Survivors - Stories of Hope Live On.
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Weekly conversations with authors of trauma survival and true crimes not in the headlines - There are thousands of people who have survived traumatic experiences and have written about them. It’s time to put a spotlight on all those incredible people. Stay tuned for some of the most amazing people you’ve never heard of, and maybe a few you have!
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Who would've known a little boy with a lisp and a stutter would turn into a renouned public speaker, now teaching thousands of others?
August 26, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBPeter believes that everyone should be able to confidently share their knowledge and experience. Throughout his childhood, Peter dealt with a lisp and a stutter. Consequently, he grew up shy and introverted, avoiding communicating with others as much as possible. When he got into the business world, he quickly realized that his lack of presentation skills kept him at a disadvantage. After seeking help, he now credits his public speaking coaches for much of his business success. For 36 years,...
She's a tireless advocate for trauma survivors who believes that there is always hope. And she wants you to find it!
August 19, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBDr. Anne Katona Linn is a passionate Educational Coach, Speaker, Author and Leader across the United States. She has dedicated her career to helping schools and communities develop safe, supportive, and positive environments for all. Learning from her own personal experiences with childhood adversity and trauma, she is an outspoken advocate for holistic wellness and has developed a unique set of skills in systems change, special education, school mental health, trauma-informed and healing-ce...
Childhood obesity and adult alcoholism are major challenges in the world. Dai Manuel learned how to fight back.
August 12, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBHe's been on over 200 podcasts, around 30 radio shows, dozens of TV programs, and he's done his own Ted Talk about his story of overcoming the odds. This might be hard to believe when you learn he's someone who struggled with social anxiety for the first 25 years of life. Dai Manuel will steal your heart with his humble kindness and gentle appreciation for the finer things in life - his wife and children. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN T...
BONUS EPISODE!! She walked on eggshells in her childhood home. Now Nancy Erickson helps others to find their voice, too.
August 09, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBShe grew up with an alcoholic, abusive father. Later she was trapped in abusive marriages, her own voice stifled from shame and self-blame. Eventually she found her voice, and through her own writing and publishing company, she's been able to help many other trauma survivors to do the same. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: https://thebookprofessor.com...
She had a trifecta of trauma, and it took years to discover her nightmares had been real. Now she's written her book.
August 05, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDonna has a master’s degree and many years’ experience working with people in the context of a human resource manager. She’s transitioning into a new way of helping people. Donna is a Certified Duke Health and Wellbeing Coach, meditation teacher, sound healer, energy healer, blogger, and author. National bestselling book, Wild Moon Healing, is Donna’s first published work. She teaches harnessing the energy of lunar cycles to awaken your inner truth so you learn, heal, and transform your life...
He was just a normal kid, raising cane and exploring a small town in Ohio when trauma tracked him down.
July 29, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHe was just a normal kid, raising cane and exploring a small town in Ohio when trauma tracked him down. As a normal energetic boy of 9, Steve Wilson never imagined the horror he would experience in just a few short months that would lead to a life of despair dealing with bipolar disorder. He's now 74 and speaking out for the first time, in spite of the turmoil it's caused in his personal life. Thankfully, his incredible wife has been with him every step of the way. This interview will impact...
These four women are empowering conversations of open and opportunity (ECHO) and you need to learn more!
July 22, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBA brain tumor survivor, a 3D trauma survivor, an opioid crisis survivor and a Crohn's Disease survivor meet online, and the rest is history. ECHO is an inspiring collaborative project that amplifies the voices of remarkable women. Their messages and stories create hope and opportunities that reverberate through conversations worldwide. Each shared story sends ripples of encouragement and invites ongoing discussions about boundless potential. It’s about sparking meaningful conversations and c...
He had it all: the house, the car, the career, the suicide note... and then he turned it all around.
July 15, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBTo any outsider, D. Neil Elliott was highly educated, owned a profitable consulting firm, and had a successful career and an amazing wife and family. But things were not all they seemed to be… Neil was facing a lot of challenges. He was in a dark place when he found the key to transforming his life. Over the course of the following year, Neil lifted himself to an inner state of love, peace, joy, and abundance. His perspectives on life changed entirely. His troubles and tribulations were his ...
They say things happen in threes. With three horrible car accidents and stage three cancer in her past, this author and coach proved that good can still come from it.
July 08, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThey say things happen in threes. Carole's living proof! Carole survived the unthinkable - three car crashes, one that robbed her of beloved family members, and a stage 3 cancer diagnosis. Though it all, those events shaped her life, but not necessarily in a way you might expect. As Carole says, "It's never too late to take a lemon and make sorbet." This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablack...
