We’re All Insane
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- Dernier épisode
- 8 Nov 2026
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A podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories about their lives, challenges, and traumas that have shaped them. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique journey of the guest—No scripts. No interruptions. Just authentic storytelling that unfolds naturally, in the guest's own words. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please send an email to [email protected] or fill out a form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUFf5ushHFd57GAZ2hAg5vvTSZNQxlOaRutdjggN-HQjufYw/viewform
Épisodes 214
Drugged at Dinner and Woke Up from a Coma
After waking up in the hospital with no memory of what happened, Victoria began piecing together a night that would change her life. She opens up about being drugged, the failures of the police and university …
Notes de l’épisode
After waking up in the hospital with no memory of what happened, Victoria began piecing together a night that would change her life. She opens up about being drugged, the failures of the police and university investigations, the lasting effects of trauma, and how her experience inspired her to create the Speak Your Truth Act to help protect other survivors.
→ Learn More About the Speak Your Truth Act:
→ Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Make Abusers Pay for Suing Survivors into Silence
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:44 - How did she wake up in the hospital with no memory?
→ 00:04:12 - What made the nurse suspect she had been drugged?
→ 00:08:14 - What did the waitress reveal about that night?
→ 00:12:12 - How did her phone location history help piece things together?
→ 00:13:22 - What did the security footage reveal?
→ 00:16:04 - Why wasn't a rape kit or drug screening performed?
→ 00:22:22 - What did the paramedics remember about finding her?
→ 00:29:12 - What did the DNA results reveal?
→ 00:32:04 - How did she investigate the possibility of being drugged?
→ 00:35:32 - How did victim blaming affect her recovery?
→ 00:38:02 - Why wasn't the police investigation taken seriously?
→ 00:40:24 - What happened when she confronted the person she believed drugged her?
→ 00:43:34 - How did the investigation fall apart?
→ 00:47:14 - How did she turn her experience into a mission for change?
→ 00:48:44 - How did she begin drafting the Speak Your Truth Act?
→ 00:53:20 - How did the Act become law?
→ 00:54:20 - What happened when she filed a Title IX complaint?
→ 00:57:00 - Why did the university say there wasn't enough evidence?
→ 01:03:18 - What happened when two other students came forward?
→ 01:06:10 - How many other potential victims could there have been?
→ 01:09:04 - How did she take the Speak Your Truth Act nationwide?
→ 01:10:38 - How did the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case bring attention to the legislation?
→ 01:12:08 - Was the Speak Your Truth Act challenged in court?
→ 01:14:36 - What challenges did she face expanding the bill into New York?
→ 01:17:08 - How did Blake Lively's team get involved?
→ 01:23:30 - How much control do you have over a bill you create?
→ 01:26:44 - How did she begin healing from the trauma?
→ 01:32:12 - How has the Act helped other survivors?
→ 01:35:22 - Why shouldn't survivors have to protect their abuser's reputation?
→ 01:36:58 - What other survivor protection laws is she working on?
→ 01:39:10 - How can survivors turn their experiences into change?
Further Listening
→ I Was Set Up by the Cartel
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Molested by my Stepdad for 6 years
Jasmine grew up in an unstable home, and at six years old, she began experiencing sexual abuse from her stepfather that continued for six years. She opens up about her mom’s response, the lasting effects of …
Notes de l’épisode
Jasmine grew up in an unstable home, and at six years old, she began experiencing sexual abuse from her stepfather that continued for six years. She opens up about her mom’s response, the lasting effects of childhood trauma, and how being left without help led to further abuse as a teenager.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:03:46 - What was her first experience of sexual abuse?
→ 00:06:30 - When did her stepfather’s abuse begin?
→ 00:09:42 - What happened when her stepfather broke into her room?
→ 00:13:46 - What happened when her sister told their mom?
→ 00:17:20 - Why didn’t her mom leave her abusive stepfather?
→ 00:19:42 - What happened when she finally told her mom?
→ 00:23:00 - Why didn’t she realize what was happening was wrong?
→ 00:26:08 - How did the abuse affect her childhood and friendships?
→ 00:28:44 - Why did her stepfather’s abuse become more frequent?
→ 00:30:26 - What happened when her mom suddenly became sick?
→ 00:33:56 - What happened after her mom died?
→ 00:35:22 - Why didn’t her family report the abuse?
→ 00:38:06 - Why was she placed in a mental health facility?
→ 00:40:46 - How did her past trauma affect her relationships as a teenager?
→ 00:43:16 - Why did she cut ties with her family at 18?
→ 00:45:32 - Why hasn’t she reported her stepfather?
→ 00:48:08 - When did she feel ready to talk about her trauma?
→ 00:50:10 - How can sharing your story help other survivors feel less alone?
→ 00:52:06 - Why is childhood sexual abuse so damaging?
→ 00:54:00 - How did it feel to share her story from beginning to end?
→ 00:56:12 - What else does she want people to understand about her family?
Further Listening
→ My Father Was a Pastor and a Predator
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Investigating the Most Haunted Places on Earth *Halloween Special*
Paranormal investigators Kyle and Jack from Hauntings of Ohio join me to share their most terrifying encounters inside haunted hospitals, the unexplained activity they’ve captured on camera, and the experiences …
Notes de l’épisode
Paranormal investigators Kyle and Jack from Hauntings of Ohio join me to share their most terrifying encounters inside haunted hospitals, the unexplained activity they’ve captured on camera, and the experiences that have made them question what’s really out there. From threatening spirit box responses to a terrifying encounter with a sprinting ghost, they reveal what it’s really like to investigate the paranormal.
Check Out Hauntings of Ohio:
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→ Facebook
→ X
→ TikTok
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:04:04 - What Were Their First Paranormal Experiences?
→ 00:08:12 - Can You Capture Ghost Voices on Audio?
→ 00:09:42 - Their First Ghost Hunt
→ 00:12:50 - 12 Hours in a Haunted Location
→ 00:14:44 - How Does a Spirit Box Work?
→ 00:17:06 - What Ghost Hunting Gear Do They Use?
→ 00:20:34 - How Do They Protect Themselves?
→ 00:25:00 - What Happened During a Terrifying Night at a Haunted Asylum?
→ 00:28:26 - How Do They Review Ghost Footage?
→ 00:30:00 - How Do They Edit Their Videos?
→ 00:35:08 - How Did Their Channel Grow?
→ 00:40:04 - Their Scariest Paranormal Capture
→ 00:46:00 - What Have They Caught on Camera?
→ 00:52:04 - Can Spirits Get Stuck in the Past?
→ 01:00:00 - When Is a Ghost Hunt Over?
→ 01:03:10 - Why Keep Evidence Private?
→ 01:10:22 - Why Explore New Haunted Places?
→ 01:15:54 - Why Keep Ghost Hunting?
→ 01:18:14 - Intelligent vs. Residual Hauntings
→ 01:21:46 - What Happens After Death?
→ 01:33:30 - What Happened After Burning a Ouija Board?
→ 01:34:12 - Do Investigators Fake Evidence?
→ 01:39:10 - Tips for Beginner Ghost Hunters?
Further Listening
→ I Spent the Night in the Conjuring House
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I Was The Other Woman…
Alicia Barr shares the story of her 4 year affair with a married man 30 years older than her, and the struggle to walk away from a relationship she couldn’t let go of. She opens up about ending the affair …
Notes de l’épisode
Alicia Barr shares the story of her 4 year affair with a married man 30 years older than her, and the struggle to walk away from a relationship she couldn’t let go of. She opens up about ending the affair, healing through therapy, and how her experience inspired her book, More Than a Secret: How a Mistress Broke Free from Her Affair.
Check Out Alicia:
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→ Facebook
→ TikTok
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:34 - Why Did Alicia Feel Rushed to Live the American Dream?
→ 00:03:20 - Why Did Her Marriage Begin to Fall Apart?
→ 00:05:40 - How Did Their Friendship Begin?
→ 00:10:10 - Why Did the Church Get Involved?
→ 00:17:12 - How Did They Reconnect?
→ 00:19:44 - How Did Their Friendship Grow Closer?
→ 00:24:26 - When Did the Affair Begin?
→ 00:28:58 - How Did Her Divorce Happen?
→ 00:30:22 - Why Did She Fall in Love With Him?
→ 00:32:50 - When Did Alicia Hit Rock Bottom?
→ 00:41:22 - Why Was It So Hard to Leave the Affair?
→ 00:50:56 - How Did Her Niece Change Her Perspective?
→ 00:54:30 - What Finally Made Her End the Affair?
→ 00:56:36 - How Did Therapy Help Her Move Forward?
→ 01:03:14 - How Did Their Final Separation Affect Her?
→ 01:05:16 - How Did Their Final Goodbye Go?
→ 01:12:40 - Why Did He Tell Her Never to Contact Him Again?
→ 01:14:12 - Why Did Alicia Decide to Tell the Truth?
→ 01:17:00 - Why Did She Decide to Write a Book?
→ 01:18:30 - How Could Her Story Help Other Women?
→ 01:36:16 - What Hope Does She Have for Others?
