Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, death of a child, suicide Today's episode contains a discussion about the sensitive topic of suicide, particularly the death of a child. If you may be triggered by this conversation, please take care while listening. Today, Jan is joined by Nancy who shares her experience of being a mother of a child who was sexually abused b...

Today, Jan shares her journey of telling her story, from the initial disclosure to her closest family members to the making of ‘A Friend of the Family’. She talks about the relief and support she felt when sharing her story and the importance of having a strong desire to live. Jan discusses the challenges she faced in finding opportunities to share her story and the unexpected success of the docum...

[Content Warning]: Neglect, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Child Sexual Abuse, Rape, Human Trafficking of a Child ,Exploitation, Attempted Suicide, and Graphic Discussions of Abuse Related Injuries. **Viewer Discretion is advised. If you are in need of assistance, please access the resources in our show notes. Today, Jan is joined by Elizabeth Rose, who shares her story of neglect and childho...

[Content Warning]: Miscarriage, Death of a Child Today, Jan continues her discussion of what healing looks like after trauma, focusing on the importance of acceptance as part of the grieving process. She shares her personal journey of finding acceptance in different areas of her life, including relationships, career, and financial independence. Jan emphasizes the significance of taking control of...

[Content Warning]: Sexual abuse and mature language Today, Jan is joined by Alison Arngrim, known for her role as Nellie Olson on Little House on the Prairie.  She discusses her experiences with abuse and her involvement in The National Association to Protect Children, or PROTECT.org, where she currently serves as California Chair, National Spokesperson and Founding Board Member.  Jan and Alison d...

[Content Warning]: Suicide ideation, loss of a child Today, Jan continues her discussion on what healing looks like after trauma, focusing on what it means to bargain with your grief. She shares her personal experiences of moving from her 30s to her 40s and the emotions and challenges she faced during that time. Jan talks about bargaining as a coping mechanism and how she sought emotional escape....

Just a quick update from Jan and her team letting you all know that we will be releasing one episode a week moving forward. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to another amazing year of interviews and insight. Happy New Years! Subscribe / Support / Contact: 🍎 Review on Apple 🎶 Review on Spotify ✍ Share Your Story 🌐 Podcast Website 🔴 YouTube 📷 Instagram     Jan Broberg Foundati...

[CONTENT WARNING] : Rape, sexual assault, and suicidal ideation Today, Jan is joined by Rachel Hunter, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose passion is working with survivors of trauma and Complex PTSD. 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 The...

Today, Jan continues her discussion on what healing looks like after trauma, focusing on the messy nature of anger as part of her grieving process. She explores how anger can manifest in various ways and how it is often a cover-up emotion for deep sadness and depression. Jan also reflects on the pressure to be nice and suppress anger, particularly for women. She shares her experiences of writing a...

[CONTENT WARNING]: Child sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, and explicit language. Today, Jan is joined by Cheryl Wright to share her story of surviving childhood sexual abuse. She discusses the dynamics of her family, her involvement in the church, and the grooming process that led to the abuse by her pastor. Cheryl talks about the lack of belief and support she faced when she tried to speak out ab...

Today, Jan extends a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. The Jan Broberg Show wants everyone to know that even if you are alone this holiday season we are thinking of you and sending our love and appreciation. You are seen, heard, and always believed. Subscribe / Support / Contact: 🍎 Review on Apple 🎶 Review on Spotify ✍ Share Your Story 🌐 Podcast Website 🔴 YouTube 📷 Instagram    ...

Please use extreme caution when listening to this episode, if you need assistance, please dial 988, The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  See content warnings below. [CONTENT WARNING] :  Attempted suicide and sexual exploitation. Today, Jan is joined by Cheryl Hall for the second part of the story of her daughter’s abuse and how it has impacted their life. In part two Cheryl talks about her daughter...

Today Jan continues her discussion on healing after trauma and how the stages of grieving apply. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and expressing anger as a natural part of the grieving process. Jan explores the impact of trauma on relationships, particularly in the context of her own experiences, in her first marriage and the challenges she faced in developing a mature understanding...

