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What's going on?

Talk it through on The Aaron J Show — a call-in show about marriage, relationships, family, stress, and the stuff people don't usually talk about.

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Call or leave a voicemail: 385-230-7762

Leave a voicemail anytime, or tell us your story below for a chance to be on the show.

What can I call about?

Pretty much anything real life throws at you. Tap a topic to start your story.

If it's weighing on you, it's probably worth talking about.

How it works

  1. Tell us what's going on

    Call and leave a voicemail, or fill out the form.

  2. We'll reach out to you

    We read every submission.

  3. We schedule a time to talk

    If it's a good fit for the show, we'll set up a time for the conversation.

  4. It may become an episode

    With your permission, the conversation may become an episode.

Your privacy

  • Conversations picked for the show will be published publicly on the podcast, YouTube, and social media.
  • You can use a different name, and we can change or leave out details like your location, workplace, or other people's names. We'll work that out with you before anything is recorded.
  • You'll sign a participation agreement before anything is recorded or published.
  • Nothing is published without your permission.

Submit your story

Tell us what's going on. It only takes a few minutes. Rather talk? Call 385-230-7762 and leave a voicemail.

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  • If you're in crisis, don't wait for us. If you're thinking about suicide or might hurt yourself or someone else, call or text 988 now, or call 911. Submissions and voicemails are not monitored around the clock, and it may be days before we see yours. We can't respond to emergencies.
  • This is not therapy. The Aaron J Show is a public conversation show for education and entertainment. It is not therapy, counseling, or a crisis service, and submitting does not create a therapist-client relationship.
  • Conversations are public. If your conversation is picked and you agree to it, it will be published on the podcast, YouTube, and social media. You're heard, not seen: callers are audio only, and only Aaron is on camera. Even with a different name and changed details, people who know you may recognize your voice or your story.
  • The show owns the recording. If you're on the show, the recording belongs to the show and can be used on the podcast, YouTube, and social media with no time limit. You can change your mind any time before your episode is published, and we won't publish it. After that, requests to take it down are decided case by case.
  • No conversation is recorded for the show or published without your separate written permission. Submitting doesn't guarantee you'll be on the show.
  • Some things we have to report. If you tell us a child or a vulnerable adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, the law requires us to report it. If it sounds like someone is in immediate danger, we may call 911.
  • What happens to your information. What you send is stored in a Google Sheet in the show's Google account and used only to contact you about the show. We never sell it. Email aaronjshow@gmail.com anytime and we'll delete your submission (signed agreements and published episodes are handled as described in our Privacy Policy).
  • We may contact you. By sending, you agree we can contact you by call, text, or email about your submission. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to stop texts.
  • Who can submit. You must be 18 or older. Right now we can't accept submissions from Washington residents.

The Aaron J Show, including this website and the show's podcast, video, and social media channels, contains content, including information shared by callers and guests, that is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Aaron J Show and its host, team, and representatives make no representations or warranties about the content and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, disclaim liability for it, including for any treatment or action anyone takes based on information shared on or through the show. If you have a specific concern or a situation that calls for professional advice, talk with an appropriately trained and qualified professional. If you are having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 right away. We report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children and vulnerable adults as the law requires.

Questions people ask

Is this therapy?

No. The Aaron J Show is a conversation show — like a call-in radio show, just in podcast and video form. Aaron talks with callers about what they're going through, and those conversations are shared publicly for education and entertainment.

It isn't therapy, counseling, or a crisis service, and being on the show doesn't create a therapist-client relationship. If you're looking for ongoing, private help, a licensed professional in your area is the right place to start.

Do I have to use my real name?

No. Plenty of callers use a different name on the show. Just tell us what you'd like to be called.

Will people know it's me?

We'll do what we can to help you stay private: a different name, and leaving out or changing details like where you live, where you work, and the names of people in your life. We'll work that out with you before anything is recorded.

We can't promise that no one will ever recognize you — your voice and your story will be public. If that's a worry, tell us, and we'll talk it through before deciding anything.

What if I mention my spouse, family, or other people?

That's normal — most of what we carry involves other people. We'll ask you to leave out their real names, and we'll help keep identifying details out of the conversation so it stays about your side of things.

Is there a cost to be on the show?

No. It costs nothing to call, submit your story, or be on the show.

Where do I have to live?

Almost any state. Right now we can't accept calls or submissions from Washington residents. Anywhere else in the U.S. is fine.

What happens after I submit?

We read every submission. If your story looks like a good fit for the show, we'll reach out by call, text, or email. If it's a fit for both of us, we'll set up a time to talk and go over the participation agreement before anything is recorded.

We can't reach out to everyone, and not hearing back doesn't mean your story doesn't matter.

Can I change my mind after we record?

Yes — tell us before your episode is published and we won't publish it. After it's published, you can ask us to take it down, and we'll decide case by case.

Can I just call instead of filling out the form?

Yes. Call 385-230-7762 anytime and leave a voicemail. Tell us your first name, what's going on, and the best way to reach you.

Got something going on?

Call 385-230-7762 or tell us your story.

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