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#foryou #podcast #ad Merch is live ↓ https://were-all-insane.myshopify.com Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Laura shares how she lost her virginity to her much older stepbrother, got pregnant, and had an abortion she instantly regretted. We talk guilt, infertility, believing God was punishing her, and the adoption journey that finally forced her to face it all.Laura's Links:Abortion routing services: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-illinois/patient-resources/whether-youre-in-illinois-or-from-another-stateAngel Adoption (the service we used to adopt and where birthmothers can go to as well): angeladoptioninc.comTiktok: @helloitslbo Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – What happens when you lose your virginity to your stepbrother? 00:01:12 – Why do people stay silent about traumatic family secrets for years? 00:02:48 – Is it normal to carry guilt for something that happened decades ago? 00:04:20 – How does growing up around teen pregnancy shape your fear of becoming one? 00:06:02 – What does it feel like to never feel desired growing up? 00:07:56 – Can attraction happen instantly even when it feels wrong? 00:09:05 – Is it possible to feel chemistry with someone you just met at a family wedding? 00:10:39 – What goes through your mind when your stepbrother kisses you in public? 00:11:52 – Did anyone notice the inappropriate relationship at the wedding? 00:13:58 – Why do taboo relationships sometimes feel more intense? 00:15:18 – How quickly can a secret relationship escalate into sex? 00:16:32 – What is it like losing your virginity later than everyone else? 00:18:28 – What do you do when you find out the man you slept with has a girlfriend? 00:19:59 – Did her parents ever find out about the relationship? 00:21:10 – What happens when someone cuts you off right after intimacy? 00:22:29 – How do you know you’re pregnant before taking a test? 00:23:53 – What happens when you can’t access emergency contraception in time? 00:25:08 – How does shame affect decision-making during an unplanned pregnancy? 00:26:35 – What does it feel like when the father pressures you to get an abortion? 00:29:34 – Why do some men act flirty even when paying for an abortion? 00:31:13 – What actually happens during an abortion procedure? 00:33:34 – Can you regret an abortion immediately after it happens? 00:36:02 – Why do pregnancy jokes trigger panic years later? 00:37:52 – Can religion cause lifelong fear after an abortion? 00:39:15 – Why do some couples struggle with infertility after trauma? 00:41:28 – Is it possible to be pro-choice but regret your own abortion? 00:43:56 – What does repeated adoption failure do to your mental health? 00:52:32 – How can therapy help release guilt tied to reproductive trauma? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast #ad TIMELINE: Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/insane30 Ari's adoption was supposed to save her life — but instead exposed her to abuse, neglect, and deep rejection. Taken in by family while her parents were gone, Ari grew up never being accepted for who she truly was, especially as a lesbian. This is a raw conversation about the dark side of adoption, family betrayal, and the lasting damage of being punished for your identity. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What happens when a child is adopted while both parents are incarcerated or addicted? 00:02:10 — What is it like growing up bouncing between homes as a young child? 00:04:05 — How does growing up in an image-obsessed household affect a traumatized child? 00:06:00 — Why do some parents prioritize appearance over a child’s emotional needs? 00:08:20 — How do controlling parents react to LGBTQ families and friendships? 00:10:45 — Why do some parents fear their child being gay before the child even knows? 00:13:00 — How do abandonment issues form when a parent frames themselves as a savior? 00:15:05 — What happens when a teen is forced to come out during a moment of fear? 00:17:30 — How is religion weaponized against LGBTQ children? 00:19:00 — What does emotional abandonment look like after coming out? 00:21:10 — How does isolation become a punishment for queer teens? 00:23:15 — Why doesn’t punishment or control change someone’s sexuality? 00:25:30 — What does it mean when a parent becomes violent over “white lies”? 00:27:40 — How does humiliation become a tool of control in abusive households? 00:29:50 — Why do teens run away when emotional abuse escalates? 00:32:10 — What actually happens when CPS gets involved in family conflict? 00:34:20 — Why do abuse survivors minimize their experiences when authorities ask? 00:36:30 — What does it feel like to learn you were never legally adopted? 