Episodes
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...
Jan. 19, 2023
Remove the Blocks You Set For Yourself | Kateryna Semeniuk.
This week I talk with Kateryna Semeniuk, who invites us to explore the transformative power of rewriting our stories. What if we could confront past childhood trauma, navigate through painful experiences, and even face the lo...
Jan. 6, 2023
101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask about Serial Killers | Dr. Joni Johnson
This week I talked with Dr. Joni Johnson Psy. D., a multifaceted expert in the world of crime. As a forensic psychologist, private investigator, and crime writer, Joni takes us on a gripping exploration—from dissecting the in...
Dec. 29, 2022
Unraveling My Families Lies | Courtney Lewis
In this week’s episode, I talk with Courtney Lewis, whose life took an unexpected turn. Imagine discovering that your entire existence felt like a carefully woven lie. Courtney believed her family was unremarkable and relati...
Dec. 22, 2022
Healing Within: Unleashing the Power of Mind and Nervous System | Mechele Wingle
In this week’s episode, I talk with Mechele Wingle, a Neuro-linguistic programmer and the visionary behind The Wholeness Network. She sheds light on the profound impact of early child connection, emphasizing that trauma resid...
Dec. 15, 2022
The Hidden Effects of Trauma | Lyn Barrett
In this episode, I talk with Lyn Barrett, a woman who has dissociative identity disorder (DID), also known as multiple personality disorder. Lyn shares how she discovered that she had DID in her 30s, after suffering from chil...
Dec. 7, 2022
Meet Your Host Tiffanie
In this episode of Crime Over Cocktails, I get personal and reveal the story behind the podcast. You’ll see and hear the real ME (YouTube), and learn what motivates, inspires, and challenges me. You’ll also find out how I got...
Nov. 22, 2022
Behind the Badge | Vic Ferrari
In this week’s episode, I talk with Vic Ferrari, a seasoned former NYPD detective who’s witnessed it all. Vic regales us with some of the most memorable and downright hilarious tales from his time in the narcotics unit, the c...
Nov. 3, 2022
Healing on the Mat | Anissa Hudak
In this week’s episode, I talk with Anissa Hudak, a remarkable two-time rape survivor who discovered healing through trauma yoga. Anissa’s journey led her to a beautiful place: she now teaches yoga to other woman survivors, w...
Oct. 27, 2022
Abuse in a Christian Marriage | Diana Winkler
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Diana Winkler, a survivor who emerged from an abusive Christian marriage and found the strength to leave a cult-like church—even when it meant leaving loved ones behind. Diana’s courage...
Oct. 21, 2022
The Ugly Truth of Narcissistic Abuse | Raven Scott
In this week’s episode, I talk with Raven Scott, a courageous survivor of narcissistic abuse. As the author of “Empath and The Narcissist,” she dives deep into the harsh reality of dating a narcissist. Brace yourself—it’s tim...
Oct. 13, 2022
We are Wired to Survive | Christina Foxwell
This week, I sit down with Christina Foxwell, a transition coach, to discuss her journey from an abusive marriage to finding her voice. Christina generously shares her transformative tools, emphasizing that we are inherently ...
Oct. 7, 2022
Navigating the Aftermath of Homicide | Jan Canty
In this week’s episode, I talk with Jan Canty, Ph.D., a remarkable homicide survivor who discovered her purpose after enduring the high-profile murder of her husband in 1985. Jan’s husband fell victim to John Carl Fry and a p...
Sept. 15, 2022
The Mindset Shift - How I Conquered PTSD | Charles Smith
In this week’s episode, I talk with Charles Smith, who transformed from a homeless veteran to a prolific 7-time book author. Charles candidly recounts his experiences overseas, the pain of family loss, and the depths of depre...
Sept. 8, 2022
Empowering Boundaries | Donna Wayles
In this week’s episode, I talk with Donna, the author of “I’ll Pray for You.” Donna courageously shares her journey as a domestic abuse survivor. Her powerful realization? Everyone deserves personal space and the right to say...
Aug. 18, 2022
From Pain to Purpose - Turning Your Domestic Abuse Experience into Empowerment | Victoria Cuore
This week I talked with Victoria Cuore, founder of the Contagious Smile Group. Victoria courageously shares her harrowing journey through extreme domestic abuse, including multiple surgeries for herself and her daughter. She ...
July 29, 2022
Michael Gargiulo
*** WARNING *** The discussion in this episode is disturbing and graphic. May not be suitable for all listeners *** In this episode of Crime Over Cocktails, I talk about the case of Michael Gargiulo. He put the saying " fear ...