The Suffering Podcast

Send us Fan Mail PART 1 Bobby Crudele is a very magnetic and energetic personality who happens to be one of the best Law Enforcement Officers in North Jersey.  Outwardly he appeared to be the life of the party.  On the inside, Bobby was fighting a battle that he was losing slowly, the fight with the bottle.  After chasing Alcohol down a very dangerous path, Bobby surrendered and asked for help, so...

Send us Fan Mail We have been waiting a long time to get my best friend in the studio.  On this Episode of The Suffering Podcast we are sitting down with my son Patrick Donaldson to discuss the Suffering of Kids.  As adults, we are very quick to forget some of the difficulties and struggles that young people go through.  They are growing up in world that we cannot fathom.  Patrick is a bright, sma...

Send us Fan Mail Now for the eagerly awaited conclusion to this tragic yet inspiring story of Pamela Vivirito.  Part 2 details how Pamela has emerged from her life as an Abused Woman to show strength in her new life.  With support from her friends and inner strength, Pamela is ready to tell her story to others in the hopes that lessons can be learned and her journey can change someone's future.  F...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1 on this incredible story chronicles Pamela Vivirito's climb out of an abusive marriage after having Suffering the loss of a child at birth.  The mindset of an abused person is so skewed from reality that they can't see a way out.  Pamela has done it, come back from a life of trauma to show that although it is difficult it is possible.  After years of Emotional, Physical, an...

Send us Fan Mail Heroin is one of the most destructive drugs on the planet.  Once you feel the warm embrace its difficult to break free.  Difficulty does not mean impossible.  Andrew T. has done it and is proving that there is life after The Suffering of Heroin.  Andrew has battled back from addiction to regrow and rejuvenate his life to meet his full potential.  What you will find is that Andrew...

Send us Fan Mail How can you build a house on a cracked foundation.  Katrina Wolf did it!  Katrina had to repair her foundation so that she can build a strong life for her children.  Her road has never been straight, being born addicted to crack, Katrina had to learn very quickly that she had to rely on herself.  Being independant is not without its dangers.  After being raped at the tender age of...

Send us Fan Mail The trauma that our first responders see on a daily basis can accumulate over time to a point were relief is necessary or the dam will break.  Daniel Jensen has stepped up to educate the first responder community on the benefits of medicinal cannabis use through his organization Code 3 Outreach .  Through his own personal history with PTS and as a first responder dedicated to a li...

Send us Fan Mail Derek Tailer has lived every persons dream who has ever picked up a guitar, to be a rock star.  Having played in the premier thrash metal band in the world Overkill, Derek has seen and done it all.  Traveling around the world playing rhythm guitar professionally for most of his adult life, the pursuit of happiness was found in his balance between his career and his family.  What y...

Send us Fan Mail John Alite has lived a storied life.  His education came on the streets provided by wiseguys matriculating into becoming a Mafia Hitman for none other than John Gotti, John has done and seen it all in the world known as La Cosa Nostra.  Aside from the myth and romantic idolization of the Mob culture, John has also seen the grim finish below the glossy veneer.  Spending approximate...

Send us Fan Mail My oldest and dearest friend joins me in the Crucible to discuss the suffering that must be endured to follow your dreams.  Will Fern is a professional Magician and an amazing man who has dazzled audiences large and small with his incredible set of skills.  For nearly 50 years Will has honed his craft that has brought him successes beyond his expectations but he warns that there i...

Send us Fan Mail The Best of The Suffering Podcast! Laurice Duffy's outlook on life is a standard by which all of those who have Suffered through tragedy should hold up as the ideal to strive for in our daily lives.  After the tragic loss of her Husband Kevin from the ravages of ALS, Laurice CHOSE to rise from the ashes and fly again, remaining strong for her children and taking charge of the gap...

Send us Fan Mail The Best Of The Suffering Podcast! Diving into my greatest suffering story, the event that change the course of my life forever.  A highly emotional episode detailing my shooting shows how to get dirty and come out clean on the other side. The Suffering Podcast Family Dented Development Project Heroes Relief Wine  Bella Dama Cigars Hackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer Th...

