Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg

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. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with th...

In todays episode Jan & Austen sit down to go over what's happening behind the scenes; Audience responses, Podcast, Community, and Foundation. Plus the reveal of an Easter Egg hidden in A Friend of the Family. Thank you all for the positive responses we've received both from listeners and those catching each new episode of AFotF. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy...

Today Jan continues her conversation with Julie Neal, the intensity of this episode is on par with part one, but for different reasons. When Julie first comes forward with her story she receives a lot of support that is truly touching to hear, but you will also hear about the denialism that survivors have to push through and stand their ground against. It was an honor to speak with such a strong p...

Today Jan sits down with Julie Neal, a Thrivivor Jan met and made fast friends with at a Sapria retreat. The first episode of this two-parter covers Julies traumatic childhood living in the home of her abuser, her step-father, while her mother willingly turned a blind eye to the abuse. This episode is intense, Julie pulls no punches while telling her story, and while you will learn the coping skil...

Show Notes Coming Soon! We are gathering documents that were discussed in the episode. Please check back later this evening. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/jan Subscribe / Support / Contact: 🍎 Review on Apple 🎶 Review on Spotify ✍ Share Your Story 🌐 Podcast Webs...

Show Notes Coming Soon! We are gathering documents that were discussed in the episode. Please check back later this evening. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/jan Subscribe / Support / Contact: 🍎 Review on Apple 🎶 Review on Spotify ✍ Share Your Story 🌐 Podcast Webs...

Show Notes Coming Soon! We are gathering documents that were discussed in the episode. Please check back later this evening. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/jan Subscribe / Support / Contact: 🍎 Review on Apple 🎶 Review on Spotify ✍ Share Your Story 🌐 Podcast Webs...

Show Notes Coming Soon! We are gathering documents that were discussed in the episode. Please check back later this evening. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/jan Subscribe / Support / Contact: 🍎 Review on Apple 🎶 Review on Spotify ✍ Share Your Story 🌐 Podcast Webs...

Can sexual trauma, with all its resulting shame, pain, and rage, really be turned into…art? Jan  and guest Fior Baptiste (musician, screen writer) discuss reclaiming their light after the darkness of abuse. Fior shares not only the details of her personal journey, but also her will to create, and to find some benefit that can be found in expressive arts. She says “The trauma is gonna mess with me...

What do we do about pedophiles? Are there different kinds of pedophiles? How should we treat non-offending ones? How do people become pedophiles? In this episode, we take a wide look at the issue with Andrew Gold, creator and host of famous podcast On the Edge, where he interviews famous and controversial figures “on the edge” of society. In episode 6, Andrew interviewed Silas, a pedopile in Germa...

Today, A Friend of the Family begins its six week initial run on Peacock. Billboards are up in Los Angeles, and The Jan Broberg Story just sold out of every first-print copy on day one. Nick Antosca, Creator, Executive Producer, and Showrunner of A Friend of the Family sit down with fellow Executive Producer Alex Hedlund for a chat with the series’ subject and Executive Producer Jan Broberg about...

Helen Clonts’s childhood challenges included neglect, enforced shame, and a suicide attempt. She was abandoned, and then went through the foster care system in Honduras. She was adopted into a U.S. family, and then her adopted father passed away. Through all this, she experienced sexual abuse. Then, one day at a time, she built an indomitable will to heal and give her children better lives. As she...

VERY EXCITING NEWS FOR THE SHOW! In this impromptu late night recording, Austen Tanner, Jan's son and Senior Producer of  The Jan Broberg Show, begins asking the questions he's asked himself his entire life about his mom’s story, and we want your questions too. Austen will be asking selected questions from  listeners to the real life players in Jan's story on upcoming episodes. Look...

Today’s episode is Part II of our conversation with Jeff Buehener, author of The Sultan’s Seven Secrets. He discusses how he seized control of his life and how you can do the same using concepts and practices from the richest man to ever live, Sultan Musa of Mali. According to him, the way to get whatever you want in this life is to fully commit to playing make believe, as though you already have...

In this episode, Jan is joined by author Jeff Buehner, author of The Sultan’s Seven Secrets. He discusses how he seized control of his life and how you can do the same using concepts and practices from the richest man to ever live, Sultan Musa of Mali. According to him, the way to get whatever you want in this life is to fully commit to playing make believe, as though you already have it, to the p...

Jennifer Lawley tells her story, which gives a clear glimpse of how family dynamics can go off the rails when abuse is exposed. Jennifer’s nephew began assaulting her when they were both very young. This adolescent abuser used both loving bonds and fear to his advantage, making sure he appeared well behaved to his parents while threatening to murder Jennifer’s sister. Amazingly, and uncommonly, Je...

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...

Does our past define us? 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 on to one healthy outlet at a time. Subscribe / Support /...

In this first episode, Jan tells her story. This is the most detailed existing continual account of her abuse, apart from her new book, The Jan Broberg Story, out Oct 4th. She dives deep into the techniques Robert Berchtold used to brainwash, kidnap, and sexually assault her for years. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to get a clear understanding of the predatory mindset and how grooming a...

Jan introduces and interviews long time friend and colleague Dave Markel. Dave is a retired detective and long time professional in the area of Trauma Informed Interview Principles (T.I.I.Ps). He has spent years perfecting a delicate method of interviewing trauma survivors and teaches law enforcement agencies across the country how to talk to survivors. This episode offers a perspective on abuse f...

Jan and Dave sit down with The Jan Broberg Show Producers Austen Tanner, who is Jan's son, and Chris Whiteside. All weigh in on how we're all supposed to react when beloved celebrities are revealed as sexual predators. Is it ethical to continue to support their work? And, Austen is revealed to be Jan's alien son, as prophesied by Zeta and Zethra. Thanks for saving the alien planet,...

The Jan Broberg Show launches September 6th! On this show, we are not afraid to have difficult conversations about child abuse and what we can do to help make change. Real, every day people share their survival stories, experts and special guests give insight and advice. Our roundtable discussions take deep dives into pertinent subjects and current news stories. We believe sharing our stories is t...