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For Three full years Kevin Donaldson and Mike Failace have explored tales of extreme Suffering and overcoming of adversity from either survivors, loved ones, or the professionals that care for those in need.  The Suffering Podcast has built a mission around assisting those in need to assist in overcoming of trauma and pain by highlighting individuals or topics that may give better coping skills or tools to succeed.  Don’t be mistaken to think that hearing all the stories don’t come without a price.  Either the suffering brought on by the production of the show or the stories behind the subject, Kevin and Mike need moments to step back and reflect on their journey in shows like this.

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Dr. Miglietta is the Chief of Trauma & Critical Care at the new Wynn Hospital in New York. He is currently the Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program, Chairman and Professor of Surgery, and Associate Dean at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the former Chief of Acute Care Surgery at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Prior to that role, at Columbia, Dr. Miglietta served as Chief of the Division of Trauma & Critical Care at New York University School of Medicine and Director of Trauma and Co-Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the renowned and historic Bellevue Hospital Trauma Center in New York City.

Dr. Miglietta founded and serves as Director of the Homeland Security Mobile Trauma Unit. This unit provided medical care to dignitaries and federal agents in conjunction with the United States Secret Service and Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service for over 10 years. He is an Honorary Police Surgeon providing expert trauma consultation for the New York City Police Department. From 2004 to 2014, he served as the Physician Advisor to the United States Secret Service. Dr. Miglietta is a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal assigned to the NY/NJ Fugitive Task Force.

Dr. Miglietta spearheaded medical education in northern New Jersey by creating 11 residency programs. He is actively involved in educating medical students and residents and served as the Director of Medical Education and Program Director for the Hackensack Meridian General Surgery Residency Program. He has authored and co-authored more than thirty peer-reviewed publications and is dual board certified in Surgery and Critical Care. As a leader in the profession, Dr. Miglietta practices Robotic & Laparoscopic General Surgery as well as Critical Care. He performed the first robotic general surgery procedures at various Hospitals.

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In June of 2012 Clark ran into the pedophile rapist who had abused hin as a young boy. By his side was a

young boy about the age that he had raped Clark.. Seeing him ripped open all of Clark’s  repressed childhood pain.  A few months later Clark drove to his house to confront him. At the end of that confrontation, he lay dead. HeI was arrested for his murder and faced life in prison, but instead, Clark accepted a plea deal to 2nd degree murder and got sent away to prison for 5 years.

During his time incarcerated, ClarkI decided to transform his life from one of self-destruction, to one of self-

construction. Clark’s gateway to a better life would require self-discipline and self-improvement. The

avenue for attaining these two things would come from daily exercise, faith, transparency, and no

longer harboring the secrets from my past. This past year Clark found himself going on a 6-month backslide

after sustaining a shoulder injury and then finding his brother dead on our kitchen floor. Clark was

depressed, lethargic, and eating unhealthy foods. After looking in the mirror at his ballooning weight, he

said, “This has to change.  Clark has an upcoming multi-episode documentary coming out soon, as well as a book release with Simon and Schuster Publishing. 

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Three years and we have learned so much. All the new friends and all the new faces have become our family. On this episode, it is all about the celebration of our new extended family and those we have brought into our circle. Those that have born their soul and came out cleaner on the other side. Tonight we are at Mickey’s bar and Grill for our three-year anniversary party and year and celebration.

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Three years and we have learned so much. All the new friends and all the new faces have become our family. On this episode, it is all about the celebration of our new extended family and those we have brought into our circle. Those that have born their soul and came out cleaner on the other side. Tonight we are at Mickey’s bar and Grill for our three-year anniversary party and year and celebration.

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On our last “in studio” recording for Season 3 of The Suffering Podcast, we welcome back two of our favorite people, Mike Depalma and Bobby Crudele to have a little fun at the end of the year.  We hear stories of those who have overcome adversity on a level that can hardly be comprehended, its time to pick our head up from the hard work and enjoy.

Mike DePalma has seen war, a career in law-enforcement, and a personal battle that would cripple most. Multiple concussive blasts, while overseas in the army coupled with on the job injuries as a police officer have left Mike with a diagnosed traumatic brain injury. You have seen him numerous times on the show and the Hurricane has returned.

