Episodes
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...
March 23, 2023
Working with the Innocence Task Force | Jeff Himes
This week I talk with my guest Jeff Himes who has 25 years of experience as an investigator with the Arapaho Colorado police force and 19 years of experience dealing with sex crimes against children, and working with the FBI ...
March 16, 2023
Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse | Amy Nordhues
This week I talk with my guest Amy Nordhues who not only survived childhood sexual abuse but sexual abuse as an adult, this time at the hands of her therapist. Just because someone has more power than you, does not mean that ...
March 9, 2023
Clergy Abuse is Real | Sandy Kirkham
This week I talked with my guest Sandy Kirkham. At age sixteen, she was so excited to find herself accepted by a church and their new pastor. After five years of grooming, gaslighting, and emotional abuse, she was able to wal...
March 2, 2023
Finding Your Inner Light After Darkness | Jessie Torres
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jessie Torres, a survivor who has overcome immense challenges. From enduring sexual abuse as a young girl to the heartbreaking loss of both her brothers to murder, Jessie’s resilience...
Feb. 23, 2023
The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Care for Men | Clinton Dye
This week I talk with my guest Clinton Dye. At the early age of five, he witnessed his mother shoot his father in the chest during a domestic dispute. He shares his story, his life lessons, how to be successful, and how to be...
Feb. 16, 2023
Left For Dead | Marlene McConnell
I sit down with Marlene McConnell, whose life took a harrowing turn right after high school. Excitement for her college years was abruptly halted when she returned home to a robbery in progress—a traumatic event that left her...
Feb. 9, 2023
From Crime Scenes to Compassion | Laura Spaulding
In this week’s episode, I talk with Laura Spaulding, whose journey began while working as a police officer on a homicide case. A grieving mother asked her a poignant question: What should they do with the house? Who cleans up...
Jan. 26, 2023
Beyond the Stereotypes - Understanding Male Victims of Abuse | David McClam
In this week’s episode, I talk with David McClam, a father of six and a survivor of abuse. His story begins with the painful experiences he endured as a young boy, victimized by his father. As he grew older, David found himse...