Episodes
Sept. 7, 2023
Are You a Narcissist Magnet? | Dana Diaz
Join me this week as I sit down with Dana Diaz, a wife, mother, and the bestselling author of “GASPING FOR AIR: THE STRANGLEHOLD OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE.” Dana’s harrowing journey began at the tender age of one and continued un...
Aug. 31, 2023
When it Comes to Generational Abuse, who Breaks the Cycle? | Ana Megrelishvili
I talk with my guest Ana Megrelishvili as she shares her story of childhood abuse and the different methods, she has tried throughout the years to help her heal. We cover hypnotherapy, EMDR, conventional therapy, group therap...
Aug. 24, 2023
Learning the Five Love Languages | Paul Zolman
I talk with my guest Paul Zolman who shares his story of generational trauma that included physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse. Once we stop playing the blame game and take responsibility back we can deal with th...
Aug. 17, 2023
Overcoming the Fear of Failure | Megan Jones
This week I talked with my guest Megan Jones as she shared how being raised by alcoholic parents, she didn't get the love she needed but instead gave her the fear of abandonment and the feeling of unworthiness. After learning...
Aug. 10, 2023
From the Floor to the Door | Michelle
This week I talked with my guest Michelle. After losing a close friend she wanted to live life to the fullest. Little did she know by saying that her world be turned upside down by her husband. Not only did she find out that ...
Aug. 3, 2023
From Thriving to Surviving | Eileen Santos
This week, I talk with Eileen Santos to delve into her heart-wrenching story of teen violence—a tale that unfolds like every parent’s worst nightmare. We explore the insidious blend of psychological and physical abuse that tr...
July 27, 2023
AI: Friend or Foe? | Charlotte Hooper
This week I talk with my guest Charlotte Hooper the Manager & Director for The Cyber Helpline. They can help with everything and anything dealing with cybercrime. More than 500,000 individuals have received help, and their he...
July 20, 2023
I Outsmarted My Trafficker | Amanda Blackwood
This week I talked with my guest Amanda Blackwood who was no stranger to childhood trauma. So much so that she would rather be homeless than live with her abusive family. This would later lead her down the path of becoming a ...
July 13, 2023
Turning Struggles into Strength | Joann Richards
This week I talk with my guest Joann Richards. Joann takes us down her journey of seven marriages all involving abuse, divorce, death, and incarceration for murder. I definitely give Jo Ann some tough love about some of the c...
July 6, 2023
Why Stigmatize the Human Experience when We Should be Embracing it? | Emerald Aueyong
This week I talked with my guest Emerald Aueyong. Emerald specializes in sexual trauma, interracial relationships, sexual incompatibility, and sex addiction. She also worked with the prison system giving therapy to previously...
June 29, 2023
I Survived the Connecticut River Valley Serial Killer | Jane Boroski
In August 1988, 22-year-old Jane Boroski was seven months pregnant when she stopped at a gas station to quench her thirst after leaving a fair with friends. Little did she know that horror awaited her. Jane was brutally stabb...
June 22, 2023
From Prison to Purpose | Elizabeth Mikotowicz
This week, I talk with Elizabeth Mikotowicz, whose early twenties were marred by unimaginable violence. Severely beaten by her then-boyfriend, she found herself hospitalized. Doctors prescribed opioids for the pain, unwitting...
June 15, 2023
Low-Paid or Unpaid Prison Labor: A Modern Form of Slavery? | Justine & Amanda
In this riveting three-way conversation, I’m joined by Justine and Amanda. Justine’s upbringing in a family marked by addiction and incarceration fueled her passion as a defense attorney—a champion for the underdogs. Together...
June 8, 2023
Turning Triggers to Triumph | Shaun Hamilton
I talked with my guest Shaun Hamilton who shared his experience of helping his spouse after she was sexually assaulted. He leaves out nothing from the broken justice system to triggers to watch out for and the emotions/challe...
June 1, 2023
Healing Attachment Wounds | Troy Love
This week, I sit down with Troy Love, whose early life was marked by the painful familiarity of domestic abuse. Given up for adoption by his maternal mother to protect him, Troy found himself placed with a foster family—a fam...
May 25, 2023
Putting an End to Social Injustice & Inequality | Dr. Deborah Burris-Kitchen
This week I talked with Dr. Deborah Burris-Kitchen, a distinguished Professor of Sociology and Criminology. Brace yourself—we dive deep into critical issues. From her work with female drug gang members to dissecting the flaws...
May 18, 2023
Is there a Link to Childhood Trauma and Bipolar Disorder? | Steve Wilson
This week I talk with my guest Steve Wilson. At the age of 9, his life turned upside down after being sexually assaulted in a movie theater bathroom. Throughout adolescence, he developed bipolar disorder which just made his u...
May 11, 2023
From Secrets and Lies to Healing and Forgiveness | Kasey Rogers
This week I talk with my guest Kasey Rogers. After twelve years of marriage and no children to call her own, Kasey realized this was something she wanted. After the birth of their twins and her decision to leave her job in th...
May 4, 2023
Sociopaths, Psychopaths and Narcissist's. Oh My! | Kerrie Droban
This week I talk with my guest Kerrie Droban who is considered an expert on the pathology of the criminal mind and defines the differences between a sociopath and a psychopath, and what they have in common. She also shares wh...
April 27, 2023
Empowering Self-Defense | John Brewer
This week, I talked with John Brewer, an Army Special Forces veteran with eight years of service. As a medic and multifaceted operative, John is on a mission to enable and empower others by sharing the knowledge he gained. He...
April 20, 2023
Let's Talk about Sex Baby! | Hannah Spanke
This week, I talk with Hannah Spanke, whose path took an unexpected turn at the age of 16. Seeking spending money, she entered the sex industry—a choice that led her through diverse avenues. Yet, after eight years, she redisc...
April 13, 2023
Behind the Jury Box | Katrina Robertson
This week, I sit down with Katrina Robertson, who shares her gripping experience as a juror in a murder trial. Little did she know that her role would lead to a mistrial and even put her in contempt of court, facing her legal...
April 6, 2023
Take off the Masks & Armor You Hide Behind | Terri Kozlowski
This week I talk with my guest Terri Kozlowski. After living with a lifetime of abandonment by her mother and dealing with childhood sexual assault she learned how to take off the masks and the armor she hid behind to become ...
March 30, 2023
Deep Dark Secrets | LaDonna Humphrey
This week I talk with my guest LaDonna Humphrey. LaDonna is an award-winning writer and an advocate for victims of crime with her nonprofit called All the Lost Girls. Her main passion is finding justice for 19-year-old Meliss...