She was the victim of an abusive alcoholic mom, rape, abandonment, and more. Then she learned how to be a survivor.
July 01, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBNative American Terri Kozlowski grew up much younger than most kids, taking on the responsibility of caretaker for her alcoholic mother when before she was seven and helping to raise her younger sister. After her parents went separate directions, she and her sister went to visit their mother where a violent attack took place and Terri was left with fear and trauma that followed her for years before learning to overcome the past. Now she's a certified life coach, blogger, the author of "Raven...
His father died in his arms, his first girlfriend was raped, and his wife was assaulted. Now he's teaching other people how to support survivors of trauma.
June 24, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBShaun Hamilton had it all - a devoted father who was a huge part of his life, a promising life as a member of the Boy Scouts, and brains to back up his rugged Texan good looks. But when his father died in his arms at the top of a mountain when he was fifteen, he began to understand what it meant to be a trauma survivor. Shortly afterward he had an experience of trauma bonding with a girlfriend who survived horrific assault. It started him on a life long path to healing, and learning how to h...
Abuse often leads to substance abuse, but rarely does substance abuse lead to God in such a powerful way. Rose Ann Forte is amazing!
June 17, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBRose Ann was a successful C-Suite executive and ministry leader in the church. She was a working mom of four and a social drinker. Over the years, life’s stresses and a difficult marriage created an environment where her alcohol usage increased significantly. After the collapse of her marriage, her drinking further escalated and she felt like a fraud with God and the Church. AA was not an option in her mind. She had already submitted to God and didn’t want to call herself an alcoholic. When ...
She survived an abusive teen mom, adoption, rape, AND the corporate world. Then she learned how to survive vulnerability.
June 10, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBVictoria was born to a teenage drug addicted mother who abused her, and was later adopted by a family with limited means but lots of love. Raped at 14, abusive partners in her adulthood, and the constant need to hide her trauma left her feeling a little less connected to the world around her. She's now embraced the vulnerability and is a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her te...
Suicide rates among active duty and retired military personnel are on the rise. Rich is out to stop the trend.
June 03, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBRich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was during this career he evolved as a leader of people. His education came from great mentors who showed him how to take care of people. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transition. This ha...
Self Worth Sam RETURNS! Let's talk about dream interpretations, and how nightmares can fuel our lives.
May 27, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBHe's got a few new things to teach us, and this time we're talking about dream interpretation! But watch out - dream interpretation includes reoccuring nightmares from my childhood so it can get a bit dark. This interview will impact your life. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find Self Worth Sam online: www.SelfWorthSam.com Facebook.com/selfworthsam TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking about being a trauma survivor. Suicide...
He was radically transformed from a self-destructive trajectory because of the fateful decision to join the Marines, and wanted an hour of peace a week.
May 20, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBJohn Jarman is a professional fitness coach and men’s discipleship leader with a passion for seeing lives changed by Jesus Christ. A former football coach and Marine Corps veteran of Desert Storm, John’s life was radically transformed from a self-destructive trajectory to one of life, wholeness, and a dynamic walk with Christ, a story that is told in the pages of Broken and Redeemed. John holds a master’s degree in Physical Education from Ohio University, and, as of this writing, is close to...
It's hard enough watching someone you love suffer with substance abuse, but what if it's your own kids? Now she's fighting back in a BIG way.
May 13, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBMarsha was a parent dealing with teen substance abuse for and helplessly watched her boys physically and emotionally change and become different people. She experienced a lot of trauma and PTSD during those years and as she wrote and published her personal story as a book in 2017, she recognized that early trauma and stress may have been linked to her ongoing experiences in life. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spo...
Child trauma leads to adult trauma which doesn't always lead to healing. She's here to change that for you.
May 06, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom, Susan Gold reveals a challenging personal journey and path to create a new perspective to thrive in life and share with others who may have had similar childhood experiences. After living with force on both coasts, Susan now quietly resides in the NW corner of the mythical state of Montana bathed in nature with her beloved partner and pets. Through retreats, workshops, webinars, and private sessions she is helping others navi...
Adoption always comes with trauma. So does prison time. But now she's changing LAWS to help save others from the same fate.
April 29, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBElizabeth was adopted from birth, and adoption always comes with trauma. It wasn't until I got into violent relationships that she knew for sure that she had been traumatized. One man gave her a head injury to the point her skull was showing, he strangled her until her air way was collapsing in on itself. Trying to escape him she ended up with drug charges and was sent to prison. There she was additionally abused and extorted, and witnessed others going through the same, some to the point of...
