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Send us Fan Mail "Echoing among the Blue Ridge Mountains were the cries of newborn babies that disappeared into the night. The screams of children nearly drowned out by the sound of crickets. A girl, hidden and waiting to be found, terrified, and confused. The fireflies sparkling in the woods, bringing light to darkled places." "The bulk of Jesse’s memories were of growing up in the...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could connect with millions of people on a deeper level by just being your authentic self? That's exactly what Missy, aka the nurse on TikTok with over five million followers, has managed to do. Her inspiring story of finding joy, connection, and authenticity amidst a pandemic shows us the power of vulnerability and the importance of showing up as our true selves,...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a profound exploration, as we journey alongside Tim Lodgen, a man who has faced his fair share of battles and emerged on the other side stronger and more resolved. From abandonment and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others, Tim’s journey is a testament to resilience and the strength of the human spirit. We navigate through the depths of masculinity, unrav...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could use emerging technology to combat one of the world's most horrifying crimes - human trafficking? Our guest today, Chris Armated, a master's of science in homeland security and published researcher, reveals how we can utilize technology to bring about change. A veteran and a former candidate for the US House of Representatives, Chris shares his incredibl...

Send us Fan Mail An oldie but a goodie during the summer hiatus. All new episodes on August 24th!  In our latest episode, we sit down with courageous survivor Mike Foreman for a heartrending conversation about his painful experiences of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. This is a powerful narrative of resilience and fortitude, revealing a disturbing reality about the Church's clandesti...

Send us Fan Mail This week is another oldie but a goodie for you during the summer hiatus. All new episodes begin August 24th  We promise you a journey deep into the heart of human resilience as we explore the powerful documentary "Precession." This profound narrative follows a group of brave men, survivors of childhood abuse within the Catholic Church, who reclaim their narrative throug...

Send us Fan Mail This week is another oldie but a goodie for you during the summer hiatus. All new episodes begin August 24th  Imagine growing up in a sheltered environment then finding yourself captured in the snare of a toxic relationship. This is the reality of Dr Heidi Brocky, a specialist in toxic relationship awareness and healing, who joins us today. Heidi's personal narrative paints a...

Send us Fan Mail It's my birthday, and I'm feeling the love! Join me as I share some exciting news, like the launch of the brand new Surviving Pod Network and a second podcast hosted by Nora, all about the Troubled Teen Industry. We're taking listener questions and giving a special shout-out to all the support we've received on this journey. Can you believe we've made it t...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you discovered your child was caught in the deceptive web of the Troubled Teen Industry? In this emotional episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Coleen, a brave mother who shares her heart-wrenching experience of trying to help her son, only to be led astray by an educational consultant insisting that wilderness therapy was the only option. Little di...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a mother's best intentions clash with a deeply flawed system? Join us in this heart-wrenching episode as we welcome Nikki and her mother Kimberly, who bravely share their story of navigating the troubled teen industry. We explore the difficult decisions made by a mother trying to protect her daughter, and the unexpected consequences that tore their family ap...

Send us Fan Mail What if you were forcibly taken from your home as a teenager and subjected to a harrowing, abusive experience in a troubled teen facility? My guest, Niki, bravely shares her powerful story of resilience and determination as a survivor of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI). Her heart-wrenching experiences in two TTI facilities reveal the dark side of this billion-dollar industry that...

Send us Fan Mail Here is another Palate Cleanser Episode for you! Mike Bono is a Comedian and Podcast Host. Healing through trauma and hardships he found laughter is the best medicine.   People call Mike Bono “The Angry White Comic” but you will call him hilarious. This West Virginia born Ohio comedian is sarcastic and insightful, rallying against the stupid people who seem to surround us all. Cat...

Send us Fan Mail How do we find the courage to share our most vulnerable experiences and make the right decisions for our loved ones? Join us for a heart-wrenching conversation with Ashliegh and her biological mother, Olivia, as they bravely discuss Ashliegh's  adoption story and the impact of family trauma. Listen in as we learn about Olivia's experience of physical abuse during her pre...

