Out From the Shadows

Out From the Shadowshttps://williehandler.com/
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.]]>enPersonal JournalsCopyright Stacey Chillemihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/048db3454fd6365d2cb1153abdf7bbba.jpgOut From the Shadowshttps://williehandler.com/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:26:52 +0000Stacey ChillemiWillie Handlertman4137@gmail.comDark 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...
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.]]>falsebe726bff-a249-55f9-b93b-8874b9c2cbf8episodicHow Men’s Emotional Silence Affects Families for Generationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-men-s-emotional-silence-affects-families-for-generations--71005932What happens when men are taught to stay silent about emotional pain?

In this episode, Lisa Urbanski sits down with author Willie Handler to explore how unspoken trauma can shape relationships, affect children, and echo through generations.

You’ll learn:
🧠 Why men often avoid talking about pain and vulnerability

💔 How emotional silence impacts marriages, families, and children

🔁 How generational trauma gets passed down

🛠️ What healing can realistically look like

🌱 Where to begin if you want to break the cycle in your own family

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

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In this episode, Lisa Urbanski sits down with author Willie Handler to explore how unspoken trauma can shape relationships, affect children, and echo through generations.

You’ll learn:
🧠 Why men often avoid talking about pain and vulnerability

💔 How emotional silence impacts marriages, families, and children

🔁 How generational trauma gets passed down

🛠️ What healing can realistically look like

🌱 Where to begin if you want to break the cycle in your own family

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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>1938awareness,breakthrough,emotions,family,growth,healing,healingjourney,history,men,mentalhealth,pain,recovery,relationships,resilience,silence,stress,therapy,trauma,vulnerability,wellnessfalse16fullHigh Stress, Low Drive? Raise Testosterone Using Nervous System Regulationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-stress-low-drive-raise-testosterone-using-nervous-system-regulation--69537787If 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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69537787Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:10:08 +0000Stacey ChillemiIf 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...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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>2187anxiety,burnout,confidence,fatigue,healing,hormonehealth,libido,menshealth,mentalhealth,mindbody,nervoussystem,recovery,resilience,selfworth,sexualhealth,stress,testosterone,therapy,trauma,wellnessfalse15fullRewire Your Nervous System in 30 Days: Stop Living in Fight-or-Flighthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewire-your-nervous-system-in-30-days-stop-living-in-fight-or-flight--69326500Are 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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69326500Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:50:07 +0000Stacey ChillemiAre 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...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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>2446anxiety,breathwork,burnout,calm,cortisol,emotions,grounding,healing,menshealth,mindfulness,nervoussystem,recovery,resilience,selfregulation,sleep,somatic,stress,trauma,vagusnerve,wellbeingfalse14fullBurnout Isn’t Laziness: It Might Be Traumahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burnout-isn-t-laziness-it-might-be-trauma--69110145and 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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69110145Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:00:08 +0000Stacey ChillemiIf 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...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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>2137anxietyrelief,burnout,emdr,emotionalhealth,fatigue,generationaltrauma,healingjourney,mentalhealth,nervoussystem,perfectionism,personalgrowth,recovery,resilience,selfcare,stress,therapy,therapyinanutshell,traumahealing,workaholic,worklifebalancefalse13fullWhy He Shuts Down Instead of Showing Up: A Trauma-Informed Look at Menhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-he-shuts-down-instead-of-showing-up-a-trauma-informed-look-at-men--68978401 Lisa Urbanski talks with author Willie Handler about how father wounds, anxiety, and intergenerational trauma quietly shape men’s ability to open up, stay present, and build healthy relationships.

You’ll hear a compassionate, practical conversation about what’s really happening underneath “commitment issues,” and how both men and women can respond with understanding instead of blame.

You’ll learn:

How father relationship trauma impacts adult love and attachment
Why anxiety and shame often show up as avoidance or “I can’t commit.”
What intergenerational trauma is—and how it lives in your body and reactions
Simple tools (therapy, EMDR, breathwork, stillness) to start healing

How father relationship trauma impacts adult love and attachment
Why anxiety and shame often show up as avoidance or “I can’t commit.”
What intergenerational trauma is—and how it lives in your body and reactions
Simple tools (therapy, EMDR, breathwork, stillness) to start healing

If you’ve ever asked, “Why can’t he commit?” or “Why do I keep attracting emotionally unavailable people?”—this episode will help you connect the dots and take your next step toward healing.

