🎙️ Plot Twist: Still Alive — Laughing Through Chaos
Some stories are too wild, heartbreaking, or hilarious not to share—and survival deserves a microphone. That’s the idea behind Plot Twist: Still Alive, a podcast mixing dark humor, real talk, and raw survival stories from people who’ve been through it all…and are still here to tell the tale.
The host Krystal, a three-time cancer survivor, shares her story, helps others tell theirs, and proves that laughter is medicine—even in the darkest moments.
The Story Behind the Mic
This podcast started during late-night chats with my best friend. We survived wild, heartbreaking, and ridiculous experiences—often laughing through them. For seven years, I’ve supported breast cancer warriors through my nonprofit work, but survivorship isn’t only about cancer.
From abuse to disastrous dating, our stories remind listeners: it’s survivable, you’re not alone, and yes—you can even laugh about it. We’re your chaos navigators, here to trauma bond… in a healthy way.”
I used to ask, “Why me?” when life went sideways. Over time, I realized survival has purpose. Facing cancer three times, surviving a toxic relationship, and grieving loss taught me I can endure anything.
Dark humor became my coping mechanism. Whenever people ask how I survived, my answer is simple: Plot twist… still alive. Now I say it into a microphone and press record.
Who it’s For
This podcast is for anyone who’s survived something messy, traumatic, or hilarious. Episodes might make you laugh, cry, or cringe—but always leave you feeling validated and less alone. Welcome to the Trauma Bonders Club.
Two things are often missing in survivorship: advocacy and the long-term impact of cancer. Too many women under 40 are dismissed when they find a lump, and emotional trauma from cancer is rarely discussed. Survivorship isn’t something you “get over”—and this podcast gives space for real, unfiltered conversations.
My Ultimate Plot Twist
My first breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. I was navigating a divorce, leaving an abusive relationship, starting my nursing career, and raising two kids when cancer hit. Chemo, mastectomies, reconstruction—it felt like a horror movie.
But I survived. Stronger, sassier, and somehow funnier. Sharing my story has been scary but healing, showing others that survival can come with humor, resilience, and self-ownership.
Taboo Topics & Lessons Learned
Hope without honesty isn’t hope—it’s denial. I don’t sugarcoat survivorship. Sharing raw truth inspires others to survive and thrive. Advocacy starts with taking care of myself and extends to helping others share their stories—nothing is taboo here.
We tackle dating, sex, intimacy, trauma, abuse, miscarriage, and more. If it’s real, raw, or ridiculous, it belongs on Plot Twist: Still Alive. Humor and honesty turn trauma into connection.
Starting a podcast has been a “beautiful shitshow”—tech fails, meltdowns, and tough-love pep talks—but the final product? Magic. Doing something I thought I couldn’t has been empowering, and my support system has been everything.
What Keeps Me Still Alive
Connection, humor, and purpose.
Emotionally: family, friends, and community.
Spiritually: surrendering control and finding gratitude.
Creatively: sharing stories and blending dark humor with survival.
For Anyone in Their Own Plot Twist: It’s okay not to be okay. Cry, scream, curse—but keep going. You didn’t survive this long just to stop now. Plot twist—you’re still alive.
🚀 What’s Next
More guests, more stories, and the debut of the “F*ck It List”—a mix of chaos, fun, and bucket-list energy. Submit your stories, laugh, cry, and remember: what doesn’t kill you makes you f***ing hilarious.
🎧 Plot Twist: Still Alive — available on all major podcast platforms.
