Best Jan Broberg Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring The Male Survivor Perspective of Sexual Abuse Roundtable Hosted By Dave Markel [Part 1] 53:11

3h ago53:11

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[Content Warning]: child sexual abuse, extortion, rape, psychological abuse, neglect Today Dave Markel, friend of the podcast and host of the S.A.S.S. (Sexual Assault Survivor Stories) podcast, is hosting a round table featureing three male survivors of childhood sexual abuse; David Weeks, Lee Cooper, and Robert Marshall. Each were affected in thei…

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92. Dave Markel: A Shared Episode of The Jan Broberg Show! 1:06:40

11d ago1:06:40

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92. Dave Markel: A Shared Episode of The Jan Broberg Show! I am honored to be able to bring to you an episode from The Jan Broberg Show, in which Jan invited me to be a guest on her show. After it aired (June 18, 2024; https://www.thejanbrobergshow.com/trauma-informed-perspectives-understanding-the-neuroscience-of-sexual-assault-with-dave-markel/),…

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95. Ashley Bendiksen: Powerfully Inspiring Others with Hope and Healing 40:20

1h ago40:20

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Sometimes I am flabbergasted by how things work out to bring someone into my life for the purpose of helping to heal others through this show. This is one of those times…I found Ashley Bendiksen through Instagram, being duly impressed with her mission and accomplishments of bringing her story to national audiences to help bring justice to victim an…

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CHARLES ESTEN (Pt2/2): Navigating Acting, Music, & His Daughter’s Fight Against Cancer (S2/EP7) 59:53

5h ago59:53

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🟥 Charles Esten played the role of country singer Deacon Claybourne on the drama Nashville from 2012 to 2018, which subsequently kickstarted his own musical career. He also played Ward Cameron on the teen drama series Outer Banks. He appeared in the improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway? As a series regular between 1999–2005 and returned with …

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94. John Jay Wiley: Host of Law Enforcement Talk Radio & Podcast Shares his Trauma Story 44:22

6d ago44:22

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John Jay Wiley is a retired police officer (Baltimore Police Department) who is now the founder and host of Law Enforcement Talk Radio & Podcast…both a radio show and a podcast. I had the honor of being a guest on LET Radio in an episode that was aired on 09 June 2024. You can listen to that episode here. It was quite the experience, and I apprecia…

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Word of the Month : Connection 36:25

1h ago36:25

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In this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on Connection. Jan shares her personal experience of donating a kidney to her sister and emphasizes the importance of building real connections with others. She discusses the impact …

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93. Orvie B. Baker, Jr.: Producing a Documentary on a Monument Most Know Nothing About! 24:36

7d ago24:36

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I sometimes surf social media in search of someone I think might be an excellent guest for this show. When I found retired US Army soldier Orvie B. Baker, Jr. I knew I had found true excellence! See, Orvie is a former SARC, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, for the Army SAPRO (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office). He has tons of experi…

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Silent Scars, Loud Healing : Overcoming Ritualistic Sexual Abuse With Jimmi Toro 1:10:30

4d ago1:10:30

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[Content Warning]: Ritualistic sexual abuse, psychological torture, violence Today, Jan is joined by Jimmi Toro, an American contemporary, internationally acclaimed artist, author of his new book HEAL, founder of the non-profit Rescue11 whose mission is to protect children against predators. He is also a composer, and a music producer. Jimmi has sp…

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Walking Beside Trauma : Insights from Psychotherapist Joelle Maletis 1:11:35

11d ago1:11:35

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Today, Jan is joined by Joelle Maletis, a highly acclaimed international speaker, psychotherapist, and trauma expert with a global following. She is also the author of a TED-Ed video on PTSD that has garnered over 3.2 million views, and is available in 28 different languages. Her focus is on helping people overcome obstacles and lead fulfilling, ba…

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CHARLES ESTEN (Pt1/2): Navigating Acting, Music, & His Daughter’s Fight Against Cancer (S2/EP7) 1:11:49

11d ago1:11:49

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🟥 Charles Esten played the role of country singer Deacon Claybourne on the drama Nashville from 2012 to 2018, which subsequently kickstarted his own musical career. He also played Ward Cameron on the teen drama series Outer Banks. He appeared in the improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway? As a series regular between 1999–2005 and returned with …