Further Listening
→ I Cheated on My Pregnant Wife… With a Man
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I Was Burned Alive at Work
A year ago Remington Weckbacher, known online as RemTheBurntGuy, survived an oil field explosion that left him with burns covering more than 80% of his body. We talk about what happened after he came home …
Notes de l’épisode
A year ago Remington Weckbacher, known online as RemTheBurntGuy, survived an oil field explosion that left him with burns covering more than 80% of his body. We talk about what happened after he came home, including PTSD, night terrors, flashbacks, learning how to cope with trauma, and the mental work that came with rebuilding his life.
Check Out Remington:
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:43 - What has the recovery process been like?
→ 00:02:45 - What is the surgery process like?
→ 00:04:43 - What did his girlfriend ask him the morning of the accident?
→ 00:05:49 - What was his job?
→ 00:06:53 - How did his work day start?
→ 00:08:20 - How did the oil field explosion start?
→ 00:11:42 - What happened when the explosion threw him from the rig?
→ 00:13:07 - How big was the explosion and could it have been prevented?
→ 00:14:19 - How did he survive being trapped in the fire?
→ 00:16:57 - How did they put the fire out?
→ 00:18:21 - What happened to the two men that passed away?
→ 00:19:36 - What was going through his mind when it happened?
→ 00:20:42 - How did they finally call for help?
→ 00:23:32 - What happened during the ambulance ride to the hospital?
→ 00:25:41 - What did he experience while he was unconscious?
→ 00:28:55 - What were the first surgeries he went through?
→ 00:31:04 - What was his daily care like in the hospital?
→ 00:32:01 - How bad was the infection he had from the water?
→ 00:33:28 - What was it like waking up after two and a half months?
→ 00:35:48 - How did his family cope while he was in the hospital?
→ 00:37:03 - What happens during recovery from severe burns?
→ 00:40:01 - How was his mental health throughout the process?
→ 00:42:35 - Why did he start going to therapy?
→ 00:44:21 - When did he reconnect with other survivors?
→ 00:45:46 - Why did he decide to leave the oil field?
→ 00:47:06 - What are his future goals?
→ 00:49:02 - Why did he start sharing his story online?
→ 00:51:25 - How did the fire impact his memory?
→ 00:52:47 - What surgeries and procedures are next for him?
→ 00:54:25 - How are skin grafts helping him regain mobility?
→ 00:58:42 - How did he learn to feel comfortable in his new body?
→ 01:03:19 - How does he want to use his experience to help others?
→ 01:06:28 - How did he learn to cope with his trauma?
→ 01:07:36 - What everyday things became difficult after the accident?
→ 01:12:43 - How is he using his experience to educate others?
→ 01:16:46 - How does workers compensation work?
Further Listening
→ My Boyfriend Stabbed Me 11 Times Then Killed Himself
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I Became a Millionaire Through Fraud
In this episode, we sit down with Nelson Rodriguez, host of Honor Among Thieves, a candid conversation about growing up around crime, getting pulled into a massive healthcare fraud scheme, losing everything …
Notes de l’épisode
In this episode, we sit down with Nelson Rodriguez, host of Honor Among Thieves, a candid conversation about growing up around crime, getting pulled into a massive healthcare fraud scheme, losing everything, serving time in federal prison, and ultimately rebuilding his life through storytelling.
Check Out Nelson:
→ https://Honoramongthievespodcast.com
→ YouTube
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - How did he become obsessed with crime stories?
→ 00:02:04 - How did his parents' stories shape his childhood?
→ 00:04:22 - Why did Scarface have such a big influence on him?
→ 00:05:32 - What made him believe the gangster lifestyle was worth chasing?
→ 00:14:11 - How did he go from being completely broke to making thousands a week?
→ 00:15:53 - When did he realize he was committing federal fraud?
→ 00:17:34 - How did the fraud actually work?
→ 00:22:04 - How did making easy money completely change his lifestyle?
→ 00:29:34 - What was he spending his fraud money on?
→ 00:31:12 - How long did he commit fraud?
→ 00:33:49 - Was he ever afraid of getting caught?
→ 00:35:41 - Why did he finally decide to walk away from the fraud?
→ 00:41:10 - How did the FBI eventually discover what he had been doing?
→ 00:45:10 - What was it like being arrested outside his home by the FBI?
→ 00:52:19 - Why did he lose his business?
→ 00:54:51 - What did he do while out on bond?
→ 00:57:33 - What happened while he was in federal prison?
→ 01:02:50 - How did prison change his perspective on life?
→ 01:05:42 - What did he learn from the people he met in prison?
→ 01:07:28 - What inspired Honor Among Thieves?
→ 01:11:17 - Why is rebuilding life after prison harder than prison?
Further Listening
→ I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison
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Four Men. One Bipolar Mind
Louise Barnett spent 15 years living through extreme highs and devastating lows without knowing she had bipolar I disorder. She chased relationships, drugs, alcohol, and anything else that could quiet the noise …
Notes de l’épisode
Louise Barnett spent 15 years living through extreme highs and devastating lows without knowing she had bipolar I disorder. She chased relationships, drugs, alcohol, and anything else that could quiet the noise in her mind.
Louise joins me to talk about her memoir, Tainted Love, and the four relationships that became chapters of her life. We talk addiction, mania, depression, motherhood, attachment, self-sabotage, sobriety, and what it actually feels like to live with bipolar disorder.
Check Out Louise:
→ Website
→ Facebook
→ LinkedIn
→ TikTok
→ Amazon
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:38 - What does living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder actually feel like?
→ 00:02:59 - How did growing up Mormon impact her life?
→ 00:05:15 - Why did substances become a way to escape?
→ 00:11:52 - Why can relationships become chapters of our lives?
→ 00:14:49 - What makes us stay in relationships when we're afraid to be alone?
→ 00:16:23 - How did these relationships impact her mental health?
→ 00:21:01 - What happens when the highs suddenly turn into a crash?
→ 00:24:30 - How did pregnancy change her life?
→ 00:26:39 - What does mania feel like?
→ 00:31:24 - What was it like the first time she left Patrick?
→ 00:34:28 - How is gratitude important for healing?
→ 00:36:21 - What was her inpatient treatment experience like?
→ 00:39:40 - What happened after she left inpatient therapy?
→ 00:45:01 - What does motherhood look like while struggling with bipolar disorder?
→ 00:48:36 - What does sobriety change when you're also managing bipolar disorder?
→ 00:51:32 - Can you actually manage bipolar disorder without letting it control your life?
→ 00:55:06 - How do you find self love and challenge feelings of loneliness?
→ 00:59:22 - Why can learning to sit with yourself change everything?
→ 01:06:29 - How do her life coaching sessions work?
Further Listening
More We Are All Insane:
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I Was Gang Raped at 16
At 16 years old, Kate went to a lake house party with someone she trusted, unaware that the night would change her life forever. After drinking a small amount, she blacked out and spent years trying to …
Notes de l’épisode
At 16 years old, Kate went to a lake house party with someone she trusted, unaware that the night would change her life forever. After drinking a small amount, she blacked out and spent years trying to understand what happened. Eleven years later, Kate received the case file and discovered witness statements and confessions that gave her a clearer picture of that night. She opens up about the lasting impact on her relationships and mental health, her struggles with depression and OCD, and finding healing through finally telling her story.
Check Out Kate:
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:18 - What Was Kate’s Childhood Like?
→ 00:04:56 - What Led to Her Being Sent to a Wilderness Camp?
→ 00:09:12 - What Was the Wilderness Camp Experience Like?
→ 00:15:08 - What Were the Rules and Conditions Like at the Camp?
→ 00:20:34 - What Happened to Kate at 16 Years Old?
→ 00:22:20 - How Did Kate Know Nick?
→ 00:26:24 - How Much Did Alcohol Play a Role in What Happened?
→ 00:27:16 - What Happened on August 11, 2009?
→ 00:28:36 - Why Did Kate Feel Like She Wasn’t the “Perfect Victim”?
→ 00:31:22 - What Happened When They Arrived at the Lake House?
→ 00:35:02 - What Does Kate Remember From the Assault?
→ 00:40:00 - What Happened After She Woke Up?
→ 00:45:00 - When Did Kate Begin Telling People What Happened?
→ 00:50:00 - Why Did She Decide to Report the Assault?
→ 00:53:16 - How Many People Later Confessed About That Night?
→ 01:00:00 - Why Did She Feel Like Other Survivors Had Been Through Something Worse Than Her?
→ 01:08:04 - What Did She Discover When She Finally Got the Case File?
→ 01:21:08 - How Did the Assault Affect Her Relationship With Sex?
→ 01:23:18 - Why Was One of the Witnesses Reluctant to Testify?
→ 01:25:00 - What Did Karen Say Happened That Night?
→ 01:37:16 - Who Else Was Present and What Did They Know?
→ 01:39:12 - What Did Samantha Remember From That Night?
→ 01:42:02 - How Long Did the Assault Continue?
→ 01:46:06 - What Did Garrett Tell the Detective?
→ 01:48:16 - Why Did Nick Refuse to Speak With Police?
→ 01:50:18 - What Did Jared Say About Whether Kate Had Been Drugged?
→ 02:10:02 - What Kind of Therapy Did She Do to Help Heal?
→ 02:19:20 - How Can Survivors Take Back Their Power?
→ 02:21:08 - How Can Talking About Trauma Help With Healing?
→ 02:27:18 - How Has She Worked on Her Mental Health and Emotional Regulation?
→ 02:30:52 - How Did She Get Through One of the Hardest Periods of Her Life?
