429: What if you didn't see the signs? [Rebroadcast #247]

This Is Actually Happening

Bill Mitchell built a successful career, marriage and family, but just as his bright and loving daughter graduates from college with big dreams, an unthinkable event irreversibly changes everything. 

Today’s episode featured Bill Mitchell. Bill has a book and podcast, both called When Dating Hurts. You can find out more about Bill, his book and his podcast, all at whendatinghurts.com. You can also find his book on Amazon.

Bill was originally featured on Scott Johnson’s amazing podcast, What Was That Like. If you love This Is Actually Happening, check out What Was That Like, featuring stories from people who have been through something extremely unusual. You’ll hear people talking about being in a plane crash, a mass shooting, a grizzly bear attack, and many more. The guest comes on and tells the details of what happened, first hand. If you like This Is Actually Happening, I know you’ll want to subscribe to What Was That Like. It’s available on any podcast app, or at WhatWasThatLike.com.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

 

Producers

Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock

Content/Trigger Warnings

domestic violence, graphic bodily injury, murder, death, explicit language. 

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Music


Intro Music:

  • "Sleep Paralysis" – Scott Velasquez


Music Bed:

  • “Union Flow” – Spuntic

 

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

  • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)


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Bill Mitchell built a successful career, marriage and family, but just as his bright and loving daughter graduates from college with big dreams, an unthinkable event irreversibly changes everything. 

Today’s episode featured Bill Mitchell. Bill has a book and podcast, both called When Dating Hurts. You can find out more about Bill, his book and his podcast, all at whendatinghurts.com. You can also find his book on Amazon.

Bill was originally featured on Scott Johnson’s amazing podcast, What Was That Like. If you love This Is Actually Happening, check out What Was That Like, featuring stories from people who have been through something extremely unusual. You’ll hear people talking about being in a plane crash, a mass shooting, a grizzly bear attack, and many more. The guest comes on and tells the details of what happened, first hand. If you like This Is Actually Happening, I know you’ll want to subscribe to What Was That Like. It’s available on any podcast app, or at WhatWasThatLike.com.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

 

Producers

Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock

Content/Trigger Warnings

domestic violence, graphic bodily injury, murder, death, explicit language. 

Social Media

 

Substack - The End of the Known

whitmissildine.substack.com


Support the Show on Substack by becoming a Paid Subscriber


Free subscribers get access to Whit’s weekly episode reflections and some show updates.

Paid subscribers get access to AMAs with the team, follow up interviews with past guests, frequently asked questions, deeper insights into the creative process of the show and live events. A paid Substack subscription is also the best way to support the show. 


You can also support on Patreon 


Website for Whit Missildine


Website for Andrew Waits


Website for Jason Blalock


Subscribe on Audible to Listen Ad-Free

Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app or visit Audible.com.


Shop at the Store

Find This Is Actually Happening branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop:

 

Transcripts

Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website:

 

Music


Intro Music:

  • "Sleep Paralysis" – Scott Velasquez


Music Bed:

  • “Union Flow” – Spuntic

 

Services

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:

  • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)


See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


©2026 Audible

℗2026 Audible



See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2026-09-15 51 min
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