Episodes

July 2, 2024

Walking Beside Trauma : Insights from Psychotherapist Joelle Maletis

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...

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June 25, 2024

From Victim to Advocate : Persevering Through Domestic Violence With …

[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 Psycholog...

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June 18, 2024

Trauma-Informed Perspectives: Understanding the Neuroscience of Sexua…

[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...

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June 11, 2024

From Pain to Power : Transforming Your Trauma with Alberta Jordan

[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 ab...

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June 4, 2024

Word of the Month: Self-Love

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, ...

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May 28, 2024

From Survivor to CEO With Arci Grey [Part 2]

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 ...

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May 21, 2024

From Survivor to CEO With Arci Grey [Part 1]

[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...

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May 14, 2024

A Discussion of Child Sexual Abuse of Boys and It’s Aftermath in “Mon…

[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 ...

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May 7, 2024

Word Of The Month: Renewal

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 …

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April 30, 2024

Let’s Heal For Real with Lynn Meyer

[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 chil...

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April 23, 2024

Mi Propio Diamante, My Own Diamond with Kati Chavez

]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,” …

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April 16, 2024

A Holistic Mentor's Journey : Sharing Her Pathway to Mind-Body Harmon…

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 def...

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April 9, 2024

Jan's Story : Leaving Camelot [Repeat]

[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 exp...

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April 2, 2024

Word of the Month: Peace

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 …

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March 26, 2024

Mental Health, Purity Culture, and Enthusiastic Consent With Cheryl H…

[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 daug...

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March 19, 2024

Healing Trauma Through Functional Medicine : A Holistic Approach With…

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 N...

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March 12, 2024

Arci Grey : Rule No.1 - No Dying [Repeat]

[Content Warning]: Child Sexual Abuse, Financial Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Animal Cruelty, Kidnapping, Rape, Substance Abuse, Graphic descriptions of an attempted murder, Today Jan is joined by Author, Speaker, ...

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March 5, 2024

Word of the Month : Fearlessness

We are starting a new series called “Word of the Month.” In this series Jan will pick one word for each month to focus on as a way to grow and challenge herself and her listeners. This month Jan is …

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Feb. 27, 2024

Places Nowhere : Thriving After Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse With Lee C…

[Content Warning]: This episode contains graphic descriptions of intrafamilial abuse including: Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Physical abuse, Molestation and Attempted Rape of a Child. There is also a brief mention of s...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Observing Your Thoughts and Living In The Moment With Nikki Valencia

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, physical abuse, rape, domestic violence, death of a spouse. Today, Jan is joined by Nikki Valencia. Nikki’s life and healing started when she found herself in the 12-steprooms, which was...

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Feb. 13, 2024

I Have Something To Say : A Mother’s Perspective On Child Sexual Abus…

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, death of a child, suicide Today's episode contains a discussion about the sensitive topic of suicide, particularly the death of a child. If you may be trigge...

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Feb. 6, 2024

How Did I Tell My Story?

Today, Jan shares her journey of telling her story, from the initial disclosure to her closest family members to the making of ‘A Friend of the Family’. She talks about the relief and support she felt when sharing her story …

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Jan. 30, 2024

My Voice Needs To Be Heard : A Story of Neglect, Child Sexual Abuse, …

[Content Warning]: Neglect, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Child Sexual Abuse, Rape, Human Trafficking of a Child ,Exploitation, Attempted Suicide, and Graphic Discussions of Abuse Related Injuries. **Viewer Discretion i...

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Jan. 23, 2024

What Does Healing Look Like After Trauma? Part 6

[Content Warning]: Miscarriage, Death of a Child Today, Jan continues her discussion of what healing looks like after trauma, focusing on the importance of acceptance as part of the grieving process. She shares her personal j...

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