00:38:45 — Why do children return to abusive homes even after escaping? 00:41:00 — How does financial control replace emotional care in toxic families? 00:43:10 — Why do abusive parents spread lies to isolate one child from the family? 00:45:20 — How does parental manipulation damage sibling relationships? 00:47:30 — Why do abuse patterns repeat in adult romantic relationships? 00:49:45 — How does childhood trauma shape attachment and self-worth in adulthood? 00:52:00 — What happens when adult children go no-contact with a parent? 00:54:20 — Why do adult children still crave validation from abusive parents? 00:56:40 — How do survivors grieve a parent who is still alive? 00:59:00 — What does healing look like after going no-contact? 01:02:30 — How do survivors redefine family after losing their parent relationship? 01:06:00 — How do you accept that a parent may never change? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast #sponsored #ad Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/insane30 Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Kelly’s life changed when her twin brother was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder. We get into what it’s really like loving someone in psychosis — the delusions, hospitalizations, and the emotional exhaustion of trying to hold onto someone who’s slipping away. She also opens up about losing her father in the process, as he became her brother’s full-time caregiver. Alongside that, she shares her own lifelong battle with anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD, and what it’s like to suffer quietly while your family is in crisis. This is a raw, honest conversation about grief, mental illness, and what it costs to love someone who’s breaking. Kelly's Links: Support Group: NAMI (https://www.nami.org/program/nami-family-support-group/) Instagram: kcamp31996 Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What is it like growing up as a twin when one sibling later develops severe mental illness? 00:03:15 — How does childhood family structure affect long-term mental health? 00:06:00 — What are early signs of anxiety in children that often get overlooked? 00:08:45 — Why do adults sometimes dismiss anxiety symptoms as “overreacting”? 00:11:05 — Can children experience anxiety and self-hatred without a clear cause? 00:13:00 — What subtle warning signs appear before serious mental illness develops? 00:15:30 — How loss of motivation in school can signal deeper psychological issues 00:18:05 — Can witnessing violence trigger long-term mental health conditions? 00:21:00 — What does a panic attack actually feel like physically and mentally? 00:24:05 — How do OCD behaviors form as a way to cope with anxiety? 00:27:35 — Can fear of death and existential thoughts trigger panic attacks? 00:31:05 — Why do people normalize severe anxiety instead of seeking help? 00:33:20 — How multiple family losses in a short time impact mental stability 00:36:00 — How addiction patterns silently pass through families 00:38:25 — Why grief affects siblings differently after a sudden death 00:41:00 — Can marijuana worsen underlying mental health conditions? 00:44:00 — How did the COVID pandemic intensify anxiety and mental health struggles? 00:48:30 — When do small behavioral changes become warning signs of psychosis? 00:54:00 — Why families often miss the early stages of severe mental illness 01:00:00 — What is it like watching a loved one mentally unravel in real time? 01:08:30 — What are the early signs of psychosis before diagnosis? 01:18:00 — What finally forces families to seek emergency psychiatric care? 01:28:00 — What happens during hospitalization for severe mental illness? 01:38:30 — How does a serious psychiatric diagnosis change a family forever? 01:48:00 — What is the emotional toll of loving someone you can’t protect? 01:58:00 — How siblings process guilt, grief, and responsibility differently 02:05:30 — What do most people misunderstand about severe mental illness? 02:11:00 — How does this experience reshape views on mental health and family? 02:16:30 — What should people know about loving someone with a severe mental disorder? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast Meagan opens up about severe postpartum depression that turned into terrifying delusions, intrusive thoughts, and suicidal ideation. Even as an RN, she didn’t recognize how bad it had gotten. She shares the shame, fear, and silence so many women carry after childbirth but are too afraid to admit. Maternal Health Helpline: 833-852-6262 Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What happens when postpartum depression is ignored and left untreated? 