Bobby Crudele comes from a family that has deep roots in Jersey City and Belleville and as a kid moved to North Arlington. Bobby has served honorably as a Sergeant in the North Arlington Police department and will finish his career with distinction this year.   His deep love of sports rose out of I growing up on the playground, spending most of his entire youth playing some sport every day continuing into adulthood.  A man whom we admire, Bobby has one of the most warped senses of humor and quickest of wits.  Strap in for a wild ride when Bobby comes to town.

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Paul Martino is the picture of success.  The loving wife, great family, beautiful home and successful business.  Paul owns one of the largest landscape construction companies in NJ building parks, athletic fields, stadiums, synthetic turf and general construction.  There has been a lot crammed into the 63 revolutions around the sun.

Paul’s journey began a long time ago, growing up in Bloomfield NJ when he was first introduced to drugs and alcohol.  Escalating to more frequent usage and harder drugs, by the time high school rolled around Paul would be considered by most to be an addict.  Being an intelligent young man, Paul found a way to manipulate the system and get good grades as well as maintain being the captain of the football team.  

All the good things in life were coming his way even though he was a full blown addict and in his senior year, the law came knocking.  Being set up by a friend with an undercover narcotics officer, Paul and 19 others were arrested and facing jail time.  Somehow through charm, Paul was allowed to attend college but the bad behavior continued and fell into full beast mode.  That is where this story just begins.

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Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers. Ms. Samuels has lectured all over the country on PTSD and vicarious trauma, including undiagnosed PTSD and the fallout from departmental silence after officers are involved in critical incidents as well as how traumatic pasts play a part in an officer's career. Ms. Samuels is part of a renowned National Research Team looking into the role concussions play in the mental health of law enforcement officers and the potential connection to suicide. Ms. Samuels went on to create two law enforcement officer hotlines. She is the Founder and Director of COPLINE, Inc., the first Confidential National Law Enforcement Officers' Hotline in the country answered by retired officers.  She is the general partner of The Counseling and Critical Incident Debriefing Center, LLC, which specializes in debriefing and long-term counseling of first responders and their families. She taught at the Monmouth County Police Academy for 16 years and has been a guest lecturer at The FBI Academy in Quantico. Ms. Samuels was hired after the Boston Bombing as the Clinical Director of the Boston Police Department Peer Support Unit and co-founded the LEADER (Law Enforcement Active Duty Emergency Responder) Program at Harvard's McLean Hospital. Ms. Samuels has co-authored Under the Blue Shadow: Clinical and Behavioral Perspectives on Police Suicide with Dr. John Violanti Ms. Samuels writes the "Dear Steph" column for the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police Newspaper. Ms. Samuels got her Bachelors degree from UCLA, a Masters degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and a Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

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Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers. Ms. Samuels has lectured all over the country on PTSD and vicarious trauma, including undiagnosed PTSD and the fallout from departmental silence after officers are involved in critical incidents as well as how traumatic pasts play a part in an officer's career. Ms. Samuels is part of a renowned National Research Team looking into the role concussions play in the mental health of law enforcement officers and the potential connection to suicide. Ms. Samuels went on to create two law enforcement officer hotlines. She is the Founder and Director of COPLINE, Inc., the first Confidential National Law Enforcement Officers' Hotline in the country answered by retired officers.  She is the general partner of The Counseling and Critical Incident Debriefing Center, LLC, which specializes in debriefing and long-term counseling of first responders and their families. She taught at the Monmouth County Police Academy for 16 years and has been a guest lecturer at The FBI Academy in Quantico. Ms. Samuels was hired after the Boston Bombing as the Clinical Director of the Boston Police Department Peer Support Unit and co-founded the LEADER (Law Enforcement Active Duty Emergency Responder) Program at Harvard's McLean Hospital. Ms. Samuels has co-authored Under the Blue Shadow: Clinical and Behavioral Perspectives on Police Suicide with Dr. John Violanti Ms. Samuels writes the "Dear Steph" column for the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police Newspaper. Ms. Samuels got her Bachelors degree from UCLA, a Masters degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and a Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

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Carin Rosado is a 34-year old veteran of FDNY where she worked for a decade caring for the people of New York when they were the most vulnerable - when they were sick. Now Carin is sick and grappling with a diagnosis of Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma. 

Currently, Carin spends her days caring for loved ones and baking her heart out. She bakes cakes for every special occasion her family and friends celebrate - the room lights up when she enters the room with her sugary baked goods. 

Carin also dedicates a significant amount of time as an ambassador to Bravest for Choice - a group that rallies for liberty and freedom. 

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