→ 02:35:36 - How Did Her Breakup Affect Her Mental Health?
→ 02:38:06 - Why Did She Finally Start Talking About Her Intrusive Thoughts in Therapy?
→ 02:40:48 - What Does Moving Forward Look Like for Her?
Further Listening
→ My Boyfriend Trafficked Me To His Friends
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I Cheated on My Pregnant Wife… With a Man
For most of his life, Jason did what he thought he was supposed to do. He got married, built a career, and checked all the boxes, while quietly suppressing something he had actually known since he was six years …
Notes de l’épisode
For most of his life, Jason did what he thought he was supposed to do. He got married, built a career, and checked all the boxes, while quietly suppressing something he had actually known since he was six years old.
In 2003, at 28 years old, Jason came to terms with the fact that he was gay after developing a relationship with a coworker who was also married. What followed was incredibly complicated. There was an affair, two marriages, a pregnancy, fear of being outed, and eventually one of the hardest conversations of Jason's life, telling his wife the truth.
Check Out Jason:
→ Jason's website: https://www.jasonwaidmiller.com/
→ Jason's Instagram: @jasonwaidmiller
→ Jason's TikTok: @jasonwaidmiller
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:49 - What was it like knowing he was gay from such a young age?
→ 00:02:47 - Did he feel attracted to his wife?
→ 00:04:26 - How did he know he was gay from six years old?
→ 00:06:15 - Why did he suppress his sexuality for nearly 30 years?
→ 00:07:32 - How did the affair begin?
→ 00:12:52 - How did he feel after the first time he was with Matt?
→ 00:14:21 - What was the most stressful part of the affair?
→ 00:17:51 - What changed for him after the affair started?
→ 00:21:42 - What happened when he found out his wife was pregnant?
→ 00:25:02 - Did finding out he was going to be a father change things?
→ 00:28:09 - How did they decide it was time to tell their wives?
→ 00:30:26 - What was the difference between attraction and exploration?
→ 00:34:36 - What was it like telling his wife, “I’m gay”?
→ 00:37:27 - How did his ex-wife respond?
→ 00:40:45 - Why did she want to talk to Matt?
→ 00:41:54 - What was Matt’s response?
→ 00:43:36 - How did his ex-wife choose forgiveness and grace?
→ 00:47:46 - What made him decide to share his story publicly?
→ 00:51:48 - What did they do after coming out?
→ 00:56:20 - What is Matt’s relationship like with his ex-wife?
→ 00:58:38 - How did people in his community react?
→ 01:01:12 - When did Matt and Jason get married?
→ 01:03:28 - Why did he start posting on social media?
→ 01:10:54 - How did his wife’s reaction impact the rest of his life?
Further Listening
→ Being Gay in a Homophobic House
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Attacked and Mauled by a Wolf
This week, Ellen opens up about the traumatic story of being attacked by two wolf hybrids when she was just 5 years old. She shares what she remembers from the attack, the devastating injuries that nearly cost …
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This week, Ellen opens up about the traumatic story of being attacked by two wolf hybrids when she was just 5 years old. She shares what she remembers from the attack, the devastating injuries that nearly cost her her leg, and the physical and emotional aftermath that followed. She also opens up about living with PTSD, night terrors, and panic attacks, how EMDR and art became part of her healing, and what it has meant to finally share her story 25 years later.
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On This Episode We Cover:→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:03:30 - Why are wolf hybrids dangerous around children?
→ 00:05:14 - How did the attack happen?
→ 00:07:58 - How did the wolf attack her leg?
→ 00:08:42 - What does she remember afterward?
→ 00:14:58 - How did her parents react?
→ 00:17:00 - Why did doctors consider amputation?
→ 00:19:30 - How did the attack affect her parents?
→ 00:22:18 - How did she recover from four surgeries?
→ 00:27:36 - What was her hospital stay like?
→ 00:31:58 - How did losing her hamstring affect her?
→ 00:34:08 - How did she overcome her fear of dogs?
→ 00:36:08 - Did the owner face consequences?
→ 00:40:50 - How did the attack cause her passion for art?
→ 00:44:18 - What happened during her first psychedelic experience?
→ 00:50:26 - How did the trauma affect her family?
→ 00:59:12 - Why did she finally share her story?
→ 01:05:06 - Why was her dad worried about her sharing online?
→ 01:09:40 - Why do wolf hybrids end up in sanctuaries?
→ 01:13:50 - How did telling her story help her heal?
Further Listening
→ Dove in a Lake and Broke My Neck
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Abused By a Pedophile
This week, a survivor opens up about the deeply disturbing story of being sexually abused by an adult woman he trusted when he was just 11 years old. He shares how the grooming began, how he was manipulated …
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This week, a survivor opens up about the deeply disturbing story of being sexually abused by an adult woman he trusted when he was just 11 years old. He shares how the grooming began, how he was manipulated into believing the abuse was love, the shame and confusion he carried for years, and how the trauma continues to affect his relationships, substance use, and healing today.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:04:09 - What Was His Childhood Like?
→ 00:06:22 - What Was Happening at Home?
→ 00:08:32 - How Did He Meet His Abuser?
→ 00:13:22 - Why Did He Trust Her?
→ 00:19:00 - When Did Grooming Turn Into Abuse?
→ 00:24:02 - Why Did She Make Him Keep It a Secret?
→ 00:27:22 - Why Was She Giving Kids Drugs and Alcohol?
→ 00:33:46 - Did the Abuse Affect His Sexuality?
→ 00:36:08 - Why Did She Say He Would “Latch Onto” Her?
→ 00:36:48 - When Did the Sexual Abuse Escalate?
→ 00:41:44 - How Did the Abuse Affect His Family?
→ 00:44:34 - Why Couldn’t He Connect With His Mom?
→ 00:46:04 - Did His Friends Suspect What Was Happening?
→ 00:48:18 - How Did the Abuse Affect School and Friendships?
→ 00:51:34 - How did the abuse continue as he got older?
→ 00:55:06 - Why didn’t anyone intervene?
→ 01:00:00 - What happened when her niece came to visit?
→ 01:07:04 - When did he first try to end the relationship?
→ 01:10:44 - Why did the abuse start again?
→ 01:13:50 - When was the last time he saw his abuser?
→ 01:14:14 - How did he tell his fiancée what happened?
→ 01:16:22 - When did he finally start therapy?
→ 01:19:42 - What happened when he saw his abuser again?
→ 01:26:04 - Why does he want to speak out about his story?
→ 01:31:50 - What does he want other survivors to know?
Further Listening
→ I Dated My Predator
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I Was Set Up by the Cartel
In this episode, I sit down with Niki as she shares the unbelievable chain of events that led to her preparing to self-surrender to federal prison. Nikki opens up about losing her grandmother at a young age …
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In this episode, I sit down with Niki as she shares the unbelievable chain of events that led to her preparing to self-surrender to federal prison. Nikki opens up about losing her grandmother at a young age, growing up around addiction, unresolved childhood trauma, and the lifelong need to prove that she had everything together.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:41 - A childhood growing up with parents addicted to crack
→ 00:05:21 - A last-minute trip to Vegas
→ 00:06:20 - Who did Nikki meet on the flight to Vegas?
→ 00:18:06 - What happened when Nikki and her friends flew to Guadalajara?
→ 00:23:16 - What were the red flags?
→ 00:27:48 - Stopped at a checkpoint
→ 00:31:36 - Why did a federal agent suddenly contact Nikki?
→ 00:35:29 - How did this unexpectedly lead the federal government to Nikki?
→ 00:40:14 - What was it like being interrogated by federal agents?
→ 00:42:23 - $2 million worth in her truck…
→ 00:45:32 - What was it like living in legal purgatory for 8 years?
→ 00:50:26 - How did Nikki manage to reduce her sentence?
→ 00:54:44 - Why is Nikki actually excited to finally go to prison?
→ 01:01:19 - How does Nikki feel now that this chapter of her life is finally ending?
Further Listening
→ I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison
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My Boyfriend Trafficked Me to His Friends
Deanna is sharing a part of her story she never thought she would tell publicly. After growing up in a deeply controlling religious environment, she entered adulthood without a clear understanding of …
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Deanna is sharing a part of her story she never thought she would tell publicly. After growing up in a deeply controlling religious environment, she entered adulthood without a clear understanding of boundaries, consent, or her own self-worth, leaving her vulnerable to relationships filled with manipulation, coercive control, abuse, and addiction.
She opens up about being groomed and sexually coerced by a partner, losing herself in unhealthy relationships, and turning to alcohol until a DUI and three months in jail became the wake-up call that ultimately saved her life. Through sobriety, recovery, and learning to trust herself, Deanna began rebuilding her identity and discovering that the family she'd always dreamed of didn't have to look the way she'd been taught.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:25 - Why does she use the word intrepid?
→ 00:04:08 - What is the impact of the Diddy and Epstein cases?
→ 00:05:56 - Where was she born?
→ 00:07:48 - What was it like growing up as a southern baptist?
→ 00:12:13 - How was she disciplined as a child?
→ 00:15:32 - What was sex education like for her?
→ 00:22:57 - How was her dating life growing up?
→ 00:26:19 - What happened when she started stripping?
→ 00:28:17 - Why did she feel like she had to get married?
→ 00:32:28 - What did love bombing look like in her relationship with Steve?
