "The Power of Humor" or to be a guest on Tromedy:
- S4 E17 - Birungi Birungi- Good LuckJun 2, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minS4 E17 - Birungi Birungi- Good Luck - Birungi is a standup comedian and "Good Luck" is what his name means and as one of his jokes states, "Good Luck getting a job or getting through security at the airport with that name." It took more than good luck to navigate life for Birungi. It took Excellent Grades, Exceptional Talent, Hard Work and a wonderful mentor to manifest a good life as a Ugandan immigrant in the United States. Birungi lost his mother to suicide when he was only 3 and he is now healing and learning about parent child emotional needs through his 2 year old son.
Let us know if you have questions or answers! We love answers :-)
Connect with Nancy Norton to share your thoughts, questions or see about comedy shows, Keynotes "The Power of Humor" or to be a guest on Tromedy:
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Birungi Birungi:
https://www.birungicomedy.com/
- S4 E16 -video - Warren B Hall - Slap HappyMay 28, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minS4 E16 - Warren B Hall - Slap Happy- Even nice guys can get pushed too far. Warren learned that humor helped him shift the power with a childhood bully as well as going to the bully's house and asking his mom if he could come out to fight.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Warren B Hall: https://www.warrenbhall.com/
What is the best way to deal with a bully?
Has Humor ever helped you deal with a bully?
https://www.wikihow.com/Good-Comebacks
- S4 E 16 - Warren B Hall - Slap HappyMay 26, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minS4 E16 - Warren B Hall - Slap Happy- Even nice guys can get pushed too far. Warren learned that humor helped him shift the power with a childhood bully as well as going to the bully's house and asking his mom if he could come out to fight.
Connect with Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Warren B Hall: https://www.warrenbhall.com/
What is the best way to deal with a bully?
Has Humor ever helped you deal with a bully?
https://www.wikihow.com/Good-Comebacks
- S4 E15 - Ami Hipps - Ending Child MarriageMay 19, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minS4 E15 - Ami Hipps - No Child Should Be a Bride- like Ami was forced to be at age 15 after her boyfriend date-r*ped her and after shotgun wedding, her husband contolled her and would not permit her to use birth control, to have own bank account, credit card or education. She had to sneak out the window to finish High School. Eight Children and 17 years later, Ami finally found a way to get free of her controlling and abusive husband, and not only get a college degree on the Dean's List, but go on to become a lawyer.
Connect with Nancy: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Follow Nance on IG/FB/Tiktok
Learn about Tahirih mentioned by Ami on this episode:
https://www.tahirih.org/
Take Action to End Child Marriage
https://www.tahirih.org/news/child-marriage-prevention-act-of-2024/
https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/policy-and-education--ways-to-end-child-marriage-and-prevent-adolescent-pregnancy
https://www.unicefusa.org/what-unicef-does/child-protection/end-child-marriage
- S4 E14 - Casey Lucarelli (Video)- In the Grit of the Sh*tMay 6, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minS4 E14 - Casey Lucarelli - "In the Grit of the Sh*t" - Casey is a therapist and shares how repairing a rupture in relationships can be so healing for relational traumas. Also talks about how to know if you have a good therapist for you or a sh*tty one!
Reach Out to Nancy: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Reach Out to Casey:
https://caseylucarelli.com/
Therapy@CaseyLucarelli.com
203-305-8816
- S4 E14 - Casey Lucarelli - In the Grit of the Sh*tMay 5, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minS4 E14 - Casey Lucarelli - "In the Grit of the Sh*t" - Casey is a therapist and shares how repairing a rupture in relationships can be so healing for relational traumas. Also talks about how to know if you have a good therapist for you or a sh*tty one!
Reach Out to Nancy: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Reach Out to Casey:
https://caseylucarelli.com/
Therapy@CaseyLucarelli.com
203-305-8816
- S4 E13 - Kayla Inman - (Video)The Happy Amputee Part 2Apr 28, 2026 · 47 minS4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee Part 2- Kayla has gone from hurting, to healing to helping and it is a nonlinear process sometimes. She went through more painful complications of her amputation, but then also just won an award from The Hope Beyond Limits Award from the Limb Preservation Foundation and is getting ready to go on her first vacation ever to go SCUBA diving. Her Motto: Keep Showing Up!
WARNING: This episode talks about suicidal ideation.
