MFM Minisode 488
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A nursing student in Chicago, Hannah, recounts being mugged at gunpoint in her apartment courtyard while listening to My Favorite Murder—only to realize her podcast hosts were still playing in her headphones, providing a surreal anchor during the terror. Her story is one of harrowing survival, emotional resilience, and dark humor, culminating in her becoming a forensic nurse and advocating for legislation to classify violence against women as a hate crime. The episode also features a series of vivid, emotionally charged stories: a park ranger’s encounters with the FLDS cult during grueling rim-to-rim hikes, a sleepwalker’s fire rescue that saved two unconscious friends, a five-year-old left behind at church who was found by a passing pastor’s wife, and a 10-year-old volunteer who hand-raised a baby tiger at a zoo—only to be fired after a Siberian tiger peed on her through a fence. These tales, delivered with the show’s signature blend of gravity and levity, underscore the chaos, vulnerability, and unexpected triumphs of growing up in the 20s and beyond.
Stay calm during a violent encounter—Hannah survived a gunpoint mugging by staying composed and following MFM’s advice to 'stay sexy.'
The 20s are not about having it all figured out, but about understanding yourself through self-reflection and lived experience.
A 10-year-old volunteer hand-raised a baby tiger at a zoo, proving that childhood dreams can be real—and unforgettable.
A five-year-old was left behind at a church after hide-and-seek, only to be found by a pastor’s wife hours later, highlighting how easily children can be forgotten.
A 17-year-old babysitter was taken to 'zoo jail' after a toddler screamed 'someone help me, that's not my mommy,' illustrating how quickly childcare can spiral.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Psychology of Your 20s: Mental Health in the Decade of Identity
Karen and Georgia open with a reflection on the emotional turbulence of the 20s, emphasizing that burnout, loneliness, and identity crises are common—and not signs of failure. They promote The Psychology of Your 20s podcast as a science-backed guide to navigating this pivotal decade.
Hannah’s Mugging: A Life-Changing Encounter in Chicago
“I genuinely thought, okay, cool, I've lost my mind. But no, it was you two. Oh, God. Still playing in my headphones. No. Just chatting, laughing about something, completely unaware that you were actively in my ear during one of the scariest moments of my life.”
FLDS Cult Encounters at the Grand Canyon
A park ranger recounts annual encounters with the FLDS cult during their rim-to-rim hikes. The group routinely broke park rules—splitting into small groups, lying about ages, and bringing horses into restricted zones—yet continued their annual trek without consequence.
The Fire That Saved Two Lives
“In my underwear and braless state, I panicked with purpose. I found the fire extinguisher and remembered. Pass, P-A-S-S. Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep and put out the flames.”
The Five-Year-Old Left Behind at Church
“I was sure I was going to die or be eaten by mountain lions as luck or God or the universe or whatever would have it.”
“full -grown male Siberian tiger peed on me through the chain link fence while I was cleaning. Jesus. Y”
“I genuinely thought, okay, cool, I've lost my mind. But no, it was you two. Oh, God. Still playing in my headphones. No. Just chatting, laughing about something, completely unaware that you were actively in my ear during one of the scariest moments of my life.”
“I was sure I was going to die or be eaten by mountain lions as luck or God or the universe or whatever would have it.”
Hosts
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My Favorite Murder
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Karen Kilgariff
person
Georgia Hardstark
person
iHeartRadio
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Hannah
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K-R-E
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Janice
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The Psychology of Your 20s
media
FLDS
organization
Aaron
person
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