→ 00:35:05 - What was it like moving in with Steve?
→ 00:37:59 - When were drugs introduced into the relationship?
→ 00:40:54 - When did the relationship begin to become coercive?
→ 00:44:36 - Why did she keep doing things she didn't want to do?
→ 00:48:40 - Can you become addicted to another person?
→ 00:50:11 - How did she finally get away from Steve?
→ 00:52:51 - When did she meet her second husband?
→ 00:57:12 - What happened during her second marriage?
→ 00:58:59 - What made her finally call 911 on her husband?
→ 01:00:45 - How did divorce lead to more drinking and self-destruction?
→ 01:06:43 - When did she realize her drinking had become an addiction?
→ 01:08:44 - When did she realize her drinking had become an addiction?
→ 01:12:35 - What made her decide to get sober for good?
→ 01:14:36 - How was outpatient treatment and probation?
→ 01:15:39 - What happened when she started dating again?
→ 01:20:31 - Why did she get married a third time?
→ 01:23:02 - What was off about her third marriage?
→ 01:27:13 - How did she feel when she found out he was cheating?
→ 01:31:31 - Why did she stop believing she needed a husband to have a family?
→ 01:34:51 - What is the foster parent application process like?
→ 01:39:40 - Why did she pick her sperm donor?
→ 01:43:33 - What is motherhood like for her?
→ 01:47:59 - How did sobriety help She rebuild her self-worth?
→ 01:50:33 - How did telling her story finally help her let go of shame?
Further Listening
→ I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison
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I Married a Ponzi Schemer
For 20 years, Andrea believed she was living her dream life. Then her husband confessed he had been secretly running a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, shattering everything she thought she knew. In this …
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For 20 years, Andrea believed she was living her dream life. Then her husband confessed he had been secretly running a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, shattering everything she thought she knew. In this episode, Andrea shares the devastating moment her world fell apart, how she navigated betrayal, financial ruin, and single motherhood, and what it took to rebuild her life after losing everything. She hopes her story reminds others that even after unimaginable trauma, healing is possible.
Check Out Andrea:
→ TikTok
Topics Discussed:
→ Ponzi Scheme Survivor
→ Marriage Built on Lies
→ Financial Betrayal
→ Life After Losing Everything
→ Healing After Trauma
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:46 - What was Andrea's childhood like?
→ 00:03:06 - Why didn't wealth seem like a red flag?
→ 00:06:34 - How did she meet her future husband?
→ 00:08:08 - Why did Sean seem so charming?
→ 00:10:56 - Did their relationship seem too good to be true?
→ 00:12:42 - How did her father's death change what she wanted in a partner?
→ 00:16:31 - What were the first red flags in their marriage?
→ 00:19:10 - How did they build their dream life together?
→ 00:22:26 - How wealthy did they become?
→ 00:24:56 - What happened on March 18, 2009?
→ 00:29:38 - What did he confess first?
→ 00:31:50 - What is a Ponzi scheme?
→ 00:35:12 - How did she find out they had lost everything?
→ 00:35:12 - How did she find out they had lost everything?
→ 00:39:44 - What do you do after your entire life falls apart?
→ 00:44:34 - Why did she need her own attorney?
→ 00:49:18 - What was it like during the federal investigation?
→ 00:55:05 - How do you tell your children their father is going to prison?
→ 01:00:08 - How did she prepare her family for prison?
→ 01:04:00 - What happened when the first victim came to their door?
→ 01:08:54 - How dangerous did things become after the fraud was exposed?
→ 01:13:50 - How much money was stolen?
→ 01:17:20 - Why did she refuse to hide her jewelry?
→ 01:21:22 - How was she cleared by the government?
→ 01:23:12 - Why did her family move to Utah?
→ 01:27:00 - How did sharing her story help her heal?
→ 01:30:20 - How do you help your children recover from trauma?
→ 01:33:18 - Why is forgiveness the key to moving forward?
→ 01:35:02 - When did the shame finally disappear?
→ 01:36:44 - How did rebuilding her life lead to new opportunities?
→ 01:39:24 - Is recovery possible after losing everything?
→ 01:44:26 - How much prison time did her ex-husband serve?
→ 01:46:12 - Was it difficult to trust and love again?
→ 01:49:30 - How did she meet her current husband?
→ 01:50:52 - What does Andrea want others to know?
Further Listening→ I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison
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I Dated My Predator
At 15 years old, Jess entered a residential treatment center while struggling with trauma and her mental health. There, she met a counselor she was meant to trust who slowly groomed and sexually abused her …
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At 15 years old, Jess entered a residential treatment center while struggling with trauma and her mental health. There, she met a counselor she was meant to trust who slowly groomed and sexually abused her, exploiting her vulnerability and changing the course of her life.
In this episode, Jess shares how childhood trauma, abuse, addiction, and years of silence shaped her life and how she eventually found healing. She hopes her story helps other survivors feel seen, exposes the reality of abuse of power, and reminds people that healing is possible.
Check Out Jess:
→ Tik Tok | @graylightaura
Topics Discussed:
→ Childhood Trauma & Mental Health
→ Grooming by a Treatment Center Counselor
→ Surviving Sexual Abuse
→ Addiction & Recovery
→ Healing After Trauma
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:42 - What was Jess's childhood like?
→ 00:02:40 - How did losing her aunt change her life?
→ 00:05:10 - How did her father's alcoholism affect her?
→ 00:09:14 - What led to her first mental health crisis?
→ 00:10:10 - What happened during her first suicide attempt?
→ 00:11:02 - What was it like being in psychiatric hospitals?
→ 00:19:36 - Why was she sent to a residential treatment center?
→ 00:21:56 - How did she meet the counselor who groomed her?
→ 00:24:42 - How did they stay in contact after treatment?
→ 00:26:48 - How did the grooming begin?
→ 00:27:38 - What happened on their first "date"?
→ 00:29:40 - When did the abuse become sexual?
→ 00:31:18 - How did the abuse continue?
→ 00:32:34 - How was she isolated and manipulated?
→ 00:37:18 - How did the relationship affect her family?
→ 00:39:34 - How did the trauma begin to consume her life?
→ 00:49:40 - Why couldn't she leave the relationship?
→ 00:59:48 - How did she try to start over?
→ 01:05:16 - How did becoming a mother change her life?
→ 01:08:56 - What made her finally report her abuser?
→ 01:13:44 - What happened when she confronted her former counselor?
→ 01:18:02 - Why was the investigation closed?
→ 01:22:32 - What was it like seeing her abuser in court?
→ 01:28:10 - What needs to change to better protect vulnerable kids?
→ 01:35:00 - What are the warning signs of grooming?
→ 01:39:12 - What does Jess want parents and survivors to know?
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R*ped in Police Custody
At just 14 years old, Chris entered the juvenile justice system for minor offenses, where he encountered a trusted county sheriff who would profoundly alter the course of his life. After being groomed and …
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At just 14 years old, Chris entered the juvenile justice system for minor offenses, where he encountered a trusted county sheriff who would profoundly alter the course of his life. After being groomed and sexually abused, the trauma followed him into adulthood, leading to years of addiction, mental health struggles, and silence.
Today, Chris is sharing his story to expose the abuse of power that went unchecked, advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, and prove that healing is possible even after decades of carrying the weight of the past.
Check Out Chris:
→ Facebook
Topics Discussed:
→ Growing Up in the Juvenile Justice System
→ Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse
→ The Lasting Effects of Trauma
→ Holding Powerful People Accountable
→ Finding Healing Through Advocacy
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:40 - How did one false accusation change his life?
→ 00:03:58 - How did he meet Sheriff Bullock?
→ 00:05:18 - How did the grooming begin?
→ 00:07:02 - What happened during the first assault?
→ 00:10:36 - How did the abuse continue?
→ 00:11:20 - What happened during the second assault?
→ 00:15:12 - What was life like at Warren Acres?
→ 00:17:02 - Why did he keep returning to detention?
→ 00:19:07 - What happened during the third encounter?
→ 00:21:18 - How did he cope with the abuse?
→ 00:25:20 - Why did he begin acting out?
→ 00:27:03 - Why was he sent back to Warren Acres?
→ 00:29:54 - What happened during the final assault?
→ 00:31:12 - When did he first attempt suicide?
→ 00:35:30 - Why did he keep the abuse a secret?
→ 00:42:40 - How did the trauma follow him into adulthood?
→ 00:43:40 - How was Sheriff Bullock finally exposed?
→ 00:46:42 - What did life look like after the abuse?
→ 00:52:50 - What led to his next suicide attempt?
→ 00:55:24 - How was his life saved?
→ 00:56:38 - What was psychiatric treatment like?
→ 00:57:42 - What made him choose recovery?
→ 00:59:08 - How did sobriety change his life?
→ 01:07:12 - How did he discover the sheriff's trial?
→ 01:08:10 - Why did he decide to testify?
→ 01:19:18 - What was it like facing his abuser in court?
→ 01:27:14 - How did meeting another survivor change him?
→ 01:29:22 - How did survivors help change New Jersey law?
→ 01:30:23 - How many victims may there have been?