Please use extreme caution when listening to this episode, if you need assistance, please dial 988, The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  See content warnings below. [CONTENT WARNING] : Sexual abuse of a minor, rape of a minor, potential school shooting scenarios, attempted suicide, and sexual exploitation. Today, Jan is joined by Cheryl Hall, who tells the story of her daughter’s abuse. In part one...

Today, Jan continues her series on healing after trauma. In today’s episode, Jan emphasizes the importance of relationships and how they can impact one's recovery.  She also shares some of her experiences dating in high school and how innocent relationships helped her navigate the first step in the grieving process after sexual abuse, shock. Jan also delves into the second stage of grief, den...

Today Jan is joined by Darla Helmick, LISW-S, who has been a licensed social worker in Ohio for over 30 years, working as a child welfare caseworker/supervisor and as a medical social worker. She currently works in the emergency department at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH. Darla is also a contracted trainer for the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program and trains Ohio professionals in...

Today Jan begins a new series on healing after trauma. In todays' episode she shares her personal experience of coping with trauma and the challenges of moving on with life, the grieving process that started when she realized she had been brainwashed, the importance of rebuilding identity and trust, as well as the rehabilitation into the real world. She also emphasizes the significance of sha...

Today Jan is joined by @narcissist_survivor, a public figure, speaker, advocate, and narcissistic abuse recovery consultant with over 190,000k followers on Instagram. Through her twenty-plus years of lived experience with a narcissistic partner, many years of self-study, research, and continuing education on narcissism, NPD, domestic violence, trauma, and addictions, along with her family court an...

Today Jan expresses her gratitude for all those in her orbit: her family, her staff, her volunteers, and her listeners. Thank you all for making our vision at the Jan Broberg Show and Foundation Possible! Join us at The Jan Broberg Foundation in our noble cause by helping make a difference today and for future generations this Giving Tuesday. Your support and generosity is appreciated: your donati...

[CONTENT WARNING]: Discussions of childhood sexual abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, domestic violence, descriptions of violence and attempted murder. Today Jan is joined again by Sara Pitcher for part two of this two part series of how a woman went from childhood abuse to a manipulative and abusive husband who eventually attempted to take her life. If you or someone you know is experiencing any...

Today Jan talks about the sixth stage of grooming, "Maintaining Control". This stage is when the abuser makes threats and manipulates the child in order to continue to sexually abuse them. Everyone at The Jan Broberg Show and The Jan Broberg Foundation Believes, Listens and Supports All Survivors.  If you would like to be considered for our “365 Days of Grooming and Manipulation Series”,...

[CONTENT WARNING]: Discussions of childhood sexual abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, domestic violence. Today Jan is joined by Sara Pitcher for part one of this two part series of how a woman went from childhood abuse to a manipulative and abusive husband who eventually attempted to take her life.  If you or someone you know is experiencing any type of intimate abuse call the National Domestic Vi...

Today Jan talks about the fifth stage of grooming, "Initiating Sexual Contact". This stage may start as inappropriate comments and eventually lead to sexual abuse. Everyone at The Jan Broberg Show and The Jan Broberg Foundation Believes, Listens and Supports All Survivors.  If you would like to be considered for our “365 Days of Grooming and Manipulation Series”, send your written story...

CONTENT WARNING : Sexual Abuse, Descriptions of Violence & Murder Today Jan is joined by Amy B. Chesler, author, podcaster, speaker, survivor, and victim advocate from Los Angeles, California. Her training in the arts and public speaking began in childhood, but it wasn’t until losing her mother to domestic violence in 2007 that she found her true calling: trauma-informing the public, and inspi...

Today Jan explores stage 4 of the 6 stages of grooming which is 'Isolating the child'. This can take many forms, but one of the ways that seems to be consistent is using secrets as a way of putting a wedge between the child and what support system they have. Another way in which this stage is carried out and can actually be seen as a parent is the manipulator taking on duties/tasks that...