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, ... Show More
Jun 28
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, addiction, and fear, and how those experiences continued to impact her long a ... Show More
2h 25m
Jun 21
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 no idea what a healthy partnership was supposed to look like. What sta ... Show More
1h 30m
Dec 2023
#125 How To Heal & Let Go Of Trauma: Ella Mccrystal
**TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast mentions s*xual abuse, r*pe and su1cide** This week I sit down with Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR CERT and Business Coach Ella Mccrystal who opens up about her journey and how she has transformed the lives of so many. We discuss: - ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2023
106. Overcoming trauma and complex PTSD ft. Amy B Chesler
<p>TW: Domestic violence, sexual abuse. In her early 20s, Amy suffered an unimaginable loss. Her mother was murdered at the hands of her brother. But what came next is an even more incredible story of growth, advocacy and overcoming adversity and trauma. In this week's episode, w ... Show More
41m 44s
Aug 2023
How to Overcome Despicable Parenting
<p>Meet Lance and Rebecca, whose deep wounds from their lost childhoods haunt their adulthood. As a child, Lance was forced to care for his bipolar, suicidal mother. Rebecca suffered an early life filled with emotional and sexual abuse of the highest order. Did they become self-c ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2021
A Love Triangle With My Sister
From a sticky situation with a sibling to a positively awful situation with an extended family member, today's episode is all about confronting problems head-on and seeking out whatever help is necessary to get through truly tough times.
Stay informed, stay safe, and stay health ... Show More
54m 6s
Jan 2023
152: Breaking Out of Survival Mode
<p>What is it like to go from working at a suicide hotline, traveling the world as a freelance tour guide, hosting a podcast and trying to heal your own self?</p>
<p>My amazing guest this week, Allison Toth, gets into the impactful lessons she learned so far living with bipolar 1 ... Show More
28m 18s