Life Is Trash

Join host Clara Youtz as she talks to normal people about times in their lives when everything went wrong. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll find yourself. Buckle up and get ready to dive into some trash.

Steven, Part 2 05/18/2020

Steven, Part 2 In the Season 4 finale, Steven continues to delve deeper into his bad habits as we inch closer to his rebirth into adulthood. Join us as we traverse the rocky terrains of middle school, high school, and young adulthood! Thanks for joining us this season. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/14458115

Steven, Part 1 05/11/2020

Steven, Part 1 Steven's story spans his entire young life. In this episode we begin to trace the bad habits of his young adulthood back to the trauma of his childhood and the early trouble of his middle school years. Steven was one of my favorite interview guests in all four seasons of doing Life Is Trash because of his complete transparency--I hope you'll learn as much as I did from his story. Trigger warnings: Domestic Violence and Murder. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/14361968

Kristi Returns! 05/03/2020

Kristi Returns! This week we are BLESSED to be rejoined by Season 1 guest Kristi! We dive in to her passion and how she managed to turn it into her vocation. This one is a little extra full of ambition, laughter, and hope to get you through this mad time. I hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/14185169

Hannah Returns! 04/26/2020

Hannah Returns! Friend of the podcast Hannah returns this week to talk work, life, and disappointments. Plus, lots more discussion about mundanity in all its forms. Hope you're all staying healthy and sane during this mad time! /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/13894073

Ed 04/19/2020

Ed Ed is a drummer, producer, and friend of the podcast who just so happens to have a dream music industry job in London. This week, Ed takes us through the dissolution of his dreams of rockstar fame and into the equally fulfilling world of behind-the-scenes work. Join us for this portrait of post-university panic. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/13893779

Kira 04/12/2020

Kira Kira is about to take a leap of faith. A big one. Ready to strike out on a new adventure, Kira tells us about preparing for her first out of state move, anticipates the trials of co-habitating with a partner, and trusting herself in the process. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/13428224

Peter 04/05/2020

Peter Peter is an arborist, father, cross fitter, and husband to season one guest Kristi. Peter takes us inside his affair and the intense healing process of rebuilding his marriage in its wake. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/13427924

Laurel 03/29/2020

Laurel Laurel did everything “right” but it didn’t stop her from losing her job and having to start all over again. This week, we hear the story of what went down and how Laurel rebuilt herself professionally. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/13427726

Tabitha 03/22/2020

Tabitha Tabitha is a fire dancer, hula hooper, mother of two, and all around bad ass! In the season 4 premier we dive in to teen homelessness, early motherhood, fractured relationships and more. Buckle up and let’s dive in to some trash! /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/13427342

Pam, Part 3 09/15/2019

Pam, Part 3 In the conclusion to our three-part series, Pam recounts the beautiful turn her life took. From travel, to spiritual fulfillment, to the great love of her life, Pam's resurrection is hard-won and a joy to witness. Get ready to dive in to the season 3 finale. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/11253344

Pam, Part 2 09/10/2019

Pam, Part 2 In Part 2, Pam recounts the most difficult years of her adulthood. Content Warning: this episode contains more explicit content about domestic violence and domestic abuse so, as always, please take a moment to check in with yourself before listening. If you're ready, let's dive in. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/11179349

Pam, Part 1 09/01/2019

Pam, Part 1 Hello Comrades in Trash! As you'll notice, today's episode is a part one--Pam is 71 years old and, in my mind, that merits multiple episodes. Join us as we retrace Pam's early life and the failures and tragedies she overcame in those formative years. As always, please take a second to check in with yourself as today's episode contains graphic content about abortion, domestic violence, abuse, etc. If you're ready, let's dive in. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/11070446

JC 08/25/2019

JC JC is a brewer, a creative, and a believer in everyday magic. Join us this week as we dive into his worst professional failure to date. Note: You may hear some gaps in the audio where names have been edited out for privacy purposes. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/10984460

Mike 08/11/2019

Mike Mike is a fellow maker, the possessor of one of the best speaking voices on planet Earth, and an absolutely delightful conversationalist. This week we get into missed opportunities, ambition, and the respectable length for shorts. Get ready to dive in. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/10787810

Madison 08/04/2019

Madison Ever felt stuck in a prison of your own making? Maybe a prison of fear? So has Madison, and this week we're lucky enough to get a look inside her mind as we dissect fear as failure. Get cozy and get ready to dive into this week's steaming serving of trash! /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/10765790

Andrew 07/28/2019

Andrew Andrew is a vessel of fun facts, a barista, and the human embodiment of Pink Himalayan Salt. He is also the former keeper of my sanity in a work environment. Needless to say, he is a human angel and this week we finally get the opportunity to hear his words of wisdom. Get ready to dive in. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/10669268