00:01:38 — Why do so many mothers hide postpartum mental health struggles? 00:02:31 — How rare is postpartum psychosis and why is it so dangerous? 00:03:55 — How does upbringing and religion shape relationship choices later in life? 00:04:35 — How do purity culture beliefs affect red flag awareness in relationships? 00:05:51 — What does love bombing look like before you recognize it as unhealthy? 00:07:00 — How do toxic relationships quietly escalate while life looks “successful”? 00:08:51 — Can hormonal birth control trigger long-term emotional instability? 00:10:20 — What happens when medical decisions are made without proper care? 00:11:35 — How does betrayal trauma impact mental health before pregnancy? 00:12:45 — Why does emotional devastation lead to risky coping behaviors? 00:13:57 — What goes through your mind when you discover an unplanned pregnancy? 00:15:34 — How can family support instantly change pregnancy fear into acceptance? 00:17:18 — What does a “perfect” pregnancy look like before everything changes? 00:18:59 — Can extreme productivity mask emotional and psychological distress? 00:21:10 — What is a membrane sweep and how does it start labor? 00:22:36 — What does active labor feel like when you try to stay in control? 00:25:19 — What is it like giving birth when everything appears to go right? 00:26:59 — What does postpartum psychosis feel like the moment it begins? 00:27:53 — Why do postpartum psychosis symptoms feel spiritual or demonic? 00:29:24 — How do new mothers hide severe mental distress from loved ones? 00:31:20 — Why do auditory hallucinations happen after childbirth? 00:33:45 — Why are early postpartum psychosis warning signs often dismissed? 00:36:38 — Why can leaving the hospital feel more terrifying than staying? 00:38:25 — How can a familiar home suddenly feel unsafe after giving birth? 00:41:01 — Why do intrusive thoughts about other children emerge postpartum? 00:43:23 — What behaviors signal postpartum psychosis only in hindsight? 00:45:07 — Why do severe mental health symptoms get mistaken for laziness or sadness? 00:48:23 — How can family sense something is wrong without understanding it? 00:51:18 — Why does postpartum depression feel manageable with support but unbearable alone? 00:53:17 — What happens when a stranger notices postpartum mental decline first? 01:06:22 — How does untreated postpartum trauma resurface years later? 01:26:34 — What does long-term healing from postpartum psychosis actually require? 01:36:20 — What does life look like after surviving postpartum psychosis? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast In todays episode, Summer, a CPTSD survivor and advocate who grew up in extreme neglect inside a stage 4–5 hoarder home walks us through her childhood which was marked by emotional and sexual abuse, food insecurity, and long periods without basic necessities—alongside severe animal hoarding and cruelty. After more than 20 years of silence, Summer spoke up and helped shut down her parents’ backyard breeding operation, giving a voice to animals and children who were never protected. Connect with Summer: • TikTok: @summerjoy4 (https://www.tiktok.com/@summerjoy4) • Instagram: @summerjoy.cptsd_survivor (https://www.instagram.com/summerjoy.cptsd_survivor/profilecard/?igsh=MThma3hwOWpoYXE2NA==) • YouTube: SummerJoy4 (https://youtube.com/@SummerJoy4?si=dHsfCq-b-hfda7zw) • Linktree (all links): linktr.ee/summerjoy4 (https://linktr.ee/summerjoy4?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) • Collaborations/Media: [email protected] 📚 Hoarding & Trauma Resources • International OCD Foundation (Hoarding): https://iocdf.org/hoarding • Children of Hoarders: https://childrenofhoarders.com • Institute for Challenging Disorganization: https://challengingdisorganization.org • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): https://nami.org • Hoarding Cleanup Directory: https://hoardingcleanup.com • Crisis Text Line (24/7, free): https://www.crisistextline.org — text HOME to 741741 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Facebook Support Groups • Hoarding & Clutter Support Community (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14R1bxQ8tMQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr) • Adult Children of Hoarders Support (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BF3zVAjjc/?mibextid=wwXIfr) If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast In this episode, a survivor breaks decades of silence to expose what happened inside the Huntington, New York YMCA. Between the ages of 9 and 12, they were repeatedly raped by three male YMCA employees. The abuse wasn’t isolated—there were dozens of child victims. For years, the truth was buried, protected by an institution that failed the children in its care. Nearly 50 years later, everything changed. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What does it mean when childhood trauma shapes an entire lifetime? 00:01:07 — What was it like growing up in a large working-class family in the 1960s? 00:03:27 — Why do certain childhood memories feel magical before everything changes? 00:06:49 — How can switching mentors or teams quietly alter a child’s future? 00:07:41 — What are early grooming behaviors adults often mistake for kindness? 00:09:19 — How do predators identify children who crave approval and belonging? 00:11:07 — Why would parents trust authority figures enough to allow overnight stays? 00:13:32 — How does grooming convince a child that abuse equals love? 00:15:52 — How does a child rationalize abuse when they don’t understand what’s happening? 00:18:22 — How can unaffiliated adults gain access to children through trusted institutions? 00:21:16 — Why don’t children tell their parents even when they’re terrified? 00:23:13 — How does repeated trauma begin to erase a child’s sense of identity? 00:25:58 — What does it feel like when your body knows what’s coming but you can’t escape? 00:27:35 — Can PTSD develop from childhood abuse without visible violence? 00:30:56 — What moment finally exposes years of hidden abuse? 00:34:03 — What happens when one child speaks up and the system responds incorrectly? 00:35:01 — Why do institutions relocate abusers instead of reporting them? 00:38:50 — How does untreated childhood trauma show up as rebellion in adolescence? 00:42:01 — How can sports become a lifeline after deep trauma? 00:44:39 — What happens when trauma is locked away instead of processed? 00:48:52 — Why do survivors stay busy to avoid confronting unresolved pain? 00:53:08 — Why do trauma survivors gravitate toward high-pressure careers? 00:56:56 — How does intense training or structure temporarily suppress trauma symptoms? 00:59:39 — How does purpose restore identity after years of emotional shutdown? 01:06:22 — What does it feel like when buried trauma resurfaces later in adulthood? 01:16:33 — Why can healing feel harder than surviving the original trauma? 01:26:34 — What is PTSD really like when triggers appear without warning? 01:36:41 — How can the right therapist completely change the recovery process? 01:52:40 — How does writing about trauma help the brain and nervous system heal? 01:57:43 — What’s the difference between surviving and choosing to truly live again? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast In 2011, while working on an education mission in Somalia, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held hostage by Somali pirates for 93 days. She was forced to live outdoors, starved, and threatened daily as her health rapidly declined. On January 25, 2012, her captivity ended with a dramatic rescue carried out by SEAL Team Six, authorized by President Obama. Jessica's Links: https://www.amazon.com/How-Survive-Survival-Meaningful-Contribution/dp/1958472352/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1KUJNWLMHS1DJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lFeuwg5Po5LcNnhDjwrujwWb_-fnK6FoUXEv11xr14Y.UCcif3-ZISImT-qxh4w6KvXP1EFTrsMHFE44z9vVWPY&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+to+survive+survival+jessica+buchanan&qid=1766336855&sprefix=how+to+survive+survival%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1 https://www.jessbuchanan.com/ Instagram: @jessicacbuchanan If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  #foryou #podcast When Chell was just 18 months old, her father—a police officer—shot her mother in the face while she slept and walked free. What followed were years of abuse, foster care, loss, and survival. In this episode, Chell shares the trauma that shaped her life, the night her husband died in her arms, and how she found purpose after everything tried to break her. Chell's Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheMonsters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthemonsters ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-monsters/id1778966880 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gmVkvzX4xNWwsWFamRUai?si=hKz97XK2Rh6eSEU5GL0XCA Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What does it mean when a child’s first memories involve extreme violence in the home? 00:03:41 — How does surviving an attempted murder by a parent affect a family long-term? 00:07:58 — Why do children normalize chaos when abuse is part of daily life? 00:11:44 — How does growing up in constant fear rewire a child’s nervous system? 00:14:09 — Why do abusive punishments often feel more humiliating than painful? 00:18:12 — What happens psychologically when a parent chooses an abuser over their child? 