Further Listening:
→ My Father Was a Pastor and a Predator
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Dove in a Lake and Broke My Neck
At 20 years old, Zach Cheremski dove into a lake he'd grown up on and instantly became paralyzed from the neck down. In this episode, Zach shares the moments leading up to the accident, what it was like to …
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At 20 years old, Zach Cheremski dove into a lake he'd grown up on and instantly became paralyzed from the neck down. In this episode, Zach shares the moments leading up to the accident, what it was like to survive a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and the physical and emotional challenges that followed. He reflects on resilience, hope, and how one split-second decision changed the course of his life forever.
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Topics Discussed:
→ Surviving a life-changing diving accident
→ Living with a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia
→ The physical and emotional challenges of recovery
→ Navigating addiction, chronic pain, and healing
→ Finding purpose, resilience, and hope after trauma
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:20 - Why did they decide to go night swimming?
→ 00:04:29 - What was going through his mind while trapped underwater?
→ 00:05:26 - How was he finally rescued?
→ 00:11:26 - What happened after he arrived at the hospital?
→ 00:18:38 - Who helped his family find hope during the darkest days?
→ 00:20:20 - What unexpected complications happened after the accident?
→ 00:23:30 - Why did he ask to "pull the plug"?
→ 00:27:38 - How did the support of others change his mindset?
→ 00:36:50 - Which unexpected visitor gave him hope?
→ 00:41:46 - What was recovery in the ICU really like?
→ 00:52:12 - How did pain medication become another battle?
→ 01:01:48 - What was it like returning to college after paralysis?
→ 01:13:20 - Why was going home harder than the hospital?
→ 01:16:42 - Did the hallucinations change the way he saw life?
→ 01:20:00 - Why did he question what was real after the accident?
→ 01:35:20 - How did he finally overcome addiction?
→ 01:51:20 - What does healing really look like after surviving trauma?
→ 01:57:45 - What message does he hope others take away from his story?
→ 02:01:10 - How has this experience changed the way he lives today?
Show links:
→ Hung From a Power Line By My Leg for an Hour
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My Mother Married My Rapist
For 14 years, Cynthia endured unimaginable abuse at the hands of the man she believed was her father. From the age of five until she escaped at 19, she was groomed, manipulated, and repeatedly sexually abused …
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For 14 years, Cynthia endured unimaginable abuse at the hands of the man she believed was her father.
From the age of five until she escaped at 19, she was groomed, manipulated, and repeatedly sexually abused by her stepfather…all while living in what appeared to be the perfect family. When she finally found the courage to tell someone at 16, she expected protection. Instead, she was met with disbelief, shame, and pressure from the very people who should have stood by her.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:00 - What was her family dynamic?
→ 00:01:48 - What was her first memory of sexual abuse?
→ 00:02:51 - What was her next memory of abuse?
→ 00:05:51 - What feelings dominated her childhood?
→ 00:07:37 - Why didn't she know her stepfather wasn't her biological father?
→ 00:08:56 - How did she feel when she found out he wasn’t her father?
→ 00:09:49 - How often was she abused?
→ 00:10:13 - What happened when she became seriously ill?
→ 00:13:08 - How did everyone react when they found out?
→ 00:14:17 - Did her mom know what was happening?
→ 00:16:51 - Who else did he sexually abuse?
→ 00:19:01 - How did the abuse escalate as she got older?
→ 00:24:26 - How did the abuse change when she was 14?
→ 00:26:06 - How did her high school girlfriend change everything?
→ 00:27:32 - What happened after the school reported the abuse?
→ 00:29:26 - Why was the police investigation so traumatizing?
→ 00:30:22 - How did her stepfather manipulate her from jail?
→ 00:33:19 - How did her family convince her to protect her abuser?
→ 00:36:09 - How was she manipulated into staying silent?
→ 00:38:48 - Why did the abuse begin again after he returned home?
→ 00:43:51 - How did her mother treat her differently from her sister?
→ 00:46:03 - What is a mother wound?
→ 00:48:38 - How did her mother also groom her?
→ 00:51:56 - How does her family treat her abuser to this day?
→ 00:53:29 - Why does she still struggle to cut off her mother?
→ 00:57:17 - Why is it so difficult to understand her mother's choices?
→ 00:59:29 - How did her mother respond to the allegations?
→ 01:02:55 - What happened when he got out of jail?
→ 01:05:01 - How did her stepfather regain her trust?
→ 01:08:01 - What happened after he slapped her?
→ 01:14:37 - How did he continue manipulating her emotionally?
→ 01:17:19 - Why did she finally leave home?
→ 01:20:01 - When did she leave the city?
→ 01:23:53 - What happened during the court proceedings?
→ 01:27:09 - How has family betrayal impacted her adulthood?
→ 01:30:20 - When did they get married?
→ 01:31:22 - How did the assault affect her mental health?
→ 01:34:05 - How is she breaking cycles moving forward?
→ 01:37:41 - How is she struggling with people pleasing?
→ 01:40:02 - What is her relationship with her family like now?
→ 01:42:48 - Why do so many survivors feel guilty?
→ 01:46:02 - How has becoming a stepmother changed her perspective?
→ 01:48:35 - How do you live your life with trauma?
→ 01:51:02 - Why does she feel obligated to share her story?
→ 01:54:38 - Why is it so important for survivors to speak out?
Further Listening:
→ My Father Was a Pastor and a Predator
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I Was a School Shooter
Some stories are incredibly difficult to hear—but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be told. At 16 years old, he brought a shotgun into his high school. One teacher was shot, countless lives were forever …
Notes de l’épisode
Some stories are incredibly difficult to hear—but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be told.
At 16 years old, he brought a shotgun into his high school. One teacher was shot, countless lives were forever changed, and he would spend the next 17 years in prison living with the consequences of his actions.
Today, he works alongside educators, law enforcement, and mental health professionals, speaking openly about warning signs, intervention, accountability, healing, and hope for those who may be struggling in silence.
Topics Discussed:
→ What causes someone to become a school shooter?
→ Can childhood trauma lead to violent behavior?
→ What are the warning signs before school violence?
→ How does untreated depression affect teenagers?
→ Can someone truly change after prison?
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:57 - What can we learn from someone who committed school violence?
→ 00:02:52 - Why is he telling his story now?
→ 00:05:24 - What was his childhood really like?
→ 00:07:27 - How did childhood sexual abuse shape his mental health?
→ 00:08:01 - When did depression begin to take over?
→ 00:09:05 - Why did he attempt suicide?
→ 00:12:21 - How did his relationship with school change?
→ 00:13:59 - Did the mental hospital actually help?
→ 00:16:16 - How did his mental health spiral so quickly?
→ 00:17:36 - Why did his mom hire an attorney?
→ 00:20:18 - Why didn't he tell anyone about the abuse?
→ 00:22:59 - What is the impact of being open about your trauma?
→ 00:26:20 - How can we all relate to each other more?
→ 00:27:57 - What happened after he left school for the summer?
→ 00:28:43 - How did he feel when he returned to school?
→ 00:29:55 - How did it feel to drop out of high school?
→ 00:31:48 - How did he start to feel at community college?
→ 00:33:55 - How was his mom handling his mental decline?
→ 00:35:21 - What is the gun safety process?
→ 00:37:12 - When did he become suicidal again?
→ 00:38:33 - Why did he decide to bring a gun to school?
→ 00:40:51 - What was in his suicide note?
→ 00:41:29 - What was going through his mind that morning?
→ 00:42:33 - How was he feeling throughout the shooting?
→ 00:44:36 - Did he come in with a plan?
→ 00:46:50 - When did he decide to start shooting?
→ 00:49:06 - What happened when he fired the first shot?
→ 00:51:22 - How was the shooting stopped?
→ 00:53:37 - Why did he finally give up?
→ 00:54:17 - How does he feel about being alive today?
→ 00:55:36 - What is his mission in life?
→ 00:57:52 - How did his friends and family respond?
→ 01:01:32 - What was prison really like?
→ 01:04:29 - Who did he maintain contact with while in prison?
→ 01:08:09 - When did he decide to share his story?
→ 01:13:01 - How does it feel to share his story now?
→ 01:14:15 - What did he do after getting out of prison?
→ 01:16:28 - What happened when he experienced an act of violence?
→ 01:24:31 - Why did he accept his death?
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My Dad Planned to Kill Us
Victoria grew up watching her father abuse her mother, never knowing what would happen behind closed doors. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up in a home shaped by domestic violence …
Notes de l’épisode
Victoria grew up watching her father abuse her mother, never knowing what would happen behind closed doors. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up in a home shaped by domestic violence, addiction, and fear, and how those experiences continued to impact her long after her father was arrested.
She opens up about the night everything changed, the grief of losing multiple family members while trying to rebuild her life, the complicated relationship she has with her father today, and how she's worked to break generational cycles of abuse. Victoria's story is one of resilience, healing, and choosing a different future despite the trauma she endured.
Topics Discussed:
→ Growing Up in a Home Affected by Domestic Violence
→ Living With the Effects of Childhood Trauma
→ Escaping Abuse and Rebuilding a Life
→ Grief, Loss, and Healing Through Family Tragedy
→ Breaking Generational Cycles of Abuse and Addiction
→ Navigating a Complex Relationship With an Abusive Parent
→ Finding Healing by Sharing Her Story
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:31 - What was her childhood like growing up in a Mexican household?
→ 00:07:10 - When did she first realize something was wrong at home?
→ 00:12:49 - What was it like growing up with domestic violence?
