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Out From the Shadows

Out From the Shadows

By: Stacey Chillemi
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Dark history. Sharp humour. Zero sugar-coating.

Out From the Shadows dives into family secrets, Holocaust legacy, and modern antisemitism—told through the eyes of author, satirist, and Holocaust educator Willie Handler.

From weed-farming gone sideways and bumbling politicians to intergenerational trauma and resilience, Willie blends laugh-out-loud stories with the kind of truth that hits you in the gut and stays.

If you like smart comedy, powerful memoir, and conversations that make you think and laugh, this is your new go-to show.Copyright Stacey Chillemi Art Biographies & Memoirs Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
Episodes
  • High Stress, Low Drive? Raise Testosterone Using Nervous System Regulation

    High Stress, Low Drive? Raise Testosterone Using Nervous System Regulation
    Jan 26 2026
    If you’re tired all the time, unmotivated, or dealing with erectile dysfunction—even while eating well, exercising, and doing “all the right things”—this episode may explain what’s really going on.

    Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler to break down the effects of unresolved stress, trauma, and a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    🔹 Why chronic stress and elevated cortisol can lower testosterone

    🔹 How trauma (including inherited trauma) can keep the body hypervigilant

    🔹 Why performance issues aren’t always “age” or “physical.”

    🔹 Simple daily steps to calm the nervous system and support hormone balance

    🔹 How to start the conversation with a provider or therapist without shame

    CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER

    Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.

    Website: https://williehandler.com
    Newsletter: https://williehandler.substack.com
    Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S

    SOCIAL
    X (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandler
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
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    36 mins
  • Rewire Your Nervous System in 30 Days: Stop Living in Fight-or-Flight

    Rewire Your Nervous System in 30 Days: Stop Living in Fight-or-Flight
    Jan 12 2026
    Are you constantly living in fight-or-flight without realizing it?

    In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler to break down a practical 30-day nervous system rewiring plan to reduce chronic stress, calm anxiety, and help your body feel safe again—using simple daily habits that actually stick.

    You’ll learn:
    🧠 What fight-or-flight is and why it becomes your “normal”

    💨 How box breathing and breathwork lower stress signals (10 minutes/day)

    🦶 Grounding techniques + walking to regulate your nervous system

    🧊 How cold exposure can build resilience (safely and consistently)

    😴 Signs your nervous system is rewiring: better sleep, focus, and mood

    🧩 How inherited trauma can keep your body stuck—and how to start healing



    ** General info only—not medical advice

    CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER

    Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.

    Website: https://williehandler.com
    Newsletter: https://williehandler.substack.com
    Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S

    SOCIAL
    X (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandler
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
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    41 mins
  • Burnout Isn’t Laziness: It Might Be Trauma

    Burnout Isn’t Laziness: It Might Be Trauma
    Dec 29 2025
    If you’re exhausted but can’t slow down, this episode will help you understand what’s driving it—and what to do right now to start recovering.

    Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler, author of Out of the Shadows, to talk burnout, stress, and how generational trauma can quietly shape work habits, anxiety, and health.

    You’ll learn 👇
    🧠 How burnout can be a survival pattern (not a character flaw)
    🧬 What generational trauma can look like in daily life
    🚫 How to say “no” without guilt and stop overcommitting
    🧠 Why therapy + self-reflection speed up healing
    🫶 How to prioritize yourself while keeping your life running

    CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLER

    Love this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.

    Website: https://williehandler.com
    Newsletter: https://williehandler.substack.com
    Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5S

    SOCIAL
    X (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandler
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
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    36 mins
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