Reach Out:
Connect with Nancy-
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Kayla Inman -https://www.instagram.com/thehappyamputee/
TEDx speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOQMW2sMlk
Amputee Support Group (serving virtually & Western Colorado) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107576273319053/
Medical Trauma Support Circle (available on the Hub virtually) - https://www.healingandcptsd.com/
Trauma Survivor's Network Support Group (in-person serving Denver, CO areas) - https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma-centers-100/
Public Speaking engagements and articles - https://linktr.ee/thehappyamputee
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151
- S4 E13 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee Part 2Apr 28, 2026 · 47 minS4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee Part 2- Kayla has gone from hurting, to healing to helping and it is a nonlinear process sometimes. She went through more painful complications of her amputation, but then also just won an award from The Hope Beyond Limits Award from the Limb Preservation Foundation and is getting ready to go on her first vacation ever to go SCUBA diving. Her Motto: Keep Showing Up!
WARNING: This episode talks about suicidal ideation.
Reach Out:
Connect with Nancy-
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Kayla Inman -https://www.instagram.com/thehappyamputee/
TEDx speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOQMW2sMlk
Amputee Support Group (serving virtually & Western Colorado) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107576273319053/
Medical Trauma Support Circle (available on the Hub virtually) - https://www.healingandcptsd.com/
Trauma Survivor's Network Support Group (in-person serving Denver, CO areas) - https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma-centers-100/
Public Speaking engagements and articles - https://linktr.ee/thehappyamputee
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151
Lisfranc Fracture:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/lisfranc-injury
- S4 E12 - Kayla Inman (video) - The Happy AmputeeApr 22, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minS4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee - After dealing with years of agonizing pain originating from a misdiagnosed foot fracture and unsuccessful treatments of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, (Known as the suicide disease), and all while in an abusive marriage, Kayla almost didn't make it. Luckily her suicide attempt failed and she found ways to build resilience and to keep trying new modalities and treatments culminating in an amputation of her foot. Find out why she calls herself "The Happy Amputee."
WARNING: This episode talks about suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.
Reach Out:
Connect with Nancy-
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Kayla Inman -https://www.instagram.com/thehappyamputee/
TEDx speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOQMW2sMlk
Amputee Support Group (serving virtually & Western Colorado) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107576273319053/
Medical Trauma Support Circle (available on the Hub virtually) - https://www.healingandcptsd.com/
Trauma Survivor's Network Support Group (in-person serving Denver, CO areas) - https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma-centers-100/
Public Speaking engagements and articles - https://linktr.ee/thehappyamputee
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151
Lisfranc Fracture:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/lisfranc-injury
- S4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy AmputeeApr 21, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minS4 E12 - Kayla Inman - The Happy Amputee - After dealing with years of agonizing pain originating from a misdiagnosed foot fracture and unsuccessful treatments of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, (Known as the suicide disease), and all while in an abusive marriage, Kayla almost didn't make it. Luckily her suicide attempt failed and she found ways to build resilience and to keep trying new modalities and treatments culminating in an amputation of her foot. Find out why she calls herself "The Happy Amputee."
WARNING: This episode talks about suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.
Reach Out:
Connect with Nancy-
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Kayla Inman -https://www.instagram.com/thehappyamputee/
TEDx speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOQMW2sMlk
Amputee Support Group (serving virtually & Western Colorado) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107576273319053/
Medical Trauma Support Circle (available on the Hub virtually) - https://www.healingandcptsd.com/
Trauma Survivor's Network Support Group (in-person serving Denver, CO areas) - https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/trauma-centers-100/
Public Speaking engagements and articles - https://linktr.ee/thehappyamputee
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crps-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20371151
Lisfranc Fracture:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/lisfranc-injury
- S4 E11- Brooke Deanne video- Shattered, Broken & BeautifulApr 10, 2026 · 57 minS4 E11- Brooke Deanne - Shattered, Broken & Beautiful- Trauma Survivor, Author, Therapist and Host of the Goddess Rising Podcast- This episode covers several traumas, such as Sexual abuse, Religious abuse, Patriarchal Narcissism Culture and healing modalities and how dark humor has helped her through some of the darkest, awful times in her life. bonus: Post -traumatic gifts like psychic gifts.
Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Brooke Deanne: https://brookedeanne.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_brookedeanne
https://www.tiktok.com/@brookekekos?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AuZG4nD8o/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- S4 E11- Brooke Deanne - Shattered, Broken & BeautifulApr 7, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minS4 E11- Brooke Deanne - Shattered, Broken & Beautiful- Trauma Survivor, Author, Therapist and Host of the Goddess Rising Podcast- This episode covers several traumas, such as Sexual abuse, Religious abuse, Patriarchal Narcissism Culture and healing modalities and how dark humor has helped her through some of the darkest, awful times in her life. bonus: Post -traumatic gifts like psychic gifts.
Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Brooke Deanne: https://brookedeanne.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_brookedeanne
https://www.tiktok.com/@brookekekos?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AuZG4nD8o/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- S4 E10 Video- Anna Natan part 2 - Reframing FailureMar 24, 2026 · 54 minS4 E10- Anna Natan part 2 - Reframing Failure - Anna is an Emergency Nurse and according to her mother, that is a failure. How do you escape the brainwashing of a religious cult mentality, fine your authentic self and reframe failure? We discuss all this and why dark humor is so important to first responders.
Trigger Warning: this episode describes emergency room injuries.
Reach Out to Nance: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Anna Natan: https://www.instagram.com/natanmywatch
Learn more about how essential Humor is in Healthcare
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9559119/#Sec10
- S4 E10- Anna Natan part 2 - Reframing FailureMar 24, 2026 · 54 minS4 E10- Anna Natan part 2 - Reframing Failure - Anna is an Emergency Nurse and according to her mother, that is a failure. How do you escape the brainwashing of a religious cult mentality, fine your authentic self and reframe failure? We discuss all this and why dark humor is so important to first responders.
Trigger Warning: this episode describes emergency room injuries.
Reach Out to Nance: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Anna Natan: https://www.instagram.com/natanmywatch
Learn more about how essential Humor is in Healthcare
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9559119/#Sec10
- S4 E9 - Anna Natan - Home SchooledMar 18, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minS4 E9 - Anna Natan - Home Schooled- Anna is an Emergency Nurse, Comedian and a dog mom. Sharing her tromedy around growing up home schooled with a very religious mom who trained her to be a wife and then arranged for her to marry a sheep farmer.
Connect with Nance: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Anna: https://www.instagram.com/natanmywatch
Who is the Earl of Earl Grey tea anyway?
https://www.artoftea.com/blogs/history-culture/history-of-earl-grey
- S4 E9 - Anna Natan - Home SchooledMar 17, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minS4 E9 - Anna Natan - Home Schooled- Anna is an Emergency Nurse, Comedian and a dog mom. Sharing her tromedy around growing up home schooled with a very religious mom who trained her to be a wife and then arranged for her to marry a sheep farmer.
Connect with Nance: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Anna: https://www.instagram.com/natanmywatch
Who is the Earl of Earl Grey tea anyway?
https://www.artoftea.com/blogs/history-culture/history-of-earl-grey
- S4 E8 - Brittany Key - part 5- The Laughter ReturnsMar 10, 2026 · 24 minS4 E8 - Brittany Key - The Laughter Returns - Nance shares gratitude for the co-healing journey and asks some followup questions about how it feels after sharing her experience on Tromedy. This playful episode takes place after a hike in the foothills of Boulder with Brittany, Cilla and Lily.
Reach Out to Nancy Norton:
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Brittany Key:
https://www.instagram.com/bkey113/
Are Orchid Flowers edible?
https://orchidrepublic.com/blogs/news/are-orchids-edible
https://orchidbliss.com/are-orchids-edible/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/edible-orchids.htm
- S4 E7 - Jenny Chan - Pacific Atrocities EducationMar 3, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minS4 E 7 - Jenny Chan - Pacific Atrocities Education- over 40 Million Asians died in World War II and it is not taught in schools or documented well in History. Jenny Chan is a historian, author and podcaster who has dedicated over a decade of her life so far to researching and educating about the underrepresented victims of war.
