Kevin Donaldson

The Suffering Podcast

Adversity is the common thread throughout the lives of all living human beings. This human condition can either make us or break us. Nothing great comes easy and it's the overcoming of adversity that makes us who we are. Living by the ethos Suffering is THE way to sustainable success and the path to greatness. Always remember Mike Failace.

Author

Kevin Donaldson

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 40: The Best of The Suffering: The Suffering of Suicide 19.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail This episode was so good be decided to re-release it so that it may reach more people as this topic is near and dear to our hearts. Artie Del of 10-13 Survivors sits with us to discuss Police Suicide and the Suffering that is left behind.  Artie detail the horrors of his past that drove him towards the darkness coming within a breath of ending it all.  He has transformed his life'...

Episode 39: The Suffering of 9/11 12.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this 20th Anniversary of the tragedy that was September 11th 2001, we pay homage to this mutual Suffering that we endured collectively as a nation with a rare Hero of the recovery, retired NYC Firefighter Billy Bartholomew.  Billy had a front row seat to the carnage of that day digging through the wreckage actively searching for survivors and the deceased.  His courage resulted...

Episode 38: The Suffering of Maximum Effort with Kevin Kearns 05.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Kearns is one of those rare individuals with a relentless attitude that is infectious.  On this episode we travel down Kevin's path from a bullied youth to a top level trainer, Author, Public Speaker, Coach.  Kevin then travels back down the dark path to rise once again and now add inspiration to his resume.  Kevin has chosen to embrace the Suffering and use his pains to ass...

Episode 37: The Suffering of a Female Police Officer 29.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail Wandely Torres-Czajka has overcome a difficult youth and adapted to her environment on numerous occasions to not only survive but to thrive.  From her upbringing in the Dominican Republic to a new life in the United States, from the military and finally onto a successful career in Law Enforcement, Wandely has shown that the only the limitation are the ones we put onto ourselves. ...

Episode 36: The Suffering of The Suffering Podcast 22.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail Producing a podcast is extremely fun and fulfilling but it does not go without its Suffering.  We detail our journey in the development of The Suffering Podcast and Dented Development Project in this one-of-a-kind episode.  In the Studio is a unique team looking to do good things and help others but make no mistake we are Dented.  Our skewed outlook and willingness to participate...

Episode 35: The Suffering of Gambling with Dan Trolaro 15.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail Dan Trolaro has taken a journey with Gambling that can double as the plot to a horror movie.  Having Gambling in his life at a young age normalized his behavior until that same behavior became out of control ultimately leading to a life changing experience.  After going to prison Dan left that life of addictive gambling behind to rise and find his true calling.  By talking from a...

Episode 34: The Other Side of Suffering Part 2 08.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail Here is the Conclusion of The Other Side of Suffering with Stuart Chirichella Stuart Chirichella is a true Renaissance man who spent his youth in darkness but found a new path that enables him to find his true passion of helping others.  Stuart spent his youth looking in the wrong direction to fill a hole deep inside.  Drugs and Alcohol consumed him and stole a part of his life th...

Episode 33: The Other Side of Suffering Part 1 01.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail This episode was such a revelation that we had to break it up into two episodes. Stuart Chirichella is a true Renaissance man who spent his youth in darkness but found a new path that enables him to find his true passion of helping others.  Stuart spent his youth looking in the wrong direction to fill a hole deep inside.  Drugs and Alcohol consumed him and stole a part of his life...

Episode 32: The Suffering of A Comedienne 25.07.2021

Send us Fan Mail RoRo Antonuccio sits down with us to talk about The Suffering of a Comedienne.  RoRo has climbed through the darkness and found a new life in the art of Comedy.  She teaches us all how to love life.  Her infectious smile and positive personality makes it hard to find her anything but amazing.  RoRo's struggles and Suffering has led her to become the woman that she is today which i...

Episode 31: The Suffering of Healing Battle Scars 18.07.2021

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Klink will always find a new mountain to climb.  A retired combat wounded US Marine, a retired Police officer forced to leave a career that he loved after an unfortunate set of circumstances, and now a caregiver to animals who needed only love.  What was unexpected was the effect that his farm, Live Free Farms, had on his fellow Veterans.  The sense of purpose has given a ne...

Episode 30: The Suffering of Soul Healing. 11.07.2021

Send us Fan Mail You can never appreciate the value and benefit of Suffering until you make it to the light at the end of the tunnel of darkness.  Often you cannot make it through the tunnel without help.  Helen Wong, Nadia Sarro, and Melissa Horner are there to guide that healing in a natural and holistic way.  The common practice in the Medical Profession is to shove synthetic pharmaceuticals or...

Episode 29: Hackensack Brewing Company Remote Show Part 2 04.07.2021

Send us Fan Mail The conclusion, part 2: The incredible journey of The Suffering Podcast is celebrated here with our first remote show at Hackensack Brewing Company.  Our gracious host allows us to bring our list of prior guest in and meet some new ones.  We love what we are doing and we wanted to give our listeners and guests a venue to come together and exhibit what we have learned, WE AREN'T BR...

