The Suffering Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Vinnie Morelli is a lifelong entrepreneur, husband of 25 years, and proud father of two sons. He started working in IT straight out of high school, then transitioned to a successful career in insurance, helping families and businesses since 2003. In 2016, he followed a passion project making handcrafted mootz (mozzarella) out of his home. Vinnie's journey has been full of ups, dow...

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan Daige is an Army veteran with two deployments to Iraq. A retired Worcester Police officer of 18 years and served 8 years on the SWAT Team as a sniper.  Within that time he has battled testicular cancer that spread all over his body from his chest to his brain multiple times. After cycling to heal he began a nonprofit Thin Blue Ride that helps military veterans, first resp...

Send us Fan Mail Angel Martin is a content creator, podcast host, and proud Jersey native who has spent over 10 years crafting authentic, engaging content across social media — blending humor, music, and dance to connect with diverse audiences. For the past two and a half years, Angel has brought that same energy and insight to the world of podcasting. You can often catch Angel as a panelist on Ge...

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back in town!!!!! We are back in the studio to test out our chops on who can rant on a random topic. Join us on this fun, filled journey that promises laughs, tears, information, and ball busting.   FocusLab Media Website Fin d The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram Tom Flynn Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify YouTube The Sufferin...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Novitskie's career has spanned two decades largely within clinical-forensic and outpatient settings. She has provided assessment and clinical care to clients across the lifespan, ranging from early childhood to those faced with end-of-life difficulties. Dr. Novitskie has extensive training and experience in conducting clinical and forensic mental health evaluations, focused on...

Send us Fan Mail Adam Blevins is a former Virginia State Trooper and currently serves as the Operations Director for the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP), where he leads statewide efforts in peer support, trauma response, and first responder wellness. He is also an auxiliary police officer with the Saltville Police Department and a licensed resident in counseling at Rivers of H...

Send us Fan Mail Stephanie Niemiec was raised in Fairfield, NJ. Stephanie graduated from West Essex High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and Thomas Edison State University. Her personal journey has been shaped by significant loss, having experienced the deaths of several close family members from a young age. These experiences have profound...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Courtney is a bestselling author, divorce recovery specialist, and writing coach with a DNP (Doctorate in Nursing). She blends science, soul, and sass to uncage her clients to become CEOs, girl bosses, and happily ever after game-changers in a space that desperately needs disruption. Dr. Court is the founder of The Ever After Collective —A powerhouse space where divorce recove...

Send us Fan Mail  "Loomis" Perluke was born in 1981 in the Wilkes/Scranton area of Pennsylvania.  Loomis found himself in the depths of addiction in his early 20's. 17 treatment centers and countless detoxes Loomis finally pulled himself out of addiction and changed his life at the age of 40. He is now out there telling his story to help others who battle with addiction. He is also working on a bi...

Send us Fan Mail Eric Crafton is a decorated army national guard member, committed law enforcement officer with a Masters of Administrative Science – Law Enforcement Administration, and mental health advocate who values dedication, service, and excellence. With a combined 24 years of exemplary public service and mental health advocacy, Eric is proud to lead the New Jersey Veteran Support Alliance....

Send us Fan Mail Tonight we take a look into the lives of those silent heroes.  Those that live with a partner that has endured lifelong trauma.  We focus our attention on the person who has had unspeakable pain but that pain often radiates through to the ones who are brave enough to stand by and weather the storm.  In studio tonight we welcome Trisha Donaldson and Garry Allsup.  Two people who ha...

Send us Fan Mail Sherrie is Back Sherrie Allsup is an international speaker, educator, and subject matter expert with lived experience. She speaks on topics such as sexual assault, sexual abuse, trauma, and suicide. Sherrie is a survivor of long-term sexual abuse, trauma, and suicide attempts. After much hard work and healing she became the founder and CEO of Courage Starts With You. For victims,...