Child sexual abuse is often in the headlines, but when it's someone you know, it takes on a whole new meaning. This survivor linked it to later issues in life.
April 22, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBCrystal overcame childhood sexual trauma, 20+ year drug use, homelessness, narcissistic relationships, codependency, and more. She suffered from extreme victim-hood, C-PTSD, and is now in the process of overcoming a life long weight issue and food attachments. She's done the hard work, and now she's ready to help others do the same. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this gue...
She had a traumatic brain injury at eight that catapulted into lifelong struggles, including a stay in an abusive mental hospital. Now she's writing dystopian literary fiction and changing lives!
April 15, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBAt the age of 8 Rubie got into an accident rollerskating and suffered a TBI (traumatic brain injury). Her life literally turned upside down. Crippling OCD and anxiety controlled everything from walking and talking to even breathing. It was intense and terrifying. Other issues didn’t manifest until later. Rubie slowly lost vision in her right eye until she was legally blind at age 14. In adolescence she suffered from severe hormonal imbalances as a result of the TBI and also hyperglycemia. Bu...
Her daughter died unexpectedly, and the toll it took on her life was astronomical, but through God all things are possible.
April 09, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this very special Easter Sunday episode, Carole Sluski talks about how her faith in God is what got her through the loss of her child. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood/message
Self Worth Sam" talks about imposter syndrome, and how we can ALL defeat it.
April 08, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBSelf Worth Sam is an Imposter Syndrome Expert and a Demartini Method Facilitator. He has helped clients in 10+ countries to dissolve decade-long emotional charges and limitations in 90 minutes or less. He holds a degree in Philosophy, is an author of 5 books, online course creator, and has been a guest on podcasts and radio shows in the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and Singapore. He is a qualified and experienced school teacher, and former human beatbox entertainer. Sam has...
This Season So Far
April 06, 2023 21:32 - 22 hours - 1.24 GBTHIS IS A MEGA EPISODE!!! This episode will ONLY be available for a few days while I'm at a convention over the weekend. Listen while you can! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood/message
She dealt with childhood abuse, toxic relationships, and a friend's suicide. Now she talks in schools about mental health awareness.
April 01, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBOriginally from the soggy, moss-covered splendor of the Pacific Northwest, award-winning author DP Denman writes addictive, character-driven romance that is guaranteed to pull you in and hold you hostage to the last word. She is also a trauma survivor and tireless advocate for mental health and suicide awareness. Her journey has taken her into the classrooms of local schools to teach youth new ways to look at mental illness and greater compassion for those who live with it. This interview w...
Jimmy Rumsey's parents were on the run when he was born. Now this author explores his past to help others.
March 25, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhen he was born, his father was on the run from the law because of a violent altercation in the US. That was the perfect set up for a traumatic childhood and young adult life. But after a nearly fatal incident when his children were very young, this courageous man decided it was time to learn how to fight back in healthy ways. Now he works with at-risk (or at-promise) youth to help them make better choices than he did as a child himself. If you survived trauma and wrote your own story of ...
The second wound is often the deepest cut. Miranda Pacchiana explains what that means.
March 11, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBShe survived the awful experiences of her childhood, and then she learned how to deal with them later. This woman has been a hero to me for a few years now and I'm overjoyed to have her on the show. Miranda Pacchiana, MSW is a personal coach, writer, survivor, and host of the podcast Truth and Consequences: Navigating the aftermath of trauma. She has spent over two decades addressing and examining family responses to the disclosure of child sexual abuse which led her to create the online...
She worked with homelessness so much that her unique perspective might change yours.
March 04, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWhen Nicole Hanson interviewed on my podcast back in December, it was a magical day. She was such a shining light that I immediately bought a copy of her book for a friend, and told my husband I wanted one for myself (which he gave me for Christmas). But she did something else, too. Nicole Hanson spoke with a young lady by the name of Leigh Lincoln who had worked so extensively with assistance in finding support, housing, and basic needs for those facing homelessness. She also assisted with...
A phycology student was run over by a car, and his life changed forever, but Joe Reidy overcame the odds to survive.
February 25, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBJoe was eighteen-years-old and two weeks into college studying to become a psychologist, when a nursing student changed his life in the blink of an eye. For a series of seven years, Joe experienced mini-seizures, and finally two massive Grand Mal seizures on Christmas day 2019, during which he flat-lined. Joe has died three times so far in his life, and his struggle to overcome the nightmare he found himself in has been nothing less than harrowing. He had to give up on his college dreams, re...
Two brain surgeries, three cancers - how is Keith Guernsey still alive? He says it's a positive mental attitude.