→ 00:18:03 - Why did her mom stay with her father for so long?
→ 00:24:18 - Why did she feel safest with her family in Mexico?
→ 00:31:12 - How did her family finally escape the abuse?
→ 00:37:58 - What happened after her father was arrested?
→ 00:43:55 - How did her family begin rebuilding their lives?
→ 00:47:07 - How did losing her grandfather change her quinceañera?
→ 00:48:34 - How did her mom turn a quinceañera into buying their first home?
→ 00:50:12 - How did growing up with abuse affect her relationships?
→ 00:54:05 - How did losing her aunt and cousin change her outlook on life?
→ 00:57:14 - Why didn't she want her father at her graduation?
→ 01:00:45 - What did a detective tell her that changed everything?
→ 01:05:32 - How did she begin healing from years of trauma?
→ 01:09:48 - How did healthy relationships change her perspective?
→ 01:14:18 - How did alcohol become a coping mechanism?
→ 01:18:42 - What helped her finally begin letting go of the past?
→ 01:24:09 - Why did she decide to reconnect with her father?
→ 01:31:56 - How did she learn to forgive without forgetting?
→ 01:38:27 - What did she discover after searching her father's room?
→ 01:46:35 - Why was telling the truth so difficult?
→ 01:52:18 - What is her relationship with her father like today?
→ 02:00:45 - What did investigators uncover during the case?
→ 02:05:15 - Why did she decide to tell her family's story?
→ 02:09:02 - How does she protect her peace while keeping her father at arm's length?
→ 02:13:12 - Why did she decide to share her story publicly?
→ 02:16:38 - What does she hope other survivors take away from her story?
Further Listening:
→ I Lived With Bill Gates After Escaping Abuse
Check Out Victoria:
→ https://www.instagram.com/ruizandrobledocleaningco/
Resources:
→ https://www.houseofruthinc.org/
→ https://www.loveisrespect.org/
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Daughter's Father is a Child Molester
At 17 years old, she believed that if a boyfriend didn't hit her, he was a good boyfriend. Growing up in a small town, raised in a strict religious household, and surrounded by unhealthy relationships, she had …
Notes de l’épisode
At 17 years old, she believed that if a boyfriend didn't hit her, he was a good boyfriend.
Growing up in a small town, raised in a strict religious household, and surrounded by unhealthy relationships, she had no idea what a healthy partnership was supposed to look like. What started as a high school relationship eventually led to years of heartbreak, single motherhood, difficult co-parenting battles, and the painful realization that the father of her child was never going to become the parent her daughter deserved.
But nothing could have prepared her for the message she received in 2025…a message that revealed her ex had been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses involving a minor.
Topics Discussed:
→ How do you protect your child from an unsafe parent?
→ When should co-parenting stop?
→ What are signs of parental neglect?
→ How do you win sole custody?
→ How do you heal after betrayal?
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - What was it like growing up in a strict Jehovah's Witness household?
→ 00:02:34 - How did childhood trauma shape her relationships?
→ 00:04:04 - What happened during her high-risk pregnancy?
→ 00:09:02 - What made co-parenting so difficult from the beginning?
→ 00:12:58 - Who did she move in with after leaving her ex?
→ 00:14:44 - When did neglect become impossible to ignore?
→ 00:17:31 - Why did she pursue sole legal and physical custody?
→ 00:20:14 - How did his parenting get worse over time?
→ 00:25:42 - How did her current partner become the father figure her daughter needed?
→ 00:31:02 - What message changed her life forever?
→ 00:33:45 - How did she react after learning about her ex's arrest?
→ 00:37:50 - Did she try to speak to him or his family after the news broke?
→ 00:42:55 - When was the last time she spoke to her ex?
→ 00:44:39 - How is her daughter handling the news about her father?
→ 00:46:09 - How will she one day explain the truth to her daughter?
→ 00:48:26 - How is she staying mindful of her mental health?
→ 00:50:54 - Why did she start sharing her story on TikTok?
→ 00:53:33 - How did going viral help her custody case?
→ 00:55:09 - Did the positive tik tok comments help her heal?
→ 00:57:06 - How was she able to afford a lawyer?
→ 00:59:04 - Does she see herself continuing to share her journey?
→ 01:02:21 - Why does she believe more parents need to share stories like this?
→ 01:08:05 - What is she going to do next?
→ 01:09:30 - Why is it scary for people to share their story?
→ 01:12:15 - When did people start to listen to her story?
→ 01:15:31 - How did her relationship with her father impact her parenting decisions?
→ 01:17:36 - What did she do when she first found out?
→ 01:20:02 - What is it like to struggle with your mental health?
→ 01:21:53 - What was it like hearing his sentencing in court?
→ 01:25:48 - What did she learn about relationships and abuse?
Show links:
→ I Lived With Bill Gates After Escaping Abuse
Check Out Ruvyn:
→ Tik Tok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@alchemy_with_rue?_r=1&_t=ZT-97HpKvjuX0P
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemy_with_rue/
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Molested By My Brother
She was only 9 years old when her older brother began molesting her. She kept it a secret until she was 16 years old, believing she was the only victim. After coming forward, she realized that others had been …
Notes de l’épisode
She was only 9 years old when her older brother began molesting her. She kept it a secret until she was 16 years old, believing she was the only victim. After coming forward, she realized that others had been experiencing the abuse too, including her younger brother.
She shares the anger, grief, relief, and unanswered questions that she still carries, as well as how the entire experience impacted her life and those around her.
→ National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
→ Get Help Online: https://rainn.org/
Topics Discussed:
→ Being molested at 9 and keeping it secret until 16
→ Going to the police and evidence found in the home
→ Living in fear after her brother was bailed out
→ Her brother's suicide and the notes he left behind
→ How this experience shook her faith in religion
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:23 - When did her stepbrother move in with them?
→ 00:03:06 - What was their age difference?
→ 00:04:13 - When and why did her stop?
→ 00:06:47 - How did she feel before she told her parents?
→ 00:12:26 - Who else was getting abused?
→ 00:14:21 - Why were they scared to report abuse?
→ 00:18:15 - What was her brother saying when contacting them after?
→ 00:19:20 - When did the warrant go out?
→ 00:20:19 - What did he do after posting bail?
→ 00:23:24 - Why did she struggle with religion?
→ 00:25:15 - What happened after her brother took his life?
→ 00:26:34 - Who else committed suicide in her family?
→ 00:27:35 - When did another victim come forward?
→ 00:28:44 - How was her first relationship?
→ 00:32:31 - Who did she have a falling out with?
→ 00:35:45 - What was it like processing so much grief?
→ 00:36:21 - How is her relationship with her grandfather?
→ 00:38:06 - How is EMDR therapy helping her?
→ 00:41:37 - What has helped her the most in her healing journey?
Further Listening:
→ https://youtu.be/afqLxNaCauw
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Hung From a Power Line By My Leg for an Hour
After surviving an accident that should have killed her, Kennedy woke up to a completely different life. In this episode, she shares the reality of losing a leg, recovering from severe injuries, living with a …
Notes de l’épisode
After surviving an accident that should have killed her, Kennedy woke up to a completely different life. In this episode, she shares the reality of losing a leg, recovering from severe injuries, living with a disability, and learning to find confidence, purpose, and joy after experiencing unimaginable trauma.
Topics Discussed:
→ What happened the day Kennedy's life changed forever?
→ How did she survive being thrown into power lines?
→ What is life like after losing a limb?
→ How do you rebuild confidence after a traumatic accident?
→ What helped Kennedy find purpose after tragedy?
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:18 - What happened the day of Kennedy's accident?
→ 00:05:46 - How was she thrown into power lines?
→ 00:08:53 - What injuries did she sustain?
→ 00:12:14 - How did first responders save her life?
→ 00:15:38 - What does she remember from the hospital?
→ 00:19:07 - How did she learn she lost her leg?
→ 00:22:31 - What was the hardest part of recovery?
→ 00:25:42 - How did she adjust to life with one leg?
→ 00:29:08 - What was it like learning to walk again?
→ 00:33:12 - How did she cope with losing her independence?
→ 00:37:42 - What was it like returning home after the accident?
→ 00:41:18 - How did strangers react to her disability?
→ 00:44:47 - How did she rebuild her confidence?
→ 00:48:34 - What challenges came with chronic nerve pain?
→ 00:52:06 - How did social media become part of her healing journey?
→ 00:56:22 - Why did she begin sharing her story publicly?
→ 01:00:41 - What has speaking at schools taught her?
→ 01:04:18 - How does social media affect self-worth and comparison?
→ 01:08:27 - How did the accident change her perspective on life?
→ 01:13:54 - How did she learn to accept herself after trauma?
→ 01:17:42 - What is life like with a prosthetic leg?
→ 01:20:45 - How did surgeons restore movement in her arm?
→ 01:24:15 - How did her body heal in ways doctors couldn't explain?
→ 01:26:18 - What is it like having your story recognized by strangers?
→ 01:27:18 - Why does she continue sharing her story?
→ 01:29:24 - What message does she hope people take away from her experience?