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91. Caroline Markel and Bailie: I Count Myself Fortunate to Know Them Both! 1:00:08

18d ago1:00:08

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If you haven’t already heard Bailie’s two-part interview, Episodes 49 and 50, give them a listen—you’ll hear one of the most compelling and intriguing interviews of sexual assault and rape that will hold you spell-bound and awestruck. You don’t need to listen to those episodes before you listen to this one, but definitely take the time to listen to…

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From Victim to Advocate : Persevering Through Domestic Violence With Marcia Roberts Mikels PhD 1:21:27

18d ago1:21:27

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[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, sexual abuse, marital abuse, sexual extortion, rape, stalking, physical abuse, death of an unborn child, Today, Jan is joined by Marcia Roberts Mikels who has a PhD in Forensic Psychology, is an author, and owns a consultancy that seeks to help those who have been a victim of domestic violence. Marcia shares h…

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90. Chris McGhee: A Man on a Mission to Change a Law—Because his Daughter Was Sexually Assaulted by a Cop 42:15

22d ago42:15

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This story is compelling for lots of reasons: because it’s told by a man, Chris McGhee, whose daughter was sexually assaulted by a cop; because the cop was convicted, but didn’t serve any jail time; because Chris and his daughter are working hard to get a Pennsylvania law changed so that cops are charged with a felony instead of a misdemeanor when …

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89. Erika Shershun: From Tragedy to Triumph – A Journey of Healing from Unimaginable Trauma 51:53

23d ago51:53

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Erika’s life story sounds like a fictional crime novel…but the amazing aspect is that the truth really is sometimes stranger than fiction. The truth of Erika’s horrific story is that her father killed himself when Erika was just 15. Years later, a brother also ended his own life. At 19 Erika was raped by a friend of the young man she was dating; an…

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Abducted in Plain Sight (Pt2/2): Actress & Twice Kidnapping Victim JAN BROBERG & host BRAD WARREN (S2/EP6) 1:25:36

25d ago1:25:36

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🟥 S2/EP6 - Brad welcomes actress, author, podcast host, and twice kidnapping survivor Jan Broberg. Jan's life story extends beyond her accomplishments in the performing arts. As a child, Jan endured the traumatic experience of being kidnapped twice by a family friend, first at the age of twelve and again at fourteen. Her harrowing ordeal has been w…

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Trauma-Informed Perspectives: Understanding the Neuroscience of Sexual Assault with Dave Markel 1:11:19

26d ago1:11:19

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[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, extortion, suicide Today, Jan is joined by friend of the podcast Dave Markel, an expert in trauma-informed interviews and a survivor of childhood and adult sexual assault. They discuss Dave's background and expertise, his personal experiences, and the importance of trauma-informed approaches. T…

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From Pain to Power : Transforming Your Trauma with Alberta Jordan 47:29

1M ago47:29

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[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, infidelity, suicide, descriptions of medical procedures and medical trauma Alberta is a trauma survivor and has lived through sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse and then suffered a medical trauma – a brain hemorrhage and afterwards was…

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88. Laurie McBride: Her Evolving Light, From Desperation to Providing Aspiration 59:40

1M ago59:40

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Laurie McBride was sexually assaulted by her brother when she was a young girl. She was also emotionally abused by her mother while growing up, and then when she was in high school, she was the victim of two separate rape attempts. By the time Laurie was 18 and left home, she felt lost. In a situation like Laurie’s, it isn’t difficult to understand…

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Abducted in Plain Sight (Pt1/2): Actress & Twice Kidnapping Victim JAN BROBERG & host BRAD WARREN (S2/EP6) 1:16:33

1M ago1:16:33

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🟥 For episode six, Brad welcomes actress, author, podcast host, and twice kidnapping survivor Jan Broberg. Jan's life story extends beyond her accomplishments in the performing arts. As a child, Jan endured the traumatic experience of being kidnapped twice by a family friend, first at the age of twelve and again at fourteen. Her harrowing ordeal ha…

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Word of the Month: Self-Love 35:19