Do you want to be a guest on Tromedy or have questions, Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Jenny Chan:
https://www.pacificatrocities.org/
https://www.instagram.com/pacificatrocitiesedu/
https://www.youtube.com/c/pacificfrontuntold
Some Links to books and content mentioned on this episode;
Sheldon Harris-
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1308019.Factories_of_Death
Kermit Roosevelt Jr
https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2010/12/kermit-roosevelt
James Bradley-
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6452811-the-imperial-cruise
- S4 E6 - Brittany Key - part 4 of Narcissistic Abuse- Freedom!Feb 24, 2026 · 52 minS4 E6 - Brittany Key - part 4 of Narcissistic Abuse- Freedom! From the depths of hell to the summit. Brittany literally climbs her way out of the crazy-making hell of Narcissistic Abuse. There is a way out.
Reach out to us-
Nancy Norton; https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Brittany Key: https://www.instagram.com/bkey113/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/narcissism-demystified/202403/how-to-heal-from-a-damaging-relationship-with-a-narcissist
- S4 E5 - Brittany Key - Part 3 - The Hell of Narcissistic AbuseFeb 17, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minS4 E5 - Brittany Key - Part 3 - The Hell of Narcissistic Abuse - The daily struggle of staying alive during the crazy-making sense of powerlessness dealing with the legal abuse and character annihilation phase of narcissistic abuse. Brittany finds a way with the help of friends, family members, stickers and humor.
Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Domestic Violence Hotline:
https://www.thehotline.org/
Takotsubo: Broken-Heart Syndrome -
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-broken-heart-syndrome
Suicide Hotline:
https://988lifeline.org/
Surviving Narcissistic Abuse:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/202504/recognizing-and-healing-from-narcissistic-abuse
- S4 E4 - Brittany Key - Part 2- Narcissistic Abuse "Bushwhacked"Feb 10, 2026 · 58 minS4 E4 - Brittany Key - Narcissistic Abuse Part 2 "Bushwhacked" Going to Jail for crimes she did not commit - adding insult to injury of Narcissistic Abuse. The inhumane and cruel treatment Brittany received in Jail while "presumed innocent" was unacceptable and almost unbearable, yet still we somehow find so much to laugh about and yes, there will be a part 3!
Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Resources:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/
the Ultimate Guide to overcoming Narcissistic Abuse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FioXRf_VILM
- S4 E3 - Brittany Key - Part 1 -Narcissistic AbuseFeb 3, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minS4 E3 - Brittany Key - Narcissistic abuse typically involves a pattern of showering you with excessive affection and then attempting to tear down your self-esteem. 4D's of narcissistic abuse, Deny, (Gaslighting) Dismiss, (Dismiss your feelings and concerns) Devalue,(tear down your self-esteem) Discard.(they move on to other supply)
May this episode to serve others who are in an abusive relationship help to find a way out and to those who have suffered the hell of Narcissistic abuse know they are not alone and you can one day laugh again.
Part 1 in a series with Brittany Key about Narcissistic Abuse
Find support and Resources:
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/narcissistic-abuse
Reach Out: https://www.nancynorton.tv/
- S4 E2 V- Christie Buchele - What is mine to do?Jan 21, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minS4 E2 - Christie Buchele - What is Mine to do? - a comedian, comedy mentor, writer, and History Teacher shares examples of history repeating itself and how we can learn and get inspired by folks in the past and present.
Nancy grapples with "What is mine to do?" and where to go when the US feels unsafe.
Connect with Nance:
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Christie Buchele
https://www.thejokementor.com/
Links and resources mentioned on this episode:
Sophie Scholl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Scholl
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128891.Sophie_Scholl_and_the_White_Rose
Book mentioned:
Ordinary Men
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/ordinary-men-christopher-r-browning?variant=32207518924834
Uncultured
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59808316-uncultured
- S4 E2 - Christie Buchele - What is Mine to Do?Jan 21, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minS4 E2 - Christie Buchele - What is Mine to Do? - a comedian, comedy mentor, writer, and History Teacher shares examples of history repeating itself and how we can learn and get inspired by folks in the past and present.
Nancy grapples with "What is mine to do?" and where to go when the US feels unsafe.
Connect with Nance:
https://www.nancynorton.tv/
Connect with Christie Buchele
https://www.thejokementor.com/
Links and resources mentioned on this episode:
Sophie Scholl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Scholl
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128891.Sophie_Scholl_and_the_White_Rose
Book mentioned:
Ordinary Men
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/ordinary-men-christopher-r-browning?variant=32207518924834
Uncultured
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59808316-uncultured
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