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The TMI Project Story Hour

The TMI Project Story Hour features stories from more than a decade of live performances, profiling the brave souls who stepped on stage and shared the stories they were most afraid to tell. Here we will take a deeper dive and share the stories behind the secrets, and what happened next.

Society & Culture Storytelling Personal Journals Writing Performing Arts Arts Non-Profit Business
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
17 minutes
Episodes
81
Years Active
2020 - 2024
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Sam Finds a Ripple of Hope with the Grateful Dead

Sam Finds a Ripple of Hope with the Grateful Dead

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 l…

00:14:53  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
Jonathan Finds His Child’s Pose

Jonathan Finds His Child’s Pose

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 yea…

00:14:42  |   Wed 29 May 2024
Tyana is Made of Magic

Tyana is Made of Magic

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 Tya…

00:11:05  |   Wed 22 May 2024
Patty Refuses to Follow in Wild Bill’s Footsteps

Patty Refuses to Follow in Wild Bill’s Footsteps

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 …

00:15:56  |   Wed 15 May 2024
Morris: The Mind of Someone Like Me

Morris: The Mind of Someone Like Me

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. Howev…

00:31:17  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Eva is NOT Mentally Ill

Eva is NOT Mentally Ill

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 t…

00:20:35  |   Wed 01 May 2024
Season 7: Vicarious Resilience (Trailer)

Season 7: Vicarious Resilience (Trailer)

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 peo…

00:02:28  |   Wed 24 Apr 2024
How Laganja Estranja Taught Jay Jackson to Let Her Hair Down

How Laganja Estranja Taught Jay Jackson to Let Her Hair Down

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 …

00:26:58  |   Sat 20 Apr 2024
Message in a Bottle: Thank You and Happy Holidays

Message in a Bottle: Thank You and Happy Holidays

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 pr…

00:07:05  |   Wed 27 Dec 2023
Katie Finds Hope in a Small Gesture

Katie Finds Hope in a Small Gesture

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 he…

00:14:15  |   Wed 20 Dec 2023
Tahyira's Abortion: A Coming of Age Story

Tahyira's Abortion: A Coming of Age Story

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. Whil…

00:17:13  |   Wed 13 Dec 2023
Message in a Bottle: International Women's Podcast Awards

Message in a Bottle: International Women's Podcast Awards

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.

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00:11:24  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
Stephen Meets The Saint of the AIDS Crisis

Stephen Meets The Saint of the AIDS Crisis

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 Decembe…

00:14:28  |   Fri 01 Dec 2023
Katie, Raine, and Tina the Tampon Lady

Katie, Raine, and Tina the Tampon Lady

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! Cl…

00:24:59  |   Wed 29 Nov 2023
Troy Ellen: Revolutionary Badass

Troy Ellen: Revolutionary Badass

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 …

00:13:56  |   Wed 22 Nov 2023
Crystal, Sarah, & Susan’s Furry, Four-Legged Misadventures

Crystal, Sarah, & Susan’s Furry, Four-Legged Misadventures

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 b…

00:25:54  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Ray Cocks: A Veteran’s Story

Ray Cocks: A Veteran’s Story

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…

00:22:45  |   Wed 08 Nov 2023
The TMI Project Story Hour: Trailer

The TMI Project Story Hour: Trailer

Discover the transformative power of true storytelling on The TMI Project Story Hour. In this trailer, we offer a glimpse into the compelling narratives you’ll hear in upcoming episodes. 

Each episode…

00:02:03  |   Wed 01 Nov 2023
Message In A Bottle: September 13, 2023

Message In A Bottle: September 13, 2023

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…

00:03:50  |   Wed 13 Sep 2023
Black Trans Stories Matter: Cece Catwalks Into the Future

Black Trans Stories Matter: Cece Catwalks Into the Future

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 …

00:30:45  |   Wed 26 Apr 2023
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