1M ago35:19

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In this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on Self-Love. Jan discusses the importance of self-love, shares personal examples and experiences, and explores how childhood trauma affects self-esteem, distinguishing it from self-…

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87. Caroline Markel: She’s Back This Month; "Big, Bold, and Unapologetic!" 36:02

2M ago36:02

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Because Caroline was traveling so much of last month, I wasn't able to record an April episode with her. But now, she’s back home and busy at work. But not so busy as to miss another episode with me! This month, Caroline talks about where she was these past several weeks, who she was traveling with, what they were doing on this extended trip, and t…

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From Survivor to CEO With Arci Grey [Part 2] 51:39

2M ago51:39

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Join Jan and the remarkable Arci Grey as they delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience, trauma, and personal empowerment. Arci, a survivor of multiple traumatic events, brings a unique perspective to healing. Through her innovative approach, Touchy-Feely Super Science™ (aka Applied Neuroscience), she guides individuals to unlock their true …

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86. Kelly Justus: Embracing Her Own Healing Through Action—Promoting Project Callisto's Mission 36:40

2M ago36:40

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Kelly and I have a few things in common: our admiration and support of the mission of Project Callisto, and our belief that normalizing the converstation around rape and sexual assault will help reduce the prevalence of rape culture. With regard to Callisto: I won’t go into the full explanation of how Callisto works, you can find out that informati…

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Grieving Mothers (Pt2/2): A Conversation about Hope & Healing After Loss w/ guest JAMIE HEARD & guest host Michelle Warren (S2/EP5) 58:19

2M ago58:19

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Visit (or click) https://goodgriefgoodgodshow.com/s2ep5-jamieheeard to learn more about today's guest, including the show, and to access parts one and two of this episode, access the back catalog of episodes, and connect on social media plus more (or see below). 🟥 GUEST: JAMIE HEARD, CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FAITHFULLY RESTORED (501c3) In…

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From Survivor to CEO With Arci Grey [Part 1] 48:27

2M ago48:27

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[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Descriptions of Torture and Attempted Murder, Suicidal Ideation, Near Death Experience Join Jan and the remarkable Arci Grey as they delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience, trauma, and personal empowerment. Arci, a survivor of multiple traumatic events, brings a unique perspective t…

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85. Roger Canaff: A Former Sexual Assault Prosecutor and Highly Qualified Expert Gives Us His Insights! 30:21

2M ago30:21

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Having Roger Canaff join me on this show has long been a goal, and I finally was able to reconnect with this former colleague. I met Roger when I was working for the US Army in a position known as a Highly Qualified Expert for the Criminal Investigation Command (known as CID-Criminal Investigation Division). Part of my job was co-managing a 2-week …

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A Discussion of Child Sexual Abuse of Boys and It’s Aftermath in “Monday, Rent Boy” with Susan Doherty 59:46

2M ago59:46

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[Content Warning] : Child Sexual Abuse, Child Exploitation, Religious Abuse Today, Jan is joined by Susan Doherty, to discuss the release of her new book “Monday Rent Boy.” She began her working life at Maclean’s Magazine in Toronto. After Maclean’s, she worked for a digital publishing company in Paris, and free-lanced for The International Herald …

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Grieving Mothers (Pt1/2): A Conversation about Hope & Healing After Loss w/ guest JAMIE HEARD & guest host Michelle Warren (S2/EP5) 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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In this special Mother's Day episode, hosted by guest host Michelle Warren, wife of Brad Warren, and featuring Jamie Heard, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Faithfully Restored, the conversation delves into the profound journey of motherhood amidst loss. Both Michelle and Jamie have experienced the unimaginable pain of losing a child. Faith…

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Bonus Episode: Cassie Nicholas Needs Our Help! 1:55

2M ago1:55

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Hey there SASS listeners…this is a special edition episode of SASS to ask for your help… If ever there was someone in need of our financial help, one of our own SASS family members, Cassie Nicholas, is currently that one! Most of you have heard Cassie's two episodes here on SASS and know of the horrific circumstances she has endured throughout her …

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Word Of The Month: Renewal 28:07

3M ago28:07

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In this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, aiming to foster growth and challenge herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on “Renewal”. Today, Jan starts by observing the renewal of nature in her garden and the blooming of flowers. She then relates this to the concept of renewing aspects of our lives that may have laps…

