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Sexual & Physical Abuse Survivors Episodes

The stories of those who have faced abuse, from childhood, domestic violence, sexual violence, and other forms, and have bravely moved past their trauma to share inspiring stories of overcoming.
Oct. 31, 2023

A victim of CSA, trafficked 3 times and now a powerful survivor: Aman…

In this heartfelt and enlightening episode, our host Jon delves deep into the extraordinary life of Amanda, a brave survivor of abuse and trafficking and advocate against human trafficking. From confronting personal traumas to finding enduring love and friendship, Amanda’s …

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Oct. 9, 2023

Grooming, Sex Trafficking and Abuse A healing Journey for Megan

Survivor of terrifying child sex abuse, Megan Connor is brave, resilient and an inspiration, showing what is possible through her healing journey.

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Feb. 28, 2023

A shocking childhood made suicide feel like the only way out, until C…

In an unexpected twist, the floodgates opened, and Chris poured out his heart, sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about his childhood, and how that led him to nearly committing suicide. Here's how he dug his way out from that dark …

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Feb. 21, 2023

Brutally attacked, and then blamed for it, Lynn Forney should not hav…

When home on a break from college, Lynn Forney awoke to a man, a stranger, in her bed. Then he stabbed her repeatedly. Statistically, she should not have survived. And if that wasn’t enough, she was victim-blamed and -shamed by …

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Jan. 10, 2023

Rising Above a Painful Past with Donna Tashjian

Donna is the founder of Vibrant Living International a non-profit organization. She helps bring accelerated transformation to people across the world. Her passion is to help you reach your full potential. Donna has been speaking and coaching for over 25 …

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Dec. 6, 2022

From self-harming teenage mom, to autoimmune warrior, fitness model a…

Kristal Adams has been through many things in her life including self harm, body image issues, and living with two autoimmune condition while being a busy mom, wife and business owner. She shares her story and how she overcame these …

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Nov. 11, 2022

Battered Hope: Rape. Cancer. Arrested. Suicide. How Carol Survived

Carol's story reads like a nightmare: raped and left for dead. Husband falsely accused and arrested. Suicide attempts. Cancer. Loss of live savings in business. How is it possible for someone to carry on after going through all of this …

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Oct. 7, 2022

Abused Mafia child and homeless addict opens holistic treament center

John has gone through an incredible life transformation, from the stigma of childhood sexual abuse, homelessness and severe addiction to being a renowned addiction expert with 38 years of sobriety.

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July 18, 2022

From a Childhood of Abuse, Addiction, and Poverty to Mom of 18 and Ro…

Jenn's story is about a young girl growing up surrounded by and experiencing abuse, poverty, and addiction, and later as a woman, struggling through traumatic losses including infertility, miscarriage, the loss of her adult son as well as some family …

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