Lived to Tell

This episode is more from my interview with Kayleigh.  If you haven't listened to the previous episode, go listen to that first. Kayleigh's Instagram: @ knfecrimekay Kayleigh's TikTok: @knfecrimekay Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

17-year-old Kayleigh White was walking to her best friend's house when she crossed paths with a strange man with a knife.  What happened next would completely change the course of her life.  Kayleigh's Instagram: @ knfecrimekay Kayleigh's TikTok: @knfecrimekay Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

Phil White was hiking in the Grand Tetons with his two friends when they heard a strange rumbling sound.  Phil got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and it would change his life forever. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

 Carlesha Freeland-Gaither was walking home and was snatched off the street by a man. Carlesha's quick thinking in the moment and throughout her abduction helped investigators find her before it was too late. To speak to someone at RAINN, call 1-800-656-4673.  You can also live chat with someone at rainn.org.   Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @c...

Carla Reading was trying to be safe by calling a ride share to take her home after a night out.  Her driver had other plans. Learn more about PAVE - survivors.org To speak to someone at RAINN, call 1-800-656-4673.  You can also live chat with someone at RAINN.org .  Carla's Instagram: @the.carla.files Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanm...

Bill Durden went out in the Gulf of Mexico on the first day of grouper season in 2016.  He was out there alone, and when reeling in a big catch, he fell off his boat.  The boat drove away, leaving Bill to swim 20 hours for rescue. The Charles Schwab Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRNoKuIueM0 A very good article about his ordeal, with photos: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/news/a45615/bi...

Gina Russo was out with her boyfriend Fred, listening to live music at The Station Nightclub when a fire broke out at the bar.  Gina made it out but was severely burned, and 100 people lost their lives.  https://www.thestationfirememorialfoundation.org/ Gina's Facebook: facebook.com/gina.russo.336 Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol e...

Dave Pearson was out for a surf like any other day when, out of nowhere, a shark came out of the water and bit his left arm.  Doctors were able to not only save his life, but they also saved his arm from amputation.  Dave went on to create a support group for bite survivors called Bite Club. Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.pearson.16 Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @Live...

Jessica Buchanan was working in Somalia in 2011 when she and her colleague were kidnapped and ransomed. After 93 days of being held captive, they were rescued by SEAL Team 6.  In this episode, we talk about her captivity, identity, motherhood, and purpose. Buy Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six Buy How to Survive Survival: A Guide to Turnin...

While working as a camera assistant on a large film production, Chris Duddy joined a crew tasked with filming aerial shots of Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea Volcano. The assignment took a dramatic turn when their helicopter crashed, stranding the team inside the volcano for days as they waited for rescue. Chris's Instagram: @ christopherjonduddy Chris's Website: https://christopherduddy.com/ Show Instagram: @L...

Heather Grossman's ex-husband told her that if she ever left him, he would kill her.  He tried, but failed, to deliver on that promise, leaving Heather paralyzed from the neck down.  Heather's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/paralyzed-in-paradise Heather's Book: https://a.co/d/0a4FFCvI Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.grossman.2025 Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTo...

This episode is part two of Dan's story.  If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that episode first. Dan was blinded by a bear and now has to figure out how to live a full life without his sight. Buy Dan's Book: Beyond the Bear Dan's Facebook Dan's Website: http://danbigley.com/family/ Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlin...

Dan Bigley was wrapping up a long day of fishing when he inadvertently got on the wrong side of a mama bear.  This encounter would alter the way he moved in the world permanently. Buy Dan's Book: Beyond the Bear Dan's Facebook Dan's Website: http://danbigley.com/family/ Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.c...

Vernetta Cockerham did everything she could to protect herself from her estranged husband, Richard.  But probation, an order of protection, and an active warrant didn't stop him from bringing Vernetta's nightmares to life.

Today, I present to you what was initially a Patreon bonus episode.  I may incorporate this format into the regular feed going forward, but let me know if you like this or not.  But do not worry - this would not replace the regular interview episodes! Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

James stopped to help a stranded car on an icy overpass.  While on the phone with 911, trying to get help, a truck slipped on the ice and hit James, throwing him over the side of the bridge.  His rehab and recovery journey spanned years, with some permanent injuries.   Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.co...

Natasha Aeriel recounts the 2007 Newark schoolyard shootings, where her brother and two friends were murdered.  Natasha survived several stabbings and a gunshot to the face, barely.  She reflects on grief, forgiveness, and rebuilding her life, ultimately finding purpose in youth outreach and community empowerment. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram:...

Nicholas Iwamoto went on a hike to test his physical abilities, but he would end up being tested beyond his worst nightmares. Nicholas's Facebook Nicholas's Instagram Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

Christy Salters Martin was a trailblazer in women's boxing, but her husband/trainer Jim Martin kept her in his complete control.  This went on for years until Christy decided she'd had enough. Christy's book, "Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection," is available here . "Christy," starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, and Chad L. Colema...

Paul Rousseau was accidentally shot in the head by his best friend.  What happened after would change Paul's life forever. Paul's book, "Friendly Fire: A Fractured Memoir," is available here or in audiobook here . Paul's Instagram: @ paulwrites47 Paul's website: paul-rousseau.com Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellp...

Season 3 coming October 22! Patreon available now at Patreon.com/livedtotell !

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!  Vivian Mayo and her husband, Scott were experienced campers in Alaska.  But one trip up to their camp in Monahan Flats was anything but typical. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: live...

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! While on vacation in Hawaii, Sheri was brutally attacked when out for a run.  She struggled with PTSD for years, but the attack inspired her into activism. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol e...

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Peter Brandt trusted his contractor enough to let him temporarily stay in his home.  But when Peter threatened to call the police over a missing video camera, the contractor brutally attacked him. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodc...

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Julia Kwamya was thrown from a cab in 2019, severing her foot and fracturing her spine. Her spinal injury caused her to lose the use of her right arm and Julia was up against the clock to get it addressed before the damage became permanent. You can hear Jul...