Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg

[Content Warning] : Discussions of childhood sexual abuse, trauma responses, addiction, and intergenerational trauma What happens when talk therapy takes you as far as it can go, and something still feels missing?  In this episode of Trauma Interrupted, Jan Broberg sits down with Christina Prokos, intuitive coach, shaman, and author of Embrace Your Shadows, a practical guide to inner child and sha...

[Content Warning] : Discussion of childhood sexual abuse, grooming Trauma doesn't just leave emotional scars; it rewires the brain. In this episode of Trauma Interrupted, Jan Broberg sits down with Dr. Hector Rodriguez, an integrative psychiatrist, founder of White Butterfly Clinic in Miami, and holder of both a medical degree and a Master of Divinity. Dr. Hector brings a rare combination of...

[Content Warning] : Discussions of child sexual assault/abuse, neglect, child sexual exploitation, discussion of sexual acts, mild language Kat Emrick grew up in a single-parent household in Michigan, moving between her mother's home and her aunt and uncle’s before landing, at around age 12 or 13, largely on her own. She was seeking connection and attention she hadn't found at home, and...

[Content Warning] : Discussion of child sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts of self-harm, and youth suicide. What happens when the body holds a secret the mind hasn't found yet? In this episode of Trauma Interrupted , Jan Broberg sits down with Roanna (Ro) White, Australian educator, advocate, and entrepreneur, whose healing journey began not with a memory, but with a physical...

[Content Warning] : Discussion of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault in a carceral setting, and graphic statistics related to child sexual abuse material and human trafficking. What if the very thing you've been hiding is the thing that could set you free? Sonny Von Cleveland is an author, speaker, and survivor who spent most of his childhood enduring sexual abuse by multiple perpetrators...

[Content Warning] : Discussions of childhood sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, parental betrayal, chronic trauma-related physical illness, and medical dismissal. When doctors can't find anything wrong, it doesn't mean nothing is wrong; it may mean they're looking in the wrong place. In this episode, Jan sits down with Dr. David Clarke, a gastroenterologist-turned-pioneer i...

For the first time, Royce Rendon tells his story in full on Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg. Content advisory: child sexual abuse, childhood neglect and abuse, addiction, and suicide. Jan Broberg sits down with Royce Rendon, a survivor, writer, and advocate, to get the deep dive into his story that hasn't been publicly discussed before. Beginning with a short video about his story reachin...

The Wound, the Work, and the Way Forward. Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg is here. In our first episode, Jan Broberg, Teresa Agustin, and her son Austen Tanner share the story behind the show and why it exists. Content advisory: child sexual abuse, grooming, and substance use recovery. In the first episode of Trauma Interrupted, host Jan Broberg sits down with Teresa Agustin, JBF Board Chair a...

We're saying goodbye to The Jan Broberg Show by returning to where it began. Jan Broberg shares her story in full with good friend and fellow podcaster Dave Markel. Content advisory: child sexual abuse, rape, kidnapping, brainwashing, emotional abuse, drug-facilitated sexual assault, and threats of violence. In this episode • Jan sits down with Dave Markel, a retired family detective, trauma...

Photographer and survivor Lee Cooper joins Jan Broberg to talk about thriving after intrafamilial sexual abuse, and the photography collective, Places Nowhere, that grew out of his healing. Content advisory: intrafamilial child sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, physical abuse, and a brief mention of suicidal ideation. Today, Jan is joined by Lee Cooper, who courageously discusses t...

A mother does the unthinkable to protect her child. Ruthie joins Jan Broberg to share her family's story of surviving child sexual abuse and the fight to save her daughter's life in the aftermath. Content advisory: child sexual abuse, abuse by a sibling, and suicidal ideation. Correction: the perpetrator is referred to as step-son/stepbrother in the episode; he is in fact the half-brothe...

Today, Jan is joined by the one and only Alison Arngrim! Content advisory: sexual abuse and mature language. She discusses her experiences with abuse and her involvement in The National Association to Protect Children, where she currently serves as California Chair, National Spokesperson and Founding Board Member.  Jan and Alison discuss the impact of child abuse on development, the global crisis...

