The Jan Broberg Show

[Content Warning] : Child Sexual Abuse, Child Exploitation, Religious Abuse

Today, Jan is joined by Susan Doherty, to discuss the release of her new book “Monday Rent Boy.” She began her working life at Maclean’s Magazine in Toronto. After Maclean’s, she worked for a digital publishing company in Paris, and free-lanced for The International Herald Tribune, La Tribune de Genève, and The Independent in London. Back in Canad...

In this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, aiming to foster growth and challenge herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on “Renewal”. Today, Jan starts by observing the renewal of nature in her garden and the blooming of flowers. She then relates this to the concept of renewing aspects of our lives that may have lapsed or become stagnant. Jan talks about the importance of spring cleaning and letting ...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse

Today, we are thrilled to have Lynn Meyer back on our show to discuss her workbook 'No More Excuses: Let’s Heal For Real' and her journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse. Jan has been using Lynn’s workbook as a tool for healing in her Thrivivor community and has found it immensely beneficial. In this conversation, Jan and Lynn discuss various chapters...

[Content Warning]: Child Sexual Abuse

Katiuska (Kati) Chavez is a young lady with a huge heart for survivors of child sexual abuse. She reached out to us after listening to our podcast and watching “A Friend of the Family,” and we immediately made a connection. Kati is a lifestyle blogger, who is also a survivor of child sexual abuse.  She supports survivors on her social media pages, where she educates for prevention. Kat...

Jan is joined by Edit B Kiss a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best selling author, Humanitarian Award winner and international speaker. She works with clients on releasing long-lasting pains, blockages, ancestor defects and emotional traumas so they could live fulfilled and joyful lives. Edit originally was a petroleum engineer, working in the petroleum industry for 15 years before being a life-coach full time. During tho...

[Content Warnings]: Child Sexual Abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Brainwashing, Emotional Abuse, Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, Threats of Violence

In this first episode, Jan tells her story to retired family detective, trauma expert, and producer and host of SASS: Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, Dave Markel. This is the most detailed existing continual account of her abuse, apart from her new book, The Jan Broberg Story. She d...

In this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, aiming to foster growth and challenge herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on "Peace." Drawing from "40 Ways to Create Peace of Mind" by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha, Jan explores various strategies to cultivate peace in daily life. She starts by sharing her practical tips for setting peace as a goal and making necessary life changes. J...

[Content Warning]: Suicide Attempts, Interpersonal Violence, Rape, Institutional Abuse, Threats of Violence, Exploitation of a Minor, Attempted Trafficking.

In our last two episodes with Cheryl Hall, Cheryl tells us her daughter’s harrowing story of abuse, rape, attempted trafficking, and suicide attempts. Jan and Cheryl spoke about how social media impacts teens and the challenges of monitoring their online behavior as we...

Today, Jan is joined by Kerry Jenkins, a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) in Florida who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2000 and received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska in 2007. Kerry discovered Functional/Integrative medicine when a family member began having chronic digestive concerns. She quickly realized that this was the type of medicine that she would be excited ...

[Content Warning]: Child Sexual Abuse, Financial Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Animal Cruelty, Kidnapping, Rape, Substance Abuse, Graphic descriptions of an attempted murder.

Today Jan is joined by Author, Speaker, Survivor, and No BS enthusiast Arci Grey to talk neuroscience, trauma, and how to turn off the alarm system in your body and regain control of your life. 

Arci Grey, Trauma Informed Business...

We are starting a new series called “Word of the Month.” In this series Jan will pick one word for each month to focus on as a way to grow and challenge herself and her listeners. This month Jan is focusing on fearlessness. In this episode she openly discusses her own fear that stemmed from the brainwashing and sexual abuse she experienced as a tween/teen.  She emphasizes that fearlessness does not mean eliminating all fear from ou...

[Content Warning]: This episode contains graphic descriptions of intrafamilial abuse including: Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Physical abuse, Molestation and Attempted Rape of a Child. There is also a brief mention of suicidal ideation. 

Today, Jan is joined by Lee Cooper, who courageously discusses the sexual violence he experienced at the hands of his father, not revealing his secret until 20 years later during th...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, physical abuse, rape, domestic violence, child exploitation, human trafficking, death of a spouse. 

Today, Jan is joined by Nikki Valencia. Nikki’s life and healing started when she found herself in the 12-steprooms, which was her first surrender. Her second deepest surrender is when her wife died which led to the development of the Joan of Heart.  Joan of Heart is a pay-it-forward m...

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, death of a child, suicide

Today's episode contains a discussion about the sensitive topic of suicide, particularly the death of a child. If you may be triggered by this conversation, please take care while listening.

Today, Jan is joined by Nancy who shares her experience of being a mother of a child who was sexually abused by a family frien...

Today, Jan shares her journey of telling her story, from the initial disclosure to her closest family members to the making of ‘A Friend of the Family’. She talks about the relief and support she felt when sharing her story and the importance of having a strong desire to live. Jan discusses the challenges she faced in finding opportunities to share her story and the unexpected success of the documentary 'Abducted in Plain Sigh...

[Content Warning]: Neglect, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Child Sexual Abuse, Rape, Human Trafficking of a Child ,Exploitation, Attempted Suicide, and Graphic Discussions of Abuse Related Injuries.

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Today, Jan is joined by Elizabeth Rose, who shares her story of neglect and childhood sexual abuse...

[Content Warning]: Miscarriage, Death of a Child

Today, Jan continues her discussion of what healing looks like after trauma, focusing on the importance of acceptance as part of the grieving process. She shares her personal journey of finding acceptance in different areas of her life, including relationships, career, and financial independence. Jan emphasizes the significance of taking control of one's life and making...

[Content Warning]: Sexual abuse and mature language

Today, Jan is joined by Alison Arngrim, known for her role as Nellie Olson on Little House on the Prairie.  She discusses her experiences with abuse and her involvement in The National Association to Protect Children, or PROTECT.org, where she currently serves as California Chair, National Spokesperson and Founding Board Member.  Jan and Alison discuss the impact of child abuse on ...

[Content Warning]: Suicide ideation, loss of a child

Today, Jan continues her discussion on what healing looks like after trauma, focusing on what it means to bargain with your grief. She shares her personal experiences of moving from her 30s to her 40s and the emotions and challenges she faced during that time. Jan talks about bargaining as a coping mechanism and how she sought emotional escape. In closing, she reflects ...