Send us Fan Mail The Best of The Suffering Podcast! Adam Burt chose to change his career trajectory from a 14 year NHL veteran with multiple major accomplishment to a Man who now spreads the word of God.  He now is a soldier of God teaching you what to do when life punches you in the Faith.  His genuine and infectious personality leads you to listen to the Good News.  From his amazing stories abou...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Stevens is a giant of a man that stands a mere 4'1" .  Born with achondroplasia, Scott has embraced being a little person and lived life to the fullest.  Playing the hand we are dealt means that we can win with any cards given to us.   We all take things in our lives for granted that Scott finds difficult on a daily basis.  Being a Little Person has become a gift giving Scot...

Send us Fan Mail Khiya Washington was in a job that she loved as a Paterson  Police Officer until being forced to retire due to a critical incident.  We all think that change will be an easy transition but when its thrust upon us and forces us to rearrange our lives, the chaos and confusion can be overwhelming.  Join us on this episode to see the range of emotions that can come from being forced t...

Send us Fan Mail On September 23rd, 2019, the last event of Officer Franks old life ended and a new life emerged from the ashes of a scorched past.  After falling deep into the grips of depression and alcoholism, Frank found new purpose in life as an advocate for Physical Health as the pathway to sustainable mental health.  Through his non-profit Reps for Responders , Frank battles that daily Suff...

Send us Fan Mail Heather Julia Campbell has a gift, a modern day superpower.  Heather is a multi faceted individual who is a Medium, Reiki master, Paranormal investigator, Self love coach and many more.  These gifts come with enormous responsibility that Heather takes with the utmost respect and gravity.  She has chosen to help others with her gifts by walking them through some very trying times i...

Send us Fan Mail Trauma Drama is that need to fill your life up with on-going and consistent drama due to the long term effects caused by past Trauma.  The longing to feel normal is a common desire for every person on earth, what if your perception was born out of trauma and your ideas about what is normal was skewed and altered.  Brad Waudby joins us today to inject his experiences as a Police Re...

Send us Fan Mail Eric Englehardt has spent his life in the service of others.  For the past 29 years and counting, Eric has answered the call to assist those in need by rising through the ranks in various Emergency Medical Service organizations.  From helping an elderly individuals up the stairs to life saving heroics, he has seen it all and still has a passion to assist those in need.  There are...

Send us Fan Mail Charlie Cifarelli carried trauma and damage around most of his adult life.  Constantly chasing a form of success that seemed just beyond his grasp.  From the streets of NYC to the fields of Nebraska, Charlie has led a life of service after hitting rock bottom.  His life would forever change on April 13th, 2012.  That change came in a very surprising form.  That was the day that St...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Vesper and Steve Sargent are two men who have identified a need in their community and that is the dedication to allowing men a place to bond and show their Suffering - not to fix or highlight their struggle but to walk along side of one another.  Their support group Band of Brothers (BOB) has been in operation for 16 years and is getting stronger every year.  Men are taught...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Dowd has lived a storied life that has been well documented in the documentary “The Seven-Five”.  The self proclaimed dirtiest Cop in NY has taken his fall very hard serving 12 years in federal Prison for crimes committed while being a member of the NYPD in the 80’s and 90’s.  His candid and energetic approach to the telling of his tale holds nothing back.  He owns it!  Th...

Send us Fan Mail Heroes are charged with taking care of us in times of need, they keep up safe, they protect our lives. They need assistance from time to time. Today we remotely record at Live Free Farm for the Heroes Relief Fundraiser benefiting organizations dedicated to offer that needed help. The Suffering of Heroes Relief raises fund for Live Free Farm, Dented Development Project, 23rd Hour A...

Send us Fan Mail The Conclusion to the Blue Magazine's Blue Camping Law Enforcement and Friends Mental Health Retreat culminates in two amazing discussions with America's Sheriff David Clarke from Milwaukee Wisconsin and Therapist Ana Pais.  Sheriff Clarke is a voice of reason in a chaotic world.  His experience in Law Enforcement and willingness to stand by his values is a rare characteristic in...

Send us Fan Mail On this very special Remote podcast for The Blue Magazine's Moment of Silence Blue Camping Law Enforcement & Friends Mental Health Retreat, we sit down with a true Savior for Police, Dr. Eugene Stefanelli.  In practice for nearly half a century, Dr. Stefanelli has seen it all, especially the trauma that Police go through on a daily basis.  This man's compassion and understanding i...