Show links:
→ https://youtu.be/Ucy_aRFwr8A?si=1QHznWQpc6_VMkDU
Check Out Kennedy:
→ https://linktr.ee/kickitkenny?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
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R*ped by My Parents Until I Was Mute
For years, she thought what happened in my home was normal. She was isolated, terrorized, physically abused, and sexually abused by the people who were supposed to protect her. In this episode, she shares the …
Notes de l’épisode
For years, she thought what happened in my home was normal. She was isolated, terrorized, physically abused, and sexually abused by the people who were supposed to protect her. In this episode, she shares the reality of growing up in an environment of intrafamilial child torture, how it shaped her understanding of herself and the world, and the long road toward healing, boundaries, and seeking justice.
Topics Discussed:
→ What is intrafamilial child torture?
→ How does childhood torture affect development?
→ Why do abuse victims stay silent?
→ What are common signs of grooming?
→ How do survivors pursue justice?
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:02:13 - What is intrafamilial child torture?→ 00:04:32 - What was her family dynamic like growing up?→ 00:07:32 - What was her mother like as a parent?→ 00:10:08 - What were her parents like before she was born?→ 00:12:47 - How long did her parents serve in the Air Force?→ 00:13:53 - What is her earliest memory?→ 00:18:09 - How did things change after her second sibling was born?→ 00:19:58 - How did her mother and stepfather's relationship develop?→ 00:24:41 - Did she ever feel close to her mother?→ 00:31:08 - What role did she play within the family?→ 00:33:17 - How did moving across the country change her life?→ 00:36:07 - What forms of abuse did she experience?→ 00:39:01 - How did her stepfather stalk her at school?→ 00:44:16 - What was her stepfather's most disturbing trait?→ 00:48:13 - What happened when she tried to make friends?→ 00:53:10 - Why was bedtime so terrifying?→ 00:55:31 - How did the abuse escalate over time?→ 00:58:15 - What grooming tactics did her abuser use?→ 01:01:19 - How was religion used in her abuse?→ 01:04:39 - How did her fear of water impact her life?→ 01:11:45 - How was she publicly humiliated?→ 01:15:49 - How did her stepfather intensify the abuse?→ 01:19:29 - Why did she stop speaking?→ 01:22:01 - What lasting injuries did her siblings sustain?→ 01:25:45 - How was she isolated from other children?→ 01:28:21 - How did the abuse affect her relationship with sexuality?→ 01:31:09 - When did she begin experiencing hallucinations?→ 01:34:35 - How did self-harm become a coping mechanism?→ 01:37:12 - When did she first realize she was a person of color?→ 01:41:39 - How did she begin rebelling against her parents?→ 01:47:08 - How did she cope with her emotions?→ 01:51:01 - When did she learn her siblings were also being abused?→ 01:59:41 - When did she finally begin making friends?→ 02:08:18 - How did her stepfather's treatment of her change as she got older?→ 02:15:14 - How did she first learn about sex?→ 02:16:56 - What happened when she tried to attend a school dance?→ 02:23:12 - When did her family finally leave her stepfather?→ 02:25:21 - How did self-harm affect her relationship with her mother?→ 02:27:44 - When did she begin losing trust in authority figures?→ 02:29:19 - How did high school shape her experience?→ 02:31:08 - When did she begin therapy, and what did she start working on?→ 02:33:52 - Why did she start dating older men at such a young age?→ 02:35:26 - What led to her being homeschooled?→ 02:39:10 - How did she become addicted to pills?→ 02:42:00 - What helped her connect the dots between her childhood and adulthood?→ 02:43:16 - How did she get involved in cosplay content creation?→ 02:46:12 - What mental health conditions resulted from the abuse?→ 02:50:01 - Why didn't authorities step in?→ 02:51:10 - How did she confront her abuser?→ 02:56:30 - How was her case handled in court?→ 03:00:25 - How did her relationship with her mother change after leaving and the court proceedings?→ 03:14:01 - How did her mother's note impact her?→ 03:16:42 - How has going no-contact with her mother affected her?→ 03:21:03 - How has this experience shaped the person she is today?
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I Found A Hidden Camera In My Bedroom
She thought he was just a family friend. He’d been around for years, came to our house every week, and everyone trusted him. But one night while dog sitting alone at his house, something in her gut told me to …
Notes de l’épisode
She thought he was just a family friend. He’d been around for years, came to our house every week, and everyone trusted him. But one night while dog sitting alone at his house, something in her gut told me to look closer… and what I found changed everything. This is the full story of the hidden camera, the warning signs missed, and the terrifying realization that her intuition had been trying to protect me all along.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:51 - What is disc golfing?
→ 00:05:21 - How did she meet “Dave?”
→ 00:09:00 - How did their families get close?
→ 00:13:10 - How did she get close to his family?
→ 00:18:51 - What happened at the concession stand?
→ 00:21:27 - How did the age gap influence her first encounter with him?
→ 00:27:41 - Why is it important to trust your intuition?
→ 00:29:17 - Why do we excuse behavior that makes us uncomfortable?
→ 00:30:05 - What was it like dog sitting for him?
→ 00:32:31 - What was it like working as a secretary for him?
→ 00:41:15 - Why was she sleeping in their bed?
→ 00:46:04 - How did she find the first camera?
→ 00:46:54 - Where was the first camera?
→ 00:49:32 - What kind of camera was it
→ 00:59:28 - How did she take the camera to gather evidence?
→ 01:02:36 - Did she ever change in front of the camera?
→ 01:05:33 - How did he access the videos?
→ 01:09:12 - What was happening with the other family friend?
→ 01:12:02 - What was his wife like?
→ 01:14:40 - What was it like filing a police report?
→ 01:16:22 - Is it legal to film someone without their consent?
→ 01:20:10 - What happened when she went to get her belongings?
→ 01:23:01 - How did his family react to the news?
→ 01:30:01 - How did he groom her entire family?
→ 01:34:11 - What was he charged with?
→ 01:39:33 - Why wasn’t she able to read a victim impact statement?
→ 01:45:51 - What kind of photos of children did they find?
→ 01:52:09 - How did this impact her ability to trust others?
Show links:
Further Listening: → Living with a Serial Cheater
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Living with a Serial Cheater
Ginny Priem thought she was finally living the life she had always dreamed of…a successful career, meaningful friendships, travel, love, and a growing family dynamic with a man she trusted deeply. But behind …
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Ginny Priem thought she was finally living the life she had always dreamed of…a successful career, meaningful friendships, travel, love, and a growing family dynamic with a man she trusted deeply.
But behind the scenes, everything was a lie.
In this episode, Ginny shares the shocking story of discovering that her partner was secretly living a double life while living in her home and raising his children alongside her. What started as an intense whirlwind romance slowly unraveled into manipulation, gaslighting, deception, hidden relationships, and emotional abuse.
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:51 - How did after-work cocktails change her life?
→ 00:03:27 - What questions did she ask him when she finally confronted him?
→ 00:04:11 - What was her initial reaction to the news?
→ 00:05:09 - Why is it important to trust your intuition?
→ 00:06:22 - What was her life like before she met her ex-husband?
→ 00:11:05 - How long until she met his kids?
→ 00:13:07 - How quickly did he want to move in together?
→ 00:14:15 - What was their family dynamic like?
→ 00:18:12 - What was one of the beginning warning signs?
→ 00:23:43 - What excuses did he have for his behavior?
→ 00:25:36 - What was their sex life like?
→ 00:29:44 - What happened after they moved in together?
→ 00:34:11 - What did the security system footage show?
→ 00:36:41 - How to tell if you are not in a trusting relationship?
→ 00:37:44 - Why did he have so many pills?
→ 00:40:01 - What job did he have and how often did he travel?
→ 00:43:21 - What websites was he using to find partners?
→ 00:46:34 - How long should you wait to introduce someone to your kids?
→ 00:48:19 - What physical symptoms started showing up?
→ 00:49:45 - When did she finally start investigating?
→ 00:57:57 - What kind of love-bombing did she experience?
→ 00:59:26 - How did he respond to questioning the second time?
→ 01:02:29 - What was the timeline provided by the other women?
→ 01:07:43 - What happened after she kicked him out?
→ 01:10:35 - What was her conversation with his ex-wife like?
→ 01:15:04 - What kind of lies was he telling the other women?
→ 01:17:55 - How many women was he involved with?
→ 01:24:01 - How did her relationship with his children change?
→ 01:25:48 - What was his financial situation like?
→ 01:30:21 - How did the kids and new pets adjust?
→ 01:35:14 - Have they ever run into each other after they broke up?
→ 01:39:43 - When did she start writing her books?
→ 01:45:31 - How does trauma impact your life?
→ 01:50:20 - What is Kintsugi?
→ 01:55:58 - How empowering is it to share your story with others?
