Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, missing person, probable murder Today, Jan is joined by Sarah Turney, host of the Voices For Justice podcast, creator of Voices For Justice Media, and advocate for those who have been lost and not yet found. Sarah shares her harrowing journey of seeking justice for her sister Alissa, who went missing in 2001. Sarah discusses the complexities of family dynami...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, spousal abuse, gaslighting, narcissism, neglect, emotional abuse, suicidal ideation Today, Jan is again joined by Lorrie Dwyer, who is here to continue her story of narcissistic abuse and how her child was preyed on. Lorrie highlights the struggles of living with Lyme disease and the challenges of seeking help in a society that often fails to recognize the s...

[Content Warning] : Child abuse, spousal abuse, gaslighting, narcissism, neglect, emotional abuse, suicidal ideation Today, Jan is by Lorrie Dwyer, who is here to tell the story of her narcissistic abuse and the chaos that was born from it. In part one Jan and Lorrie explore the profound effects of narcissistic abuse on individuals, particularly focusing on Lorrie's personal journey of self-d...

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 shame. Jan explores the complex emotions of shame and guilt, particularly in the...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, incest, rape, pregnancy by rape, suicidal ideation, describing forcible sodomy Today, Jan is joined by Karen Hansen, a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design from Florida State University. She has been a successful entrepreneur since 2001 and holds seven US Patents in product design. Based on the intimate details...

Today, Jan is joined by Kerrie Louise, who enhances 'The Body Remembers' themes with actionable insights on integrating body wisdom into healing journeys and explores somatic healing, trauma resolution, and creative empowerment for women's well-being and fulfillment. Jan and Kerrie explore the profound impact of somatic healing on trauma recovery. Kerrie shares her personal journey,...

[Content Warning] : Child sex abuse, incest, flashbacks, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, physical abuse Today Jan is joined by Cindy Benezra, who is an author, speaker, sexual abuse advocate, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is dedicated to removing the stigma around sexual abuse through candid and open conversations. By sharing her story and the tools that have helped her on her journ...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse Today, Jan is joined by Jackie Durnin, the visionary founder of Hinterland Health Retreat, a world-first rehabilitation facility that combines revolutionary neuro-technology with leading holistic therapies to offer a truly personalized and transformative experience. Jackie’s story is one of profound resilience and transformation. After enduring trauma and sex...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual 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 month, the focus is on Love. Jan delves into the multifaceted nature of love, exploring its definitions as an emotion, behavior, virtue, and practice. She shares personal experiences, including her encounter with...

[Content Warning] : Child sex abuse, incest, sexual assault, assault, rape, date-rape, gang-rape, sex trafficking, flashbacks, Today, Jan is joined by friend of the pod and host of S.A.S.S. (Sexual Assault Survivor Stories) Dave Markel to assist in interviewing AJ, who is here to share her story of overcoming extensive abuse and finding her own strength. In this conversation, Jan, Dave, and AJ dis...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harm Today, Jan is again joined by Holly & Dylan Crumpler, a mother-son team working to reduce stigma around Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Dylan created his award-winning senior thesis film, Petals of a Rose, at Chapman University to realistically depict life with DID, co-writing with his mother Holly, who was diagnosed in...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harm Today, Jan is joined by Holly & Dylan Crumpler, a mother-son team working to reduce stigma around Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Dylan created his award-winning senior thesis film, Petals of a Rose, at Chapman University to realistically depict life with DID, co-writing with his mother Holly, who was diagnosed in 2018....

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 month, the focus is on Expectation. Jan explores the concept of expectations and their profound impact on our lives, particularly during times of change and stress. She discusses how managing expectations can lead to greater emotional well-being and se...

[Content Warning] : Gaslighting Today, Jan is joined by Mac, podcast creator and host of Dimming The Gaslight, a platform built on combating trauma with knowledge. Jan and Mac discuss the complexities of narcissistic relationships, focusing on Mac's personal journey through a tumultuous custody battle and the impact of false allegations. They explore the importance of sharing male experiences...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, incest Today, Jan is joined by Aleesha Barlow, a sur-thrivivor of child abuse and the origin story of the Tell Somebody movement. As a child, she was molested by her maternal grandfather. At age 6, she told her aunt. Aleesha was then instructed by her 2 aunts and mother, to keep it a secret from the police and her own father with the promise the abuse would...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, incest, descriptions of rape, drugging. Today, Jan is joined again by Kelly Justus, survivor and founder of The Justus Project. In part two the discussion touches on the impact of trauma on individuals and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for survivors to come forward. The Justus Project and Brave Step are mentione...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, incest. Today, Jan is joined by Kelly Justus, survivor and founder of The Justus Project. In part one, Kelly discusses the prevalence of sexual assault and the need for support and funding to address the issue. She highlights the staggering statistics, such as 2 billion survivors worldwide and over 130 million survivors in the United States a...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, kidnapping. 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 month, the focus is on Fear.  Jan reflects on the theme of fear and explores the profound impact it had on her decision-making and personal growth. She emphasizes that fear is a natural human response...

[Content Warning] : Child abuse, drug use At only four years old, Kyle Robinson's life changes dramatically—a man he calls Big Bad Ben, or Triple B, becomes his stepfather. Over the next decade, Kyle and his siblings live in terror daily, trying anything to escape the abuse. With nobody to turn to, Kyle's urge to escape reality leads him to unhealthy relationships, destructive habits, an...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, neglect, incest. Today, Jan is joined by Stacey Drake, an Empowered Paths Adversity Transformation Coach. She blends evidence-based practices with personal stories to enhance well-being and create social impact. Her work involves facilitating education on addiction recovery and conducting transformative art workshops, underscored by a commitment to diversity...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, attempted murder, domestic violence, child abuse, neglect, drug use, rape Today, Jan is once again joined by Seth Gehle, a multi-talented individual, excelling as an ultra marathon runner, BJJ athlete, veteran, speaker, and author. Despite facing a tumultuous upbringing marked by adversity and hardship, Seth has emerged as a powerful advocate for resilience a...

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 month, the focus is on Change. Jan reflects on the theme of change and its impact on identity and personal growth. She shares her own experiences of undergoing major changes, such as donating a kidney and facing physical limitations, as well as navigat...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, attempted murder, domestic violence, child abuse, neglect, drug use, rape Today, Jan is joined by Seth Gehle, a multi-talented individual, excelling as an ultra marathon runner, BJJ athlete, veteran, speaker, and author. Despite facing a tumultuous upbringing marked by adversity and hardship, Seth has emerged as a powerful advocate for resilience and self-emp...

[Content Warning]: Attempted rape, assault, child sexual abuse, flashbacks Today Jan is joined again by Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT. In part two of this episode Jan and Erika discuss the symptoms of trauma and how it can manifest in different ways for each individual. Erika emphasizes the importance of including the body in the healing process and recommends various body-based trauma therapies. They...

[Content Warning] : Child sexual abuse, rape, assault, sexual assault, acquaintance rape, attempted murder Today, Jan is joined by Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT, who is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping sexual trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live. She’s the author of the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, the Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal (March 2025 release)...