1778966880
Beyond the Monsters

Advertise on podcast: Beyond the Monsters

Rating
★★★★★
4.9
from
51 reviews
This podcast has
80 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Chell Bane
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2024/11/10
Latest episode
2026/04/22
Average duration
78 min.
Release period
6 days

Description

A podcast where people share real stories of trauma, survival, mental health, and the darkest moments of their lives. Trauma, abuse, true crime, resilience, and the long road toward healing are at the center of every episode. These conversations go deeper than the surface to uncover the truth of what they lived through, what it cost them, and how they found the strength to rise again. It is real, emotional, and driven by the belief that when survivors speak, others find the courage to heal. Hosted by Chell Bane, a medical professional with 20+ years in psychiatry and addiction medicine, and a survivor of trauma herself. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here:  https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock Beyond the Monsters podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Beyond the Monsters podcast


79: Years of Domestic Violence Led to a 10 Year Custody Battle for Her Children
2026/04/22
Jess Patz was 18 when she entered an abusive relationship that quickly escalated from love bombing into domestic violence, coercive control, and manipulation. The first physical assault happened during her first pregnancy, followed by years of emotional abuse, gaslighting, sexual assault, and financial control that caused her to question her own reality. She breaks down what intimate partner violence actually looks like behind closed doors, including how someone can be conditioned to stay, how abuse escalates over time, and how early warning signs are often missed or dismissed.  After leaving, she was pulled into a 10 year custody battle where family court systems failed to recognize patterns of abuse, allowing continued exposure for her children. During that time and years after, her body began to break down with severe health complications, including recurrent pulmonary embolisms, chronic pain, autoimmune disease, and eventually a stroke that forced her to relearn how to walk. Jess shares the reality of post separation abuse, child custody in abusive relationships, and how trauma doesn’t just stay mental, it shows up physically in ways that can change your life. She is now a speaker, advocate, and TEDx presenter using her story to raise awareness about domestic violence and its long term impact. Jess’ Links: https://www.instagram.com/_jesspatz https://www.tiktok.com/@_jesspatz https://www.jesspatz.com Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Find local resources: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center https://dvsacenter.org Beyond the Monsters Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: DV, coercive control, family court system, SA, trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, autoimmune disease, lupus, stroke recovery, chronic illness If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
78: The Reality of the War in Afghanistan
2026/04/15
Sean Tobias Ambriz joined the Army at 18 and was deployed to Afghanistan early in his military career, where he was unexpectedly assigned as a combat medic in an active war zone. With accelerated training, he was responsible for treating wounded soldiers during intense firefights, navigating Taliban ambushes, sniper fire, and life-or-death decisions in the mountains. He describes being surrounded during combat, running toward gunfire to reach injured soldiers, and working through mass casualties with limited medical supplies. He also speaks on how experiences like his are often overlooked, as attention is typically focused on special operations forces, despite conventional Army units facing the same level of danger and loss. The trauma of war, loss of fellow soldiers, and repeated exposure to combat carried into multiple deployments, PTSD, and the long-term reality veterans face after surviving combat.  Sean’s links: https://www.instagram.com/chief_pinkmist https://www.seantobiasambriz.com Resources: Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD https://www.ptsd.va.gov Beyond the Monsters Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: combat medic, Afghanistan war, military PTSD, war trauma, Army veteran If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
77: She Lost Her Fiancé to an Overdose Just 8 Months After Their Son Was Born
2026/04/08
Jori lost her fiancé to an overdose after trying to save him from a hidden addiction to pills that began before they met. Kyle came into her life on New Year’s Eve and quickly became someone she saw a future with, outgoing, magnetic, and deeply loved by everyone around him. As their relationship grew, so did the life they were building together, but behind it, he was quietly battling a pill addiction. It quickly turned into the reality of loving someone struggling with substance abuse, relapse, and the cycle of recovery attempts that didn’t last. Jori found herself questioning the signs of addiction in real time, trying to make sense of behavior changes, secrecy, and the emotional weight of being in a relationship affected by addiction. After losing her fiancé to an overdose just eight months after having their son, Jori was left navigating grief, trauma, and the lasting impact of sudden loss. She was now facing life without her partner and the father of her child, a loss that reshaped everything moving forward. She shares what it’s really like to love someone through addiction, the moments that don’t make sense at the time, and the ones that stay with you long after they’re gone. She also opens up about the loss of her best friend in a car accident she witnessed at 10 years old, a moment that stayed with her and shaped how she processes grief, trauma, and emotional attachment. Jori’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/jorikinney Jori’s Podcast - Shattered Silence: https://www.youtube.com/@ShatteredSilencePodcast https://www.instagram.com/shatteredsilencepod https://linktr.ee/shatteredsilencepod Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 SAMHSA’s National Helpline (mental health and/or substance use) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Beyond the Monsters Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topics: addiction, overdose, grief, relationships, mental health, loss, trauma healing, substance abuse If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