00:21:07 — Why do children in foster care experience higher rates of secondary abuse? 00:24:03 — How does institutional neglect allow abuse to continue unnoticed? 00:27:41 — Why do trauma survivors struggle to trust authority figures meant to protect them? 00:31:19 — How does early exposure to violence influence relationship patterns in adulthood? 00:34:48 — Why do abuse survivors often defend or return to harmful partners? 00:37:06 — What happens to the brain during sexual assault when survival instincts take over? 00:39:52 — Why do trauma survivors minimize events that would devastate others? 00:42:21 — How does prolonged trauma distort a person’s sense of safety and faith? 00:45:02 — Why do some people ignore gut instincts right before life-changing events? 00:47:58 — How does alcohol amplify conflict in emotionally volatile situations? 00:49:41 — What happens psychologically when a loved one dies suddenly in front of you? 00:52:06 — How does performing life-saving measures affect long-term trauma processing? 00:55:18 — Why does shock make devastating news feel unreal or delayed? 01:01:27 — How does unresolved trauma resurface during moments of perceived stability? 01:09:42 — Why do survivors expect disaster even during periods of happiness? 01:17:36 — How does repeated loss shape a person’s emotional resilience or numbness? 01:28:54 — Why do trauma survivors struggle with peace more than chaos? 01:45:18 — How does a lifetime of survival mode affect identity and self-worth? 02:06:11 — What does healing look like after decades of compounded trauma? Topics: Attempted Murder, Family Violence, Foster Care, Widow, Loss If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DEVORAH at https://www.oneskin.co/DEVORAH  #oneskinpod  Kate opens up about a relationship that began when she was just 16 years old—with her 32-year-old high school softball coach. What started in secrecy eventually grew into years of manipulation, abuse, and silence from the adults who were supposed to protect her. She walks us through how the relationship began, how it continued even after the school was alerted, and how she carried the weight of it into adulthood. Despite everything, she went on to graduate college, finish law school, and become a prosecutor. And after years of therapy and rebuilding her life, she finally reported the truth to police in 2024. Her former coach has since pled guilty and is now awaiting sentencing. Kate's Links: https://www.nsvrc.org/ https://rainn.org/learn-about-rainn/what-we-do/support-and-services/ https://oaesv.org/ https://www.dvpi.org/ Topics: Manipulation, Coercion, Abuse, Legal Justice, Child Exploitation  If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official Merch - NOW AVAILABLE!  In today’s episode, Kétlye opens up about growing up in a strict military household where being herself was never accepted. From physical punishment to being stripped of her dignity after coming out, she spent years believing she was the problem. Now, she’s sharing what really happened, what it’s taken to survive, and how she’s still trying to heal, forgive, and rebuild. This is a conversation about identity, family, shame, and what it means to keep choosing yourself— even when the people closest to you don’t. Ketlye's Links: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@cousinnchaos?si=eI8aKFJP5iUS9qT8 00:22:06 — Why do some children grow up feeling like they’re being dressed for someone else’s approval rather than their own comfort?00:22:42 — How does a parent’s idea of appearance shape a child’s self-identity long term?00:23:19 — Why are some kids restricted from certain toys or interests based on outdated gender rules?00:23:59 — What happens psychologically when a child’s harmless interests are repeatedly taken away?00:30:43 — How does fear of getting in trouble at home affect behavior at school?00:31:19 — Why do children panic when teachers threaten to contact their parents?00:31:56 — What does extreme distress in class reveal about what a child may be experiencing privately?00:32:54 — Why do small childhood mistakes sometimes trigger extreme consequences at home?00:33:50 — How do school confrontations escalate into larger issues when home life is already unstable?00:34:12 — Why do some kids confess immediately when confronted, even before being accused?00:34:35 — How do food-related punishments impact a child emotionally and physically?00:34:55 — Why do some punishments seem designed to humiliate rather than teach?00:43:53 — What leads a parent to remove a child’s ability to sleep in their own bed as discipline?00:44:33 — How do teens secretly attempt to cope with harsh living conditions at home?00:44:47 — What are the emotional effects of sleeping on the floor for