Further Listening
Check Out Ginny:
Books:
→ I'm My Favorite: A Guided Journal for Your Path Forward
→ UNSUBSCRIBE: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting Ahead
Websites:
Podcast:
→ UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem
Socials:
→ Facebook
→ LinkedIn
→ YouTube
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I Lived In A Brothel
Lexi never planned on entering the sex industry. At 18 years old, she answered what she thought was a modeling ad on Craigslist and accidentally found herself in the world of webcam modeling, escorting …
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Lexi never planned on entering the sex industry. At 18 years old, she answered what she thought was a modeling ad on Craigslist and accidentally found herself in the world of webcam modeling, escorting, stripping, and OnlyFans. Sponsored By: → Shopify | See less carts go abandoned and more sales go “cha ching” with Shopify and their Shop Pay button. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/insane → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. → Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/INSANE On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - How did Lexi accidentally get started in adult work? → 00:03:28 - Was she nervous to start cam modeling? → 00:05:01 - What was it like working inside a cam studio? → 00:06:41 - What changed after she was allowed to show more online? → 00:08:49 - Was she scared her parents would find out? → 00:12:40 - How long did she do cam modeling, and how did COVID change things? → 00:17:17 - What was her first strip club audition like? → 00:20:16 - Has she ever felt uncomfortable or attracted to someone at work? → 00:21:56 - What happens if she actually likes a client? → 00:26:22 - What double standards do sex workers face while dating? → 00:29:19 - How does she handle judgment about sex work? → 00:33:47 - Was it difficult balancing multiple income streams? → 00:34:56 - What is the brothel application process really like? → 00:36:40 - How do negotiations work inside a brothel? → 00:38:17 - What are the wildest things she’s experienced on the job? → 00:42:04 - How does traveling work as a sex worker? → 00:45:12 - How much work goes into becoming successful in the industry? → 00:49:06 - How did a staph infection nearly change her life forever? → 00:54:15 - Why did she realize rest and hobbies mattered so much? → 00:56:25 - What was it like going viral after the Candace Owens interview? → 00:59:39 - Why did she decide to become an independent escort? → 01:04:13 - How does she screen and vet potential clients? → 01:08:31 - What is the grossest situation she’s ever dealt with at work? → 01:11:10 - Why are so many of her clients married men? → 01:12:15 - Does she genuinely enjoy the physical side of her work? → 01:15:16 - What does she want her future outside of sex work to look like? → 01:17:30 - Does she see herself leaving sex work one day? → 01:21:27 - Does she want marriage or kids in the future? → 01:22:37 - Why do some women to work with pimps? → 01:25:38 - Why is there so much division within the sex work community? Show links: → https://youtu.be/8Wfbhk91A44 Check Out Lexi: → https://allmylinks.com/littlemisslexxi → https://littlemisslexxi.com More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane
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Survivor of Animal R*pe
In today’s episode, a childhood sexual abuse survivor shares what it was like growing up in a home where sexual abuse, including abuse involving animals, was normalized, hidden, and never spoken about. She …
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In today’s episode, a childhood sexual abuse survivor shares what it was like growing up in a home where sexual abuse, including abuse involving animals, was normalized, hidden, and never spoken about. She walks through the reality of grooming, manipulation, and fear, and how those dynamics made it nearly impossible to speak up, even when they knew something was wrong.
She opens up about the impact on their relationships, their sense of safety, and the long journey of processing shame, seeking therapy, and eventually finding the courage to share their story publicly. This conversation also explores why so many survivors don’t report, what the legal process actually looks like, and how healing and advocacy can coexist.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:14 - What are fawning and flopping as trauma responses?
→ 00:04:39 - Did her parents allow her to hang out with friends, and were there good times in her childhood?
→ 00:06:16 - What were the specifics of the abuse, and what happened in court?
→ 00:07:58 - What are the misconceptions and minimization around bestiality and sexual abuse?
→ 00:12:43 - How do premeditation and grooming play a role in abuse?
→ 00:14:12 - Did the abuse happen to everyone in the household?
→ 00:15:28 - What was her mother and stepfather’s relationship like?
→ 00:16:45 - Did she confide in friends or share what was happening at home during school?
→ 00:19:42 - Did the larger community have any idea what was going on?
→ 00:22:29 - Who did she tell at age 14, and how did her first love play a role?
→ 00:25:58 - What caused the turmoil with her sister?
→ 00:27:26 - What happened when her sister found out?
→ 00:29:59 - How did her mother’s abuse reflect generational trauma?
→ 00:33:31 - What was her relationship like with her biological father and grandmother?
→ 00:38:24 - Why is it so hard to report abuse, even when you want to?
→ 00:41:12 - What happens when you file a police report for abuse?
→ 00:43:51 - What does it mean to not feel ready to report abuse?
→ 00:53:01 - What was her experience starting therapy and wanting her feelings acknowledged?
→ 00:58:42 - Why did she stop therapy and choose to share her story online?
→ 01:01:51 - What is the difference between intent and impact, especially with demeaning jokes?
→ 01:10:23 - What happened when she reposted her story and shared it with family on Facebook?
→ 01:15:01 - How did she resist fear and intimidation from her stepdad?
→ 01:19:13 - Why don’t many survivors report abuse?
→ 01:28:09 - What legal changes have happened around child abuse, and when?
→ 01:32:24 - What is the process of going to court, especially more than once?
→ 01:34:46 - What does the investigation process look like?
→ 01:38:46 - What happened with abuse from others and illegal photos?
→ 01:46:31 - What were the family dynamics like with her mother and uncle?
→ 01:51:55 - What did her healing journey look like, especially within marriage?
→ 01:56:45 - Why do people repeat cycles of abuse?
→ 02:00:16 - Why is it hard to navigate relationships after complex trauma?
→ 02:04:03 - How do you process shame and step into advocacy?
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Found My Daughter Dead in Her Crib
When Candyce’s daughter Delilah was just one week away from her first birthday, she passed away in her sleep from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. What followed was a devastating reality of unanswered questions …
Notes de l’épisode
When Candyce’s daughter Delilah was just one week away from her first birthday, she passed away in her sleep from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. What followed was a devastating reality of unanswered questions, overwhelming grief, and learning how to live after losing a child. In this episode, Candyce shares the morning she found her daughter, the guilt and isolation that came after, and how she’s turning her pain into purpose while keeping Delilah’s memory alive.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 — Introduction
→ 00:02:23 — What happened the morning her baby passed away?
→ 00:05:20 — How do SIDS investigations work?
→ 00:06:12 — Do they know what causes SIDS?
→ 00:08:01 — How many infant deaths are attributed to SIDS?
→ 00:09:25 — What was the day before her passing like?
→ 00:12:02 — Are there pregnancy and infant loss support groups?
→ 00:14:11 — Why is it so important to spread awareness about SIDS?
→ 00:16:54 — Why is it important for mothers to share their experiences?
→ 00:19:28 — What is it like to search for someone who can relate?
→ 00:21:09 — How do you continue to live life after losing your child?
→ 00:23:43 — Why does grief make people feel so uncomfortable?
→ 00:25:28 — How does loss and grief compound over time?
→ 00:26:47 — What signs is she seeing from her daughter?
→ 00:29:26 — Why is the loss of a child so deeply heartbreaking?
→ 00:30:54 — What are the side effects of Zoloft and Wellbutrin?
→ 00:31:53 — Is there any new research on SIDS?
→ 00:36:43 — How do you support someone grieving after SIDS?
→ 00:39:35 — Why is it important to find a safe place to share?
→ 00:41:48 — What are some of the theories about SIDS?
→ 00:45:29 — What are her plans moving forward?
Show Links:
→ American Academy of Pediatrics (Safe Sleep Guidelines)
→ Safe to Sleep Campaign (NIH)
→ First Candle (education and grief support)
→ Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
Further Listening:
→ My Daughter Has Been Abducted for 15 Years
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My Dad and Brother are Rapists
Maddy was six years old when her father went to prison - but no one told her why. Growing up, everything felt confusing, unstable, and unspoken. The truth was always there… just never explained. In this …
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Maddy was six years old when her father went to prison - but no one told her why. Growing up, everything felt confusing, unstable, and unspoken. The truth was always there… just never explained. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up in a home where abuse was ignored, secrets were kept, and she was left to figure it out on her own.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 – What makes someone finally decide to share their story?
→ 00:00:35 – What happens when a parent goes to prison during childhood?
→ 00:01:20 – How do parents’ backgrounds shape a child’s life?
→ 00:03:00 – What does a toxic relationship between parents look like?
→ 00:04:45 – What does early childhood feel like before everything changes?
→ 00:06:30 – When do childhood experiences first start to feel wrong?
→ 00:07:55 – What leads to a parent receiving a long prison sentence?
→ 00:09:10 – What happens when a parent suddenly disappears from a child’s life?
→ 00:10:40 – What is it like growing up without stability?
→ 00:12:45 – Why do some children feel like outsiders in their own family?
→ 00:15:10 – How can a sibling become controlling or abusive?
→ 00:19:30 – What happens when abuse becomes normalized at home?
→ 00:22:50 – When does a difficult situation start to escalate?
→ 00:25:10 – What does it look like when boundaries are completely crossed?
→ 00:27:15 – How does abuse begin and go unnoticed?
→ 00:30:10 – How do children process traumatic experiences at a young age?
→ 00:31:30 – What happens when no one steps in to help?
→ 00:33:10 – Why do families suddenly relocate or start over?
→ 00:35:45 – How do children discover difficult family truths on their own?
→ 00:38:10 – What changes after moving to a new environment?
→ 00:40:50 – How do sibling relationships shift over time?
→ 00:42:30 – What happens when a troubled family member returns home?
→ 00:44:30 – How can harmful patterns continue in new environments?
→ 00:46:45 – What does a breaking point within a family look like?
→ 00:48:20 – Why are some children sent away from home?
→ 00:50:20 – What does a safe and stable home feel like after chaos?
→ 00:52:30 – What happens when someone returns to an unstable environment?
→ 00:54:30 – How can a parent’s new relationship impact the family dynamic?
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