Episode 28: Hackensack Brewing Company Remote Show Part 1 27.06.2021

Send us Fan Mail The incredible journey of The Suffering Podcast is celebrated here with our first remote show at Hackensack Brewing Company.  Our gracious host allows us to bring our list of prior guest in and meet some new ones.  We love what we are doing and we wanted to give our listeners and guests a venue to come together and exhibit what we have learned, WE AREN'T BROKEN BUT WE'RE PRETTY DE...

Episode 27: The Suffering Of A Sniper 20.06.2021

Send us Fan Mail We need people in this world like our guest Steve (Redacted) to stay around and emerge when needed, to keep behind glass with a sign that reads "break glass in case of war."  Steve has had an amazing journey reaching his dreams and making it to the top of the mountain only to have it taken away by unforeseen events plunging him deep into hell.  Forever a warrior, Steve has crawled...

Episode 26: The Suffering of GodsBreacher 13.06.2021

Send us Fan Mail Brad Waudby appeared to be under control and heading towards a successful life at West Point Military Academy were he excelled at Division 1 Football.  Behind the glossy veneer of success, Brad found the overwhelming stress and lack of self acceptance to be too much to bear.  Compounded by a life in Law Enforcement, Brad sunk into the all-to-common trap of first responders, Alcoho...

Episode 25: The Suffering of Losing a Partner 06.06.2021

Send us Fan Mail 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 left after the love of her life lef...

Episode 24: The Suffering of a High School Coach 30.05.2021

Send us Fan Mail Lyndhurst High School Football coach Rich Tuero Knows what it takes to get to the top, you have to be willing to Suffer more than the opponent. By instilling the values of family, hard work, and love into his players, Rich has shown success on and off the field by managing the balance that we all so desperately seek. In this episode of The Suffering Podcast we sit down with Rich t...

Episode 23: The Ultimate Suffering 23.05.2021

Send us Fan Mail The Ultimate Suffering can be described as a parent outliving their children.  On this very special Episode of the Suffering Podcast we speak to Gene Hauburger, he has experienced the Ultimate Suffering.  Gene’s son Jimmy was lost to suicide at the tender age of 17 due to unescapable bullying.  This Episode is a must listen for any parent.  Gene takes us places that are the places...

Episode 22: The Suffering of Abuse 16.05.2021

Send us Fan Mail Dan Repetti is a loving Husband and Father, multiple triathlon finisher, and all around great guy who happened to grow up facing some horrors.  With a father who Suffered from addiction compelling him to commit horrible abusive acts against his mother, Dan could have used this excuse to travel down a dangerous and unhealthy path.  He chose an alternate route.  Dan learned what he...

Episode 21: The Suffering of The Legalization of Marijuana 09.05.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this incredible Episode of The Suffering Podcast we sit down to dispel myths and misconceptions with Diana McElroy, the Community Outreach Specialist at Terrascend New Jersey to discuss The Suffering of The Legalization of Marijuana.  This industry has Suffered a 90 year prohibition and struggled to re-brand the truth while exhibiting the benefits of Cannabis.  This is an inter...

Episode 20: The Suffering of Other People's Suffering 02.05.2021

Send us Fan Mail Clint McGregor has seen his fair share of horror while serving honorably as a Homicide detective in the NYPD over his long career.  Working in Brooklyn, Clint has witnessed life altering inhumanities that most would be unable to handle.  Police see things that people should never have to see.  We discuss how he dealt with those heartbreaking incidents and kept a healthy mental out...

Episode 19: The Suffering of A Pro Athlete With Lee Rouson 25.04.2021

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with former NFL Running back and 2 time Super Bowl Champion Lee Rouson to discuss his views on the Suffering of a Pro Athlete.  Lee shares his unique perspective on life and explains how Suffering has made him into the man he is today.  This deep conversation takes an unexpected turn that highlights the foundation of a wonderful human being and teaches us how to use "L...

Episode 18: The Suffering of Comedy 18.04.2021

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Dombrowski has a talent for making people laugh.  His quick wit and delivery will make you belly laugh at things you never believed were funny.  That's Kevin's gift, making us laugh and that's why he's one of the top level comedians of today.  He details the Suffering of making this dream a profession in this hilarious episode. Find Kevin Dombrowski Twitter - @KevinDombrowsk...

Episode 17: The Suffering of Addiction 11.04.2021

Send us Fan Mail When your world turns upside down because of an addiction, your life can change rapidly and drastically. This is what happened to Mike DePalma. After seeing horrible events in combat during his military career that were amplified in his 25 year police career, Mike dove deep into addiction.  Listen and witness how dark into the hole Mike climbs and his difficulty in climbing out. O...

Episode 16: The Suffering of a Man of God 04.04.2021

Send us Fan Mail 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 about living his dream to transforming...

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