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84. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid-PART 2 41:15

2M ago41:15

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When it came to healing from her rape by Jeffrey Epstein there first had to be a realization by Jess Michaels that she was raped. Because, Jess had been taught by society and the culture of the 90’s that what had happened to her must not have really been rape…she hadn’t screamed, she didn’t try to fight him, she hadn’t even tried to push him off he…

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83. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid; Part 1 50:09

2M ago50:09

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It’s difficult to imagine having a bright future with a life full of promise, fame, and prestige, living that life doing exactly what you were wanting to do: dancing, modeling, acting, singing, and a career trajectory that was leading to Broadway and world travel and fame on July 8, 1991…and then on July 9, 1991, having it all stomped out in just a…

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Beyond the Bassline (PT2/2): TULLY KENNEDY on Surviving Tragedy in Vegas & Writing "Try That in a Small Town" (S2/EP4) 1:10:38

3M ago1:10:38

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Vsit (or click) https://goodgriefgoodgodshow.com/s2ep4-tullykennedy to access both parts one and two of this episode, including audio and video links. Visit (or click) https://www.GoodGriefGoodGodShow.com or scroll down to learn more about today's guest, Brad, and the show plus more! 🟥 GOOD GRIEF GOOD GOD SHOW hosted by BRAD WARREN Welcome to "The …

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Let’s Heal For Real with Lynn Meyer 55:54

3M ago55:54

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[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse Today, we are thrilled to have Lynn Meyer back on our show to discuss her workbook 'No More Excuses: Let’s Heal For Real' and her journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse. Jan has been using Lynn’s workbook as a tool for healing in her Thrivivor community and has found it immen…

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82. Dr. Lori Pitts: From Childhood Sexual Assault to Founder of Still Whole Wellness, Dr. Lori Recognizes Her Gift of Healing 56:46

3M ago56:46

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It was only two weeks ago that I had Anne Winslow on this show to talk about her new role as Co-Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Advocacy Network, SAAN, an online community of advocates, victims, and survivors of rape and sexual assault. During our discussion, Anne mentioned that the former Executive Director of SAAN was Dr. Lori Pitts, who…

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Mi Propio Diamante, My Own Diamond with Kati Chavez 46:57

3M ago46:57

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[Content Warning]: Child Sexual Abuse Katiuska (Kati) Chavez is a young lady with a huge heart for survivors of child sexual abuse. She reached out to us after listening to our podcast and watching “A Friend of the Family,” and we immediately made a connection. Kati is a lifestyle blogger, who is also a survivor of child sexual abuse. She supports …

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81. Cassie Nicholas Returns: New Trauma Memories Lead to New Ways to Heal! 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

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By Dave Markel

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Beyond the Bassline (PT1/2): TULLY KENNEDY on Surviving Tragedy in Vegas & Writing "Try That in a Small Town" (S2/EP4) 1:10:39

3M ago1:10:39

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Visit (or click) https://goodgriefgoodgodshow.com/s2ep4-tullykennedy to access audio and YouTube links to both part one and part two of this episode. Visit (or click) https://www.GoodGriefGoodGodShow.com to learn more about the show. 🟥 GUEST I TULLY KENNEDY Tully Kennedy was 21 years old when he left upstate New York for Los Angeles in 1996. Growin…

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A Holistic Mentor's Journey : Sharing Her Pathway to Mind-Body Harmony With Edit B. Kiss 50:52

3M ago50:52

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Jan is joined by Edit B Kiss a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best selling author, Humanitarian Award winner and international speaker. She works with clients on releasing long-lasting pains, blockages, ancestor defects and emotional traumas so they could live fulfilled and joyful lives. Edit originally was a petroleum engineer, working i…

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80. Anne Winslow: A Gentle Yet Powerful Voice for Survivors 33:27

3M ago33:27

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The last time Anne was on this show was just over a year ago. She shared with us her harrowing story of enduring almost 30 years of intrafamilial rape as well as marital domestic violence and rape. Yet, despite all of that, Anne managed to become one the most softspoken advocates for others who’ve endured similar experiences as she advocated and gu…