76: Drugged at a Work Party Then Abducted and Brutally Raped
2026/04/01
Tressa was 21 years old when she attended a company party expecting a normal night with coworkers. Within minutes of taking a shot, she began to lose control of her body. She was drugged, taken out of the bar, carried to an apartment, and left alone with a man she had never met. What followed was hours of rape and violent assault that resulted in severe, permanent physical injuries and long-term medical complications that still impact her life today. In the aftermath, Tressa was forced to repeatedly recount what happened to law enforcement, medical staff, and investigators while navigating an invasive forensic exam and a system that questioned her account. She shares the reality of what happens after rape, including the physical trauma, the psychological impact of sexual assault, and the way these cases are handled behind the scenes. More than two decades later, Tressa is now working with state and federal lawmakers to reform the sex offender registry, using her experience to advocate for change and bring awareness to the long-term impact people live with after sexual violence. Resources: RAINN 24/7 confidential support, online chat & hotline  1-800-656-HOPE https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/ Crisis Text Line 741741 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline (mental health and/or substance use) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Beyond the Monsters Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topics: violent crime, date rape drug, sexual assault (SA), true crime, victim advocacy If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
75: Raised by Addiction and a Con Artist Then Held Captive in a Motel for Five Weeks
2026/03/25
Ember grew up surrounded by manipulation, addiction, and instability that shaped her life long before she had the ability to understand or escape it. With a father in and out of prison for organized crime and a mother struggling with severe alcoholism, she was forced into survival mode early. By her teenage years, she was already raising her younger sister while navigating emotional abuse, financial exploitation, and constant instability. The environment she was raised in shaped how she viewed love, trust, and safety, making her vulnerable to repeated patterns of manipulation in adulthood.  As an adult, those patterns escalated into domestic violence, coercive control, and a situation where she was held in a motel for weeks under psychological and physical abuse. She eventually escaped by using the same manipulation tactics she was raised around. Even after getting out, the cycle didn’t immediately end. She continued to encounter people who exploited her trust, including someone she lived with for years who was secretly struggling with addiction and deception. Ember is now in the process of rebuilding her life, setting boundaries, and working in crisis support to help others, while actively breaking the patterns she was conditioned to accept. Ember’s links: https://www.instagram.com/survivorsalchemy Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 SAMHSA’s National Helpline (mental health and/or substance use) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Beyond the Monsters Socials https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topics: human trafficking, domestic violence, trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, childhood trauma If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
74: From a Rising BMX Career to Homelessness, Addiction, and Prison with Tony Hoffman
2026/03/18
Tony was once a talented BMX athlete with a promising future before addiction took over his life in his early twenties. What followed was a rapid descent into homelessness, drug addiction, and eventually prison. But prison became the turning point that forced him to confront everything he had been running from and rebuild his life from the inside out. After his release, Tony returned to BMX racing, competing professionally and eventually coaching at the Olympic level. He went on to become a nationally recognized speaker and the founder of multiple addiction treatment centers dedicated to helping people stabilize during the earliest and most dangerous stages of recovery. His work is built on a simple belief: people are not defined by their worst chapter, and with the right tools, accountability, and support, transformation is possible.  Tony’s links: https://www.instagram.com/tonymhoffman www.tonyhoffmanspeaking.com Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 SAMHSA’s National Helpline (mental health and/or substance use) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Beyond the Monsters Socials https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topics: addiction recovery, prison transformation, recovery story, substance abuse, personal growth If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
73: One Week in Drug-Induced Psychosis
2026/03/11
A birthday celebration with friends, music, THC, and psychedelic mushroom tea quickly turned into something terrifying. Within days, Shannon began experiencing drug-induced psychosis. Music felt like it was speaking directly to her, television shows appeared filled with hidden messages, and everyday sights like billboards and street signs started to feel like coded signals guiding her through a test she believed she had to pass. As severe sleep deprivation set in, paranoia intensified and reality blurred. Friends became threats, strangers felt dangerous, and the streets of Orlando became a maze of symbols she believed would determine whether she lived or died.  For nearly a week she wandered through this altered reality experiencing psychosis, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts, convinced she was trapped in a world designed to punish or test her. After being hospitalized and treated, Shannon slowly returned to reality. Her story reveals how quickly the mind can fracture under trauma, substances, and lack of sleep, and why conversations about mental health and psychosis recovery matter more than people realize. Shannon’s links: https://www.instagram.com/shannified Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 SAMHSA’s National Helpline (mental health and/or substance use) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topics: Drug-Induced Psychosis, Mental Health Crisis, Psychedelic Experience, Mental Health Recovery, Trauma Healing If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
72: He Took Two Lives in a Drunk Driving Crash at 24
2026/03/04
