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September 9, 2025
What if you didn’t sleep for 120 hours? [Rebroadcast #170]
This Is Actually HappeningAbout this episode
A young woman hungry to explore the world goes on a trip to Tanzania and unexpectedly finds herself caught in an endless cycle of impending doom. Today we bring you the ninth episode of our annual 5-week summer rebroadcast series, airing 2 episodes a week. We will return with all new episodes starting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 . Today’s rebroadcast episode “What if you didn’t sleep for 120 hours?” originally aired as episode 170 on December 1, 2020. Today’s episode featured Emily Caldwell. You can find out more about her on Instagram @emilycaldwell589 Producers : Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits Content/Trigger Warnings : anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, medical trauma, explicit language Social Media : Instagram: @actuallyhappening Twitter: @TIAHPodcast Website : thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits : andrdewwaits.com Support the Show : Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happening Wondery Plus : All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at wondery.com/plus Shop at the Store : The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts : Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com 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 and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 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 .