February 18, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBTwo brain surgeries, three cancers - how is Keith Guernsey still alive? He says it's a positive mental attitude. Keith confesses that he grew up in a suburban paradise, twelve miles from downtown Boston in an upper middle class neighborhood. He said he was entitled and spoiled, and it seemed as though his surroundings cultivated a party-boy as he wandered through life from 25 to 44, but meeting a WWWF (he'll explain what that is) changed his whole life. Somehow life threw some obstacles in...
Hrisanthi Dokos walked on egg shells for the first 50 years of her life.
February 11, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBYou guys are going to LOVE this woman! Hrisanthi (pronounced like "Chrysanthemum" without the "mum" on the end) was the child victim of narcissistic abuse and severe trauma. She and her younger sister survived things most people couldn't imagine, but everything in her life changed drastically when her mother packed them up into a car and drove away when she was just a teen. Tune in to this very special episode filled with laughs, a few genuine tears, and one incredible conversation. www.Hr...
Jack Roney - Real Life Detective
February 04, 2023 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBAt first it might sound like something from a 1940's radio show, but as amazing as that would be, this is even better. Jack spent 33 years as part of the police force in Australia, most recently as a child protection detective. With the encouragement of family and friends, he retired from the job he loved to pursue the passion he had for writing. As he says so eloquently in this episode, he couldn't be a detective and a crime writer at the same time - that would be seen as a conflict of int...
Jack Roney - sneak peak
February 02, 2023 17:58 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBDon't miss real life detective and crime writer, Jack Roney! Feb 3rd at 6pm MST
Homeless and abused in childhood, Tyler Wittkofski has beaten all the odds.
January 21, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBTyler grew up homeless and abused by his father for the first ten years of his life. Instead of the comfortable beds like most kids are accustomed to, he slept on cold benches and in hotel rooms. His father was verbally and physically abusive toward him. Tyler was constantly made to feel like a lesser person. This led way to quite a few mental health disorders that stem from that kind of trauma, but this remarkable young man has overcome so much to write his story and to be here with us toda...
Early abandonment, traumatic death, and young assault never stood a chance at beating this incredible woman, SHARON DOUGLIN.
January 14, 2023 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWhen she was just a young girl, Sharon's parents sent her to live with her grandparents. Feelings of abandonment swelled within her, and her father's death when she was still young didn't help. But the worst of it all came when she was assaulted by their family pastor only a year after losing her father. Now this incredible woman has not only overcome the past, but she's fought back to have a truly meaningful life helping others with her own ministry. Sharon Douglin is a force to be reckoned...
Stage Four Cancer Survivor Howard Brown is currently on tour and was gracious enough to share his time with me.
January 10, 2023 18:51 - 29 minutes - 27 MBNot only did Howard survive stage 4 cancer, but he had two DIFFERENT stage 4 cancers at different times in his life. This man took the idea of being a survivor to a whole new level, and you guys don't want to miss this incredible story. This is the FIRST EVER video episode! I know the podcast didn't have any new episodes for a couple weeks, but I was struggling with things and finally got it all figured out. SHINE BRIGHTLY, HOWARD BROWN. https://www.shiningbrightly.com/ --- Send in ...
Recap of the Season, and Answering my own Questions
December 24, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBI wanted to take a moment to recap the season before the year ends. I know many people will be traveling this holiday season and won't have the time to listen to my podcast but I didn't want to leave you with empty spaces on the calendar the way I did for Thanksgiving. So instead, this is your Christmas special! After the quick recap, I'm going to answer the questions that I ask of everyone else, and I'm going to do it as quickly as possible so you good people don't get bored. If you know ...
Mentor Michelle Rohlf talks separation and estrangement at Christmastime
December 17, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBShe's no stranger to heartache, but author and mentor Michelle Rohlf understands the pain of separation and estrangement better than most. Through a lot of self-work, she now understands more about her own trauma response and how she needed to work with her daughter in forgiveness and love. She's a remarkable woman, and I'm honored to have her on the show. Michelle Rohlf has spent a lifetime focusing on relationships and encouraging others to cultivate their own healthy relationships. She ...
Hypnotherapist, Birth Trauma specialist, and author, Jami Christine
December 10, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and how they found writing to be healing. Jami Christine was planning an at home birth for her first child. She had an overwhelming fear of hospitals, and a deep desire to give birth naturally. Unfortunately, life often pokes holes in the best made plans. Her son got stuck while Jami was in labor and she was sent to the hospital anyway. Jami found herself shutting down emotionally and mentally, and every...