Send us Fan Mail Josh Anderson is singer/songwriter from Knoxville, Tn. Writing songs suh as “Heavy like A Stone” is because thats how sometimes he felt, heavy. Through his own trauma, heartache and disappointments he found music is his way to heal and express. As a child belting out the Garth Brooks song Shameless, sparked something in Josh to find and express emotion is his own music. At times,...

Send us Fan Mail Nicole Wasilishin "Nikki"  is the daughter of a murdered woman. In 1993, when Nikki was 10 years old and sleeping, her mother was be shot and killed by her boyfriend in a domestic violence altercation. Her mothers boyfriend allegedly grabs a gun and my mother’s life was lost. It’s been 30 years, and no charges have been filed. The Sedona Police Department likes to tell t...

Send us Fan Mail Charissa Brim is the survivor of trauma and the host of the podcast "Never would have guessed" Spending years minimizing her trauma because she didn't think what she had experienced was as big as the stories on the news she realized she now had the power to normalize topics that people are too prideful or shameful to discuss. without walls Charissa  is joining us to...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest today is a survivor of childhood truma causing abandonment issues leading to emotional and phiscially abusive relationsships throughout her life. Now that she is a mother herself, she is choosing to take a different path in hopes of preventing generational abuse. But there is always a place in a survivors mind that they are failing the people they love the most, when som...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest today is a survivor of childhood trauma causing abandonment issues leading to emotional and physically abusive relationships throughout her life. Now that she is a mother herself, she is choosing to take a different path in hopes of preventing generational abuse. But there is always a place in a survivors mind that they are failing the people they love the most, when som...

Send us Fan Mail Alex Macklin found after he left the military that he was more dependent on them than he realized. With no plans for the future, what Alex thought would be a 4 month obstacle turned into a year of living in his car. Depression became the new normal for Alex. Now he shares his story of how he got from where he was to the life he is living today.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail BONUS EPISODE: I was contacted by Jerone about his brand new project iSurvived. I was immediately intrigued by his passion, diversity and inclusion. He asked that we join forces and collaborate with a sponsorship  and I couldn't refuse. https://isurvivedcorp.org/password https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=iSurvivedcorp Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth Mikotowicz is a survivor or domestic violence, sexual assault and Federal prison. Finding a passion for design while in prison Elizabeth now has a successful clothing line that is environmentally friendly based on her art.  Please remember to like, share and download all episodes and join us on all social media platforms., You can also check out our Merch store to help s...

Send us Fan Mail Mariel Chance, now a therapist, is ready to speak up about her experience with the TTI. Mariel was in Red Rock Canyon school in Utah and SAFE inc in Florida. Every year thousands of young people are sent against their will to facilities designed to control their behavior. These facilities have several different names –  boot camps, behavior modification facilities, wilderness ther...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2: After surviving the almost being her boyfriends next murder victim, Ashley could have rightfully decided to have a victim mind-set, but instead she has decided to Inspire. Listen to Ashley speak on the horrific crime scene she was trapped in and managed to escape. Ashley is the Author of "Find Strength Through Tragedy".  https://ashleyinspires.com/collections/all...

Send us Fan Mail After surviving the almost being her boyfriends next murder victim, Ashley could have rightfully decided to have a victim mind-set, but instead she has decided to Inspire. Listen to Ashley speak on the horrific crime scene she was trapped in and managed to escape. Ashley is the Author of "Find Strength Through Tragedy".  https://ashleyinspires.com/collections/all Support...

Send us Fan Mail Some say Blue's story falls into TTI, but there is no doubt the story falls into abuse from the Christian educational system. From 1st grad to 12th grade Blue was apart of the Christian educational system. All courses were based around religion and all that was taught was approved based around the christian beliefs.  Support the show