At 24 years old, Martin made a decision that would change multiple families forever. After a day of heavy drinking, he got behind the wheel on New Year’s Eve and caused a fatal DUI crash that left two women dead and another man seriously injured. He was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison, day for day. What followed was not a story about excuses. It was a story about accountability, addiction, guilt, shame, and what happens when you are forced to confront the irreversible consequences of drunk driving. While incarcerated, Martin earned his GED, completed a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, and became a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Today he speaks at high schools, colleges, DUI victim impact panels, and law enforcement conferences about alcohol abuse, recovery, reckless choices, and the ripple effect of one night that cannot be undone. This conversation dives into addiction, incarceration, forgiveness, trauma, and the difference between guilt and shame. Martin’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/martinllockett martinlockett.com Martin’s Books: Prison to Purpose Pipeline: How one sentence led to a life of service https://a.co/d/04fk1toj My Prison Life: A Blogger's Insights from the Inside https://a.co/d/0dl1fAny Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Stop High-Risk Impaired Driving https://www.responsibility.org/high-risk-impaired-driving Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
71: She Helps Solve Murder Cases as a Psychic Medium
2026/02/27
A former tennis pro turned forensic psychic medium, Nichole Duncan, shares how a remote viewing session cracked open an entirely new reality. What began with scientific curiosity about telepathy and intuition led to verified details in missing persons cases, homicide investigations, and human trafficking work. From describing evidence later confirmed by law enforcement to navigating strict ethical boundaries around spiritual consent, she explains how mediumship intersects with criminal cases without replacing investigative process. She breaks down what remote viewing actually is, how intuitive impressions form, and why evidence should be a byproduct of connection rather than the goal. The conversation moves into near-death experiences, life review, intuition, and what may happen in the moments before impact during sudden death. Chell shares her own experience the night her husband died and asks the questions many survivors quietly carry: Can they hear us? Do they suffer? Are we ever alone? From meditation and grounding to telepathic communication and signs from loved ones, this discussion explores grief, spiritual connection, trauma, and the possibility that consciousness continues beyond the body. A special additional conversation released outside our regular Wednesday schedule. Nichole’s links: https://www.nicholeduncanintuitive.com https://www.instagram.com/nicholeduncanintuitive https://www.tiktok.com/@nicholeduncanintuitive Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: Psychic Medium, Remote Viewing, Near Death Experience, Spiritual Communication, Intuition and Trauma, Consciousness After Death If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
70: Surviving a Violent Home Invasion
2026/02/25
Lori was finishing a work project in her mother’s quiet home when a violent home invasion began with men kicking in the front door. Within seconds she was running upstairs toward her firearm, calculating escape routes in real time, and opening fire as armed intruders stormed the hallway. When her gun malfunctioned and one of the intruders returned fire, everything shifted in an instant. One bullet tore through her body, ruptured her intestine, destroyed blood vessels, and ultimately led to a below the knee amputation. She was resuscitated three times, airlifted to a trauma center, and placed on life support for two weeks after a random gang related armed robbery changed everything. A former criminal justice professional with a 20 year career in law enforcement, Lori shares the mindset that shaped her split second decisions, the psychological aftermath of violent crime, survivor’s guilt, PTSD, and the reality of navigating the justice system while learning to walk again with a prosthetic. From elderly parent care and rising crime rates to firearm safety, self defense preparedness, and trauma recovery, this conversation explores what it means to survive a near fatal shooting and rebuild after catastrophic trauma. Lori’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/lorisolvup Lori's Vigilant Living - Your High-Five Guide https://www.facebook.com/lorisolvup Resources Lori mentioned: Dr Bohdi Sanders, author The Stoic Mindset, etc. https://thewisdomwarrior.com Alain Burrese, Enjoy Life Safely https://www.enjoylifesafely.com Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: armed robbery, attempted murder, violent crime survival, true crime, amputation recovery If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
69: After 10,000 Searches, a Retired K9 Faces a Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
2026/02/18
Chris spent 23 years in law enforcement, 18 of them in K9, but nothing prepared him for bonding with the dog no one else wanted. Tambo had cycled through handlers, labeled aloof and difficult, until the two recognized something familiar in each other. What followed was an explosive detection career, a devastating cancer diagnosis, emergency surgery costing over $10,000, and a prognosis of just weeks to live. Instead of accepting an expiration date, Chris chose to fight, documenting Tambo’s chemotherapy journey, partnering with Project K9 Hero, and turning a silent working dog into a symbol of resilience for families facing cancer. As Tambo defied hemangiosarcoma and stood before the Philadelphia Eagles stadium filled with fans on Sunday Night Football, something deeper unfolded. A fractured father son relationship began to heal, a new generation witnessed cycles being broken, and a “forgotten” K9 became the bridge between grief, redemption, and legacy.  Chris and Tambo’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/k9_tambo Project K9 Hero: https://projectk9hero.org Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: police dog, K9 handler, K9 unit, explosive detection dog, terminal diagnosis If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
68: Infiltrating a Motorcycle Club After His Father’s Murder and Fighting a Corrupt Family Court
2026/02/11