Today, Jan is joined by Rachel Hunter, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose passion is working with survivors of trauma and Complex PTSD. Content advisory: rape, sexual assault, and suicidal ideation. Rachel began working in the mental health field in 2016 while pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Ther...

Today, Jan & Dave are joined by Kendra Crompton, a visionary and dedicated mentor, life coach, and motivational speaker. She has witnessed a perfect confluence of physical, emotional, social, and mental health through her work. Kendra started as a fitness trainer, but learned how to treat and heal the traumatized mindset in pursuit of total wellness for her clients and herself. Some of her sig...

Today Jan is joined by Ella so she can share her story of abuse, molestation, and manipulation by those she should have been able to trust; her family, and how the only escape from the abuse was distance. Content advisory: child sexual abuse, molestation, and abuse by trusted family members. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resou...

On todays episode Jan talks with best friends from her childhood, Jan and Caroline, about their perspectives on the changes our Jan went through amidst the trauma of her youth. Though separated by miles these three have remained close knit, their memory and emotions add a layer of nuance to events and the passage of time. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal id...

Today Jan is joined again by Alyssa Damron (Masters in Social Work from BYU) to discuss the importance of community in healing from trauma and how to talk to those dealing with recent traumas. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RA...

In today's episode Jan is joined by Brenda Sandquist who is the founder and executive director for Xquisite, a nonprofit, established in 2012, specifically designed to walk alongside victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, and intimate terrorism (domestic violence) to bring them from a place of exploitation, not only surviving but to thrive in their next steps for a life free from what...

Today Jan is joined by Beth Light, LCSW, who is a Mental Health Therapist and the Clinical Director at the Child Safety Center of White County. She graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2005 and from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Master of Social Work degree in 2009. Beth has roughly 14 years of experience in the mental health field, and over 10...

Today Jan is again joined by Claude L. King, LCPC. Claude is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Employee Assistance Consultant based in the Chicagoland Area with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. He specializes in working with teens, young adults, and working professionals with a focus on work-life balance, employee mental health, emotional regulation, stress-managemen...

Jan introduces and interviews longtime friend and colleague Dave Markel. Content advisory: discussion of abuse and trauma. Dave is a retired detective and longtime professional in the area of trauma and developer of Trauma Informed Interview Principles (T.I.I.Ps). He has spent years perfecting a delicate method of interviewing trauma survivors and teaching law enforcement agencies across the count...

Today, Jan is joined by Abigail Alvarado who is here to tell her harrowing story. Content advisory: child sexual abuse, grooming, molestation, forced surrogacy, and brainwashing. Starting at age 9, Abigail and her siblings were removed from the crack house they called home by Child Protective Services (CPS). After a short stay in a shelter, their uncle took them in and shortly thereafter adopted t...

Does our past define us? Content advisory: neglect, abuse, and suicidal ideation. Agusta Borden grew up without encouragement, resources, and attention. Divorce, neglect, and various kinds of abuse left her lonely by default, no matter who she was with. In this heartfelt one-on-one, Agusta tells Jan how she climbed out of the darkest headspace imaginable by listening to a true friend and holding o...

Today, Jan is joined by Elizabeth Rose, who shares her story of neglect and childhood sexual abuse that began early on in her life. Content advisory: neglect, substance abuse, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, rape, child trafficking, exploitation, attempted suicide, and graphic discussion of abuse-related injuries. We are re-airing this episode in light of Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Ja...

Today Jan and her mother MaryAnn Broberg come together and we get our first real introduction to MaryAnn. Content advisory: child sexual abuse. In loving memory of MaryAnn Buck Broberg, October 16, 1938 to December 31, 2025. Amidst this introduction they revisit the whole series of A Friend of the Family with direct insight from MaryAnn, talk about MaryAnn's social work, and reminisce on Robe...