long periods of time?00:45:22 — Why do certain household punishments continue for months without reconsideration?00:45:42 — How can strict household rules interfere with a teen’s educational future?00:46:01 — Why do some parents try to prevent their child from attending college out of anger or control?01:16:12 — Why do some young adults hide emotional struggles from their families after moving out?01:16:32 — What happens when someone seeks emotional comfort from a parent and receives none?01:17:02 — How does a parent’s emotional detachment affect a young adult during heartbreak?01:17:41 — Why do some people end up finding more emotional support in friends than in family?01:18:03 — How does seeing a partner’s healthy family highlight dysfunction in your own upbringing?01:20:31 — How does growing up in a strict or unstable home affect college life and independence?01:20:54 — Why can small moments of support from a parent feel overwhelmingly emotional after years of tension?01:21:20 — Why do some adults feel nervous sharing new relationships with their families?01:21:38 — What causes family reactions to shift when a child reveals romantic involvement?01:22:13 — How do unresolved family dynamics resurface during early adulthood transitions?01:45:15 — Why do some people resist therapy even when their behavior harms loved ones?01:46:26 — What does it mean when someone says “shame dies in safe spaces”?01:47:14 — How does a parent justify sleeping comfortably while enforcing harsh living conditions on their child? Topics: Family Trauma, Identity, Coming Out, Mother Wounds, Shame, Childhood Trauma If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#foryou #podcast In 2010, two days after Christmas, Iain hugged his daughter goodbye—believing she was simply going to the library. He never saw her again. What followed was a shocking case of familial human trafficking, international abduction, and systemic failure. The U.S. Embassy called it “out of jurisdiction.” Courts ignored his pleas. Desperate, he confronted the man he believed was his daughter’s abuser—only to be incarcerated for 50 months in Poland. Iain spent four years in prison, wrote a book, and is now speaking worldwide, still fighting to be heard. Iain's Links: https://www.iloveyoulikeone.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Love-You-Like-One-Daughter/dp/B0D3NSZ9YV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086719568994 https://www.instagram.com/iloveyoulikeone/ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — What is it really like starting your career inside a tiny music label? 00:02:15 — Why do some bosses immediately bad-mouth the person you replaced? 00:04:02 — How do toxic workplaces subtly make you question your worth? 00:05:48 — Why do young women get “wing-clipped” by industry executives? 00:07:40 — How does being told “you’ll never be an artist” affect your identity? 00:10:12 — Why do manipulative leaders discourage employees from dreaming? 00:12:44 — What are early red flags when joining a new label or startup? 00:14:50 — How does constant phone access become a form of control? 00:16:30 — Why do some bosses require hours-long daily phone calls? 00:18:55 — How do toxic workplaces blur personal and professional boundaries? 00:20:48 — What does emotional manipulation look like in the music industry? 00:23:12 — How does a “golden child” dynamic trap people in bad jobs? 00:25:30 — Why do young employees feel guilty for wanting to quit? 00:27:44 — How does psychological dependency form inside toxic jobs? 00:30:05 — Why do uncomfortable comments from coworkers get normalized? 00:32:12 — How do older male coworkers cross personal boundaries? 00:34:40 — What makes people stay even when a job feels unsafe? 00:37:15 — How do artists get shaped and controlled behind the scenes? 00:39:28 — Why are some labels treating artists like products instead of people? 00:41:50 — How does power imbalance show up in the music business? 00:43:59 — Why do some executives call employees after hours to vent opinions? 00:52:02 — Why would a boss want an employee in a “position he can control”? 00:53:12 — How do racist political comments from a boss impact an employee? 00:58:40 — Why do some artists feel broken down by their own label? 01:00:58 — How does creative control get taken away from developing artists? 01:02:14 — Why do employees feel responsible for the harm being done? 01:16:35 — What does workplace abuse look like when you don’t realize it’s abuse? 01:17:52 — How does self-doubt keep people stuck in manipulative jobs? 01:19:14 — Why do toxic leaders resist fixing illegal or unethical contracts? 01:24:45 — Why do older industry men hide their intentions from young women? 