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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>2763anxietyrelief,attachmentwounds,breathwork,commitmentissues,emotionalintimacy,emotionalregulation,fathertrauma,fatherwounds,generationalhealing,healingjourney,healingrelationships,holocaustlegacy,innerchild,intergenerationaltrauma,mensmentalhealth,relationshiptrauma,selfhealing,therapyjourney,traumahealing,traumarecoveryfalse12fullIs Your Anxiety Inherited? Break the Trauma Chainhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-anxiety-inherited-break-the-trauma-chain--68749412 Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler—son of Holocaust survivors and author—to expose how your family’s unspoken past might be running your life today. If you grew up in a “we don’t talk about that” family and still feel anxious, on edge, or never “enough,” this episode connects the dots nobody explained to you.

You’ll learn:
✨ How trauma from war, persecution, and family secrets can quietly wire your anxiety and behaviors
🧠 Why digging into your story (therapy, writing, talking) can feel brutal at first—but becomes your breakthrough
💣 The hidden ways unprocessed pain can fuel success at work while silently wrecking your relationships
🌱 Simple ways to honor your family’s past, set boundaries, and start a new legacy of healing instead of repeating the cycle

Ready to stop carrying what isn’t yours and finally break the chain? Hit play.

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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68749412Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:35:07 +0000Stacey ChillemiHost Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler—son of Holocaust survivors and author—to expose how your family’s unspoken past might be running your life today. If you grew up in a “we don’t talk about that” family and still feel anxious, on edge,... Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler—son of Holocaust survivors and author—to expose how your family’s unspoken past might be running your life today. If you grew up in a “we don’t talk about that” family and still feel anxious, on edge, or never “enough,” this episode connects the dots nobody explained to you.

You’ll learn:
✨ How trauma from war, persecution, and family secrets can quietly wire your anxiety and behaviors
🧠 Why digging into your story (therapy, writing, talking) can feel brutal at first—but becomes your breakthrough
💣 The hidden ways unprocessed pain can fuel success at work while silently wrecking your relationships
🌱 Simple ways to honor your family’s past, set boundaries, and start a new legacy of healing instead of repeating the cycle

Ready to stop carrying what isn’t yours and finally break the chain? Hit play.

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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>3696anxiety,emotionalhealth,familytrauma,grief,growth,healing,history,holocaust,innerhealing,intergenerational,memoir,mentalhealth,podcast,recovery,resilience,selfawareness,storytelling,therapy,trauma,wellnessfalse11fullIntergenerational Trauma: Out From the Shadowshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intergenerational-trauma-out-from-the-shadows--68609144Stacey Chillemi sits down with author Willie Handler to unpack his memoir Out From the Shadows, his own trauma story, and his new book on how hidden wounds get passed down through generations. No fluff, just raw truth and a game plan to break the cycle.

You’ll learn:

How writing Out From the Shadows helped Willie face his own trauma
What intergenerational trauma looks like in real families every day
Power moves to stop repeating the same painful patterns

👉 If this hit home, smash that Like button, comment “It stops with me”, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68609144Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:07:58 +0000Stacey ChillemiIntergenerational trauma is the silent CEO of your life—until you fire it. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with author Willie Handler to unpack his memoir Out From the Shadows, his own trauma story, and his new book on how hidden wounds get passed down...Stacey Chillemi sits down with author Willie Handler to unpack his memoir Out From the Shadows, his own trauma story, and his new book on how hidden wounds get passed down through generations. No fluff, just raw truth and a game plan to break the cycle.

You’ll learn:

How writing Out From the Shadows helped Willie face his own trauma
What intergenerational trauma looks like in real families every day
Power moves to stop repeating the same painful patterns

👉 If this hit home, smash that Like button, comment “It stops with me”, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

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/williehandler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/]]>2784authorinterview,familytrauma,healing,innerhealing,intergenerationaltrauma,jewishhistory,memoir,mentalhealth,mindset,motivation,outfromtheshadows,personalgrowth,podcast,resilience,selfimprovement,storytelling,survivorstories,trauma,traumahealing,wellnessfalse1full