Nicole Hanson shares her 1 John devotionals, just in time for Christmas!
December 03, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBArtist and author Nicole Hanson empowers Christians to draw near to God by providing visual cues to remind them of Biblical truth and God’s character. Her book, 1 John: On Love, Obedience, and Side Effects of Salvation journies through the letter, supplying the reader with 23 unique paintings to serve as visual cues. She also paints custom watercolors for Christians who want unique, personally meaningful paintings. Based on scripture, the truth you want to remember, and images you a...
Interview with certified Trauma and Grief Professional, Lori Peters
November 26, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBLori A. Peters, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II, CGP is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, a National Certified Counselor, a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Grief Professional. Lori also has a background in journalism and was a reporter and editor for various media for several years. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State University and her Master of Science degree from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. When she is n...
Interview with Veteran Dacia Arnold on Veterans Day, ONE HOUR SPECIAL!
November 12, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBToday’s guest is Dacia Arnold. Dacia is an army veteran who served in Baghdad ER For 15 months during the surge. She was published in the New York Times and Full Magazine Volume III. She’s written about her experiences and I’m honored to have her on the show! This episode is a one hour special dedicated to Veterans Day. To all those who have, who are, or who will serve in one of the branches of the US Military, THANK YOU for your service to your country. Your honorable sacrifice is greatly a...
Interview with military veteran and mom, Jasmine Shouse
November 05, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBJasmine is a personal hero of mine and I don't believe you'll be surprised when I tell you why. Not only did she survive unspeakable assaults while in the military, but this incredible woman did a lot of counter trafficking work when she was in the military, too. She worked with Intel mostly, so she didn't get to talk to many of the survivors. She's struggled with self-hate and despair thinking about the ones they couldn't get to in time - which I can certainly relate to. It's called survivo...
Interview with USA Today Best Selling Author Sofia Aves
October 29, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and how they found writing to be healing. Sofia Aves is a USA Today Best Selling Romance Author! You'd never know it but she’s also a domestic violence survivor and has PTSD as a result. On top of all that, she’s also a wife to a veteran with PTSD, and their different forms of PTSD are the main focus of her books. This remarkable woman escaped from a violent ex who later became a truly terrifying stalker...
Interview with Family Therapist and Birthing Specialist Maureen Campion
October 22, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and how they found writing to be healing. Maureen Campion is a licensed family therapist who went through some pretty severe birthing trauma with her first child. She's since overcome her past and has helped countless others to do the same. She said her greatest inspiration has been her clients who teach her more every single day. "We get to decide what we find to be traumatic," Maureen explains. I happe...
Interview with Survivor and Author Bianca Ambrosio
October 15, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and how they found writing to be healing. Bianca Ambrosio grew up in a broken home. Her mother and father got married when her mother was 8 months pregnant and her father was in prison. She was raised by family members but through some unusual circumstances, Bianca was almost trafficked when she was only four years old through a known scam at the time. She is currently writing a novel on the story but al...
Interview with Author (and Super-Mom) Layla Reed
October 08, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and how they found writing to be healing. Layla’s books are all fiction, but she has written about things that have affected her greatly: foster care, adoption, infertility - a lot of difficult subjects for so many women worldwide. She’s come a long way down the road of recovery and I’m proud to have her on the show today. Follow Layla Reed online Twitter: @authorlaylareed Facebook: www.facebook.com/a...
Interview with Author and Activist Mason Carlisle
October 01, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and how they found writing to be healing. September is Suicide Awareness month. On this final Friday of September I'd like to introduce you to a remarkable young woman who has faced and fought so much suicide in her life. She's remarkable. Mason Carlisle is a child sexual abuse survivor, child abuse survivor, she lost her father to an overdose, walked in on her brother's attempt and lost 8 people to suic...
Interview with Mental Health Professional Maria Burgess
September 24, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and how they found writing to be healing. Tonight’s podcast episode is going to contain a bit more of a trigger warning. As some of you know, September is Suicide Awareness month. My guest today, Maria Burgess, lost her son to suicide. We’re going to be discussing the impact that had on her, and on her entire family. I would like to encourage you to stay for the hard parts, but also want to caution you t...
Interview with Author and Missionary, Pastor Sherrie Pate
September 17, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and how they found writing to be healing. Sherrie Pate was impacted by the passing of her mother in ways most people can’t imagine. Sherrie and her family experienced stress, abandonment, isolation, character assignation, prejudice, suicidal thoughts, homelessness and hunger. I’ll let Sherrie tell you the story, but going through what she did during Covid is more than most people can ever imagine. ONE...