Survivors - Stories of Hope Live On.
Weekly conversations with authors of trauma survival and true crimes not in the headlines - There are thousands of people who have survived traumatic experiences and have written about them. It’s time to put a spotlight on all those incredible people. Stay tuned for some of the most amazing people you’ve never heard of, and maybe a few you have! *The thoughts and opinions of guests are not the thoughts and opinions of the host. Support the podcast a variety of ways! https://pensight.com/x/detailedpieces
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The first stage of trauma is denial. Tamara lived in denial of her own trauma for a great many years. When finally she started to acknowledge it, she'd already suffered from alcohol addiction, depression, suicidal fantasies, denial, and so much more. Memories of her early childhood manifested as things she thought others had told her they had witnessed. The truth shocked her - and forced her to dig deeper. Now Tamara lives in N...
From early abandonment to shocking paternity results, Tiffany Owen has been through it all. She coped in a variety of extremely unhealthy and damaging ways for a long time until she finally decided enough was enough! She started taking control where she could, let go of her harbored anger, and fought back against her self-destruction.
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She lost two soulmates to suicide in one year. It triggered a mental and emotional health crisis. But in the journey to recovery, it made her a deeper, richer woman, more capable of connection with herself as well as with others, in a much more meaningful, fulfilling way. This work was a painful and heartbreaking, but also the catalyst for profound transformation. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be i...
She grew up with an alcoholic, abusive father. Later she was trapped in abusive marriages, her own voice stifled from shame and self-blame. Eventually she found her voice, and through her own writing and publishing company, she's been able to help many other trauma survivors to do the same.
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He did what so few trauma survivors can - asked for the brutal honesty of a professional editor. But his books have benefited from that openness and his own life story of overcoming abuse. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
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What more could Donald be put through? How intrusive were those dark thoughts after his return from war? What was happening on the other side of that dividing line? Were others feeling what he was? How were they expected to survive?
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She grew up in a strict home filled with fear, conditioning, and anger. When she joined the military it wasn't because she wanted to, but because she thought it was what she needed to do to keep her family happy. One night she was involved in a horrible car accident that caused her to black out the memory of what led up to it for 19 years, but having died in the wreck was still front and center in her memory. This interview wil...
In the summer of 2009, Fred started randomly passing out. Or that's what the Drs. initially thought. He was actually clinically dead 20 times, until they fitted him with a pacemaker. But then the fun really began... This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
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...Ben had enough of the trauma when he decided to leave home at the age of seventeen and start out on his own. He got as far as Oklahoma when his car broke down. From there, his entire life changed as he learned the ways of the Kiowa medicine man. Find this guest online: BenOofana.com TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common...
When Holly was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, she was a brand new mother with an infant daughter. Twelve years later and her story of recovery and survival is inspiring millions around the world to overcome obstacles they can't begin to imagine. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
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She not only survived domestic violence, but launched herself through to the other side. Now Maureen Scanlon has a podcast and coaching business other survivors should be aware of. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
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https://lifecoachmaureen.com/
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Stephan Neff has had more than a fair share of trauma in his life. He has tried to drown PTSD, depression and anxiety in industrial doses of vodka but had to learn the hard way that those critters can swim. Nowadays he lives a very different life, where self-love, humility, integrity and transparency actually mean something. He aims to demystify addiction and mental health problems. He hosts the show MY STEPS TO SOBRIETY, and has j...
Lolita Guarin grew up in Lithuania and moved to Houston a number of years ago, but her childhood was fraught with upheaval and trauma. She was the only child of an alcoholic father. He's since found sobriety and they've mended their relationship, but not until after Lolita did a lot of hard work on herself.
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Sherman Perryman grew up in turmoil, a rebellious child of an abusive father. He’s turned everything around now and is a wonderful father to his four children and he puts extra effort in every single day to let his kids know that he loves them. But he’s doing that for more than just his kids. He’s got a message for the world.
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Learn the story of how one man used a previously illegal substance and the power of walking to overcome addiction, depression, and so much more. He's now the proud father of a nine-year-old child whom he adores, but she's the only blood family he's ever known. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
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One survivor of human trafficking, one survivor of juvenile detention, and two survivors of extreme addiction. As Alex points out in the episode, the struggles don't end just because someone might find help. In so many cases, the struggle against addiction and depression might last a lifetime, but finding a sense of community can certainly change the odds for the better. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable...
He didn't know how long things had been for his brother, but looking back now he knows that the life he has woudn't have been possible without those events having taken place. He does miss his brother, but he also can recognize the silver linings.
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Enduring Trials God's Way: https://a.co/d/4rvPIF9
Work and Rest God's Way: https://a.co...
In 2016, Adam was stabbed in the throat, arm & chest, while at a movie theater. The chef's knife went halfway through his throat, deep into his arm (nearly out the other side) and punctured his lung. He thought he was going to die - but woke up seven days later from a coma. The worst of the physical pain was being carried out of the theater that night, but the biggest struggle was yet to come. Adam was living off tubes. If ...
She's a wife, mom, Christian coach, Inspiration blogger, digital product creator, and author. She is also a quadruple amputee. Now she also helps women rediscover God's joy, peace, and fulfillment amid the trials of life, by becoming more intentional with God. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
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In her own words, Jennifer fell into a life of rebellion - drugs, sex, gangs, fights, pregnancy, and psychiatric hospitals. But she changed her entire life around for the sake of her own kids.
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https://www.instagram.com/iamjennhernandez/
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