Send us Fan Mail Kenny Dubman is a battle-tested rock and roll veteran, coming up through the club circuit right out of high school, and forging through 3 major label releases with New Jersey melodic rock faves Prophet. After walking away from writing and recording for over 20 years, he's back with a vengeance, writing guitar-driven American rock music with deep reaching, thought provoking lyrics...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a lighter mood in the studio as Kevin Donaldson sits down with Bobby Crudele and Tom Flynn once again to see who can rant with efficiency.  The wit and wisdom of the men who enter the studio on a consistent basis will be highlighted tonight in the no-holds-barred episode.  You never know who will say what, to whom, and in what context.  Tune in to see who has the cho...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for the creation of space to vent, heal, and have a new understanding of the regret and guilt of two men. Bobby Crudele and Kevin Donaldson sit down to discuss the pain and loss of a dear friend, Mike Failace.  While they know that very little could’ve been done to halt the tragic events that took place on May 9th, 2024 when Mike took his life, both men struggle with the...

Send us Fan Mail Our scheduled guest tonight canceled, this episode would have been the most difficult discussion to have and record.  With the level of importance on the topic, and the push-back we could potentially receive, we were well aware of the potential downsides of doing such a show.  It did not work out the way we anticipated but Tom and Kevin sit down to discuss the ins and out of why t...

Send us Fan Mail Chad Burpee is a proud father, brother, and a son. Though he grew up in Maine, life’s journey eventually led him to Texas. With a deep sense of duty and service, he dedicated 20 years of his life to law enforcement, serving in Lancaster County, Nebraska, and later in Dallas, Texas. Before that, he honorably served his country as a United States Air Force veteran from 1995 to 1999...

Send us Fan Mail Denny is a trauma Survivor - physical abuse, Neglect, PTSD from Combat. Denny Giamazzo, a Worcester MA native, holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UMASS Dartmouth.  He Served for seven years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Team Leader, including a combat deployment to Ghazni Province Afghanistan in 2010. Currently, Denny works as a Senior Account Executive in softw...

Send us Fan Mail Kate Califano, an entrepreneur, founded Seminar Stack with the support of her husband, Pennsylvania State Trooper Eric Smith, to equip first responders and civilians with essential safety and resilience skills. Eric’s dedication stems from his recovery after a near-fatal on-duty crash in 2020, during which he discovered the Adopt A Cop BJJ program. Training together, Kate and Eric...

Send us Fan Mail In 2009, Sean joined the US Marines and served in the infantry. In 2011, Sean deployed to Sangin Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. In 2013, Sean decided to extend his contract of service for the opportunity to go back to Afghanistanwith his unit. This time he served in Garmsir, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. While being tasked to preform aerial and ground interdiction, Sean l...

Send us Fan Mail Parrt 2 Conner’s  journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and told to “change his name” by his struggling, addict father, Conner found his value in football. His Division 1 football career was marked by unrelenting perseverance, enduring seven season-ending injuries and an astonishing 1,646 days between his last high school game...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1 Conner’s  journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and told to “change his name” by his struggling, addict father, Conner found his value in football. His Division 1 football career was marked by unrelenting perseverance, enduring seven season-ending injuries and an astonishing 1,646 days between his last high school game...

Send us Fan Mail Adam Burt (born January 15, 1969) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 39th overall, by the Hartford Whalers in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. Adam played four seasons for the Ontario Hockey League's North Bay Centennials before joining the Whalers organization. He made his NHL debut...

Send us Fan Mail Tom began his distinguished career with the NYPD in 1990, following his graduation from the Academy. He was assigned to the 30th Precinct in West Harlem, one of the busiest precincts in the department at the time.  From 1996 to 1999, Tom served in the Bronx Narcotics Unit, where he was involved in multiple large-scale narcotics operations. One of his most notable cases was a joint...

Send us Fan Mail Corporal Salvatore Oldrati from Mantua Township Police Department, Gloucester County, New Jersey, who has fully dedicated his life to protecting and serving the residents of his community. During the early morning hours of September 14, 2021, Mantua Township Police arrived first on the scene and were confronted with a man armed with a gun. Shortly after the shooting, an investigat...