The Jan Broberg Show

Today Jan is joined by David Polidi, a dedicated trauma therapist and social worker who blends compassion with clinical expertise. Through his practice Empowered Through Compassion, David guides adults and couples using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR therapy—two powerful approaches for trauma recovery. A passionate advocate for self-healing, he’s also co-authoring *IFS-Informed EMDR* (2025/26), a collaborative book featurin...

[Content Warning]: Religious cult, physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abortion, self-harm

Today, Jan is again joined by Jennifer Redcay to finish her story of cult abuse and escape. Said abuse turned sexual when the cult leader claimed Jennifer’s "fantasies about him" required "acting out" to purge demons. For nearly two years, he coerced her into increasingly degrading acts—always frame...

[Content Warning]: Religious cult, physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse

Today, Jan is joined by Jennifer Redcay, who spent 10 years of her late 20s and early 30s in a cult that nearly extinguished her soul, spirit, and life. Jennifer opens with her childhood—abandoned by her father and raised by a mother whose remarriage to a bipolar man left her longing for love. That void made her vulnerable when a charismat...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, self-harming, eating disorder, suicidal ideation

Today, Jan is joined by Nia Durant, who shares her harrowing journey from a happy childhood to becoming a victim of grooming and abuse by her cheerleading coach to seeing her abuser put in prison. Nia discusses the stages of grooming, the manipulation she faced, and the isolation from her family and friends. Nia highlights the psycholog...

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on the concept of words. Jan discusses the significance of words, especially in the context of April, which is recogni...

[Content Warning]: Trafficking, exploitation, rape, manslaughter, physical violence, suicidal ideation, describing sexual acts and defining terminology,

Today, Jan is joined by Caroline Pugh-Roberts, who is here to share her harrowing journey as a survivor of human trafficking, detailing her experiences from being a successful skydiving instructor to being manipulated and exploited. She discusses the psychological and emo...

[Content Warning]: Suicidal ideation

Today, Jan is joined by Karl Braveman, a distinguished meditation and mindfulness expert, mentor, coach, and healer, as well as a film maker. In this enlightening conversation, Karl shares his journey of healing and transformation. He discusses the importance of presence, the role of suffering in personal growth, and the impact of childhood experiences on emotional well-being. Karl emph...

[Content Warning]: Descriptions of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, racism, child trafficking, flashbacks, slurs, torture, suicide attempt, hostage situation

Today, Jan is joined by Jazzlyn Greenzee. In this powerful conversation, Jazzlyn shares her harrowing journey as a survivor of torture, child trafficking, and severe abuse. From her early childhood in the West Indies to her relocation to Denmark, Jazzlyn recounts t...

[Content Warning]: Suicidal ideation, child sex abuse

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on the concept of being a victim. Jan delves into the c...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse

Today, Jan is joined by Victoria Ellen, business woman and advocate against child sexual abuse. Victoria shares her harrowing journey through a broken justice system, personal abuse, and the fight for her children's safety. She discusses the failures of the legal system, the impact of her childhood, and the challenges of navigating a marriage with a controlling partner. The discus...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, suicidal ideation

Today, Jan is joined by Amber ‘Astra’ Louise Ainsworth, author, poet, and advocate for those suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Amber is here to share their journey of self-discovery and managing DID. She discusses the chaos in her mind before recognizing her different identities and the challenges of processing trauma from her past. The conversatio...

[Content Warning]: Death of a child, child abuse, narcissism

Today, Jan is joined by Jenn Bethune, a survivor, healer, coach, and soon-to-be-published author with a powerful story that resonates deeply with those affected by trauma and loss, who is here to share her unique journey of healing and her connection to the Gabby Petito case. Jenn discusses her nomadic lifestyle, the serendipitous events that led her to capture c...

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on betrayal. Jan delves into the complex topic of betrayal trauma, exploring its emotional impact and the ways it mani...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, missing person, probable murder

Today, Jan is joined by Sarah Turney, host of the Voices For Justice podcast, creator of Voices For Justice Media, and advocate for those who have been lost and not yet found. Sarah shares her harrowing journey of seeking justice for her sister Alissa, who went missing in 2001. Sarah discusses the complexities of family dynamics, the impact of manipulat...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, spousal abuse, gaslighting, narcissism, neglect, emotional abuse, suicidal ideation

Today, Jan is again joined by Lorrie Dwyer, who is here to continue her story of narcissistic abuse and how her child was preyed on. Lorrie highlights the struggles of living with Lyme disease and the challenges of seeking help in a society that often fails to recognize the signs of emotional and psych...

[Content Warning]: Child abuse, spousal abuse, gaslighting, narcissism, neglect, emotional abuse, suicidal ideation

Today, Jan is by Lorrie Dwyer, who is here to tell the story of her narcissistic abuse and the chaos that was born from it. In part one Jan and Lorrie explore the profound effects of narcissistic abuse on individuals, particularly focusing on Lorrie's personal journey of self-discovery and healing. They ...

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on shame. Jan explores the complex emotions of shame and guilt, particularly in the context of trauma and personal gro...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, incest, rape, pregnancy by rape, suicidal ideation, describing forcible sodomy

Today, Jan is joined by Karen Hansen, a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design from Florida State University. She has been a successful entrepreneur since 2001 and holds seven US Patents in product design. Based on the intimate details of her life experiences, i...

Today, Jan is joined by Kerrie Louise, who enhances 'The Body Remembers' themes with actionable insights on integrating body wisdom into healing journeys and explores somatic healing, trauma resolution, and creative empowerment for women's well-being and fulfillment. Jan and Kerrie explore the profound impact of somatic healing on trauma recovery. Kerrie shares her personal journey, highlighting the importance of add...