Paul Hurley shares a life shaped by institutional betrayal, childhood abuse, and a family court system that protected power over truth. After discovering his identity had been legally altered as a child and surviving physical abuse in his own home, Paul later fought a seven-year custody battle when his children were removed from him under false allegations. He uncovers how a police department, CPS worker, psychologist, and judge failed to contact him after his children were sexually abused in their mother’s home, choosing instead to restrict his parental rights while minimizing consequences for the offender. As he battles corruption in Smith County, Texas, Paul simultaneously investigates his father’s murder, infiltrating motorcycle clubs to expose drug trafficking activity involving individuals connected to the sheriff’s office. From wrongful arrest and supervised visitation to courtroom retaliation and systemic coverups, this story exposes the intersection of family court corruption, law enforcement misconduct, and the psychological toll of being labeled dangerous while fighting to protect your children. What happens when the system designed to protect families becomes the weapon used against them? Paul’s Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12877863/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk https://www.instagram.com/actorpaulhurley Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) RAINN 24/7 confidential support, online chat & hotline  1-800-656-HOPE Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topics: Family Court, Court Corruption, Custody Battle, Parental Rights, Institutional Betrayal, Undercover Investigation, True Crime, Organized Crime If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BTM Special: Married to the Wolf of Wall Street and How to Leave Abuse with Dr. Nae
2026/02/07
Dr. Nae (Nadine Macaluso) speaks from lived experience about what coercive control actually looks like behind wealth, power, and public spectacle. Known to the world as the real-life wife portrayed in The Wolf of Wall Street, she unpacks the psychological mechanics woven throughout the story, explaining how trauma bonding, intimidation, manipulation, and addiction shaped daily life inside the relationship. What many viewers recognized as chaos or entertainment is reframed as part of a sustained pattern driven by fear, intermittent affection, and a profound power imbalance that slowly erodes identity and safety. Now a licensed therapist, Dr. Nae explains why leaving is rarely simple, why survivors stay longer than they ever planned, and why the most dangerous moment is often the decision to go. She breaks down post-separation abuse, power-based retaliation, and the myths that fuel victim blaming, while offering hard-won insight on planning safely, trusting your body when your mind is confused, and rebuilding after years of survival mode. Dr. Nae’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine https://www.tiktok.com/@drnaelmft https://www.facebook.com/drnaelmft https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealDrNadine https://drnae.com Run Like Hell by Nadine Macaluso https://a.co/d/1lgb7jL Resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Crisis Text Line 741741 Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topics: coercive control, trauma bond, leaving abuse, post separation abuse, domestic violence (DV), therapist If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
67: Protecting Her Stepchildren From CSA and the Reality of Reunification Camp
2026/02/04
Kitty shares how the family court system used parental alienation claims and court-ordered reunification therapy to forcibly remove children from their protective parent and place them with their abusive parent, exposing a devastating pattern of institutional failure.  After marrying a man with sole custody of two young boys, concerning behavioral changes and SA disclosures emerged following court-ordered visitation with their biological mother. Counselors, forensic interviews, and law enforcement became involved, with professionals acknowledging abuse had occurred, yet prosecutors declined to move forward. What followed was years of ignored testimony, sealed records, institutional silence, and a family court system that failed to protect children who spoke up. As the case escalated, the court labeled the protective parents as alienators and ordered placement in a court-mandated reunification camp that forcibly removed the boys from their home and isolated them from their support system. Kitty shares the psychological and physical toll of prolonged legal trauma, coercive control disguised as treatment, judicial overreach, financial devastation, and the long-term impact on children subjected to court-sanctioned separation. This episode exposes systemic family court failures and the path that led Kitty to advocacy and legislative efforts aimed at protecting children from institutional and legal abuse. Kitty’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/georgiaprotectiveparents https://www.facebook.com/Georgiaprotectiveparents https://x.com/gaprotectvprnts Email: [email protected] Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 SAMHSA’s National Helpline (mental health and/or substance use) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 24/7 confidential support, online chat & hotline  1-800-656-HOPE Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: family court, coercive control, reunification therapy, reunification camp, institutional failure, systemic trauma If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
66: Her Ex Tried to Murder Her After She Left
2026/01/28
Larissa survived an attempted murder by a former partner who had spent months isolating, controlling, and manipulating her under the guise of protection and faith. She recounts how what appeared stable and safe escalated into coercive control, sexual violence, stalking, and a near-fatal shooting that led to the amputation of several fingers. In the aftermath, Larissa navigates the psychological recovery that follows surviving extreme violence. She speaks to what it takes to escape, what happens after you do, and how healing is built slowly through reclaiming identity and self trust. Larissa's Links: http://www.larissaslovenotes.com https://www.instagram.com/ann_ri3 Resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Crisis Text Line 741741 Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: attempted murder, domestic violence (DV), coercive control, survivor story, stalking If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact [email protected] for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast reviews