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Jan's Story : Leaving Camelot [Repeat] 53:57

4M ago53:57

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[Content Warnings]: Child Sexual Abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Brainwashing, Emotional Abuse, Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, Threats of Violence In this first episode, Jan tells her story to retired family detective, trauma expert, and producer and host of SASS: Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, Dave Markel. This is the most detailed existing continual…

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2 Dads, 2 Musicians, 2 Sons Lost to Fentanyl Poisoning (Pt2/2): JIMMIE LEE SLOAS (4x ACM Award Winner) & host Brad Warren (S2/EP3) 47:30

4M ago47:30

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Visit (or click) https://goodgriefgoodgodshow.com/s2ep2-jimmieleesloas to access both parts one and two of this episode, including audio and video links. Visit (or click) https://www.GoodGriefGoodGodShow.com to learn more about the show. 🟥 GOOD GRIEF GOOD GOD SHOW hosted by BRAD WARREN Welcome to "The Good Grief Good God Show," hosted by Brad Warre…

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Word of the Month: Peace 40:31

4M ago40:31

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In this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, aiming to foster growth and challenge herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on "Peace." Drawing from "40 Ways to Create Peace of Mind" by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha, Jan explores various strategies to cultivate peace in daily life. She starts by sharing her practical tips…

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79. Ray Epstein: The New Kid in Class Brings Hidden Terrors 53:35

4M ago53:35

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Some communities are safe harbors of individuals who identify as an assemblage who have known each other for a long time…grown together, supported each other, learned together…who have the common denominator of having gone through the same things together, particularly school. Such was the case for Ray Epstein as she progressed through a very small…

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78. The Month of March with Caroline Markel and Safe in Harm’s Way 36:15

4M ago36:15

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As promised in January, Caroline Markel is back for her monthly episode on SASS. Caroline Markel (no relation to myself, at least that we know of!) is the CEO of Safe in Harm’s Way, a non-profit organization dedicated to “providing online trauma-informed resources to survivors, their children, and pets, while identifying the unique needs based on r…

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Mental Health, Purity Culture, and Enthusiastic Consent With Cheryl Hall 1:06:45

4M ago1:06:45

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[Content Warning]: Suicide Attempts, Interpersonal Violence, Rape, Institutional Abuse, Threats of Violence, Exploitation of a Minor, Attempted Trafficking. In our last two episodes with Cheryl Hall, Cheryl tells us her daughter’s harrowing story of abuse, rape, attempted trafficking, and suicide attempts. Jan and Cheryl spoke about how social medi…

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77. Angela Galbreath: Activated Memories Lead to Hidden Meanings in Behavior 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

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When long lost memories, suppressed for decades through fear and dissociative amnesia, start to surface in the cognitive mind, the results can lead to frustration and confusion over what the memories stem from. Emotional trauma survivors often spend an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out the cause and meaning of these memories that are o…

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2 Dads, 2 Musicians, 2 Sons Lost to Fentanyl Poisoning (Pt1/2): JIMMIE LEE SLOAS (4x ACM Award Winner) & host Brad Warren (S2EP3) 55:17

4M ago55:17

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Visit (or click) https://goodgriefgoodgodshow.com/s2ep2-jimmieleesloas to access both parts one and two of this episode, including audio and video links. Visit (or click) https://www.GoodGriefGoodGodShow.com to learn more about the show. 🟥 GOOD GRIEF GOOD GOD SHOW hosted by BRAD WARREN Welcome to "The Good Grief Good God Show," hosted by Brad Warre…

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Healing Trauma Through Functional Medicine : A Holistic Approach With Kerry Jenkins 48:23

4M ago48:23

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Today, Jan is joined by Kerry Jenkins, a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) in Florida who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2000 and received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska in 2007. Kerry discovered Functional/Integrative medicine when a family member began having chronic digestive concern…

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76. To Tell or Not To Tell: The Sexual Assault Survivor’s Conundrum 13:43

4M ago13:43

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Sexual assault is a deeply personal and often traumatic experience that affects millions of individuals worldwide. For survivors, the decision to share their stories with the public is one fraught with complexities and potential consequences. In this episode I’ll help examine and explain the pros and cons of someone telling their sexual assault sto…

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