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 ... Show More
Jul 19
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 survive a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and the physical and emotional ... Show More
2h 10m
Jul 12
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 by her stepfather…all while living in what appeared to be the perfect f ... Show More
2h 1m
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 20m
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