01:26:30 — How do people rebuild their careers after leaving a toxic industry? Topics: Child Abduction, Cult, System Failure, International Kidnapping, Familial Betrayal, Exploitation If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#foryou #podcast Riley traveled Route 66 alone during the darkest stage of her alcoholism. What started as an escape turned into a harsh look at the reality of her addiction. She shares what that journey was truly like and how it became a turning point. Riley has now been sober for over two years, and this story is a reminder of how far healing can take you. Riley's Links: Tik Tok: riwhey_orthehighway Instagram: riwhey_orthehighway 00:00:00 — What does it feel like to finally admit you’re an alcoholic?00:01:06 — How does childhood ADHD treatment shape your mental health later in life?00:02:18 — Why do kids start believing they need medication to be “tolerable”?00:03:01 — Can Adderall make someone feel numb or disconnected?00:03:44 — What are the early signs your ADHD medication is too strong?00:04:24 — Why do some teens feel socially “different” even when outgoing?00:05:16 — Why do some teenagers chase alcohol so aggressively?00:06:44 — Why do some people want to drink again after getting violently sick?00:07:23 — How does teen partying evolve into emotional dependency?00:08:36 — Why do young people crave the weekend “high” during the week?00:10:27 — When does teen drinking cross into addiction territory?00:11:16 — Why does weed feel like a solution when ADHD meds cause anxiety?00:12:22 — What actually happens when you mix Adderall and alcohol?00:13:10 — How does weed turn into a full dependency?00:15:14 — What changes when alcohol becomes fully legal and accessible?00:16:02 — How does a friend intervention actually feel from the inside?00:17:12 — Why do some people spiral when moving back home?00:18:14 — How do restaurant jobs quietly fuel addiction?00:20:17 — What pushes someone to flee their life and drive across the country?00:23:31 — Why do people believe a new city will fix their problems?00:24:50 — What does a real breakdown look like during a solo road trip?00:31:19 — How does alcohol cause you to lose entire days of your life?00:34:14 — Why do beautiful experiences feel empty during addiction?00:36:33 — How does addiction recreate the same chaos no matter where you go?00:41:22 — What does alcoholism physically look like in the body?00:53:11 — Why does “comfort” become dangerous in long-term recovery?00:54:45 — What happens when you break all the early sobriety rules?00:55:39 — Why do people relapse even after doing the “right” things?01:00:58 — What does making amends actually feel like?01:02:18 — Why is willingness the key to staying sober long-term? Topics: Addiction, Recovery, Sobriety, Alcoholism, Route 66, Healing If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#foryou #podcast A childhood built on fear, control, and unthinkable loss—followed by years of silence, survival, and the long fight to reclaim her life. Tana opens up about the darkness she was born into, the strength it took to escape, and what healing really looks like after a lifetime of trauma. Links: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/ PHP vs IOP: What’s The Difference? https://thebridgeway.com/blog/php-vs-iop-whats-the-difference/ The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker & | Hachette Book Group https://share.google/J8ErtTuzmLl7wFixF https://www.linkedin.com/in/tana-jo-almand-47b1b9149?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app 00:00:00 What happens psychologically when a child grows up working instead of playing? 00:02:15 How does witnessing tragedy at a young age permanently alter your brain? 00:04:32 Why do children of abusive parents confuse control with love? 00:07:05 What does it mean to be a parentified child forced to raise yourself? 00:09:20 How can trauma make you forget entire years of your childhood? 00:12:00 Why do some survivors still protect the people who hurt them? 00:14:45 How can emotional neglect feel more damaging than physical abuse? 00:17:05 What happens to kids who are never told “I love you,” only “work harder”? 00:19:32 How does growing up in isolation distort your sense of normal? 00:22:00 Why do abused children develop hyper-awareness and people-pleasing? 00:24:15 What are the long-term effects of being treated as labor instead of family? 00:26:42 How does chronic fear wire your body into constant survival mode? 00:29:10 Why do victims of control struggle to trust anyone, even after freedom? 00:31:35 How can one traumatic parent shape every future relationship? 00:34:20 Why do some survivors still feel guilty for escaping abuse? 00:36:58 What does it do to a child to witness violence toward animals or siblings? 