2026 Update: Julia
Summary
Host Jonathan Goldstein helps journalist Julia investigate a 21-year-old mystery: why former bullies visited her home after she fled their Montreal school. Julia reconnects with classmates, uncovering a toxic environment that led to a teacher’s suicide and her friend Sarah’s eating disorder. Though the visit’s purpose remains unknown, the process allows Julia to forgive her younger self, heal from trauma, and eventually return to her hometown.
Topics discussed
Intro and banter with Julia
BetterHelp sponsor segment
Nissan Rogue sponsor segment
Promo for Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast
Birthday confusion and banter
Julia's story: The missing tie and bullying
The 'Julia Book' and changing schools
The haunting memory of the doorbell
Julia's fear of confronting the past
Mint Mobile sponsor segment
Second promo for Dinners on Me
Reconnecting with former classmates
Sarah Taba and the toxic school culture
Miss McDonald's suicide and its impact
Sarah's eating disorder and recovery
Julia's theory and self-forgiveness
Julia answers the door in the present
Reflections on healing and moving back
Outro and newsletter promotion
BetterHelp and Dinners on Me promos
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