The Jan Broberg Show

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse

Today, Jan is joined by Jennifer Schwartz, a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Supervisor, and Instructor with over 25 years experience, works in private practice virtually and in-person as a Child & Youth Mental Health & Sexual Abuse Intervention Therapist. Jan and Jennifer discuss the transformative power of art therapy in healing trauma, particularl...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, rape, incest, child abuse, domestic violence

Today, Jan is joined by Stace Don, an inspiring author from Manchester, England, who shares her harrowing yet hopeful journey of overcoming abuse and finding her voice. Stace opens up about her traumatic past, including the challenges of being a young mother to a child conceived through rape by her biological father. Her story, detailed in ...

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, 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 Apathy. Jan shares her deeply personal experience caring for her mother with Alzheimer's, highlighting the emotio...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, self-harm

Today, Jan is joined by Jeremy Indika, survivor of child sexual abuse, podcaster, and founder of the Something To Say movement, shares his powerful story of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting how predators often hide in plain sight and groom children without leaving obvious signs. Despite thriving outwardly as a confident, high-achieving child then young adult, Jeremy was ...

[Content Warning]: Domestic violence, child sexual abuse, rape, mild language

Today, Jan is joined by Ella Hicks, a seasoned trauma and mindfulness coach and founder of Rebel Thriver, who is here to discuss her journey as a domestic violence survivor and how she built a global nonprofit supporting women in healing from abuse. Jan and Ella explore the connection between childhood trauma and domestic violence, the importanc...

[Content Warning]: Suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, incarceration, child abuse

Today, Jan is joined by Adam Birckett, who in part two is here to continue his harrowing journey from leaving the military to how he got to where he is today. Adam shares his struggles with mental health leading up to his first of multiple suicide attempts. He emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and finding support, as well as th...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, child abuse, rape, torture, sexual assault

Today, Jan is joined by Adam Birckett, who in part one is here to share his harrowing journey from a traumatic childhood filled with abuse and neglect to his experiences in the military. He discusses the complexities of his adoption, the fear and violence he faced in his new home, and the role of religion in justifying abuse. Adam's sto...

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, 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 emotional incarceration. Jan discusses the concept of emotional incarceration, exploring how emotional and mental heal...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, domestic violence

Today, Jan is joined by BB Gabriel, a proud Canadian, registered social worker, and the author of No Ordinary Love.In this conversation, BB Gabriel shares her profound journey as an abuse survivor, detailing her childhood, the impact of early relationships, and the manipulative tactics used by her abuser. She emphasizes the importance of understanding grooming, the c...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, Holocaust

Today, Jan is again joined by mother/son duo Karmela (‘Karm’) & Joel Waldman, hosts of the Surviving The Survivor podcast. Jan, Karmela, and Joel share stories of blessings, media careers, the search for truth in journalism, and the importance of connection and empathy in a divided world. The conversation also touches on parenting instincts, the significance of trusting ...

[Content Warning]: Holocaust

Today, Jan is joined by mother/son duo Karmela “Karm” & Joel Waldman, hosts of the Surviving The Survivor podcast. They delve into the themes of generational trauma, the importance of acknowledgment in healing, and the supportive nature of the survivor community. The conversation highlights the distinction between victimhood and survival, emphasizing resilience and the potential for reinve...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, 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 Blame. Jan reflects on the significance of fathers and the complexities...

[Content Warning]: Domestic violence, child abuse, abandonment, narcissism

Today, Jan is again joined by Hope Rose, a previously sponsored ultra endurance athlete, a self-published author of Unstoppable Vision, a health+wellness book, and featured in many publications such as NBC Nightly News and the Today Show. The emotional conclusion follows Hope's ongoing fight for justice and healing after the unthinkable loss of...

[Content Warning]: Domestic violence, child abuse, abandonment, narcissism

Today, Jan is joined by Hope Rose, a previously sponsored ultra endurance athlete, the self-published author of Unstoppable Vision, a health+wellness book, and featured in many publications such as NBC Nightly News and Today Show. In this gripping first installment, Hope Rose takes us through her incredible journey from elite ultra-runner to surviv...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, mild language

Today, Jan is joined by Alex Abraham, author of ‘Trauma and Ecstasy: How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living’, who shares their deeply personal journey of overcoming trauma through unconventional means. The conversation explores how repressed experiences can surface unexpectedly, shaping both mental and physical health in profound ways. They discuss alternative approa...

[Content Warning]: Self-harm

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, 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 denial. In today’s episode Jan reflects on the month of May, highlighting variou...

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...