Bri 07/21/2019

Bri Bri is a witty, wonderful conversationalist currently getting her Master’s degree in social work. This week on the podcast she opens up about her longtime struggle with depression and the many ways poor mental health can feel like failing. Bri’s humor and candor make this an episode you certainly won’t want to miss. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/10361501

Evan 07/14/2019

Evan This week's guest is one of my favorite lyricists and an all around switched-on, self-aware human. Evan and I discuss the break-up of his band Motherhood which you can listen to here (to hear the bop we reference in our conversation) and here (to hear my personal fave Motherhood track). Buckle up and get ready for another deep-dive into failure. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/10339904

Alex 07/07/2019

Alex Welcome to Season 3 tender bübüs!! As you know, we're diving into failure stories this season and we're kicking things off with Alex: a birth doula, a photographer, and a truly hysterical person. She wowed me with her courage and vulnerability in this episode as we discussed the dissolution of her marriage and road to independence. Buckle up and get ready to dive in. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/10339757

Welcome to Season 3 06/04/2019

Welcome to Season 3 /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/10046432

Season 2 BONUS Episode! 03/26/2019

Season 2 BONUS Episode! Things get REALLY REAL this week as OG friend of the podcast, Hannah Hibbs, and I catch each other up on grief, mental health diagnoses, and our lives one year on from the inception of the podcast! Don't forget to reserve your Life Is Trash t-shirt by April 1, 2019 by going to our website and selecting your size and color! Lurvvvv youssss and see ya on the internet! /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/9143033

Emilie 03/17/2019

Emilie On the season 2 finale of Life Is Trash, I'm joined by one of my most cherished loved ones. She is a producer, a musician, a photographer, a great mind, AND...an Aquarius. Lol you thought you were getting outta this season without an astrology reference?! Anywho, enjoy listening to Emilie and I hanging out and diving inside her brain. Listen to the end and go to https://lifeistrashpod.net/ to pre-order one of our 50 limited-run tee-shirts! Also, here's Sigrid's Don't Kill My Vibe. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8996858

Her's 03/10/2019

Her's Her's is the charismatic two-piece indie outfit of Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Matthias Laading. The boys joined me for a quippy chat about all things Her's, life in a band, and only two pretentious muso-uni-reunion moments. You're welcome. They also recount their terrifying run-in with Jack Sparrow's drugged out counterpart in London...Join us! Also, make sure you head over here and buy tix to a show near you--they're out on their first US headlining tour as this episode airs! /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8943410

Katy 03/03/2019

Katy Today’s guest is a darling friend of mine. We dive in to identity crises, tree wardens, and being the only gay in the village in Austria…BONUS POINTS if you got that reference and you’re not English! Anywho, get comfy and get ready to fall for Katy. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8850785

CJ 02/24/2019

CJ This week we're diving in to identity, intellectual rappers, and clogging some pipes in a university pub! Buckle up, and join me in welcoming my tattoo twin (and very dear friend) CJ to the Life Is Trash sound space. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8740874

Jen 02/17/2019

Jen Aside from being one of my two favorite Canadians, Jen is an alt-rock priestess, a budding animator and one of the most creative eyeshadow applicators on the fucking planet. Saddle up and dive in to the hell of girls' school, tragic art heroes, midlife crises, and subsuming your selfish woes to examine the world around you. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8673275

Mattie 02/10/2019

Mattie Mattie is a dashing multi-instrumentalist and a hell of a good banter buddy. Join us this week as we dive into the trash that is formal education, divorce, and reconnecting with your pure enjoyment of creating. Also his bone structure. You can follow Mattie on Instagram to stay updated on his impending musical releases. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8579813

Saam 02/03/2019

Saam Saam is a third-culture kid, a thoughtful speaker, and one of the most tender sound wizards currently trekking the globe. You may know Saam as the bassist from Oya Paya, the production guru behind Her's, or from his own electronic project as Cobble. However you've come to know him, buckle up and get ready to dive into his fabulous brain. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8499518

Charlotte 01/27/2019

Charlotte Charlotte is a theater director, an educator, and a hell of a good time. Join us this week as we discuss crises of confidence, pursuing your creative dreams with reckless abandon, and exercising to Madonna. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8403965

Ashwin 01/20/2019

Ashwin Joining us all the way from Singapore, this week’s guest is a smooth-voiced, rhythmically blessed ray of sunshine. Currently back in the UK pursuing his musical ambitions as the drummer in alt-rock outfit Oya Paya, Ashwin opens up about the challenges of immigration, injuries, and working towards seemingly impossible goals. /episode/index/show/lifeistrashpod/id/8074331

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