00:39:45 How does manipulation disguise itself as religion or discipline? 00:42:12 What happens when the justice system fails children in abusive homes? 00:44:50 How can therapy re-traumatize you if the wrong person is listening? 00:47:05 Why do abusers often seem charming and respectable in public? 00:50:12 How does financial control keep families trapped in cycles of abuse? 00:53:25 Why do children normalize chaos when peace feels unsafe? 00:56:40 What survival instincts form when love and fear come from the same person? 00:59:15 How can dissociation protect the mind from unbearable experiences? 01:02:00 Why do kids in abusive homes learn to read energy before words? 01:05:20 How can losing your childhood make adulthood feel like constant catch-up? 01:09:00 What are the hidden costs of being the “resilient one” in a broken family? 01:12:45 How does guilt follow survivors even when they did nothing wrong? 01:16:30 What happens when trauma becomes your entire personality? 01:20:15 How can siblings experience the same abuse but remember it differently? 01:28:10 What does forgiveness actually look like when the pain never stopped? 01:36:00 What’s the psychological toll of being silenced by family loyalty? 01:43:25 Why does healing feel lonely after growing up in constant crisis? 01:51:00 How do religion and shame intertwine in abusive households? 02:09:40 What are the first signs that you’re finally healing from childhood trauma? 02:36:00 What does it mean to turn lifelong trauma into meaningful purpose? Topics: Childhood Trauma, Narcissistic Parent, Survival, Abuse Recovery If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#foryou #podcast On May 21st, 2018, Naseem’s life changed forever when she was hit and then run over three times by a car. What could have been the end became the beginning of a remarkable journey of healing, transformation, and purpose. Now, Naseem celebrates that day each year as Unbreakable Day, a reminder of her decision to turn unimaginable pain into empowerment. Her book, “The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over,” and her work as a speaker help others find meaning, growth, and strength in their own experiences of trauma. Naseem's Links: Website: https://naseemrochette.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Benefits-Being-Run-Over/dp/B0BW3LK86X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678558072&sr=8-1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseemrochette?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app 00:00:00 What happens psychologically when you face death and survive? 00:01:03 Why do near-death experiences completely change how people view life? 00:02:14 What does it feel like to realize you might die — and make peace with it? 00:03:28 Why do people only appreciate life once they almost lose it? 00:04:40 How can trauma reveal what actually matters most in life? 00:06:07 Why is accepting help so hard for people who are usually independent? 00:07:21 How does vulnerability become a strength after tragedy? 00:08:36 What can the Japanese art of kintsugi teach us about healing from pain? 00:09:52 How do people rebuild confidence and identity after trauma? 00:11:03 Why do small acts of kindness feel so powerful during recovery? 00:12:19 How can sharing your story help others heal too? 00:13:42 Why is perfectionism often a mask for pain or control issues? 00:14:58 How does social media make it harder to show our real struggles? 00:16:15 What does it mean to “relearn yourself” after surviving the impossible? 00:18:07 How can letting others help become an act of strength? 00:19:43 Why does slowing down feel like weakness for high-achievers? 00:21:02 How can reframing pain as purpose transform your healing journey? 00:22:28 What does it mean to turn scars into gold, like kintsugi art? 00:23:44 How does openness and community speed up emotional recovery? 00:25:12 Why do some people disappear during your hardest moments? 00:26:30 How can understanding others’ limitations bring peace instead of anger? 00:28:10 What happens when the person who hurt you never apologizes? 00:30:02 How can therapy and medication support true emotional healing? 00:31:45 How does gratitude shift your mindset after trauma? 00:33:18 How can rewriting your story turn victimhood into empowerment? 00:35:01 What does it mean to forgive without closure? 00:37:10 How can giving grace to people who failed you set you free? 00:39:05 Why is vulnerability actually a form of strength? 00:41:27 How can self-awareness and reframing thoughts rebuild confidence? 00:44:02 What does it mean to live every day as a second chance? Topics: Car Accident, Survivor, Hit and Run, Near Death If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices