Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg

[Content Warning] : Domestic violence, child sexual abuse, rape, mild language Today, Jan is joined by Ella Hicks, a seasoned trauma and mindfulness coach and founder of Rebel Thriver, who is here to discuss her journey as a domestic violence survivor and how she built a global nonprofit supporting women in healing from abuse. Jan and Ella explore the connection between childhood trauma and domest...

[Content Warning] : Suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, incarceration, child abuse Today, Jan is joined by Adam Birckett, who in part two is here to continue his harrowing journey from leaving the military to how he got to where he is today. Adam shares his struggles with mental health leading up to his first of multiple suicide attempts. He emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and fin...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, child abuse, rape, torture, sexual assault Today, Jan is joined by Adam Birckett, who in part one is here to share his harrowing journey from a traumatic childhood filled with abuse and neglect to his experiences in the military. He discusses the complexities of his adoption, the fear and violence he faced in his new home, and the role of religion in justify...

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on emotional incarceration. Jan discusses the concept of emotional incarceration, expl...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, domestic violence Today, Jan is joined by BB Gabriel, a proud Canadian, registered social worker, and the author of No Ordinary Love. In this conversation, BB Gabriel shares her profound journey as an abuse survivor, detailing her childhood, the impact of early relationships, and the manipulative tactics used by her abuser. She emphasizes the importance of u...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, Holocaust Today, Jan is again joined by mother/son duo Karmela (‘Karm’) & Joel Waldman, hosts of the Surviving The Survivor podcast. Jan, Karmela, and Joel share stories of blessings, media careers, the search for truth in journalism, and the importance of connection and empathy in a divided world. The conversation also touches on parenting instincts, th...

[Content Warning] : Holocaust Today, Jan is joined by mother/son duo Karmela “Karm” & Joel Waldman, hosts of the Surviving The Survivor podcast. They delve into the themes of generational trauma, the importance of acknowledgment in healing, and the supportive nature of the survivor community. The conversation highlights the distinction between victimhood and survival, emphasizing resilience an...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on Blame. Jan reflects on the significance of f...

[Content Warning] : Domestic violence, child abuse, abandonment, narcissism Today, Jan is again joined by Hope Rose, a previously sponsored ultra endurance athlete, a self-published author of Unstoppable Vision, a health+wellness book, and featured in many publications such as NBC Nightly News and the Today Show. The emotional conclusion follows Hope's ongoing fight for justice and healing af...

[Content Warning] : Domestic violence, child abuse, abandonment, narcissism Today, Jan is joined by Hope Rose, a previously sponsored ultra endurance athlete, the self-published author of Unstoppable Vision , a health+wellness book, and featured in many publications such as NBC Nightly News and Today Show. In this gripping first installment, Hope Rose takes us through her incredible journey from e...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, mild language Today, Jan is joined by Alex Abraham, author of ‘Trauma and Ecstasy: How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living’, who shares their deeply personal journey of overcoming trauma through unconventional means. The conversation explores how repressed experiences can surface unexpectedly, shaping both mental and physical health in profound ways. They...

[Content Warning] : Self-harm In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on denial. In today’s episode Jan reflects on the month...

Today Jan is joined by David Polidi, a dedicated trauma therapist and social worker who blends compassion with clinical expertise. Through his practice Empowered Through Compassion , David guides adults and couples using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR therapy—two powerful approaches for trauma recovery. A passionate advocate for self-healing, he’s also co-authoring *IFS-Informed EMDR* (202...

[Content Warning] : Religious cult, physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abortion, self-harm Today, Jan is again joined by Jennifer Redcay to finish her story of cult abuse and escape. Said abuse turned sexual when the cult leader claimed Jennifer’s "fantasies about him" required "acting out" to purge demons. For nearly two years, he coerced her into increasingly...

[Content Warning] : Religious cult, physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse Today, Jan is joined by Jennifer Redcay, who spent 10 years of her late 20s and early 30s in a cult that nearly extinguished her soul, spirit, and life. Jennifer opens with her childhood—abandoned by her father and raised by a mother whose remarriage to a bipolar man left her longing for love. That void made her...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, self-harming, eating disorder, suicidal ideation Today, Jan is joined by Nia Durant, who shares her harrowing journey from a happy childhood to becoming a victim of grooming and abuse by her cheerleading coach to seeing her abuser put in prison. Nia discusses the stages of grooming, the manipulation she faced, and the isolation from her family and friends. N...

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on the concept of words. Jan discusses the significance of words, especially in the...

[Content Warning] : Trafficking, exploitation, rape, manslaughter, physical violence, suicidal ideation, describing sexual acts and defining terminology, Today, Jan is joined by Caroline Pugh-Roberts, who is here to share her harrowing journey as a survivor of human trafficking, detailing her experiences from being a successful skydiving instructor to being manipulated and exploited. She discusses...

[Content Warning] : Suicidal ideation Today, Jan is joined by Karl Braveman, a distinguished meditation and mindfulness expert, mentor, coach, and healer, as well as a film maker. In this enlightening conversation, Karl shares his journey of healing and transformation. He discusses the importance of presence, the role of suffering in personal growth, and the impact of childhood experiences on emot...

[Content Warning] : Descriptions of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, racism, child trafficking, flashbacks, slurs, torture, suicide attempt, hostage situation Today, Jan is joined by Jazzlyn Greenzee. In this powerful conversation, Jazzlyn shares her harrowing journey as a survivor of torture, child trafficking, and severe abuse. From her early childhood in the West Indies to her relocation to...

[Content Warning] : Suicidal ideation, child sex abuse In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on the concept of being a vi...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse Today, Jan is joined by Victoria Ellen, business woman and advocate against child sexual abuse. Victoria shares her harrowing journey through a broken justice system, personal abuse, and the fight for her children's safety. She discusses the failures of the legal system, the impact of her childhood, and the challenges of navigating a marriage with a cont...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, suicidal ideation Today, Jan is joined by Amber ‘Astra’ Louise Ainsworth, author, poet, and advocate for those suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Amber is here to share their journey of self-discovery and managing DID. She discusses the chaos in her mind before recognizing her different identities and the challenges of processing trauma fro...

[Content Warning] : Death of a child, child abuse, narcissism Today, Jan is joined by Jenn Bethune, a survivor, healer, coach, and soon-to-be-published author with a powerful story that resonates deeply with those affected by trauma and loss, who is here to share her unique journey of healing and her connection to the Gabby Petito case. Jenn discusses her nomadic lifestyle, the serendipitous event...

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on betrayal. Jan delves into the complex topic of betrayal trauma, exploring its em...