Read Beyond the Monsters podcast reviews


4.9 out of 5
51 reviews
★★★★★
12664175 2026/04/03
Raw, Honest, & Inspiring
Beyond the Monsters Podcast features some of the most harrowing, challenging, unbelievable circumstances that people face and have overcome. Just when...
★★★★★
Very intrigued! 2026/03/14
This podcast makes me think about everything differently,
Wow, this is so real and raw. I can’t stop listing to it. Chell makes this podcast feel like I’m sitting in my living room with her and the amazing ...
★★★★★
astralbuddy7 2026/02/04
Fav pod!!!
This is my favorite podcast ever! I love all of the insight it gives me into situations I’ve never experienced or thought of and a lot of episodes I c...
★★★★★
wildflower4478 2025/12/16
Breaking stigmas and sharing pain is how we heal
Chelle is one of the most compassionate and caring, supportive podcasts interviews we had the most loving shared experiences “ time “with her with on ...
★★★★★
Imme2014 2025/12/16
Amazing podcast
This podcast is the best and it is also very much life changing!
★★★★★
EmmaJxn 2025/11/17
Brave Conversations
Chell and her guests tackle topics that most people shy away from. That’s exactly why they are so important. These brave conversations that are except...
★★★★★
FindingJustice 2025/11/16
Must See Podcast
Beyond the Monsters is a powerful, healing, and deeply human podcast. The stories are raw and real, and they shine light on the kinds of monsters that...
★★★★★
anicolek1982 2025/11/16
Transformative
Chell and the entire team were fantastic to work with. The experience was a transformative and powerful. The space to be heard is one of the most impo...
★★★★★
Grace Elizabeth1 2025/11/06
Grace S
Beyond the Monsters goes DEEP into survivor stories and is truly a must listen. Chell is a great interviewer and really uncovers these stories in a un...
★★★★★
Healing.Is.Possible 2025/11/03
Healing is Possible!
I recently shared, a portion of my story with Chell Bane, at Beyond the Monsters. I am so grateful for Chell and her willingness to allow individuals ...
check all reviews on apple podcasts

Podcast sponsorship advertising

Start advertising on Beyond the Monsters relevant audience podcasts


What do you want to promote?