Born Tired: Where Survival Meets Healing

By Eirene Torres

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Hosted by Eirene, Born Tired is a storytelling podcast for those who grew up in survival mode and are now ready to heal out loud. Each episode explores the quiet grief that comes after walking away from chaos — the distance from family, the weight of generational patterns, and the peace that comes from finally choosing yourself. As a truth-teller, former family scapegoat, and lifelong cycle breaker, Eirene shares deeply personal stories about identity, C-PTSD, estrangement, being the “black sheep,” and learning to live in truth after years of being silenced. Through honest reflections and lived experience, Born Tired offers a space for those raised in dysfunction to rest, rebuild, and remember that healing isn’t a destination — it’s a homecoming. Credits: Written & narrated by Eirene Torres Audio production by Carlos Torres Original music by Carlos Torres Born Tired is a personal storytelling podcast based on lived experience. This show is not a substitute for professional mental health care and does not provide medical or clinical advice. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling or in crisis, please consider reaching out to a qualified mental health professional or local support services.

Episode Date
Empathy Without Boundaries: When Caring for Others Becomes Self-Abandonment
Jun 08, 2026
She Is Not My Second Chance
Jun 01, 2026
The Silence Around the Abuse
May 25, 2026
Between Worlds: The First Generation Experience
May 18, 2026
The Scapegoat and the Witch: Family Roles and Truth Telling
May 11, 2026
The Weight a Birthday Carries: Mother Wounds and Grief
May 04, 2026
The Cost of Shining: What Happens When You Stop Playing Small
Apr 27, 2026
Joy Without Fear: Learning to Feel Safe Again
Apr 20, 2026
Forgiveness Without Accountability
Apr 13, 2026
Losing the Ground Beneath You: The Breaking Point Before No Contact
Apr 06, 2026
The Illusion of Protection: Why Silence Protects Abuse
Mar 30, 2026
Dañando la Raza: The Wounds Colorism Leaves Behind
Mar 23, 2026
Where Safety Wasn’t: When Even Safe Places Aren’t Safe
Mar 16, 2026
The Body That Carried It All
Mar 09, 2026
Learning to Trust My Mind: Growing Up With a Mother Who Had Schizophrenia
Mar 02, 2026
The Grief of the Living: Family Estrangement and Loss
Feb 23, 2026
When Love is Survival: Healing Trauma Bonds
Feb 16, 2026
The Fear of Becoming Him
Feb 09, 2026
My Godmother’s Hands: A Story of Protection
Feb 02, 2026
The Women That Stayed
Jan 26, 2026
Inherited Silence
Jan 19, 2026
The Door That Closed: When a Parent Doesn’t Protect You
Jan 12, 2026
Unlearning the Role I Was Given: The Family Scapegoat
Jan 05, 2026
The Language of Protection: Trauma Responses We Carry Into Adulthood
Dec 29, 2025
When Survival Becomes Home: Life After Childhood Trauma
Dec 22, 2025
Finding My Voice After Survival
Dec 15, 2025
Trailer
Nov 20, 2025